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Beyond the Scalpel: the Role of Image-Guided Thermal Ablation in Management of Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma in the Era of Immunotherapy - CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology

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By Roberto Luigi
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Abstract Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most common type of kidney cancer and accounts for approximately 90% of all renal malignancies. About 30% of patients have metastatic disease at their initial presentation. Historically, these patients have very poor prognosis with a median survival of 12 months.
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Proposal of a “Low-Cost” 3D-Printed Model for Vertebroplasty Simulation - CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology

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By Roberto Luigi, Faculté de Médecine
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This is a preview of subscription content, to check access. Starting from 10 chapters or articles per month Access and download chapters and articles from more than 300k books and 2,500 journals Cancel anytime Price excludes VAT (USA) Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout. Instant access to the full article PDF. References Braun VPB, Nunninger M, Hamm B, Scheel M, Jahnke P.
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Percutaneous Image-Guided Cryoablation of Endometriosis Scars in Unusual Anatomic Locations - CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology

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By Roberto Luigi, Institut de Santé, Clinique Rhena
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Abstract To report the pain relief and procedure-related outcomes of percutaneous cryoablation (CA) of painful endometriosis deposits in unusual anatomic locations. A retrospective search of institutional radiological information system identified a total of 15 patients (median age 35.5 years; interquartile ranges—IQR 33–38). Patients and lesions specific data as well as procedural and follow-up information were collected, analyzed, and presented using descriptive statistical methods.
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Invited Commentary on « Cryoablation in Extra-Abdominal Desmoid Tumors: A 10-Year Experience in Pediatric and Young Adult Patients» - CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology

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By Roberto Luigi
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Teaching Strategies in Interventional Radiology: A Narrative Review of the Literature - CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology

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By Roberto Luigi, Waurn Ponds
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Abstract Interventional radiology (IR) is a rapidly developing speciality where innovation—especially in teaching practices—is vital. With workforce and capacity shortages, synthesis of classical educational theories and novel strategies utilising virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) provide opportunities to make teaching as efficient and effective as possible.
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Percutaneous Management of an Unstable Pathological Fracture of L5 Using Vertical Presacral Screw Fixation and Cementoplasty - CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology

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By Roberto Luigi, Pierre Alexis
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This is a preview of subscription content, to check access. Get 10 units per month Download Article/Chapter or eBook 1 Unit = 1 Article or 1 Chapter Cancel anytime Price excludes VAT (USA) Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout. Instant access to the full article PDF. Rent this article via DeepDyve References Dargelos-Descoubez M, Martin F, Frampas E, et al. Progression toward vertebral collapse of vertebral metastases treated with percutaneous vertebroplasty: rate and risk factors.
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Commentary on: (Percutaneous Fixation with Internal Cemented Screws for Iliac Lytic Bone Metastases: Assessment of Pain and Quality of Life on Long Term Follow-up) | CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology

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By Roberto Luigi
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This is a preview of subscription content, to check access. Get 10 units per month Download Article/Chapter or eBook 1 Unit = 1 Article or 1 Chapter Cancel anytime Price excludes VAT (USA) Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout. Instant access to the full article PDF. Rent this article via DeepDyve References Assouline J, Tselikas L, Roux C, Yevich S, Delpla A, Najafi A, Al Ahmar M, Bijot JC, de Baère T, Deschamps F.
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MR-Guided Transurethral Ultrasound Ablation (TULSA)—An Emerging Minimally Invasive Treatment Option for Localised Prostate Cancer

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By Roberto Luigi, Pierre D. E
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Culp MB, Soerjomataram I, Efstathiou JA, Bray F, Jemal A. Recent global patterns in prostate cancer incidence and mortality rates. Eur Urol. 2020;77(1):38–52. Article PubMed Google Scholar Klotz L. Overdiagnosis in urologic cancer. World J Urol. 2022;40(1):1–8. Article PubMed Google Scholar Mottet N, van den Bergh RCN, Briers E, Van den Broeck T, Cumberbatch MG, De Santis M, et al. EAU-EANM-ESTRO-ESUR-SIOG guidelines on prostate cancer—2020 update.
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The Colmar Story: Building and Sustaining a High-Volume IR Department in a Peripheral Hospital - CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology

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By Roberto Luigi, Pramod Konandur Prabhakar, Julia Mathilde
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This is a preview of subscription content, to check access. Price excludes VAT (USA) Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout. Instant access to the full article PDF. Rent this article via DeepDyve Acknowledgements All IR technicians, IR secretaries, anesthetists, anesthesia nurses, clinicians and the hospital administration, past and present. Special thanks to Prof A. Gangi for his constant encouragement and support. Funding This study was not supported by any funding.
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Vaccination as a social practice: towards a definition of personal, community, population, and organizational vaccine literacy

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By Del Riccio, Valerio Ferro Allodola, Roberto Luigi
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BMC Public Health, Aug 2023 A comprehensive and agreed-upon definition of vaccine literacy (VL) could support the understanding of vaccination and help policy-makers and individuals make informed decisions about vaccines. To shed some light on this debate and provide clarity, a scoping review was conducted to collect, summarize, and analyse available definitions of VL. Based on the findings of the scoping review, a new and comprehensive definition was proposed by a panel of experts.
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MRI- Versus CT-Guided Renal Tumor Cryoablation: Is There a Difference?

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By Roberto Luigi, de Enrico Marini, Hôpitaux universitaires de Strasbourg
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Purpose To compare procedure-related variables, safety, renal function, and oncologic outcomes in patients undergoing percutaneous cryoablation (CA) of renal tumors with MRI- or CT-guidance. Materials and Methods Patient, tumour, procedure, and follow-up data were collected and analysed. MRI and CT groups were matched using a coarsened exact approach according to patient's gender and age, tumour grade, size and location. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
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