Use of Moses 2.0 with extended frequency and optimized Moses vs. high-power laser in MiniPCNL: a randomized controlled trial.

The aim of the study was to compare standard high-power laser (with < 80 Hz) to extended frequency (> 100 Hz) lithotripsy during miniPCNL. 40 patients were randomized in to two groups undergoing MiniPCNL. For both groups, the Holmium Pulse laser Moses 2.0 (Lumenis) was used. For group A, standard high-power laser with < 80 Hz, with Moses distance was set using up to 3 J. For Group B, extended frequency (100-120 Hz) was used allowing up to 0.6 J. All patients underwent MiniPCNL using an 18 Fr balloon access. Demographics were comparable between groups. Mean stone diameter was 19 mm (14-23) with no differences between groups (p = 0.14). Mean operative time was 91 and 87 min for group A and B (p = 0.71), mean laser time was similar in both groups, 6.5 min and 7.5 min, respectively (p = 0.52) as well as the number of laser activations during the surgery (p = 0.43). Mean Watts used was 18 and 16 respectively being similar in both groups (p = 0.54) as well as the total KJoules (p = 0.29). Endoscopic vision was good in all surgeries. The endoscopic and radiologic stone free rate was achieved in all patients expect for two in both groups (p = 0.72). Two Clavien I complications were seen, a small bleeding for group A and a small pelvic perforation in group B. The use of high-power holmium laser with extended frequency and optimized Moses was effective and safe being comparable to standard high-power laser for MiniPCNL allowing more versatility with the setting range.

Pene no Conspicuo (Oculto) / Inconspicuous Penis

El término pene no conspicuo (oculto), agrupa las patologías en las que el pene adopta un tamaño aparentemente más pequeño, ya sea porque se oculta bajo el tejido cicatricial en caso del pene atrapado, cuando presenta un pliegue de piel que reduce el ángulo penoescrotal tratándose del pene en vela, o en los casos en los que el pene es cubierto por prepucio redundante produciendo un pene enterrado. Se realiza una revisión de la definición y terminología utilizada a través de la historia, clasificación actual, etiología, diagnóstico y técnica quirúrgica empleada para la corrección del pene no conspicuo (oculto).

Inconspicuous penis is referred conditions where the penis looks apparently small but is truely hidden under scarring tissue or under redundant mucosa or prepubic fat. These are all different pathologies that are surgically treated. Multiple techniques have been described. The aim of the present article is to review the state of the art in management throughout history, current classification, etiology, diagnosis and surgical techniques for correcting this pathology.

Guía de práctica clínica de infección de vías urinarias en el adulto / Clinical Practice Guideline for Urinary Tract Infection in Adults

Las IVU son las infecciones más frecuentes en el ámbito de infecciones adquiridas en la comunidad. Se estima que el 40% de las mujeres y el 12% de los hombres, presentaran por lo menos, un episodio de IVU en su vida adulta.1 Aproximadamente el 40% de las infecciones nosocomiales son IVU, de las cuales la mayoría están relacionadas con el uso de dispositivos médicos. El microorganismo más frecuentemente aislado es la Escherichia coli que causa del 79% al 95% de las IVU adquiridas en la comunidad.

UTIs are the most common infections in the context of community-acquired infections. It is estimated that 40% of women and 12% of men will have at least one episode of UTI in adulthood.1 Approximately 40% of nosocomial infections are UTIs, most of which are related to the use of medical devices. The most frequently isolated microorganism is Escherichia coli, which causes 79% to 95% of community-acquired UTIs.