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View article: Endovascular management of renal angiomyolipomas: Do coils have a benefit in terms of clinical success rates?
Endovascular management of renal angiomyolipomas: Do coils have a benefit in terms of clinical success rates? Open
PURPOSE This study evaluated single center results of endovascular treatment in renal angiomyolipoma (AML) to determine whether there is clinical relevance of adding proximal coil embolization to distal particle embolization in terms of sa…
View article: The SPARE score reliably predicts the conversion from open partial to radical nephrectomy
The SPARE score reliably predicts the conversion from open partial to radical nephrectomy Open
A high SPARE score was significantly associated with the conversion to RN in patients who underwent open PN.
View article: A Technical Modification to Reduce Potential Contamination in Transperineal Prostate Fusion Biopsy
A Technical Modification to Reduce Potential Contamination in Transperineal Prostate Fusion Biopsy Open
Objective: Prostate fusion biopsy could be performed either transrectal or transperineal route.Interestingly, the risk of infective complications after transperineal approach does not seem fewer than transrectal approach.Even when transper…
View article: Micro-Doppler Ultrasonography-assisted Microsurgical Varicocelectomy: First Time in Turkiye
Micro-Doppler Ultrasonography-assisted Microsurgical Varicocelectomy: First Time in Turkiye Open
Objective:The magnification of the operative microscope or loop used in microsurgical varicocelectomy facilitates defining the anatomical structures. Even if the microsurgical approach is chosen, still, there is a 1% chance of iatrogenic t…
View article: Two Cases of Bladder Adenocarcinoma After Augmentation Cystoplasty
Two Cases of Bladder Adenocarcinoma After Augmentation Cystoplasty Open
To draw attention to the disregarded malignancy risk after ileocystoplasty, we present two cases of adenocarcinoma. The first case was metastatic at initial diagnosis. Despite chemotherapy, the condition progressed and the patient died at …
View article: A Rare Presentation of Germ Cell Neoplasia: Persistant Müllerian Duct Syndrome
A Rare Presentation of Germ Cell Neoplasia: Persistant Müllerian Duct Syndrome Open
Persistent Müllerian duct syndrome is a rare form of pseudohermaphroditism. This article is made of two case reports showing malignant transformation. The first case was a 36-year-old male who presented with infertility. Unilateral inguina…
View article: Continent Idiopathic Vesicovaginal Fistula Coexisting with Moyamoya Disease
Continent Idiopathic Vesicovaginal Fistula Coexisting with Moyamoya Disease Open
Vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) is the abnormal anatomic communication between the female bladder and vagina. Usually presents itself as continuous urinary incontinence. There are many etiologic risk factors such as obstetric trauma, pelvic su…
View article: Squamous Metaplasia and Its Management in Non-malignant Bladder Diseases
Squamous Metaplasia and Its Management in Non-malignant Bladder Diseases Open
Objective: To reveal possible associations between non-malignant bladder disease and malignancy by evaluating the pathologic examination results of patients who underwent cystectomy for non-malignant diseases and to suggest a point of view…
View article: Urine nerve growth factor (NGF) level, bladder nerve staining and symptom/problem scores in patients with interstitial cystitis
Urine nerve growth factor (NGF) level, bladder nerve staining and symptom/problem scores in patients with interstitial cystitis Open
NGF seems to be a promising biomarker in IC/BPS. It may help clinicians in diagnoses and patient follow-up. Thus, unnecessary, expensive and invasive tests, interventions and treatments might be avoided.
View article: The Early Histological Effects of Intravesical Instillation of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Cystitis Models
The Early Histological Effects of Intravesical Instillation of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Cystitis Models Open
The intravesical instillation of PRP increased the mitotic index in the saline and cyclophosphamide groups while decreasing macroscopic bleeding.
View article: The Ewing’s Sarcoma Family of Tumors of Urinary Bladder: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
The Ewing’s Sarcoma Family of Tumors of Urinary Bladder: A Case Report and Review of the Literature Open
Surgery supported with chemotherapy should be considered as an option, especially in advanced Ewing's sarcoma family of tumors of urinary bladder.