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View article: Effectiveness of Video-Based Instructions on Urostomy Self-Care in Patients Undergoing Radical Cystectomy with Ileal Conduit Urinary Diversion
Effectiveness of Video-Based Instructions on Urostomy Self-Care in Patients Undergoing Radical Cystectomy with Ileal Conduit Urinary Diversion Open
Radical cystectomy, Urinary diversion, Ileal conduit, Stoma management, Video-assisted teaching, Self-efficacy, Confidence, Patient confidence, Learning tool, Quality of life.
View article: Management of urinary stones by experts in stone disease (ESD 2025)
Management of urinary stones by experts in stone disease (ESD 2025) Open
The formation of kidney stones is a complex biologic process involving interactions among genetic, anatomic, dietary, and environmental factors. Traditional lithogenic models were based on urine supersaturation in relation to the activity …
View article: Primary Renal Neuroendocrine Tumor Presenting as Ectopic ACTH Syndrome
Primary Renal Neuroendocrine Tumor Presenting as Ectopic ACTH Syndrome Open
Ectopic adrenocorticotropin syndrome (EAS) is rarely caused by genitourinary neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). We describe an unusual case of renal NET presenting with severe EAS. A 32-year-old woman had presented to endocrine clinic with a 2-…
View article: Central nervous system manifestations of tuberous sclerosis complex
Central nervous system manifestations of tuberous sclerosis complex Open
Multidisciplinary management and further research is needed to optimize the care and quality of life of TSC affected individuals and their families.
View article: STONE Score: A Predictor for Need of Blood Transfusion in Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
STONE Score: A Predictor for Need of Blood Transfusion in Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Open
STONE score, Body mass index, Blood transfusion.
View article: Crossed Fused Renal Ectopia with Transitional Cell Carcinoma of Kidney: A Rare Association
Crossed Fused Renal Ectopia with Transitional Cell Carcinoma of Kidney: A Rare Association Open
Crossed fused renal ectopia is a rare congenital fusion anomaly of the kidneys where one kidney is fused with the contralateral kidney.Most of the cases are asymptomatic and present as an incidental finding secondary to obstruction, stones…
View article: Validation of the Arabic strengths and difficulties questionnaire in Qatar
Validation of the Arabic strengths and difficulties questionnaire in Qatar Open
Background The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) is a screening questionnaire to identify children and youth’s emotional symptoms, conduct problems, hyperactivity, peer issues, and prosocial behaviors. The objective of this st…
View article: Stone Prevention: Dietary Factors, Current Evidence, and Metabolic Workup
Stone Prevention: Dietary Factors, Current Evidence, and Metabolic Workup Open
Urolithiasis is a highly recurrent disease. The incidence of urolithiasis is on the rise. Although stone prevention is highly desirable, there is significant controversy and lack of quality evidence to suggest a standard approach to preven…
View article: Introductory Chapter: Complicated Urolithiasis
Introductory Chapter: Complicated Urolithiasis Open
View article: Faculty Opinions recommendation of Ultrasound versus fluoroscopy as imaging guidance for percutaneous nephrolithotomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Faculty Opinions recommendation of Ultrasound versus fluoroscopy as imaging guidance for percutaneous nephrolithotomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Open
View article: Referee report. For: General versus spinal anesthesia in percutaneous nephrolithotomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 1 not approved]
Referee report. For: General versus spinal anesthesia in percutaneous nephrolithotomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 1 not approved] Open
View article: Referee report. For: General versus spinal anesthesia in percutaneous nephrolithotomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis [version 1; peer review: 1 approved with reservations, 1 not approved]
Referee report. For: General versus spinal anesthesia in percutaneous nephrolithotomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis [version 1; peer review: 1 approved with reservations, 1 not approved] Open
View article: Nephrolithiasis - From Bench to Bedside
Nephrolithiasis - From Bench to Bedside Open
Nephrolithiasis - From Bench to Bedside is a treatise of selected work focusing on a wide range of issues in the management of kidney stones. It includes five chapters that review current trends in the diagnosis and management of st…
View article: Price Inflation in the Agricultural Sector During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Is it a Supply or Demand Issue
Price Inflation in the Agricultural Sector During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Is it a Supply or Demand Issue Open
View article: Translation and Validation of the Ureteral Stent Symptoms Questionnaire in Urdu
Translation and Validation of the Ureteral Stent Symptoms Questionnaire in Urdu Open
View article: Renal Cell Carcinoma of Pelvic Kidney with Atypical Nodal Metastasis: A Diagnostic Challenge
Renal Cell Carcinoma of Pelvic Kidney with Atypical Nodal Metastasis: A Diagnostic Challenge Open
Ectopic pelvic kidney is a known congenital anomaly; however, the presence of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) in an ectopic kidney is rare with the evidence available in the form of a few case reports only. In this case report, we present a cas…
View article: Access and Fluoroscopy Time Difference in Patients Undergoing Prone Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) With Ureteric Catheter Placement in Supine Versus Lithotomy Position
Access and Fluoroscopy Time Difference in Patients Undergoing Prone Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) With Ureteric Catheter Placement in Supine Versus Lithotomy Position Open
Flexible cystoscope-assisted insertion of ureteral catheter prior to PCNL significantly reduces operative time, fluoroscopy time, and consequently radiation exposure during PCNL.
View article: Utility of Post-ureteroscopy Lesion Scale (PULS) in Per-operative Decision-Making for the Need of Double J Stent
Utility of Post-ureteroscopy Lesion Scale (PULS) in Per-operative Decision-Making for the Need of Double J Stent Open
DJ stent placement was observed in 33%, 95%, and 98% of patients with PULS grade 1, 2, and >2 injury respectively. In patients with no residual fragment, the need for DJ stenting can be objectively defined using the PULS scoring system as …
View article: Perception of Dietary Influences on Renal Stone Formation Among the General Population
Perception of Dietary Influences on Renal Stone Formation Among the General Population Open
Introduction Urolithiasis is a common disorder worldwide with an increasing prevalence and high recurrence rate. This makes preventive measures like dietary modification an essential part of patient care. This study focuses on gauging the …
View article: What after BCG Fails in Non-muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer?
What after BCG Fails in Non-muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer? Open
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View article: STROCSS 2021: Strengthening the reporting of cohort, cross-sectional and case-control studies in surgery
STROCSS 2021: Strengthening the reporting of cohort, cross-sectional and case-control studies in surgery Open
Introduction Strengthening The Reporting Of Cohort Studies in Surgery (STROCSS) guidelines were developed in 2017 in order to improve the reporting quality of observational studies in surgery and updated in 2019. In order to maintain relev…
View article: An Assessment of the Impact of Flow Disruptions on Mental Workload and Performance of Surgeons During Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
An Assessment of the Impact of Flow Disruptions on Mental Workload and Performance of Surgeons During Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Open
Objective The aim of this study was to assess the impact of intraoperative disruptions on surgeons' workload and performance during percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). Materials and methods A structured and standardized tool was used to i…
View article: Non-Invasive Predictors of Response to Tamsulosin for Benign Prostatic Obstruction
Non-Invasive Predictors of Response to Tamsulosin for Benign Prostatic Obstruction Open
View article: Comparison Of Recurrence Rate Between "EN BLOC" Resection Of Bladder Tumour And Conventional Technique For Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
Comparison Of Recurrence Rate Between "EN BLOC" Resection Of Bladder Tumour And Conventional Technique For Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer. Open
En bloc resection decreases the recurrence rate at the primary site. En bloc TURBT is a safe technique, providing high-quality specimens for histopathological evaluation and reducing the need for the second TURBT.
View article: Flexible ureteroscopy versus miniaturized percutaneous nephrolithotomy for renal stones of 1–2 cm.
Flexible ureteroscopy versus miniaturized percutaneous nephrolithotomy for renal stones of 1–2 cm. Open
Technological advances and innovation in endourology have significantly reduced the indications of extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy in the management of moderate-sized renal stones. In the last decade, we have witnessed a trend towards…
View article: Faculty Opinions recommendation of Role of pelvicalyceal anatomy in the outcomes of retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) for lower pole stones: outcomes with a systematic review of literature.
Faculty Opinions recommendation of Role of pelvicalyceal anatomy in the outcomes of retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) for lower pole stones: outcomes with a systematic review of literature. Open
Read the full review for this Faculty Opinions recommended article: Role of pelvicalyceal anatomy in the outcomes of retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) for lower pole stones: outcomes with a systematic review of literature.
View article: Faculty Opinions recommendation of Evaluating Natural History and Follow Up Strategies for Non-obstructive Urolithiasis in Pediatric Population.
Faculty Opinions recommendation of Evaluating Natural History and Follow Up Strategies for Non-obstructive Urolithiasis in Pediatric Population. Open
Objective: While small non-obstructive stones in the adult population are usually observed with minimal follow-up, the same guidelines for management in the pediatric population have not been well-studied. We evaluate the clinical outcomes…
View article: Faculty Opinions recommendation of Is it safe to use a ureteral access sheath in an unstented ureter?
Faculty Opinions recommendation of Is it safe to use a ureteral access sheath in an unstented ureter? Open
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to examine ureteral stricture rate after the use of UAS in an unstented ureter and compare complications of smaller vs. larger-caliber UAS.METHODS: We conducted a retrospective analysis of consecutive …
View article: The Correlation Between STONE Nephrolithometry Score and Hemoglobin Drop in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
The Correlation Between STONE Nephrolithometry Score and Hemoglobin Drop in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Open
Objective In this study, we aimed to determine the correlation between the STONE score [(S)ize of the stone, (T)opography or location, degree of (O)bstruction of the urinary system, (N)umber of stones, and (E)valuation of Hounsfield units]…
View article: The Effect of Ureteric Stenting on Female Sexual Function: A Prospective Cohort Study
The Effect of Ureteric Stenting on Female Sexual Function: A Prospective Cohort Study Open