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View article: Urethral complications following radial forearm free flap phalloplasty: A comprehensive review of incidence, management, and preventive strategies
Urethral complications following radial forearm free flap phalloplasty: A comprehensive review of incidence, management, and preventive strategies Open
Radial forearm free flap (RFFF) phalloplasty is a widely utilized surgical technique for gender-affirming phalloplasty that aims to create a functional and aesthetic neophallus. Despite its success, urethral complications remain common, in…
View article: Male Sling Implantation: Complications Management
Male Sling Implantation: Complications Management Open
View article: Artificial Urinary Sphincter Erosion: Complications Management
Artificial Urinary Sphincter Erosion: Complications Management Open
View article: Inflatable Penile Implant Insertion Combined with Fat Pad Excision
Inflatable Penile Implant Insertion Combined with Fat Pad Excision Open
View article: Editorial Comment: Using a Reconstructive Ladder for Surgical Reconstruction of Transplant Ureteral Stricture Disease
Editorial Comment: Using a Reconstructive Ladder for Surgical Reconstruction of Transplant Ureteral Stricture Disease Open
Ureteral stenosis (US) and vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) are well-known urologic complications after kidney transplantation, with rates varying between 0.9% and 34% in recent studies.1 Traditionally, the first-line treatment consists in an e…
View article: The Clinical Management of Leukocytospermia in Male Infertility: A Narrative Review
The Clinical Management of Leukocytospermia in Male Infertility: A Narrative Review Open
A major global health concern, male infertility affects 8–12% of couples globally. Leukocytospermia is a complicated illness that is distinguished from other reasons causing male infertility by having high white blood cell counts in semen.…
View article: Holmium Laser Incision of Ejaculatory Duct (HoLIED): Surgical Procedure
Holmium Laser Incision of Ejaculatory Duct (HoLIED): Surgical Procedure Open
Introduction: Ejaculatory duct obstruction is a well-known cause of infertility and many other symptoms, such as hematospermia and lower urinary tract symptoms. Diagnosis is made based on the medical history and a series of imaging tests i…
View article: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Male Infertility: Evaluation and Treatment: A Narrative Review
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Male Infertility: Evaluation and Treatment: A Narrative Review Open
Male infertility has affected an increasingly large population over the past few decades, affecting over 186 million people globally. The advent of assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) and artificial intelligence (AI) has changed the …
View article: Quality of life after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: Pre-operative, 1-year and 5-year results
Quality of life after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: Pre-operative, 1-year and 5-year results Open
Introduction: The negative impact of obesity on the quality of life (QoL) and its association with multiple comorbidities is unquestionable. The primary objective of this study was to compare the QoL of patients before, 1 year and 5 years …
View article: Urothelial Carcinoma in COVID-19: Lessons From a Pandemic and Their Impact on Clinical Practice
Urothelial Carcinoma in COVID-19: Lessons From a Pandemic and Their Impact on Clinical Practice Open
The COVID-19 pandemic has modified the management of urothelial carcinoma (UC). Eighteen months after the onset of the pandemic, a scoping narrative review was able to state that radical cystectomy for UC should not be delayed beyond 10 we…
View article: Late Spontaneous Rupture of the Orthotopic Neobladder, an Unusual Complication
Late Spontaneous Rupture of the Orthotopic Neobladder, an Unusual Complication Open
View article: Sexual dysfunction due to pudendal neuralgia: a systematic review
Sexual dysfunction due to pudendal neuralgia: a systematic review Open
Pudendal neuralgia is an underestimated yet important cause of persistent genital arousal, erectile dysfunction (ED), premature ejaculation (PE), ejaculation pain, and vulvodynia. Physicians should be aware of this entity and examine the p…
View article: Penile ischaemia secondary to COVID‐19: why should the dermatologist be concerned?
Penile ischaemia secondary to COVID‐19: why should the dermatologist be concerned? Open
The authors have no relevant affiliations or financial involvement with any organization or entity with a financial interest in or financial conflict with the subject matter or materials discussed in the manuscript.
View article: Biomarkers in renal cell carcinoma: Towards a more selective immune checkpoint inhibition
Biomarkers in renal cell carcinoma: Towards a more selective immune checkpoint inhibition Open
Immune checkpoint inhibitors such as programmed death protein 1/programmed death-ligand 1 and cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated protein 4 inhibitors are already playing a central role in the treatment of metastatic renal cell carcinoma. Ho…
View article: Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) and the future of bladder carcinoma
Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) and the future of bladder carcinoma Open
This article refers to:Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) gene amplification in non-muscle invasive urothelial bladder cancers: Identification of patients for targeted therapy
View article: Bladder stone following intravesical migration of surgical clip five years after radical prostatectomy
Bladder stone following intravesical migration of surgical clip five years after radical prostatectomy Open
View article: Quality of Life before and after Sleeve Gastrectomy in Lebanese Population
Quality of Life before and after Sleeve Gastrectomy in Lebanese Population Open
Introduction . Obesity is increasing worldwide and in Lebanon with a negative impact on the quality of life. The primary objective of this study is to measure the quality of life in obese subjects before and after bariatric surgery, depend…