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View article: Penile squamous cell carcinoma in neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1): RAS-pathway mechanisms and management — A case report
Penile squamous cell carcinoma in neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1): RAS-pathway mechanisms and management — A case report Open
View article: Review of: "Monitoring of Cell-free Human Papillomavirus DNA in Metastatic or Recurrent Cervical Cancer: Clinical Significance and Treatment Implications"
Review of: "Monitoring of Cell-free Human Papillomavirus DNA in Metastatic or Recurrent Cervical Cancer: Clinical Significance and Treatment Implications" Open
View article: Is It a Necessity to Revise Normal Level of Prostate-Specific Antigen in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease?
Is It a Necessity to Revise Normal Level of Prostate-Specific Antigen in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease? Open
Background: Typically, patients with decreased renal function exhibit elevated levels of certain tumor markers. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA), a glycoprotein antigen produced by the prostate gland's epithelial cells and a member of the t…
View article: A case report of aggressive mixed epithelial and stromal tumor of the kidney with malignant transformation
A case report of aggressive mixed epithelial and stromal tumor of the kidney with malignant transformation Open
Mixed epithelial and stromal tumor of the kidney (MESTK) is a rare benign kidney tumor. In rare cases, malignant transformation, such as sarcomatoid features indicates poor clinical outcomes. In this study, we will describe a 45 years old …
View article: Correlation of Calcium Metabolic Axis with Urinary Stone Characteristics
Correlation of Calcium Metabolic Axis with Urinary Stone Characteristics Open
Background: Urinary stone disease (USD) refers to the presence of stones or salt crystals within the urinary tract, with calcium stones accounting for approximately 80% of cases. Increased urinary calcium and phosphorus excretion predispos…
View article: Primary malignant melanoma of the female urethra A rare histopathology case report
Primary malignant melanoma of the female urethra A rare histopathology case report Open
Malignant melanoma in the urethra is a rare tumor that is difficult to diagnose and treat, leading to a poor prognosis. In this paper, we present the case of a 36-year-old woman with history of invasive rectal adenocarcinoma (PT2N0Mx) who …
View article: Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Emergency Department Referrals with Urologic Complaints; a Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study.
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Emergency Department Referrals with Urologic Complaints; a Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study. Open
During the COVID-19 pandemic we were faced with decreasing frequency of admission with urologic complaint, change in the pattern of referrals, decrease in the duration of hospitalization, increase in the number of patients discharged again…
View article: Transurethral Resection of the Prostate and Inguinal Mesh Herniorrhaphy: Does Single Session Surgery Work Better? A Randomized Clinical Trial
Transurethral Resection of the Prostate and Inguinal Mesh Herniorrhaphy: Does Single Session Surgery Work Better? A Randomized Clinical Trial Open
Introduction: The present study aimed to evaluate the results of doing Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) and inguinal mesh herniorrhaphy in a single session versus doing them in two separate sessions.Methods: In a randomized c…
View article: Using Dry Human Amniotic Membrane in Secondary Intention Wound Healing After Urological Cancer Surgery: The First Randomized Clinical Trial in Iran
Using Dry Human Amniotic Membrane in Secondary Intention Wound Healing After Urological Cancer Surgery: The First Randomized Clinical Trial in Iran Open
Background: Wound healing is a complex process and in some patients, it is a long process. Due to the presence of various underlying diseases in patients with cancer, this process is delayed, and as a result, the rate of complications incr…
View article: Evaluation of GNMT Gene Expression in Prostate Cancer Tissues using Real-Time PCR
Evaluation of GNMT Gene Expression in Prostate Cancer Tissues using Real-Time PCR Open
Introduction: Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. In the present study, the expression level of glycine N-methyl transferase gene (GNMT) was investigated in prostate ca…
View article: Factors Related to Mortality in Patients with Fournier's Gangrene or Necrotising Fasciitis; a 10-year Cross-Sectional Study.
Factors Related to Mortality in Patients with Fournier's Gangrene or Necrotising Fasciitis; a 10-year Cross-Sectional Study. Open
The rate of mortality due to FG and necrotizing fasciitis was 28.8%. Based on multivariate analysis, the independent related factors of mortality were older age, lower haematocrit level and platelet count, and presence of immunosuppression.
View article: Urological Sarcoma Among the Iranian Population; A National Registry-Based Study
Urological Sarcoma Among the Iranian Population; A National Registry-Based Study Open
Background: Sarcomas of the genitourinary tract are rare clinical entities with relatively few studies conducted on their prevalence and characteristics globally. Previous literature has established the effects of ethnicity and race on sof…
View article: Diagnostic Utility of Lutetium-177 (Lu 177) Prostate-Specific Membrane Antigen (PSMA) Scintigraphy In Prostate Cancer Patients With PSA Rise And Negative Conventional Imaging.
Diagnostic Utility of Lutetium-177 (Lu 177) Prostate-Specific Membrane Antigen (PSMA) Scintigraphy In Prostate Cancer Patients With PSA Rise And Negative Conventional Imaging. Open
177Lu-PSMA SPECT scan can help detecting metastatic lesions in more than one third of patients with biochemical recurrence and negative conventional investigations, when 68Ga- PSMA PET is not available.
View article: The Effect of Propofol on the Success Rate of Transurethral Lithotripsy by Holmium Laser: A Randomized Clinical Trial
The Effect of Propofol on the Success Rate of Transurethral Lithotripsy by Holmium Laser: A Randomized Clinical Trial Open
Introduction: Urinary stone disease is the third most common affliction of the urinary tract that has been associated with an increasing incidence. Over decades, great advances have been made in the minimally invasive treatment of urinary …
View article: A Rare Case of Persistent Mullerian Duct Syndrome and Review of Literature
A Rare Case of Persistent Mullerian Duct Syndrome and Review of Literature Open
Introduction: Persistent Mullerian duct syndrome (PMDS) is a scarce type of male pseudohermaphroditism due to anti-Mullerian hormone dysfunction. So, Mullerian duct derivatives such as the uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes, and two-thirds of…
View article: Pathological Association Between Radical Prostatectomy and Needle Biopsy Specimen in Prostate Cancer Patients
Pathological Association Between Radical Prostatectomy and Needle Biopsy Specimen in Prostate Cancer Patients Open
Background: Prostate cancer (PCa) is the second most common cancer in men worldwide. The accuracy of Gleason score (GS), as a useful system for histopathological assessment, is important because any fault in the assessment and calculation …
View article: Experience of 138 Transurethral Urethrotomy With Holmium:YAG Laser
Experience of 138 Transurethral Urethrotomy With Holmium:YAG Laser Open
Introduction: Many valid option modalities are available for the management of urethral stricture disease (USD), such as internal urethrotomy which has the success rates of 33%–60%. The aim of this study was to assess the outcome of holmiu…
View article: Holmium: YAG Laser Incision of Bladder Neck Contracture Following Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy
Holmium: YAG Laser Incision of Bladder Neck Contracture Following Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy Open
Background: No consensus management is available for the bladder neck contracture (BNC) secondary to radical retropubic prostatectomy (RRP). We present our experience of a technique in which holmium: YAG surgical laser was utilized transur…
View article: Painless Gross Hematuria: A New Presentation of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor of the Prostate
Painless Gross Hematuria: A New Presentation of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor of the Prostate Open
Introduction: Primitive neuroectodermal tumor (PNET) is a very rare type of prostate sarcoma that mostly occurs in young adults, and it is associated with a poor prognosis. Case Presentation: A 37-year-old male was admitted with intermitte…
View article: Characteristics of Traumatic Urogenital Injuries in Emergency Department; a 10-year Cross-sectional Study.
Characteristics of Traumatic Urogenital Injuries in Emergency Department; a 10-year Cross-sectional Study. Open
UGIs comprise a low percentage (2%) of traumatic injuries, which are mostly caused by blunt trauma due to road traffic accidents. Kidney is the most common injured organ and UGIs mostly happen in young ages.
View article: Is Holmium Laser an Appropriate Modality to Treat Genital Warts?
Is Holmium Laser an Appropriate Modality to Treat Genital Warts? Open
Introduction: Genital warts in young adults aged 18-28 years are very common. Several approaches are routinely used in the treatment of warts, viz., medical treatment (podophyllin and trichloroacetic acid), conventional surgery (excision o…
View article: Surgical Management of Vesical Stones in Children: A Comparison Between Open Cystolithotomy, Percutaneous Cystolithotomy and Transurethral Cystolithotripsy With Holmium-YAG Laser
Surgical Management of Vesical Stones in Children: A Comparison Between Open Cystolithotomy, Percutaneous Cystolithotomy and Transurethral Cystolithotripsy With Holmium-YAG Laser Open
Introduction: Bladder stone is more common in developing countries and it is one of the rare diseases affecting children. In recent years, there is an increasing tendency in urologists to have minimal invasive approaches. The aim of…
View article: Investigation of the association of G-7A and T-138C single nucleotide polymorphisms on the promoter of MGP gene with renal stone
Investigation of the association of G-7A and T-138C single nucleotide polymorphisms on the promoter of MGP gene with renal stone Open
Introduction: Renal stones, due to their heavy costs of diagnosis and treatment, have a considerable financial burden on health system. Family history and genetic susceptibility are important factors in stone formation. Matrix Gla-protein …
View article: The Effect of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Therapy on Semen Parameters and Pregnancy Rate after Varicocelectomy
The Effect of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Therapy on Semen Parameters and Pregnancy Rate after Varicocelectomy Open
Administration of hCG in this group of infertile patients might be helpful in order to enhance pregnancy rate. However some more conclusive studies are needed to be able to recommend such therapy for infertile men due to varicocele.
View article: Evaluation of 200 Mm, 365 Mm and 500 Mm Fibers of Laser Ho YAG in Transurethral Lithotripsy of Ureteral Stone
Evaluation of 200 Mm, 365 Mm and 500 Mm Fibers of Laser Ho YAG in Transurethral Lithotripsy of Ureteral Stone Open
Introduction : At present, different Holmium: YAG laser caliber for endoscopic stone treatment are used, which includes 200, 365, 500 and 1000 Mm fiber. Currently there are not enough studies to compare the performance of these fibers. In …
View article: Laser Application in Iran Urology: A Narrative Review
Laser Application in Iran Urology: A Narrative Review Open
The usage of laser in medicine is not recent, and its history in urology goes back to 40 years ago. For the last 2 decades, common uses of laser have been treatments of subjects with urolithiasis, bladder tumors, benign prostatic enlargeme…
View article: Evaluation of 200 Mm, 365 Mm and 500 Mm Fibers of Ho:YAG Laser in Transurethral Lithotripsy of Ureteral: A Randomize Control Trial
Evaluation of 200 Mm, 365 Mm and 500 Mm Fibers of Ho:YAG Laser in Transurethral Lithotripsy of Ureteral: A Randomize Control Trial Open
Introduction: Presently, different holmium: yttrium aluminum garnet (Ho:YAG) laser calibers are used for endoscopic stone treatment, which include 200, 365, 500 and 1000 Mm fibers. Currently, there are not enough studies to compare …
View article: Recurrent hematuria in renal angio-venous malformation, delay diagnosis and endovascular treatment, a case report
Recurrent hematuria in renal angio-venous malformation, delay diagnosis and endovascular treatment, a case report Open
View article: Ureteral Reimplantation or Percutaneous Nephrostomy: Which One Is Better in Management of Complete Ureteral Obstruction Due to Advanced Prostate Cancer?
Ureteral Reimplantation or Percutaneous Nephrostomy: Which One Is Better in Management of Complete Ureteral Obstruction Due to Advanced Prostate Cancer? Open
Background: The present study aims at evaluating the safety and efficacy of ureteral reimplantation and its influence on quality of life in the complete ureteral obstruction due to prostate cancer. Methods: In a prospective randomized stud…
View article: Complications in Transurethral Resection of the Bladder Tumor: Using Nerve Stimulator with or Without Ultrasonography for Obturator Nerve Block: A Comparative Study
Complications in Transurethral Resection of the Bladder Tumor: Using Nerve Stimulator with or Without Ultrasonography for Obturator Nerve Block: A Comparative Study Open
Background: The use of ultrasonographic guide is a suggested way to ease the obturator nerve block procedure. Accordingly, in this study, the procedures by selective obturator nerve block with and without use of ultrasonographic guide were…