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
2023
Is it time to reconsider how we document pediatric uroflow studies?: A study from the SPU Voiding Dysfunction task force
Van Batavia J, Pohl H, Farhat W, Chiang G, BaniHani A, Collett-Gardere T, Franco I. Is it time to reconsider how we document pediatric uroflow studies?: A study from the SPU Voiding Dysfunction task force. Journal Of Pediatric Urology 2023, 19: 546-554. PMID: 37302925, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2023.04.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInitial outcomes using a novel bedwetting alarm (Gogoband®) that utilizes real time artificial intelligence to wake users prior to wetting
Franco I, Coble J. Initial outcomes using a novel bedwetting alarm (Gogoband®) that utilizes real time artificial intelligence to wake users prior to wetting. Journal Of Pediatric Urology 2023, 19: 557.e1-557.e8. PMID: 37217414, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2023.04.024.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
2020
Response to commentary ‘Magnetic resonance image connectivity analysis provides evidence of central nervous system mode of action for parasacral transcutaneous electro neural stimulation - A pilot study'
Franco I. Response to commentary ‘Magnetic resonance image connectivity analysis provides evidence of central nervous system mode of action for parasacral transcutaneous electro neural stimulation - A pilot study'. Journal Of Pediatric Urology 2020, 16: 544. PMID: 32928661, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2020.08.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMagnetic resonance image connectivity analysis provides evidence of central nervous system mode of action for parasacral transcutaneous electro neural stimulation - A pilot study
Netto JMB, Scheinost D, Onofrey JA, Franco I. Magnetic resonance image connectivity analysis provides evidence of central nervous system mode of action for parasacral transcutaneous electro neural stimulation - A pilot study. Journal Of Pediatric Urology 2020, 16: 536-542. PMID: 32873504, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2020.08.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDorsal lateral prefrontal cortexAnterior cingulate cortexOveractive bladderFunctional connectivityPrefrontal cortexUrinary tract symptomsSacral nerve stimulatorCommon treatment modalityRight scapular regionACC functional connectivityResting-state conditionsMechanism of actionTract symptomsMotor thresholdCentral effectsACC connectivityNerve stimulatorSacral levelTreatment modalitiesFunctional connectivity dataMechanism of effectivenessAdult volunteersFrontal lobeSubcortical regionsCingulate cortexManagement and treatment of nocturnal enuresis—an updated standardization document from the International Children's Continence Society
Nevéus T, Fonseca E, Franco I, Kawauchi A, Kovacevic L, Nieuwhof-Leppink A, Raes A, Tekgül S, Yang S, Rittig S. Management and treatment of nocturnal enuresis—an updated standardization document from the International Children's Continence Society. Journal Of Pediatric Urology 2020, 16: 10-19. PMID: 32278657, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2019.12.020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInternational Children's Continence SocietyInternational Children's Continence Society membersConcomitant sleep-disordered breathingFirst-line treatment modalitySleep-disordered breathingUrinary tract infectionTreatment of childrenNonmonosymptomatic enuresisAntidepressant treatmentDisordered breathingMonosymptomatic enuresisSleep apneaUrodynamic assessmentDaytime incontinenceAnticholinergic treatmentFirst-lineTract infectionsTreatment modalitiesAirway obstructionBlood testsActive therapyEvidence-based literatureEnuretic childrenEnuresis alarmComorbid conditionsInterpretation of uroflow curves: A global survey measuring inter and intra rater reliability
Netto JMB, Hittelman A, Lambert S, Murphy K, Collette‐Gardere T, Franco I. Interpretation of uroflow curves: A global survey measuring inter and intra rater reliability. Neurourology And Urodynamics 2020, 39: 826-832. PMID: 31985854, DOI: 10.1002/nau.24292.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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. PMID: 10958726, DOI: 10.1097/00005392-200009020-00019.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. DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(05)67235-7.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 supplyA new technique for catheterization of the tortuous or reconstructed urethra and bladder neck in children
Kolligian, Franco. A new technique for catheterization of the tortuous or reconstructed urethra and bladder neck in children. BJU International 1999, 83: 510-511. PMID: 10210582, DOI: 10.1046/j.1464-410x.1999.00042.x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research