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View article: Immunotherapy in Bladder Cancer: A Systematic Review of Clinical Trials and Therapeutic Advances
Immunotherapy in Bladder Cancer: A Systematic Review of Clinical Trials and Therapeutic Advances Open
Background: Bladder cancer poses significant morbidity, mortality, and healthcare burdens globally. While non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) often initially responds to intravesical Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG), many patients bec…
View article: ChatGPT vs. Gemini: Which Provides Better Information on Bladder Cancer?
ChatGPT vs. Gemini: Which Provides Better Information on Bladder Cancer? Open
Background/Objectives: Bladder cancer, the most common and heterogeneous malignancy of the urinary tract, presents with diverse types and treatment options, making comprehensive patient education essential. As large language models (LLMs) …
View article: Robotic-assisted management of Zinner syndrome: a case report and review of the surgical approach
Robotic-assisted management of Zinner syndrome: a case report and review of the surgical approach Open
Zinner syndrome typically presents in young adulthood with nonspecific symptoms, making diagnosis challenging. A 21-year-old male presented with pelvic and lower abdominal pain. Imaging revealed a right seminal vesicle cyst measuring 8.2 ×…
View article: Saudi urologists’ treatment pattern for high-risk Bacillus Calmette–Guérin naïve and Bacillus Calmette–Guérin unresponsive nonmuscle invasive bladder cancer
Saudi urologists’ treatment pattern for high-risk Bacillus Calmette–Guérin naïve and Bacillus Calmette–Guérin unresponsive nonmuscle invasive bladder cancer Open
Objective: The objective is to learn how Saudi Arabia’s urologists treat patients with Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG)-unresponsive nonmuscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) and their choices in management for BCG-naive patients during the …
View article: Incidence of Proteinuria Post Radical Nephrectomy in Comparison to Partial Nephrectomy: A Comparative Study
Incidence of Proteinuria Post Radical Nephrectomy in Comparison to Partial Nephrectomy: A Comparative Study Open
Objectives The objective of this study is to enhance understanding of the incidence and impact of proteinuria following nephrectomy, to guide clinical decision-making, and to optimize post-operative monitoring strategies. Specifically, the…
View article: ChatGPT vs. Gemini: Which Provides Better Information on Bladder Cancer?
ChatGPT vs. Gemini: Which Provides Better Information on Bladder Cancer? Open
Background: Bladder cancer, the most common and heterogeneous malignancy of the urinary tract, presents with diverse types and treatment options, making comprehensive patient education essential. As Large Language Models (LLMs) emerge as a…
View article: Performance of large language models (LLMs) in providing prostate cancer information
Performance of large language models (LLMs) in providing prostate cancer information Open
ChatGPT-3.5, ChatGPT-4 and Bard generate accurate, comprehensive, and easily readable PCa material. These AI models might not replace healthcare professionals but can assist in patient education and guidance.
View article: Nephrectomies in Saudi Arabia: A Comprehensive Analysis of Outcomes from a High-Volume Minimally Invasive Surgery Center
Nephrectomies in Saudi Arabia: A Comprehensive Analysis of Outcomes from a High-Volume Minimally Invasive Surgery Center Open
Literature reporting on the outcomes of the different procedures of nephrectomies (open vs laparoscopic vs robotic) in Saudi Arabia remains limited. Compare surgical and oncological outcomes between open and minimally invasive nephrectomie…
View article: Early Diagnosis and Treatment Outcomes of Fournier Gangrene in a Tertiary Center
Early Diagnosis and Treatment Outcomes of Fournier Gangrene in a Tertiary Center Open
Fournier gangrene is a surgical emergency that requires prompt attention and resuscitation, antibiotic therapy, and surgical debridement. The study identified the demographic factors of patients who presented with the disease and provided …
View article: Trends in genitourinary cancer mortality in the United States: analysis of the CDC-WONDER database 1999–2020
Trends in genitourinary cancer mortality in the United States: analysis of the CDC-WONDER database 1999–2020 Open
Introduction Sociodemographic disparities in genitourinary cancer-related mortality have been insufficiently studied, particularly across multiple cancer types. This study aimed to investigate gender, racial, and geographic disparities in …
View article: Preserving Renal Function without Compromising Oncological Outcomes: A Comparative Study of Partial and Total Nephrectomies in T3 Stage Renal Cell Carcinoma
Preserving Renal Function without Compromising Oncological Outcomes: A Comparative Study of Partial and Total Nephrectomies in T3 Stage Renal Cell Carcinoma Open
The utility of partial nephrectomy (PN) in locally advanced, stage T3 renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is controversial. This retrospective study aimed to review the oncological and functional outcomes of patients with T3a RCC who underwent PN. …
View article: Prostate cancer among Saudis: a registry review
Prostate cancer among Saudis: a registry review Open
Background: Policy makers in Saudi Arabia greatly rely on published studies to make major public health decisions. Prostate cancer (PCa) studies in Saudi Arabia are either outdated or limited to local regions. Aim: The authors aim to analy…
View article: Performance of Large Language Models (LLMs) in Providing Prostate Cancer Information
Performance of Large Language Models (LLMs) in Providing Prostate Cancer Information Open
Prostate cancer, the second most common cancer in men worldwide, is highly complex regarding diagnosis and management. Hence, patients often seek knowledge through additional resources, including AI chatbots such as Generative Pre-trained …
View article: Beyond the norm: exploring the uncommon squamous cell carcinoma of the prostate using a Saudi tumor registry
Beyond the norm: exploring the uncommon squamous cell carcinoma of the prostate using a Saudi tumor registry Open
Background: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the prostate has limited treatment choices and portends a dismal prognosis with an average survival time of ~14-months. This study provides a descriptive overview of SCC of the prostate in Saudi…
View article: An unusually high prevalence of isolated prostatic ductal adenocarcinoma among Saudi patients: A registry-based study
An unusually high prevalence of isolated prostatic ductal adenocarcinoma among Saudi patients: A registry-based study Open
Objective: We conduct a secondary analysis on the demographics, tumor characteristics, survival, and risk factors for mortality among patients with prostatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Methods: This i…
View article: Exploring Renal Malignancies in Saudi Arabia: Insights from a Tertiary Care Center Study.
Exploring Renal Malignancies in Saudi Arabia: Insights from a Tertiary Care Center Study. Open
This retrospective study aims to describe the characteristics of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) in Saudi Arabia, in terms of epidemiology, clinical presentation, tumor subtype, Fuhrman grade, tumor size and stage, and overall survival. A total…
View article: Prostatic adenocarcinoma with transitional cell features among the Saudi Arabian population: a registry review
Prostatic adenocarcinoma with transitional cell features among the Saudi Arabian population: a registry review Open
Introduction: Prostate cancer is the third leading cause of death from cancer among American men. Acinar adenocarcinoma is the most common form of prostate cancer; however, there are several nonacinar adenocarcinoma variants, such as trans…
View article: Bladder Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma Among Children: A Descriptive Overview From Saudi Arabia
Bladder Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma Among Children: A Descriptive Overview From Saudi Arabia Open
Introduction Although rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is the most common type of soft-tissue sarcoma seen in the pediatric population, it is rarely located in the bladder. This study aims to provide a descriptive overview of bladder rhabdomyosarcom…
View article: Characteristics and Types of Urolithiasis in the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia: A Single-Center Retrospective Study
Characteristics and Types of Urolithiasis in the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia: A Single-Center Retrospective Study Open
Introduction Urolithiasis is one of the most common conditions encountered in clinical practice with the prevalence increasing globally in the last few decades. Urolithiasis has been found to be more common in areas with a hot climate, suc…
View article: A 10-Year Tertiary Care Center Experience With Adrenalectomies for Adrenal Tumors
A 10-Year Tertiary Care Center Experience With Adrenalectomies for Adrenal Tumors Open
Background Due to limited data, our understanding of the trends and outcomes of adrenalectomy in the Saudi surgical practice is limited and insufficient. The aim of this study was to review the clinical data regarding the diagnosis and man…
View article: Rare tumours of the bladder: A Saudi registry based descriptive study
Rare tumours of the bladder: A Saudi registry based descriptive study Open
There remains a gap in the literature regarding uncommon urologic tumours. Shedding light on these factors will aid in further understanding the patterns of tumour behaviour in the region. This will facilitate enhanced risk-and response-ba…
View article: Saudi Urological Association consensus guidelines on the use of robotic surgery in urology
Saudi Urological Association consensus guidelines on the use of robotic surgery in urology Open
Over the past three decades, minimally invasive robotic technology has evolved substantially in urological practice, replacing many open procedures and becoming part of routine clinical practice. The Health Sector Transformation Program fo…
View article: Bladder cancer in Saudi Arabia: a registry-based nationwide descriptive epidemiological and survival analysis
Bladder cancer in Saudi Arabia: a registry-based nationwide descriptive epidemiological and survival analysis Open
BACKGROUND: Our understanding of the risk factors, prevalence, incidence rate, and age distribution of bladder cancer (BC) in Saudi Arabia is insufficient due to limited data. OBJECTIVE: Describe the epidemiology and analyze factors associ…
View article: Characteristics of renal cell carcinoma in Saudi patients below the age of 50 years
Characteristics of renal cell carcinoma in Saudi patients below the age of 50 years Open
RCC increases after the age of 40-50 years in the presence of other risk factors. Chromophobe represented almost a quarter percentage of the pathology, while partial nephrectomy yielded a better outcome.
View article: Factors Associated with Varicocele Recurrence After Microscopic Sub-Inguinal Varicocelectomy
Factors Associated with Varicocele Recurrence After Microscopic Sub-Inguinal Varicocelectomy Open
Mohammad Alkhamees,1 Saeed Bin Hamri,2,3 Turki Alhumaid,2 Layla Alissa,3 Haleema Al-Lishlish,3 Rula Abudalo,3 Zafar Iqbal,3 Ghufran Albajhan,4 Ahmed Alasker2,3,5 1Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Majmaah University, Majmaah, Sau…
View article: <p>Factors Associated with Varicocele Recurrence After Microscopic Sub-Inguinal Varicocelectomy</p>
Factors Associated with Varicocele Recurrence After Microscopic Sub-Inguinal Varicocelectomy Open
There was a significant association of advanced grade on the left side and large vein diameter before and after surgery with an increased rate of recurrence; however, due to the small sample size of our study, more and larger studies are s…
View article: Sloughing Prostatic Tissue, a Rare Complication Post Rezum Therapy: A Case Report
Sloughing Prostatic Tissue, a Rare Complication Post Rezum Therapy: A Case Report Open
View article: Failure of ureteral access sheath insertion in virgin ureters: A retrospective tertiary care center study
Failure of ureteral access sheath insertion in virgin ureters: A retrospective tertiary care center study Open
We believe that our study opens the door for a multicentric prospective trial. Identifying factors leading to a failed primary FURS and UAS insertion is crucial to properly counsel patients preoperatively about the number of procedures tha…
View article: A rare case of Ewing's sarcoma of the kidney
A rare case of Ewing's sarcoma of the kidney Open
View article: Stone fragments migration into subcapsular renal hematoma post flexible ureterorenoscopy (unique presentation)
Stone fragments migration into subcapsular renal hematoma post flexible ureterorenoscopy (unique presentation) Open
This is a case report of 45-year-old female patient who presented with right flank pain. Abdominopelvic CT scan showed right renal pelvis stone measuring 20 mm. Right flexible ureterorenoscopy with holmium laser was performed in our instit…