Publications by authors named "Filippo Varlese"

Abdominal wall endometriosis (AWE) is a rare pathological condition that mostly occurs in the post-cesarean section. This study aimed to describe the surgical approach employed in treating 31 patients at our center over the past decade and compare the outcomes with those reported in scientific literature. We retrospectively evaluated the data of 31 patients with a cesarean section history who underwent surgery for AWE excision between 1 November 2012, and 31 January 2023, at the University of Naples Federico II, Italy.

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Bacterial prostatitis (BP) is a common prostatic infection characterized by pain and urinary symptoms, often with negative bacterial cultures from prostatic secretions. It affects young and older men bimodally and impacts quality of life (QoL) significantly. : Treatment typically involves antibiotics, but a multimodal approach with additional nutraceuticals may enhance outcomes.

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  • - Bladder cancer is the 10th most common cancer worldwide, and its incidence is on the rise, with radical cystectomy and urinary diversion being standard treatments for muscle-invasive cases.
  • - Urinary diversions are classified into two main types: non-continent (like cutaneous ureterostomy and ileal conduit) and continent, which can include options that require catheterization or allow for normal voiding.
  • - The review covers the technical details of various urinary diversion techniques, providing a thorough overview of the alternatives available after radical cystectomy.
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Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) remains a formidable diagnostic challenge, especially in the context of small renal masses. The quest for non-invasive screening tools and biomarkers has steered research towards liquid biopsy, focusing on microRNAs (miRNAs), exosomes, and circulating tumor cells (CTCs). MiRNAs, small non-coding RNAs, exhibit notable dysregulation in RCC, offering promising avenues for diagnosis and prognosis.

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  • Kidney transplant recipients and those on the waiting list face a higher risk of severe COVID-19 due to their immunosuppressive status, compounded by other health issues like obesity and diabetes.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly decreased kidney transplant procedures globally, as hospitals prioritize COVID-19 cases and patients are hesitant to seek care due to increased infection risks.
  • The review highlights the negative impact of SARS-CoV-2 on kidney health and the challenges it poses to the kidney transplant system overall.
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