2017
Imipramine for refractory daytime incontinence in the pediatric population
Franco I, Arlen AM, Collett-Gardere T, Zelkovic PF. Imipramine for refractory daytime incontinence in the pediatric population. Journal Of Pediatric Urology 2017, 14: 58.e1-58.e5. PMID: 29100969, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2017.08.016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentChildChild, PreschoolCohort StudiesDatabases, FactualDiurnal EnuresisDose-Response Relationship, DrugDrug Administration ScheduleFemaleHumansImipramineLower Urinary Tract SymptomsMaleQuality of LifeRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentSeverity of Illness IndexTreatment OutcomeUrinary IncontinenceUrodynamicsConceptsVancouver Symptom ScorePercutaneous tibial nerve stimulationTranscutaneous electrical nerve stimulationInternational Children's Continence SocietyLower urinary tractSide effectsAlpha blockersDaytime incontinenceNerve stimulationTreatment responseParasacral transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulationNon-selective alpha blockersPartial response groupTreat response rateSubsequent clinic visitsTibial nerve stimulationElectrical nerve stimulationAdditional treatment modalitiesComplete treatment responseHalf of childrenYears of ageBowel programRefractory incontinenceUrology referralClinic visits
2001
A multi‐institutional analysis of laparoscopic orchidopexy
Baker L, Docimo S, Surer I, Peters C, Cisek L, Diamond D, Caldamone A, Koyle M, Strand W, Moore R, Mevorach R, Brady J, Jordan G, Erhard M, Franco I. A multi‐institutional analysis of laparoscopic orchidopexy. BJU International 2001, 87: 484-489. PMID: 11298039, DOI: 10.1046/j.1464-410x.2001.00127.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsChild, PreschoolCryptorchidismFollow-Up StudiesHumansLaparoscopyMaleRetrospective StudiesSurveys and QuestionnairesTestisTreatment OutcomeConceptsLaparoscopic orchidopexyGroup 1Small seriesAtrophy ratesImpalpable testesOpen approachSuccess rateImpalpable undescended testicleOne-stage FowlerMulti-institutional analysisProcedure of choiceTwo-stage repairHigher atrophy ratesIntra-abdominal testesLack of atrophyTwo-stage FSatisfactory scrotal positionIntrascrotal positionUnrandomized studyClinical chartsSurgical groupLaparoscopic approachLaparoscopic examinationTherapeutic laparoscopyUndescended testicle
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. PMID: 10458418, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(01)68042-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsChildCryptorchidismFollow-Up StudiesHumansLaparoscopyMaleRetrospective StudiesUrologic Surgical Procedures, MaleConceptsHigh abdominal testesPrevious surgeryFowler-Stephens orchiopexyVessel transectionNonpalpable testisAbdominal testesLaparoscopic orchiopexyWide mobilizationCollateral vascular supplyFowler-Stephens procedurePatients 51Mean followupAdditional patientsLaparoscopic mobilizationOutpatient basisInguinal incisionOffice chartsOperative reportsRetroperitoneal dissectionRisk factorsTesticular surgeryIncidental casesLaparoscopic transectionScrotal positionVascular supply
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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentChildChild, PreschoolHumansInfantMalePenisRetrospective StudiesSeverity of Illness IndexSkin TransplantationConceptsDorsal 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 foldsPatientsGraftSINGLE 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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentChildChild, PreschoolHumansInfantMalePenisRetrospective StudiesSeverity of Illness IndexSkin TransplantationConceptsDorsal 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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsChildChild, PreschoolCryptorchidismFeasibility StudiesHumansInfantLaparoscopyMaleRetrospective StudiesScrotumConceptsLaparoscopic orchiopexyProcedure of choiceNonpalpable testisDiagnostic laparoscopyAcceptable scrotal positionMedical recordsSurgical techniqueLower incidenceScrotal positionLeft testisPatientsOrchiopexyStephens orchiopexySpermatic vesselsInternal ringSuccess rateLaparoscopyTestisTreatmentFollowupOrchiectomyComplicationsAtrophyScrotum
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
Urolithiasis in Children Following Augmentation Cystoplasty
Palmer L, Franco I, Kogan S, Reda E, Gill B, Levitt S. Urolithiasis in Children Following Augmentation Cystoplasty. Journal Of Urology 1993, 150: 726-729. PMID: 8326634, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)35598-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansIntestinesMalePostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesStomachUrinary BladderUrinary CalculiConceptsAugmentation cystoplastyUrinary tract infectionSignificant risk factorsUpper tract calculiMajority of casesTract infectionsMedian intervalBladder calculiRisk factorsAbsorbable staplesCystoplastyLower tractYoung adultsIntestinal mucusAmmonium urateUrinary calculiChildrenCalculi compositionHypocitraturiaComplicationsSurgeryUrolithiasisInfectionTract