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View article: Retrograde intrarenal surgery with flexible and navigable suction ureteral access sheaths vs. percutaneous nephrolithotomy for 2–3 cm kidney stones
Retrograde intrarenal surgery with flexible and navigable suction ureteral access sheaths vs. percutaneous nephrolithotomy for 2–3 cm kidney stones Open
Introduction: The management of renal stones measuring 2–3 cm remains a clinical challenge, with percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) traditionally favored over retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) due to higher stone-free rates (SFR); howe…
View article: Rectal Injury During Radical Prostatectomy: Incidence, Management, and Outcomes in Single-Center Experience
Rectal Injury During Radical Prostatectomy: Incidence, Management, and Outcomes in Single-Center Experience Open
Background: Rectal injury (RI) is a rare yet serious complication of radical prostatectomy (RP). In this study, we aimed to assess the incidence, risk factors, management strategies, and outcomes of RI during RP. Methods: A retrospective a…
View article: Physical Conditions, Psychosocial, and Social Support Affects the Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors
Physical Conditions, Psychosocial, and Social Support Affects the Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors Open
Background: Cancer has become one of the leading causes of death in the world. The research aims to investigate the relationship between physical condition, psychosocial and social support, and quality of life in breast cancer survivors. M…
View article: The effect of video-animated information on the anxiety of male patients before flexible cystoscopy performed under local anesthesia
The effect of video-animated information on the anxiety of male patients before flexible cystoscopy performed under local anesthesia Open
Introduction: We aimed to investigate the effect of video-animated information given before flexible cystoscopy under local anesthesia on the anxiety of male patients. Methods: Before cystoscopy, patients were divided into two groups with …
View article: The effect of video-animated information on the anxiety of male patients before flexible cystoscopy performed under local anesthesia
The effect of video-animated information on the anxiety of male patients before flexible cystoscopy performed under local anesthesia Open
Purpose: To investigate the effect of video-animated information given before flexible cystoscopy under local anesthesia on the anxiety of male patients. Methods: Before cystoscopy, patients were divided into two groups with 1:1 standard r…
View article: Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic on Diagnosis and Treatment Delays in Primary Bladder Cancer in Turkey: Single-Institution Experience, 36 Month Screening
Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic on Diagnosis and Treatment Delays in Primary Bladder Cancer in Turkey: Single-Institution Experience, 36 Month Screening Open
Objective:The pandemic caused delays in the diagnosis and treatment of many diseases, and bladder cancer is one of them.The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of the pandemic on primary bladder cancer by comparing the pre-and p…
View article: Sarcopenia is an independent predictor of survival undergoing radical cystectomy for bladder cancer: A single-center, retrospective study
Sarcopenia is an independent predictor of survival undergoing radical cystectomy for bladder cancer: A single-center, retrospective study Open
The results of this study support the view that sarcopenia is an important risk factor for predicting CSS and OS in BC patients undergoing RC.
View article: Female urge Incontinence is Associated with Somatosensory Amplification, Health Anxiety and Depression
Female urge Incontinence is Associated with Somatosensory Amplification, Health Anxiety and Depression Open
Purpose: Incontinence is a condition that can cause significant problems that can affect patients’ quality of social, emotional, psychological and sexual life. The aim of this study was to evaluate the level of anxiety, health anxiety, dep…
View article: Risk factors of multidrug-resistant bacteria in community-acquired urinary tract infections
Risk factors of multidrug-resistant bacteria in community-acquired urinary tract infections Open
Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most seen infection among community.
Objectives: In this cross-sectional study we aimed to investigate the risk factors of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria that caused community…
View article: Comparison of stapler and handsewn anastomosis techniques in creating an ileal conduit following radical cystectomy
Comparison of stapler and handsewn anastomosis techniques in creating an ileal conduit following radical cystectomy Open
Background and objective: Ileal conduit for urinary diversion can be completed using either end-to-end handsewn or stapled anastomosis. This study aimed to compare stepled and handsewn anastomosis methods in terms of complications, hospita…
View article: The simple nephrectomy is not always simple: predictors of surgical difficulties
The simple nephrectomy is not always simple: predictors of surgical difficulties Open
Predictive factors preoperatively, especially inflammation markers and radiologic findings, which can pose challenges to surgery in simple nephrectomy.
View article: Are the preoperative neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio and platelet/lymphocyte ratio predictive for lamina propria invasion in aging patients?
Are the preoperative neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio and platelet/lymphocyte ratio predictive for lamina propria invasion in aging patients? Open
The present study revealed that higher preoperative NLR and PLR were associated with lamina propria invasion in aging male patients with BC and the results have predictive value.
View article: The effect of recurrent direct vision internal urethrotomy for short anterior urethral strictures on the disease course and the predictors of treatment failure
The effect of recurrent direct vision internal urethrotomy for short anterior urethral strictures on the disease course and the predictors of treatment failure Open
Introduction: The objective of this study was to investigate the disease course after direct vision internal urethrotomy (DVIU) for short anterior urethral strictures.
Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 94 patients who underwent DVIU of…
View article: Tranperitoneal Laparoscopic Renal Cyst Decortication: A Single Center Experince
Tranperitoneal Laparoscopic Renal Cyst Decortication: A Single Center Experince Open
ÖZ GİRİŞ ve AMAÇ: Laparoskopik dekortikasyon böbrek kist tedavisinde minimal invaziv bir prosedür olması, yüksek başarı oranı nedeniyle standart yöntem haline gelmiştir. Çalışmamızın amacı kliniğimizde uygulanan laparoskopik transperitonea…
View article: Flouroscopy-free technique is safe and feasible in retrograde intrarenal surgery for renal stones
Flouroscopy-free technique is safe and feasible in retrograde intrarenal surgery for renal stones Open
Fluoroscopy-free technique is effective and safe technique in management of renal stone. Furthermore fluoroscopy-free technique can protect the surgeon from the negative effects of radiation.
View article: Can neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio predict lamina propria invasion in patients with non muscle invasive bladder cancer?
Can neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio predict lamina propria invasion in patients with non muscle invasive bladder cancer? Open
Our data indicate that high NLR and low L are statistically associated with T1 stage, whereas low L are able to predict lamina propria invasion in patients with NMIBC. These findings suggest that pretreatment measurement of NLR may provide…
View article: The relationship between histological prostatitis and lower urinary tract symptoms and sexual function
The relationship between histological prostatitis and lower urinary tract symptoms and sexual function Open
This prospective analysis assessed the effect of histological prostatitis on lower urinary tract functions and sexual function. The patients were separated into two groups as histologically observed prostatitis (Group A) and no prostatitis…
View article: MP76-17 PILATES FOR BETTER SEX: CHANGES IN SEXUAL FUNCTIONING IN HEALTHY TURKISH WOMEN AFTER PILATES EXERCISE
MP76-17 PILATES FOR BETTER SEX: CHANGES IN SEXUAL FUNCTIONING IN HEALTHY TURKISH WOMEN AFTER PILATES EXERCISE Open
You have accessJournal of UrologySexual Function/Dysfunction: Medical, Hormonal & Non-surgical Therapy I1 Apr 2016MP76-17 PILATES FOR BETTER SEX: CHANGES IN SEXUAL FUNCTIONING IN HEALTHY TURKISH WOMEN AFTER PILATES EXERCISE Fikret Halis, P…
View article: Undescended Testes in Children
Undescended Testes in Children Open
Objectives: Undescendent testes is most common urological problem in children. The incidence of undescended testes among term newborn is 2-9%. Testes may be spontaneous descended into scrotum in first 3-6 months. Undescended testes classif…
View article: Genetic polymorphism in sex hormone metabolism and prostate cancer risk
Genetic polymorphism in sex hormone metabolism and prostate cancer risk Open
We compared single-nucleotide polymorphisms for point mutations in cytochrome P450 genes, including cytochrome P450c17α (CYP17), cytochrome P450 aromatase (CYP19), steroid-5-a-reductase (SRD5A2), and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) involve…
View article: Intrathoracic Kidney after Blunt Abdominal Trauma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Intrathoracic Kidney after Blunt Abdominal Trauma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature Open
Abdominal trauma is responsible for most genitourinary injuries. The incidence of renal artery injury and intrathoracic kidney is quite low in patients who present with blunt trauma experiencing damage. There are four defined etiologies fo…