2020
Rates and Predictors of Perioperative Complications in Cytoreductive Nephrectomy: Analysis of the Registry for Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma
Roussel E, Campi R, Larcher A, Verbiest A, Antonelli A, Palumbo C, Derweesh I, Ghali F, Bradshaw A, Meagher M, Heck M, Amiel T, Kriegmair M, Rubio J, Musquera M, D’Anna M, Autorino R, Guruli G, Veccia A, Linares-Espinos E, Van Bruwaene S, Hevia V, Porpiglia F, Checcucci E, Minervini A, Mari A, Pavan N, Claps F, Marchioni M, Capitanio U, Beuselinck B, Mir M, Albersen M, Group O. Rates and Predictors of Perioperative Complications in Cytoreductive Nephrectomy: Analysis of the Registry for Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma. European Urology Oncology 2020, 3: 523-529. PMID: 32414697, DOI: 10.1016/j.euo.2020.04.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedCarcinoma, Renal CellCytoreduction Surgical ProceduresFemaleHumansKidney NeoplasmsMaleMiddle AgedNephrectomyPostoperative ComplicationsPrognosisRegistriesRetrospective StudiesConceptsCytoreductive nephrectomyPostoperative complicationsMultivariable analysisMRCC patientsIntraoperative complicationsBlood lossSignificant predictorsComplex surgeryMetastatic renal cell carcinoma patientsHigher intraoperative blood lossHigh-grade postoperative complicationsMetastatic renal cell carcinomaRenal cell carcinoma patientsCase loadHigh-grade morbidityMultiple postoperative complicationsIntraoperative blood lossMetastatic renal cancerCell carcinoma patientsPrimary kidney tumorsRenal cell carcinomaLogistic regression analysisTherapy eraPerioperative complicationsPostoperative morbidity
2019
Robotic partial nephrectomy for clinical T2a renal mass is associated with improved trifecta outcome compared to open partial nephrectomy: a single surgeon comparative analysis
Ghali F, Elbakry A, Hamilton Z, Yim K, Nasseri R, Patel S, Eldefrawy A, Ryan S, Bradshaw A, Meagher M, Bree K, Reddy M, Lee H, Derweesh I. Robotic partial nephrectomy for clinical T2a renal mass is associated with improved trifecta outcome compared to open partial nephrectomy: a single surgeon comparative analysis. World Journal Of Urology 2019, 38: 1113-1122. PMID: 31701211, DOI: 10.1007/s00345-019-02994-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPartial nephrectomyOpen PNRenal massesMultivariable analysisRENAL scoreResultsMean tumor sizeLower blood lossBurden of morbidityFirst-line optionT2 renal massesOpen partial nephrectomyRobotic partial nephrectomyMedian RENAL scoreAchievement of trifectaEGFR recoveryHospital staySelect patientsBlood lossConsecutive patientsMajor complicationsMethodsRetrospective analysisPositive marginsTumor sizeFunctional outcomeTrifecta achievement
2016
What factors are associated with unplanned return following transurethral resection of bladder tumor? An analysis of a large single institution’s experience
Ghali F, Moses R, Raffin E, Hyams E. What factors are associated with unplanned return following transurethral resection of bladder tumor? An analysis of a large single institution’s experience. Scandinavian Journal Of Urology 2016, 50: 370-373. PMID: 27438524, DOI: 10.1080/21681805.2016.1201856.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCystectomyFemaleHematuriaHumansMaleMiddle AgedPatient ReadmissionPostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsUrethraUrinary Bladder NeoplasmsConceptsAspirin therapyPreoperative antibioticsGross hematuriaMultivariable analysisTransurethral resectionTumor sizeBladder tumorsOperating roomFemale genderLargest single-institution experienceSingle institution experienceDay of surgeryFoley catheter placementLength of staySingle academic institutionHospital dischargeRetrospective reviewUnplanned returnCatheter placementFoley catheterizationInstitution experienceMean ageFoley placementDistance of residenceCommon cause
2015
Unplanned Hospital Return for Infection following Ureteroscopy—Can We Identify Modifiable Risk Factors?
Moses R, Ghali F, Pais V, Hyams E. Unplanned Hospital Return for Infection following Ureteroscopy—Can We Identify Modifiable Risk Factors? Journal Of Urology 2015, 195: 931-936. PMID: 26410731, DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2015.09.074.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultBacterial InfectionsFemaleHumansLithotripsy, LaserMaleMiddle AgedPatient ReadmissionPostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsUreteroscopyYoung AdultConceptsAntibiotic prophylaxisGenitourinary infectionsUnplanned returnOperative timeLaser lithotripsyPreoperative stentingMultivariate analysisAUA Best Practice StatementPractice statementsHospital returnAppropriate prophylaxis strategiesOptimal prophylaxis regimensModifiable risk factorsRetrospective chart reviewLonger operative timeSingle academic institutionType/durationRate of infectionProphylaxis regimensChart reviewInpatient readmissionsPatient demographicsProphylaxis strategiesRisk factorsHigh risk