2024
Erectile Dysfunction in Adolescents and Young Adults
Pantazis A, Franco I, Gitlin J. Erectile Dysfunction in Adolescents and Young Adults. Current Urology Reports 2024, 25: 225-232. PMID: 38922362, DOI: 10.1007/s11934-024-01213-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPsychogenic etiologyCognitive behavioral therapyYoung adultsErectile dysfunctionBehavioral therapyPornography consumptionCortisol levelsAdolescent malesNormal testosterone levelsPediatric urology practiceAnxietyDepressionOnline pornography consumptionFindingsThe latest researchAdolescentsPediatric urologistsVascular resistanceUrological practiceTreatment recommendationsTestosterone levelsWork-upReviewThe goalDysfunctionAdultsErectile
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
2016
Can a quantitative means be used to predict flow patterns: Agreement between visual inspection vs. flow index derived flow patterns
Franco I, Franco J, Lee YS, Choi EK, Han SW. Can a quantitative means be used to predict flow patterns: Agreement between visual inspection vs. flow index derived flow patterns. Journal Of Pediatric Urology 2016, 12: 218.e1-218.e8. PMID: 27427298, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2016.05.026.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCan 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
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 ringDissectionA 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 ResearchConceptsLaparoscopic 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
2000
ORAL CIMETIDINE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF GENITAL AND PERIGENITAL WARTS IN CHILDREN
FRANCO I. ORAL CIMETIDINE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF GENITAL AND PERIGENITAL WARTS IN CHILDREN. Journal Of Urology 2000, 164: 1074-1075. PMID: 10958744, DOI: 10.1097/00005392-200009020-00038.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTreatment of mucocutaneous candidiasisFree of condylomaTreated 4 childrenTreatment of condylomaDoses of cimetidineHistamine receptor antagonistsTreatment of wartsTreat peptic ulcer diseasePeptic ulcer diseaseMucocutaneous candidiasisOral cimetidineDivided dosesReceptor antagonistCondylomata acuminataHerpes simplexHerpes zosterPrimary treatmentAdjunctive treatmentGenital areaImmunomodulatory effectsPerigenital areaUlcer diseaseCimetidineCondylomaNo treatmentORAL CIMETIDINE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF GENITAL AND PERIGENITAL WARTS IN CHILDREN
FRANCO I. ORAL CIMETIDINE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF GENITAL AND PERIGENITAL WARTS IN CHILDREN. Journal Of Urology 2000, 164: 1074-1075. DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(05)67254-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExtensive condylomata acuminataFirst-line therapyPeptic ulcer diseaseHistamine receptor antagonistsTreatment of wartsUse of anesthesiaCimetidine dailyResultsAll patientsHerpes zosterLine therapyOral cimetidineAdjunctive treatmentMucocutaneous candidiasisUlcer diseaseCondylomata acuminataHerpes simplexImmunomodulatory effectsReceptor antagonistPrimary treatmentGenital areaHigh dosesCaustic agentsMultiple proceduresCimetidineMost wartsCORRECTION OF PENOSCROTAL TRANSPOSITION: A NOVEL APPROACH
KOLLIGIAN M, FRANCO I, REDA E. CORRECTION OF PENOSCROTAL TRANSPOSITION: A NOVEL APPROACH. Journal Of Urology 2000, 164: 994-997. DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(05)67235-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCORRECTION OF PENOSCROTAL TRANSPOSITION: A NOVEL APPROACH
KOLLIGIAN M, FRANCO I, REDA E. CORRECTION OF PENOSCROTAL TRANSPOSITION: A NOVEL APPROACH. Journal Of Urology 2000, 164: 994-997. PMID: 10958726, DOI: 10.1097/00005392-200009020-00019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRECURRENT 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. PMID: 10458418, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(01)68042-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh 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 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 rateLaparoscopyTestisTreatmentFollowupOrchiectomyComplicationsAtrophyScrotum
1996
Is contralateral exploration of the kidney necessary in patients with Wilms tumor?
Kessler O, Franco I, Jayabose S, Reda E, Levitt S, Brock W. Is contralateral exploration of the kidney necessary in patients with Wilms tumor? Journal Of Urology 1996, 156: 693-5. PMID: 8683762, DOI: 10.1097/00005392-199608001-00034.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsContralateral kidneyModern imaging techniquesWilms tumorExcretory urographyPreoperative radiological findingsMajor postoperative complicationsSmall bowel obstructionYears of followupPreoperative radiological investigationsPreoperative excretory urographyBilateral Wilms tumorMagnetic resonance imagingRenal explorationBowel obstructionExplorative laparotomyPatients 15Postoperative complicationsContralateral explorationOperative explorationRadiological findingsSurgical explorationRadiological investigationsMedical CenterAdditional pathological conditionsImaging techniques
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 ResearchIntraoperative Spermatic Venography Reconsidered
Palmer L, Cohen S, Reda E, Gill B, Franco I, Kogan S, Levitt S. Intraoperative Spermatic Venography Reconsidered. Journal Of Urology 1995, 154: 225-227. PMID: 7776435, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(01)67282-3.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 problemChildrenComplicationsStricture