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View article: Transperineal Anastomotic Urethroplasty for Pelvic Fracture Urethral Distraction Defects
Transperineal Anastomotic Urethroplasty for Pelvic Fracture Urethral Distraction Defects Open
Background: Currently, transperineal anastomotic urethroplasty approach is the reference standard in the surgical reconstruction of pelvic fracture urethral distraction defects. The approach is suitable for all but the most complex cases w…
View article: Early versus delayed foley catheter removal after transurethral resection of the prostate
Early versus delayed foley catheter removal after transurethral resection of the prostate Open
Background Time of removal of the urethral catheter varies after the TURP. While some urologists remove the catheter on day 1 or 2 after TURP, most wait for 4-7 days before removing the catheter. The keeping of a urethral catheter for 4-7 …
View article: Comparison of two different ways of passing urethral catheter after transurethral resection of the prostate
Comparison of two different ways of passing urethral catheter after transurethral resection of the prostate Open
OBJECTIVES: To determine and compare the rate of success of two methods of passing urethral catheter following TURP using silicone Foley catheter: passing the urethral catheter with introducer into an empty bladder and passing the catheter…
View article: Monopolar transurethral resection of the prostate for benign prostatic hyperplasia: What are the outcomes and complications in our patients?
Monopolar transurethral resection of the prostate for benign prostatic hyperplasia: What are the outcomes and complications in our patients? Open
BACKGROUND: Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is the current gold standard for the operative management of symptomatic Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and has excellent long term efficacy. Currently there is a gradual shift…
View article: Knowledge and practice of prophylaxis of deep venous thrombosis: A survey among Nigerian surgeons
Knowledge and practice of prophylaxis of deep venous thrombosis: A survey among Nigerian surgeons Open
There is a deficiency in the knowledge and practice of DVT prophylaxis among surgeons in Nigeria. There is a need to improve both the knowledge and practice by introducing institutional guidelines or protocol for DVT prophylaxis for surgic…