Nicolae Crişan

Risk-adapted Omission of Systematic Cores in PI-RADS 3 Lesions Based on Prostate-specific Antigen Density, Biopsy Route, and Targeted Core Number: A Multicentre Cohort Study

Bogdan Adrian Buhaş, Georges Mjaess, Romain Diamand, Arthur Peyrottes et autres

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Digital tracking of ureteral stents with the stentless application: clinical outcomes in 200 patients

Lorin Giurgiu, Matei Maximilian Buzoianu, Paul Medan, Iulia Andras et autres

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Ureteral double-J stents (UDJS) are frequently placed in urologic practice for a range of indications, including ureteral obstruction, strictures, stone disease, peri- and post-ureteroscopy, and following ureteral reconstruction or reimplantation. Recent studies suggest that approximately 13% of inserted stents …

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A national perspective on the management of high-risk BCG-unresponsive non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer in Romania

Maximilian Buzoianu, Bogdan Adrian Buhaş, Mohamad Abou Chakra, Emanuela Maria Ionutas et autres

PURPOSE: BCG-unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) remains a persistent challenge. This study examines Romanian urologists' clinical practices, focusing on treatment preferences and awareness of emerging therapies for BCG-unresponsive disease. METHODS: A cross-sectional, web-based survey comprising 24 items was distributed to selected …

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The Relationship Between Erectile Dysfunction and Dyadic Adjustment, Couple Relationship Quality, and Intimacy: A Cross-Sectional Study

Dragoș-Mihail Trifu, Daniel‐Corneliu Leucuta, Martina-Luciana Pintea-Trifu, Florin Ioan Elec et autres

Background and Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the association between relationship dynamics as measured by dyadic adjustment and factors such as erectile function and lower urinary tract symptoms, adjusting for relevant clinical characteristics. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study collected data …

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Comparative Impact of Elastic Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Transrectal Ultrasound Fusion Biopsy on Concordance of Detection of Clinically Significant Prostate Cancer by International Society of Urological Pathology Grade in Biopsy-naïve Men with Prostate-specific Antigen ≤20 ng/ml and cT1–2 Disease

Bogdan Adrian Buhaş, Adrien Grégoris, Mihaela Iancu, Alessandro Uleri et autres

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Risk Stratification Using a Perioperative Nomogram for Predicting the Mortality of Bladder Cancer Patients Undergoing Radical Cystectomy

Daniel-Vasile Dulf, Anamaria Larisa Burnar, Patricia-Lorena Dulf, Cătălina Bungărdean et autres

Background: Perioperative factors significantly impact oncologic outcomes after radical cystectomy (RC) for bladder cancer. This study aimed to identify key perioperative predictors for overall (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) and to develop a prognostic nomogram for the identification of high-risk patients adapted …

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Lymphovascular Invasion Is a Predictor of Clinical Outcomes in Bladder Cancer Patients Treated with Radical Cystectomy

Daniel-Vasile Dulf, Anamaria Larisa Burnar, Patricia-Lorena Dulf, Raluca Maria Bungărdean et autres

Background/Objectives: Lymphovascular invasion (LVI) has been consistently linked to poor outcomes in patients with bladder cancer (BC), yet its independent prognostic value, especially after adjusting for established pathological features, remains debated. This study aimed to evaluate the prognostic value of LVI in …

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ISUP Grade Prediction of Prostate Nodules on T2WI Acquisitions Using Clinical Features, Textural Parameters and Machine Learning-Based Algorithms

Teodora Telecan, Alexandra Chiorean, Roxana Sipos-Lascu, Cosmin Caraiani et autres

Background: Prostate cancer (PCa) represents a matter at the forefront of healthcare, being divided into clinically significant (csPCa) and indolent PCa based on prognostic and treatment options. Although multi-parametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) has enabled significant advances, it cannot differentiate between the …

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Comparative Effects of Tadalafil Cream Versus Oral Tadalafil on Males with Erectile Disfunction Regarding Relationship Dynamics: A Secondary Analysis of Dyadic Adjustment Outcomes in a Randomized Crossover Trial

Dragoș-Mihail Trifu, Daniel‐Corneliu Leucuta, Martina-Luciana Pintea-Trifu, Florin Ioan Elec et autres

Background/Objectives: Relationship quality is closely tied to sexual health. This study compared the effects of tadalafil cream and oral tadalafil on Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS) subscales and assessed the influence of age on treatment outcomes. Methods: This study includes a secondary analysis …

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A0644 – Stentless: Revolutionizing ureteral stent tracking with a mobile app - insights from 200 cases

L. Giurgiu, Maximilian Buzoianu, Iulia Andraș, F. Dobrota et autres

Hormones, Age, and Erectile Dysfunction: Should Routine Testing Be Part of the Initial Evaluation?

Daniel Porav-Hodade, Raul Gherasim, Irina-Bianca Kosovski, Nicolae Crişan et autres

Background/Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between age, the severity of erectile dysfunction (ED), and the various hormones that may influence erectile function. Methods: A multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted between January 2015 and December 2023. The …

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Automatic Characterization of Prostate Suspect Lesions on T2-Weighted Image Acquisitions Using Texture Features and Machine-Learning Methods: A Pilot Study

Teodora Telecan, Cosmin Caraiani, Bianca Boca, Roxana Sipos-Lascu et autres

Background: Prostate cancer (PCa) is the most frequent neoplasia in the male population. According to the International Society of Urological Pathology (ISUP), PCa can be divided into two major groups, based on their prognosis and treatment options. Multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) …

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