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View article: Relationship of Muscle Mass Based on Psoas Muscle Index and Skeletal Muscle Index with Recurrence and Mortality Risk in Localized Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Comprehensive Retrospective Analysis
Relationship of Muscle Mass Based on Psoas Muscle Index and Skeletal Muscle Index with Recurrence and Mortality Risk in Localized Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Comprehensive Retrospective Analysis Open
Objective: We aimed to determine the relationship between the Psoas Muscle Index (PMI) and Skeletal Muscle Index (SMI) and the risk of recurrence and mortality in patients with localized Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). Material and Methods: SM…
View article: The Responses of Artificial Intelligence to Questions About Urological Emergencies: A Comparison of 3 Different Large Language Models
The Responses of Artificial Intelligence to Questions About Urological Emergencies: A Comparison of 3 Different Large Language Models Open
Objective: This study aimed to compare the accuracy and adequacy of responses provided by three different large language models (LLMs) utilizing artificial intelligence technology to fundamental questions related to urological emergencies.…
View article: Investigation of depression, coping with stress, and sleep quality according to relapse status in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis
Investigation of depression, coping with stress, and sleep quality according to relapse status in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis Open
The aim of the study was to investigate depression, coping with stress and sleep quality in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) patients according to relapse status. A total of 74 patients (35.27±8.06 years) with RRMS were includ…
View article: Supine versus Prone Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: A Comparison of Efficacy and Safety in Elderly Patients with Staghorn Kidney Stones
Supine versus Prone Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: A Comparison of Efficacy and Safety in Elderly Patients with Staghorn Kidney Stones Open
To compare percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) performed in the supine position with PNL performed in the prone position in terms of efficacy and safety in elderly patients with staghorn kidney stones. The data of patients over 65 years who…
View article: Multifocality and Detectability of Prostate Cancer with 3‐Tesla Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Correlation with Radical Prostatectomy Mapping Histopathology
Multifocality and Detectability of Prostate Cancer with 3‐Tesla Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Correlation with Radical Prostatectomy Mapping Histopathology Open
Background . We aimed to determine the multifocality and detectability of prostate cancer (Pca) with 3‐Tesla (3T) multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI). Methods . The data of the patients who underwent radical prostatectomy in…
View article: Evaluation of the Shoulder Pain and Functional Level of the Mothers of Children with Cerebral Palsy: Cross-Sectional Descriptive Research
Evaluation of the Shoulder Pain and Functional Level of the Mothers of Children with Cerebral Palsy: Cross-Sectional Descriptive Research Open
Amaç: Serebral palsili çocuğu olan annelerin omuz ağrısı ve omuz ağrısı ile ilişkili fonksiyonel durumlarını değerlendirmek ve tipik gelişim gösteren çocuğa sahip annelerle karşılaştırmak; serebral palsili çocukların vücut ağırlığı ve mobi…
View article: Appropriateness of the Empirical Antibiotherapy Choices of Primary Care Physicians for the Treatment of Uncomplicated Cystitis
Appropriateness of the Empirical Antibiotherapy Choices of Primary Care Physicians for the Treatment of Uncomplicated Cystitis Open
Objective: In primary care, the frequency of inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions for urinary tract infections is very high.In this study, we aimed to evaluate the appropriateness of antibiotic choices of primary care physicians for trea…
View article: A Comparative Analysis of the Efficacy and Safety of Mini-Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Performed in the Supine and Prone Positions for the Treatment of Pediatric Kidney Stones: A Single-Center Experience
A Comparative Analysis of the Efficacy and Safety of Mini-Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Performed in the Supine and Prone Positions for the Treatment of Pediatric Kidney Stones: A Single-Center Experience Open
Aim Mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (MPCNL), which has a smaller tract size (14-20 Fr) than conventional percutaneous nephrolithotomy, has been shown to be safe and effective in pediatric patients with large and complex upper urinary tra…
View article: Can Factors Predicting Malignancy in Intratesticular Masses with Negative Tumor Markers Prevent Overtreatment?
Can Factors Predicting Malignancy in Intratesticular Masses with Negative Tumor Markers Prevent Overtreatment? Open
Objective: There is a need for additional predictive factors for the malignant/benign differentiation to prevent overtreatment in intratesticular mass lesions with negative tumor markers.In this study, we evaluated the usability of systemi…
View article: Effect of large prostate volume on perioperative, oncological and functional outcomes after robotic radical prostatectomy: A retrospective clinical study
Effect of large prostate volume on perioperative, oncological and functional outcomes after robotic radical prostatectomy: A retrospective clinical study Open
Objective: In this study, we aimed to evaluate the effect of large prostate volume on surgical, oncological and functional outcomes in prostate cancer patients who underwent Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP). Material and Methods…
View article: At what stage are we in active surveillance for localized prostate cancer? Our clinical experience
At what stage are we in active surveillance for localized prostate cancer? Our clinical experience Open
Objective: Prostate cancer (PCa) is the most common malignancy in men and early diagnosis can be made by screening. Active surveillance (AS) is one of the options for disease management in patients with low-risk prostate cancer (LRPC). In …
View article: Supine percutaneous nephrolithotomy in impacted proximal ureteral stones larger than 15 millimeters; Comparison of flexible ureterorenoscopy and retroperitoneal laparoscopic ureterolithotomy
Supine percutaneous nephrolithotomy in impacted proximal ureteral stones larger than 15 millimeters; Comparison of flexible ureterorenoscopy and retroperitoneal laparoscopic ureterolithotomy Open
Objective: We aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of supine mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (SMPCNL), retroperitoneal laparoscopic ureterolithotomy (RPUL), and flexible ureterorenoscopy (FURS) in the treatment of impacted proximal u…
View article: A Critical Analysis of the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Lesion Diameter Threshold for Adverse Pathology Features
A Critical Analysis of the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Lesion Diameter Threshold for Adverse Pathology Features Open
To investigate the relationship between lesion size determined using multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) and histopathological findings of specimens obtained after mpMRI fusion biopsy and radical prostatectomy (RP). We retro…
View article: A Case of Cerebro-pulmonary Mucormycosis Associated with COVID-19
A Case of Cerebro-pulmonary Mucormycosis Associated with COVID-19 Open
Mucormycosis is a fungal infection that is common worldwide and has a high mortality rate after COVID-19 disease.We present here the case of a 55-yearold male who developed cerebral-pulmonary mucormycosis during voriconazole treatment.The …
View article: Multidisciplinary Collaborative Operations of Urology and Other Surgical Specialties: Thirteen Years of Experience at a Single Center
Multidisciplinary Collaborative Operations of Urology and Other Surgical Specialties: Thirteen Years of Experience at a Single Center Open
Objective:Operative procedures performed collectively by urology and other surgical specialties were investigated in this study.Materials and Methods:In this study, surgeries performed out at a single center throughout the 13 years’ period…
View article: Burnout Syndrome in Urology Residents: A Multicenter Survey Study
Burnout Syndrome in Urology Residents: A Multicenter Survey Study Open
Background: The aim of this study is to determine the level of burnout syndrome in residents receiving urology training and determine factors that may cause it. Materials and Methods: A survey containing questions on sociodemographic chara…
View article: Survival and factors affecting the survival of older adult patients in palliative care
Survival and factors affecting the survival of older adult patients in palliative care Open
EN via PEG was found to be a positive factor affecting survival rates of older adult patients in palliative care, whereas malignity, high neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio, high CRP and ferritin levels, and prolonged hospital stays were negative…
View article: Comparison of conventional and castroviejo needle holders in terms of vascular anastomosis time in renal transplant
Comparison of conventional and castroviejo needle holders in terms of vascular anastomosis time in renal transplant Open
Objective: It is important that the anastomosis time of renal vascular structures is not prolonged to minimize the potentially harmful effect of warm and cold ischemic times. This study aimed to determine the effect of the needle holder de…
View article: Supine versus prone percutaneous nephrolithotomy: A comparison of efficacy and safety in obese patients
Supine versus prone percutaneous nephrolithotomy: A comparison of efficacy and safety in obese patients Open
Objective: To compare prone and supine percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) in obese patients with respect to efficacy and safety.Material and Methods: Individuals with kidney stones larger than 2 cm undergoing either prone or supine positio…
View article: Approach of Physicians Working in Primary Healthcare Service to Asymptomatic Bacteriuria and Urinary Tract Infections
Approach of Physicians Working in Primary Healthcare Service to Asymptomatic Bacteriuria and Urinary Tract Infections Open
Objective: Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) is often misdiagnosed as urinary tract infection.However, it does not require treatment.Although the guidelines recommend against the treatment of ASB with antibiotics, it has been reported that un…
View article: Evaluating Seminal Vesicle Invasion with Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer: Is Radiologist Experience Effective?
Evaluating Seminal Vesicle Invasion with Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer: Is Radiologist Experience Effective? Open
Abstract Bakcground: Predicting seminal vesicle invasion (SVI) in patients diagnosed with prostate cancer with multiparametric magnetic (mp) resonance imaging (MRI) provides more accurate local staging and thus more appropriate treatment m…
View article: Simultaneous native nephrectomy with renal transplantation: Our experience and a brief literature review
Simultaneous native nephrectomy with renal transplantation: Our experience and a brief literature review Open
Objective: There is a need for native kidney nephrectomy to increase renal transplant surgery’s safety or improve postoperative function in some cases. The timing of the procedure is still controversial. This study aimed to present our nat…
View article: Comparison of Open and Robot‐Assisted Kidney Transplantation in terms of Perioperative and Postoperative Outcomes
Comparison of Open and Robot‐Assisted Kidney Transplantation in terms of Perioperative and Postoperative Outcomes Open
Background . The gold standard treatment method for end‐stage renal disease (ESRD) is renal transplantation (RT). RT can be done with open or minimally invasive surgical methods. We aimed to compare the outcomes between patients who underw…
View article: Hemorrhages Associated with the Use of Anticoagulants Due to COVID-19: Three Case Reports
Hemorrhages Associated with the Use of Anticoagulants Due to COVID-19: Three Case Reports Open
In the pathogenesis of severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, disseminated intravascular coagulation and venous thromboembolism are one of the causes of high morbidity and mortality. Therefore, anticoagulan…
View article: Graft Nephrectomy in the Modern Transplant Era: Case Series
Graft Nephrectomy in the Modern Transplant Era: Case Series Open
Objective: Graft nephrectomy is one of the most important operations in urology with its high morbidity and mortality rates. In particular, it carries up to 15% early and late surgical morbidity. We aimed to present the results of the pati…
View article: Medication Adherence and Related Factors in Elderly Patients
Medication Adherence and Related Factors in Elderly Patients Open
Objective: The present study investigates medication adherence, motivation, and knowledge level in the elderly who are on chronic medication as well as adherence-related factors. Materials and Methods:The study included 316 patients aged 6…