2023
Changes in Autonomic Nervous System Activity in Children With Spina Bifida: A Case-Control Study
Kim B, Franco I, Lee Y, Han S, Kim S. Changes in Autonomic Nervous System Activity in Children With Spina Bifida: A Case-Control Study. International Neurourology Journal 2023, 27: 192-199. PMID: 37798886, PMCID: PMC10556434, DOI: 10.5213/inj.2346080.040.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHeart rate variability parametersControl groupSpina bifidaNN intervalsAutonomic nervous system dysfunctionAutonomic nervous system activityBladder filling phaseVideo-urodynamic studyNervous system dysfunctionCase-control studyNervous system activityR interval differencesLF/HF valuesVariability parametersSympathetic preponderanceNeurogenic bladderUrodynamic studiesSympathetic activityVesicoureteral refluxSystem dysfunctionParasympathetic activityPatientsSpina bifida groupBladderBifidaMP70-01 MANAGEMENT OF THE REFRACTORY NOCTURNAL ENURESIS PATIENT TO DESMOPRESSIN IN A PEDIATRIC POPULATION: DESMOPRESSIN + OXYBUTYNIN VS. DESMOPRESSIN + IMIPRAMINE
Shain S, Gitlin J, Pantazis A, Fine R, Horowitz M, Friedman S, Zelkovic P, Dyer L, Schlussel R, Freyle J, Fang A, Sommer J, Franco I. MP70-01 MANAGEMENT OF THE REFRACTORY NOCTURNAL ENURESIS PATIENT TO DESMOPRESSIN IN A PEDIATRIC POPULATION: DESMOPRESSIN + OXYBUTYNIN VS. DESMOPRESSIN + IMIPRAMINE. Journal Of Urology 2023, 209: e1003. DOI: 10.1097/ju.0000000000003338.01.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLong-term Safety and Tolerability of Repeated Treatments With OnabotulinumtoxinA in Children With Neurogenic Detrusor Overactivity
Franco I, Hoebeke P, Dobremez E, Titanji W, Geib T, Jenkins B, Yushmanova I, Austin P. Long-term Safety and Tolerability of Repeated Treatments With OnabotulinumtoxinA in Children With Neurogenic Detrusor Overactivity. Journal Of Urology 2023, 209: 774-784. PMID: 36655470, DOI: 10.1097/ju.0000000000003157.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTreatment-emergent adverse eventsNeurogenic detrusor overactivityUrinary tract infectionAdverse eventsSingle-treatment studyDetrusor overactivityTract infectionsSafety profileCommon treatment-emergent adverse eventsSerious treatment-emergent adverse eventsUrinary tract infection rateSimilar safety profileClean intermittent catheterizationNew safety concernsLong-term safetyAutonomic dysreflexiaIntermittent catheterizationMedian durationOnabotulinumtoxinA treatmentDistant spreadDose groupPediatric dataRepeat treatmentRepeated TreatmentPatients
2016
Can a simple question predict prolonged uroflow lag times in children?
Franco I, Grantham EC, Cubillos J, Franco J, Collett-Gardere T, Zelkovic P. Can a simple question predict prolonged uroflow lag times in children? Journal Of Pediatric Urology 2016, 12: 157.e1-157.e8. PMID: 26875871, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2015.12.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBladder neck dysfunctionNeck dysfunctionAutonomic dysfunctionPsychiatric problemsPrevalence of dizzinessTilt table testingBlood pressure dropFamily membersExperienced syncopeUroflowmetry findingsBladder dysfunctionInstitute Review BoardMale patientsMedian ageFemale patientsQuestionnaire groupDizzinessNew patientsPsychiatric historyNeuropsychiatric problemsPatientsDysfunctionUrology officeReliable markerSignificant association
2015
Functional brain imaging in bowel and bladder control
Franco I. Functional brain imaging in bowel and bladder control. 2015, 21-34. DOI: 10.1002/9781118814789.ch3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchControl of micturitionRetention of urineAnterior cingulate cortexFunctional imaging studiesChildhood incontinenceVolitional voidingMicturition centerBowel problemsFunctional brain imagingPeriaqueductal grayBladder controlAnimal studiesCingulate cortexSpecific lesionsImaging studiesPrefrontal cortexFunctional brainBrain imagingCortexVoidingIncontinenceMicturitionBowelPainPatients
2011
Robotic Heminephrectomy
Dyer L, Riskala E, Franco I. Robotic Heminephrectomy. 2011, 111-119. DOI: 10.1002/9781444345292.ch15.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2009
Pediatric Urolithiasis: Medical Treatment and Outcomes
Wong J, Weiss R, Friedman S, Pagala M, Franco I. Pediatric Urolithiasis: Medical Treatment and Outcomes. Journal Of Pediatric Urology 2009, 5: s34. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2009.02.039.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPotassium citrateFull metabolic evaluationPotassium citrate groupsMainstay of treatmentResultsThe mean ageUntreated controlsMethodsBetween 2002Standard therapyRetrospective studyMean ageCombination therapyMetabolic evaluationUrine testsUrolithiasis patientsPatientsExcretion rateThiazidesTherapySignificant riskCitrate groupUric acidT-testCalcium oxalateSignificant improvementHypocitraturia
2007
Is Refractory Urgency/Frequency Syndrome Associated with Neuropsychiatric Disorders?
Franco I, Cagliostro S, Collett T, Dyer L, Zelkovic P, Reda E. Is Refractory Urgency/Frequency Syndrome Associated with Neuropsychiatric Disorders? Journal Of Pediatric Urology 2007, 3: s35. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2007.01.048.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUrgency/frequency syndromeBowel programNeuropsychiatric disordersAlpha blockersMajority of ptsDiagnosis of anxietyAbove regimensRefractory patientsAb therapyNon respondersFrequency syndromeSyndrome AssociatedTreatment regimensConventional therapyNeuropsychiatric evaluationADD/ADHDPatientsConventional treatmentAnticholinergicsAnxiety disordersTherapyDisordersRegimensDiagnosisFamily members
2001
Laparoscopic orchidopexy: a review of a large clinical series
Chang B, Palmer L, Franco I. Laparoscopic orchidopexy: a review of a large clinical series. BJU International 2001, 87: 490-493. PMID: 11298040, DOI: 10.1046/j.1464-410x.2001.00100.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOverall success rateTesticular atrophyLaparoscopic proceduresPrevious testicular surgeryTesticular surgeryImpalpable testesSuccess rateAdditional dissectionLarge clinical seriesHigh overall success rateIntra-abdominal testesTwo-stage FPrevious surgeryMedian ageClinical seriesExtensive dissectionTesticular locationHigh riskPatientsAtrophySurgeryScrotumOrchidopexyInternal ringDissection
2000
RECURRENT URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS AND GENITOURINARY TRACT ABNORMALITIES IN THE IMERSLUND-GRASBECK SYNDROME
Sandoval C, Bolten P, Franco I, Freeman S, Jayabose S. RECURRENT URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS AND GENITOURINARY TRACT ABNORMALITIES IN THE IMERSLUND-GRASBECK SYNDROME. Pediatric Hematology And Oncology 2000, 17: 331-334. PMID: 10845232, DOI: 10.1080/088800100276325.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUrinary tract infectionRecurrent urinary tract infectionsTract infectionsSchilling testImerslund-Grasbeck syndromePostvoid residual urineRadioactive vitamin B12Genitourinary tract abnormalitiesImerslund-Gräsbeck syndromeIncomplete bladderResidual urineAbdominal ultrasoundDistal urethraTract abnormalitiesUrinary excretionGenitourinary tractRadiological examinationPatientsMeatal openingGenitourinary abnormalitiesVitamin B12InfectionBladderSyndromeAbnormalities
1999
LAPAROSCOPIC FOWLER-STEPHENS ORCHIOPEXY FOR THE HIGH ABDOMINAL TESTIS
LINDGREN B, FRANCO I, BLICK S, LEVITT S, BROCK W, PALMER L, FRIEDMAN S, REDA E. LAPAROSCOPIC FOWLER-STEPHENS ORCHIOPEXY FOR THE HIGH ABDOMINAL TESTIS. Journal Of Urology 1999, 162: 990-993.. DOI: 10.1097/00005392-199909000-00004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHigh abdominal testesPrevious surgeryFowler-Stephens orchiopexyVessel transectionNonpalpable testisAbdominal testesWide mobilizationCollateral vascular supplyFowler-Stephens procedurePatients 51Mean followupLaparoscopic mobilizationAdditional patientsOutpatient basisOffice chartsInguinal incisionOperative reportsLaparoscopic orchiopexyRisk factorsRetroperitoneal dissectionTesticular surgeryIncidental casesLaparoscopic transectionScrotal positionPatients
1998
SINGLE AND MULTIPLE DERMAL GRAFTS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF SEVERE PENILE CURVATURE
LINDGREN B, REDA E, LEVITT S, BROCK W, FRANCO I. SINGLE AND MULTIPLE DERMAL GRAFTS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF SEVERE PENILE CURVATURE. Journal Of Urology 1998, 160: 1128-1130. DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(01)62715-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDorsal plicationPenile curvatureDermal graftSecond stage repairMajority of patientsSevere penile curvatureExstrophy-epispadias complexMajority of casesPatient underwentResidual chordeeMean agePrimary diagnosisSevere chordeeChordee correctionPenile lengthDistal hypospadiasNesbit plicationStraight phallusStage repairMid shaftUrethral reconstructionDermal graftingSkin foldsPatientsGraftTHE PRUNE-BELLY SYNDROME: A NEW AND SIMPLIFIED TECHNIQUE OF ABDOMINAL WALL RECONSTRUCTION
FURNESS P, CHENG E, FRANCO I, FIRLIT C. THE PRUNE-BELLY SYNDROME: A NEW AND SIMPLIFIED TECHNIQUE OF ABDOMINAL WALL RECONSTRUCTION. Journal Of Urology 1998, 160: 1195-1197. PMID: 9719308, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(01)62738-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrune belly syndromeAbdominal wall reconstructionWall reconstructionFascial incisionPeritoneal cavityTenckhoff catheter placementPatients 9 monthsIntra-abdominal proceduresAbdominal wall laxityAge 2.5 yearsFowler-Stephens orchiopexyTechnique of reconstructionReduction cystoplastyConcomitant proceduresUrachal diverticulumCatheter placementCosmetic resultsFunctional statusArea of repairDurable resultsExtraperitoneal procedureAbdominal wallAnatomical advantagesPlication techniquePatientsSINGLE AND MULTIPLE DERMAL GRAFTS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF SEVERE PENILE CURVATURE
LINDGREN B, REDA E, LEVITT S, BROCK W, FRANCO I. SINGLE AND MULTIPLE DERMAL GRAFTS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF SEVERE PENILE CURVATURE. Journal Of Urology 1998, 160: 1128-1130.. PMID: 9719291, DOI: 10.1097/00005392-199809020-00043.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDorsal plicationPenile curvatureDermal graftSecond stage repairMajority of patientsSevere penile curvatureExstrophy-epispadias complexMajority of casesPatient underwentResidual chordeeMean ageChordee correctionPrimary diagnosisSevere chordeePenile lengthStraight phallusDistal hypospadiasNesbit plicationStage repairMid shaftUrethral reconstructionDermal graftingSkin foldsGraftPatientsLAPAROSCOPIC ORCHIOPEXY: PROCEDURE OF CHOICE FOR THE NONPALPABLE TESTIS?
LINDGREN B, DARBY E, FAIELLA L, BROCK W, REDA E, LEVITT S, FRANCO I. LAPAROSCOPIC ORCHIOPEXY: PROCEDURE OF CHOICE FOR THE NONPALPABLE TESTIS? Journal Of Urology 1998, 159: 2132-2135. PMID: 9598558, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(01)63294-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLaparoscopic orchiopexyProcedure of choiceNonpalpable testisDiagnostic laparoscopyAcceptable scrotal positionMedical recordsSurgical techniqueLower incidenceScrotal positionLeft testisPatientsOrchiopexyStephens orchiopexySpermatic vesselsInternal ringSuccess rateLaparoscopyTestisTreatmentFollowupOrchiectomyComplicationsAtrophyScrotumLAPAROSCOPIC ORCHIOPEXY
LINDGREN B, DARBY E, FAIELLA L, BROCK W, REDA E, LEVITT S, FRANCO I. LAPAROSCOPIC ORCHIOPEXY. Journal Of Urology 1998, 159: 2132-2135.. DOI: 10.1097/00005392-199806000-00137.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLaparoscopic orchiopexyNonpalpable testisDiagnostic laparoscopyAcceptable scrotal positionProcedure of choiceConclusions LaparoscopicMedical recordsSurgical techniqueLower incidenceScrotal positionLeft testisOrchiopexyPatientsStephens orchiopexySpermatic vesselsInternal ringSuccess rateLaparoscopyTestisTreatmentOrchiectomyComplicationsFollowupLaparoscopicAtrophy
1995
Selective Sacral Rhizotomy for the Management of Neurogenic Bladders in Spina Bifida Patients
Schneidau T, Franco I, Zebold K, Kaplan W. Selective Sacral Rhizotomy for the Management of Neurogenic Bladders in Spina Bifida Patients. Journal Of Urology 1995, 154: 766-768.. PMID: 7609174, DOI: 10.1097/00005392-199508000-00116.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1994
Endoscopic management of bladder calculi following augmentation cystoplasty
Palmer L, Franco I, Reda E, Kogan S, Levitt S. Endoscopic management of bladder calculi following augmentation cystoplasty. Urology 1994, 44: 902-904. PMID: 7985320, DOI: 10.1016/s0090-4295(94)80179-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAugmentation cystoplastyOpen vesicolithotomyBladder calculiEndoscopic approachBladder of childrenComplete stone extractionSingle endoscopic treatmentReconstructed bladder neckLarge stone burdenBladder neckEndoscopic treatmentVoiding patternEndoscopic managementStone burdenStone extractionElectrohydraulic lithotripsyCystoplastyVesicolithotomyPatientsPrevalent problemChildrenComplicationsStrictureThe Importance of Catheter Size in the Achievement of Urinary Continence in Patients Undergoing a Young-Dees-Leadbetter Procedure
Franco I, Kolligian M, Reda E, Levitt S. The Importance of Catheter Size in the Achievement of Urinary Continence in Patients Undergoing a Young-Dees-Leadbetter Procedure. Journal Of Urology 1994, 152: 710-712. PMID: 8022001, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)32687-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsYoung-DeesLeadbetter procedureUrinary continenceAverage patient ageUrinary tract reconstructionContinent dayDiurnal continencePatients 25Bladder capacityNocturnal continencePatient ageUrinary incontinenceAugmentation cystoplastyTract reconstructionContinencePatientsCatheter sizeTubularizationFollowupCatheterAgeAugment capacityIncontinenceCystoplastyVoiding
1993
Genitourinary Malformations Associated with Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum
Franco I, Kogan S, Fisher J, Rifkinson-Mann S, Reda E, Levitt S, Roseman B. Genitourinary Malformations Associated with Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum. Journal Of Urology 1993, 149: 1119-1121. PMID: 8483226, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)36313-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCorpus callosumGenitourinary abnormalitiesUndescended testisInfrequent congenital anomalyMidline cranial defectsRenal ultrasound studiesPatients 18Male patientsPhysical examinationHypothalamic insufficiencyRenal anomaliesCongenital anomaliesBladder abnormalitiesUltrasound studyHigh incidenceAgenesisCallosumAbnormalitiesNormal populationSkeletal abnormalitiesAxis testingPatientsCranial defectsTestisBladder