2024
Size matters: Total testicular volume predicts sperm count in Tanner V varicocele patients
Fang A, Franco I, Pizzuti J, Boroda J, Friedman S, Fine R, Horowitz M, Schlussel R, Landau-Dyer L, Zelkovic P, Freyle J, Sommer J, Gitlin J. Size matters: Total testicular volume predicts sperm count in Tanner V varicocele patients. Journal Of Pediatric Urology 2024, 20: 960-966. PMID: 38876892, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2024.05.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNegative predictive valueSemen analysisAbnormal SAPredictive valueSperm countSurgical interventionTesticular volumeRetrospective single-center chart reviewSingle-center chart reviewOdds ratioAppropriateness of surgical interventionLeft-sided varicoceleMotile sperm countAbnormal semen analysisReceiver operating characteristic analysisPrevalence of varicoceleMultivariate logistic regressionTotal testicular volumeYouden's J statisticVaricocele gradeMedian ageChart reviewUltrasound resultsYounger patientsRisk stratification
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
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