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Israel Franco

MD, FAAP, FACS

Professor Adjunct of Clinical Urology; Director of Yale-New Haven Children’s Bladder and Continence Program; Director of Yale Medicine Pediatric Bladder & Continence Program

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Dr. Franco is involved in clinical research to elucidate the mechanisms of incontinence in children and to find methods to predict incontinence episodes in children with new non invasive technologies.

measurement of urodynamic work utilizing a new software capable of separating work into different components (ongoing)

development of techniques capable of identifying bladder contractions in urodynamics utilizing machine learning and signal analysis (ongoing)

development of standardized and normalized uroflow patterns in children and adults utilizing machine learning (ongoing)

use of fMRI to identify areas of action in patients treated with electrical stimulation (ongoing)

use of near infrared spectroscopy to measure frontal lobe blood flow during urodynamics (ongoing)

Heart rate variability analysis and micturition control

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Selected Publications

Changes in Autonomic Nervous System Activity in Children With Spina Bifida: A Case-Control StudyKim 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.
Is it time to reconsider how we document pediatric uroflow studies?: A study from the SPU Voiding Dysfunction task forceVan 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.
Initial outcomes using a novel bedwetting alarm (Gogoband®) that utilizes real time artificial intelligence to wake users prior to wettingFranco 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.
Reply by AuthorsFranco I, Hoebeke P, Dobremez E, Titanji W, Geib T, Jenkins B, Yushmanova I, Austin P. Reply by Authors. Journal Of Urology 2023, 209: 783-784. PMID: 36891836, DOI: 10.1097/ju.0000000000003157.03.
MP43-18 ADOLESCENT VARICOCELE: EFFECTS OF VEIN SIZE AND ARTERIAL FLOW RATE ON SEMINAL PARAMETERSOcal S, Sheikh A, Pizzuti J, Fang A, Boroda J, Friedman S, Fine R, Horowitz M, Fine R, Sclussel R, Dyer L, Zelkovic P, Freyle J, Franco I, Gitlin J. MP43-18 ADOLESCENT VARICOCELE: EFFECTS OF VEIN SIZE AND ARTERIAL FLOW RATE ON SEMINAL PARAMETERS. Journal Of Urology 2023, 209: e608. DOI: 10.1097/ju.0000000000003289.18.
MP70-01 MANAGEMENT OF THE REFRACTORY NOCTURNAL ENURESIS PATIENT TO DESMOPRESSIN IN A PEDIATRIC POPULATION: DESMOPRESSIN + OXYBUTYNIN VS. DESMOPRESSIN + IMIPRAMINEShain 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.
Long-term Safety and Tolerability of Repeated Treatments With OnabotulinumtoxinA in Children With Neurogenic Detrusor OveractivityFranco 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.
Long-Term Safety and Tolerability of Repeated Treatments With OnabotulinumtoxinA in Children with Neurogenic Detrusor OveractivityFranco I, Dobremez E, Hoebeke P, Titanji W, Yushmanova I, Jenkins B, Austin P. Long-Term Safety and Tolerability of Repeated Treatments With OnabotulinumtoxinA in Children with Neurogenic Detrusor Overactivity. Toxicon 2022, 214: s18-s19. DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2021.11.049.
MP08-03 FLOW RATES AND FLOW INDEXES IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS AFTER HYPOSPADIAS URETHROPLASTY: UROFLOW PARAMETERS IN 458 REPAIRED HYPOSPADIAC AND 1,081 NORMAL FLOWSBoroda J, Zelkovic P, Fang A, Gitlin J, Franco I. MP08-03 FLOW RATES AND FLOW INDEXES IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS AFTER HYPOSPADIAS URETHROPLASTY: UROFLOW PARAMETERS IN 458 REPAIRED HYPOSPADIAC AND 1,081 NORMAL FLOWS. Journal Of Urology 2022, 207: e125. DOI: 10.1097/ju.0000000000002530.03.
MP51-06 A CALL TO DISCONTINUE THE USE OF FLOW SHAPES IN PEDIATRIC UROFLOWMETRYVan Batavia J, Pohl H, Farhat W, Chiang G, Hani A, Collett-Gardere T, Franco I. MP51-06 A CALL TO DISCONTINUE THE USE OF FLOW SHAPES IN PEDIATRIC UROFLOWMETRY. Journal Of Urology 2021, 206: e898-e898. DOI: 10.1097/ju.0000000000002077.06.
P1063 Long-term safety and tolerability of repeated treatments with onabotulinumtoxinA in children with neurogenic detrusor overactivityFranco I, Dobremez E, Hoebeke P, Titanji W, Yushmanova I, Jenkins B, Austin P. P1063 Long-term safety and tolerability of repeated treatments with onabotulinumtoxinA in children with neurogenic detrusor overactivity. European Urology 2021, 79: s1506-s1507. DOI: 10.1016/s0302-2838(21)01435-4.
Efficacy and safety of three active doses of onabotulinumtoxinA for the treatment of neurogenic detrusor overactivity in children: Results of a randomized controlled clinical trialAustin P, Franco I, Dobremez E, Kroll P, Titanji W, Geib T, Jenkins B, Hoebeke P. Efficacy and safety of three active doses of onabotulinumtoxinA for the treatment of neurogenic detrusor overactivity in children: Results of a randomized controlled clinical trial. Toxicon 2021, 190: s6. DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2020.11.352.
Magnetic resonance image connectivity analysis provides evidence of central nervous system mode of action for parasacral transcutaneous electro neural stimulation - A pilot studyNetto 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.
751 Efficacy and safety of three active doses of onabotulinum toxin A for the treatment of neurogenic detrusor overactivity in children: Results of a randomized controlled clinical trialHoebeke P, Austin P, Franco I, Dobremez E, Kroll P, Titanji W, Geib T, Jenkins B. 751 Efficacy and safety of three active doses of onabotulinum toxin A for the treatment of neurogenic detrusor overactivity in children: Results of a randomized controlled clinical trial. European Urology Open Science 2020, 19: e1147. DOI: 10.1016/s2666-1683(20)33351-6.
Management 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 SS, 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.
Interpretation of uroflow curves: A global survey measuring inter and intra rater reliabilityNetto 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.
MP56-08 DOES USE OF A NORMALIZING ALGORITHM CHANGE KEY ANALOG UROFLOW CHARACTERISTICS?Onofrey J, Netto J, Franco* I. MP56-08 DOES USE OF A NORMALIZING ALGORITHM CHANGE KEY ANALOG UROFLOW CHARACTERISTICS? Journal Of Urology 2019, 201 DOI: 10.1097/01.ju.0000556647.77448.74.
Utility of Urodynamics in Children with Dysfunctional VoidingFranco I. Utility of Urodynamics in Children with Dysfunctional Voiding. Current Bladder Dysfunction Reports 2018, 13: 178-190. DOI: 10.1007/s11884-018-0466-3.
MP56-20 IS IT IMPORTANT TO DO PELVIC FLOOR EMG TO DEVELOP “NORMAL” NOMOGRAMSFranco I, gardere T, Murphy K. MP56-20 IS IT IMPORTANT TO DO PELVIC FLOOR EMG TO DEVELOP “NORMAL” NOMOGRAMS. Journal Of Urology 2018, 199: e763. DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2018.02.1811.
Imipramine for refractory daytime incontinence in the pediatric populationFranco 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.
Can a quantitative means be used to predict flow patterns: Agreement between visual inspection vs. flow index derived flow patternsFranco 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.
MP08-12 IS TRANSFER OF ADOLESCENTS FOR TESTICULAR TORSION APPROPRIATE?Bhalodi A, Ferretti M, Goltzman M, Miller I, Franco I. MP08-12 IS TRANSFER OF ADOLESCENTS FOR TESTICULAR TORSION APPROPRIATE? Journal Of Urology 2016, 195: e89. DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2016.02.2257.
Retrospective studies in lower urinary tract dysfunction do matterFranco I. Retrospective studies in lower urinary tract dysfunction do matter. Jornal De Pediatria (Versão Em Português) 2016, 92: 109-110. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedp.2016.01.001.
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.
Botulinum toxin in the treatment of neuropathic lower urinary tract dysfunctionAustin P, Franco I. Botulinum toxin in the treatment of neuropathic lower urinary tract dysfunction. 2015, 293-297. DOI: 10.1002/9781118814789.ch30.
Neuropsychiatric disorders and genetic aspects of bowel or bladder dysfunctionFranco I. Neuropsychiatric disorders and genetic aspects of bowel or bladder dysfunction. 2015, 73-88. DOI: 10.1002/9781118814789.ch7.
Functional brain imaging in bowel and bladder controlFranco I. Functional brain imaging in bowel and bladder control. 2015, 21-34. DOI: 10.1002/9781118814789.ch3.
Pharmacotherapy of the child with functional incontinence and retentionAustin P, Franco I. Pharmacotherapy of the child with functional incontinence and retention. 2015, 153-162. DOI: 10.1002/9781118814789.ch15.
V1708 LYMPHATIC SPARING LAPAROSCOPIC VARICOCELECTOMY: SURGICAL TECHNIQUE AND LONG TERM OUTCOMESRizkala E, Fishman A, Green D, Franco I. V1708 LYMPHATIC SPARING LAPAROSCOPIC VARICOCELECTOMY: SURGICAL TECHNIQUE AND LONG TERM OUTCOMES. Journal Of Urology 2011, 185: e686-e687. DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2011.02.2033.
321 LONG TERM OUTCOMES OF LYMPHATIC SPARING LAPAROSCOPIC VARICOCELECTOMYRizkala E, Fishman A, Franco I. 321 LONG TERM OUTCOMES OF LYMPHATIC SPARING LAPAROSCOPIC VARICOCELECTOMY. Journal Of Urology 2011, 185: e130. DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2011.02.404.
Robotic HeminephrectomyDyer L, Riskala E, Franco I. Robotic Heminephrectomy. 2011, 111-119. DOI: 10.1002/9781444345292.ch15.
1048 WITHDRAWN: PEDIATRIC UROLITHIASIS: MEDICAL TREATMENT AND OUTCOMESWong J, Franco I, Friedman S, Pagala M, Weiss R. 1048 WITHDRAWN: PEDIATRIC UROLITHIASIS: MEDICAL TREATMENT AND OUTCOMES. Journal Of Urology 2010, 183: e408. DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2010.02.2160.
Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Children With Constipation Using Tegaserod TherapyFranco I, Cagliostro S, Collett-Gardere T, Kearins M, Zelkovic P, Dyer L, Reda E. Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Children With Constipation Using Tegaserod Therapy. UroToday International Journal 2010, 03 DOI: 10.3834/uij.1944-5784.2010.06.17.
Pediatric Urolithiasis: Medical Treatment and OutcomesWong 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.
SURGICAL APPROACH TO THE INCOMPLETELY DESCENDED TESTIS AFTER LAPAROSCOPIC ORCHIDOPEXYZelkovic P, Dyer L, Reda E, Franco I. SURGICAL APPROACH TO THE INCOMPLETELY DESCENDED TESTIS AFTER LAPAROSCOPIC ORCHIDOPEXY. Journal Of Urology 2009, 181: 118. DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(09)60337-2.
DYSFUNCTIONAL MICTURITION AS A CAUSE OF IDIOPATHIC UREHTRAL STRICTURESGitlin J, Chang C, Reda E, Franco I. DYSFUNCTIONAL MICTURITION AS A CAUSE OF IDIOPATHIC UREHTRAL STRICTURES. Journal Of Urology 2009, 181: 314. DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(09)60894-6.
THE JONES APPROACH TO THE CORRECTION OF ABDOMINOSCROTAL HYDROCELESHillyer S, Zelkovic P, Dyer L, Franco I. THE JONES APPROACH TO THE CORRECTION OF ABDOMINOSCROTAL HYDROCELES. Journal Of Urology 2009, 181: 174. DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(09)60498-5.
Pediatric overactive bladder and lower urinary tract dysfunctions: diagnosis and treatmentFranco I. Pediatric overactive bladder and lower urinary tract dysfunctions: diagnosis and treatment. Pediatric Health 2008, 2: 189-203. DOI: 10.2217/17455111.2.2.189.
NEONATAL TORSION: A 14-YEAR EXPERIENCE AND PROPOSED ALGORITHM FOR MANAGEMENTKaye J, Levitt S, Friedman S, Franco I, Gitlin J, Palmer L. NEONATAL TORSION: A 14-YEAR EXPERIENCE AND PROPOSED ALGORITHM FOR MANAGEMENT. Journal Of Urology 2008, 179: 272-273. DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(08)60791-0.
V1819: From Davis to da Vinci: The Evolution in the Treatment of Ureteropelvic Junction (UPJ) ObstructionChang M, Davalos M, Franco I, Eshghi M. V1819: From Davis to da Vinci: The Evolution in the Treatment of Ureteropelvic Junction (UPJ) Obstruction. Journal Of Urology 2007, 177: 605. DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(18)32209-2.
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.
Editorial CommentFranco I. Editorial Comment. Journal Of Urology 2006, 176: 2225. DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2006.07.231.
Editorial commentsFranco I. Editorial comments. Journal Of Urology 2006, 175: 2280-2281. DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2006.02.003.
568: Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty in the Pediatric Population: Hand Sewn Anastomosis Versus Robotic Assisted Anastomosis -is there a Difference?Dyer L, Amukele N, Zelkovic P, Franco I. 568: Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty in the Pediatric Population: Hand Sewn Anastomosis Versus Robotic Assisted Anastomosis -is there a Difference? Journal Of Urology 2006, 175: 184-185. DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(18)32814-3.
785: Endoscopic Botulinum Toxin-A Injection of the External Sphincter for Refractory Non-Neurogenic Voiding Dysfunction: An Initial SeriesDyer L, Isom-Batz G, Zelkovic P, Franco I. 785: Endoscopic Botulinum Toxin-A Injection of the External Sphincter for Refractory Non-Neurogenic Voiding Dysfunction: An Initial Series. Journal Of Urology 2006, 175: 254. DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(18)33021-0.
Editorial commentFranco I. Editorial comment. Urology 2003, 62: 336. DOI: 10.1016/s0090-4295(03)00457-6.
Editorial commentFranco I. Editorial comment. Urology 2003, 61: 1237. DOI: 10.1016/s0090-4295(03)00228-0.
Biofeedback Therapy Expedites the Resolution of Reflux In Older ChildrenPALMER L, FRANCO I, ROTARIO P, REDA E, FRIEDMAN S, KOLLIGIAN M, BROCK W, LEVITT S. Biofeedback Therapy Expedites the Resolution of Reflux In Older Children. Journal Of Urology 2002, 168: 1699-1703. DOI: 10.1097/00005392-200210020-00010.
The “Long Snodgrass”: Applying the Tubularized Incised Plate Urethroplasty to Penoscrotal Hypospadias in 1-stage Or 2-stage RepairsPALMER L, PALMER J, FRANCO I, FRIEDMAN S, KOLLIGIAN M, GILL B, LEVITT S. The “Long Snodgrass”: Applying the Tubularized Incised Plate Urethroplasty to Penoscrotal Hypospadias in 1-stage Or 2-stage Repairs. Journal Of Urology 2002, 168: 1748-1750. DOI: 10.1097/00005392-200210020-00023.
Laparoscopic orchidopexy: a review of a large clinical seriesChang 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.
A multi‐institutional analysis of laparoscopic orchidopexyBaker 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.
CORRECTION OF PENOSCROTAL TRANSPOSITION: A NOVEL APPROACHKOLLIGIAN 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.
ORAL CIMETIDINE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF GENITAL AND PERIGENITAL WARTS IN CHILDRENFRANCO 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.
ORAL CIMETIDINE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF GENITAL AND PERIGENITAL WARTS IN CHILDRENFRANCO 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.
CORRECTION OF PENOSCROTAL TRANSPOSITION: A NOVEL APPROACHKOLLIGIAN 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.
RECURRENT URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS AND GENITOURINARY TRACT ABNORMALITIES IN THE IMERSLUND-GRASBECK SYNDROMESandoval 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.
IBUPROFEN COMBINED WITH ANTIBIOTICS SUPPRESSES RENAL SCARRING DUE TO ASCENDING PYELONEPHRITIS IN RATSHUANG A, PALMER L, HOM D, ANDERSON A, KUSHNER L, FRANCO I. IBUPROFEN COMBINED WITH ANTIBIOTICS SUPPRESSES RENAL SCARRING DUE TO ASCENDING PYELONEPHRITIS IN RATS. Journal Of Urology 1999, 162: 1396-1398. DOI: 10.1097/00005392-199910000-00063.
IBUPROFEN COMBINED WITH ANTIBIOTICS SUPPRESSES RENAL SCARRING DUE TO ASCENDING PYELONEPHRITIS IN RATSHUANG A, PALMER L, HOM D, ANDERSON A, KUSHNER L, FRANCO I. IBUPROFEN COMBINED WITH ANTIBIOTICS SUPPRESSES RENAL SCARRING DUE TO ASCENDING PYELONEPHRITIS IN RATS. Journal Of Urology 1999, 162: 1396-1398. PMID: 10492222, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(05)68319-x.
LAPAROSCOPIC FOWLER-STEPHENS ORCHIOPEXY FOR THE HIGH ABDOMINAL TESTISLINDGREN 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.
LAPAROSCOPIC FOWLER-STEPHENS ORCHIOPEXY FOR THE HIGH ABDOMINAL TESTISLINDGREN 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.
SUPPRESSION OF RENAL INFLAMMATION WITH VITAMINS A AND E IN ASCENDING PYELONEPHRITIS IN RATSBENNETT R, MAZZACCARO R, CHOPRA N, MELMAN A, FRANCO I. SUPPRESSION OF RENAL INFLAMMATION WITH VITAMINS A AND E IN ASCENDING PYELONEPHRITIS IN RATS. Journal Of Urology 1999, 161: 1681-1684.. DOI: 10.1097/00005392-199905000-00089.
SUPPRESSION OF RENAL INFLAMMATION WITH VITAMINS A AND E IN ASCENDING PYELONEPHRITIS IN RATSBENNETT R, MAZZACCARO R, CHOPRA N, MELMAN A, FRANCO I. SUPPRESSION OF RENAL INFLAMMATION WITH VITAMINS A AND E IN ASCENDING PYELONEPHRITIS IN RATS. Journal Of Urology 1999, 161: 1681-1684. PMID: 10210439, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(05)69004-0.
IBUPROFEN COMBINED WITH ANTIBIOTICS SUPPRESSES RENAL SCARRING FROM ASCENDING PYELONEPHRITIS IN RATSHuang A, Palmer L, Hom D, Anderson A, Franco I, Kushner L. IBUPROFEN COMBINED WITH ANTIBIOTICS SUPPRESSES RENAL SCARRING FROM ASCENDING PYELONEPHRITIS IN RATS. Journal Of Urology 1999, 161: 8.. DOI: 10.1097/00005392-199904010-00033.
ANALYSIS OF OUTCOME OF PEDIATRIC PYELOPLASTYPalmer L, Huang A, Franco I, Reda E, Brock W, Levitt S. ANALYSIS OF OUTCOME OF PEDIATRIC PYELOPLASTY. Journal Of Urology 1999, 161: 110.. DOI: 10.1097/00005392-199904010-00442.
A new technique for catheterization of the tortuous or reconstructed urethra and bladder neck in childrenKolligian, 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.
SINGLE AND MULTIPLE DERMAL GRAFTS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF SEVERE PENILE CURVATURELINDGREN 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.
THE PRUNE-BELLY SYNDROMEFURNESS P, CHENG E, FRANCO I, FIRLIT C. THE PRUNE-BELLY SYNDROME. Journal Of Urology 1998, 160: 1195-1197.. DOI: 10.1097/00005392-199809020-00066.
SINGLE AND MULTIPLE DERMAL GRAFTS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF SEVERE PENILE CURVATURELINDGREN 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.
THE PRUNE-BELLY SYNDROME: A NEW AND SIMPLIFIED TECHNIQUE OF ABDOMINAL WALL RECONSTRUCTIONFURNESS 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.
LAPAROSCOPIC ORCHIOPEXYLINDGREN 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.
LAPAROSCOPIC 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.
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.
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: 693-695.. DOI: 10.1097/00005392-199608000-00034.
Selective Sacral Rhizotomy for the Management of Neurogenic Bladders in Spina Bifida PatientsSchneidau 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.
Intraoperative Spermatic Venography ReconsideredPalmer 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.
Intraoperative Spermatic Venography ReconsideredPalmer L, Cohen S, Reda E, Gill B, Franco I, Kogan S, Levitt S. Intraoperative Spermatic Venography Reconsidered. Journal Of Urology 1995, 154: 225-227.. DOI: 10.1097/00005392-199507000-00078.
In ReplyPalmer L, Cohen S, Reda E, Gill B, Franco I, Kogan S, Levitt S. In Reply. Journal Of Urology 1995, 154: 227.. DOI: 10.1097/00005392-199507000-00080.
Endoscopic management of bladder calculi following augmentation cystoplastyPalmer 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.
Optimal renal preservation with timely percutaneous intervention: a changing concept in the management of blunt renal trauma in children in the 1990sGILL B, PALMER L, REDA E, FRANCO I, KOGAN S, LEVITT S. Optimal renal preservation with timely percutaneous intervention: a changing concept in the management of blunt renal trauma in children in the 1990s. BJU International 1994, 74: 370-374. PMID: 7953270, DOI: 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1994.tb16629.x.
The Importance of Catheter Size in the Achievement of Urinary Continence in Patients Undergoing a Young-Dees-Leadbetter ProcedureFranco 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.
Urolithiasis in Children Following Augmentation CystoplastyPalmer 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.
Morphological and Physiological Changes in the Urinary Tract Associated With Ureteral Dilation and Ureteropyeloscopy: An Experimental StudySchwalb D, Eshghi M, Ian M, Franco I. Morphological and Physiological Changes in the Urinary Tract Associated With Ureteral Dilation and Ureteropyeloscopy: An Experimental Study. Journal Of Urology 1993, 149: 1576-1585. PMID: 8501816, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)36456-x.
Genitourinary Malformations Associated with Agenesis of the Corpus CallosumFranco 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.
Accessory and ectopic scrotum with VATER associationSpears T, Franco I, Reda E, Hernandez-Graulau J, Levitt S. Accessory and ectopic scrotum with VATER association. Urology 1992, 40: 343-345. PMID: 1413353, DOI: 10.1016/0090-4295(92)90385-a.
Injectable prosthetic materials for the management of reflux and urinary incontinence in children.Franco I, Reda E, Kaplan W. Injectable prosthetic materials for the management of reflux and urinary incontinence in children. Urologic Oncology Seminars And Original Investigations 1992, 10: 184-93. PMID: 1523373.
Selective Sacral Rhizotomy in Children with High Pressure Neurogenic Bladders: Preliminary ResultsFranco I, Storrs B, Firlit C, Zebold K, Richards I, Kaplan W. Selective Sacral Rhizotomy in Children with High Pressure Neurogenic Bladders: Preliminary Results. Journal Of Urology 1992, 148: 648-650. PMID: 1640538, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)36681-8.
Contrast-Induced Central Nervous System Toxicity after Radiographic Evaluation of the Lower Urinary Tract in Myelodysplastic Patients with Ventriculoperitoneal ShuntsDalkin B, Franco I, Reda E, Mclone D, Godine L, Kaplan W. Contrast-Induced Central Nervous System Toxicity after Radiographic Evaluation of the Lower Urinary Tract in Myelodysplastic Patients with Ventriculoperitoneal Shunts. Journal Of Urology 1992, 148: 120-121. PMID: 1613849, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)36530-8.
Expanding the Role of the UreteroscopeSchwalb D, Eshghi M, Franco I, Fernandez R, Addonizio J. Expanding the Role of the Ureteroscope. Journal Of Urology 1990, 143: 485-488. PMID: 2106040, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)39997-4.
Value of Proximal Diversion and Ureteral Stenting in Management of Penetrating Ureteral TraumaFranco I, Fernandez R, Eshghi M, Choudhury M, Schutte H, Addonizio J, Park T. Value of Proximal Diversion and Ureteral Stenting in Management of Penetrating Ureteral Trauma. Journal Of Urology 1989, 141: 697. DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)40982-7.
The Minipig as a Practical Endourologic ModelSCHWALB D, ESHGHI M, CORD J, EVANS R, BRAGA E, FRANCO I, DURSO J, ADDONIZIO J. The Minipig as a Practical Endourologic Model. Journal Of Endourology 1989, 3: 85-90. DOI: 10.1089/end.1989.3.85.
Fibroepithelial Polyp Associated with Congenital Ureteral Diverticulum: Report of 2 CasesFranco I, Choudhury M, Eshghi M, Bhalodi A, Addonizio J. Fibroepithelial Polyp Associated with Congenital Ureteral Diverticulum: Report of 2 Cases. Journal Of Urology 1988, 140: 598-600. PMID: 3137370, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)41731-9.
Value of proximal diversion and ureteral stenting in management of penetrating ureteral traumaFranco I, Eshghi M, Schutte H, Park T, Fernandez R, Choudhury M, Addonizio J. Value of proximal diversion and ureteral stenting in management of penetrating ureteral trauma. Urology 1988, 32: 99-102. PMID: 3400148, DOI: 10.1016/0090-4295(88)90306-8.
Bladder Neck Obstruction Secondary to Brunn’s CystFranco I, Eshghi M, Schutte H, Srinivasan K, Addonizio J. Bladder Neck Obstruction Secondary to Brunn’s Cyst. Journal Of Urology 1988, 139: 126-127. PMID: 3336077, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)42316-0.
143 Management of Upper Ureteral InjuriesFranco I, Fernandez R, Schutte H. 143 Management of Upper Ureteral Injuries. Journal Of Urology 1987, 137: 139a. DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)75293-7.

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