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Comparative Outcomes of Mini Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (Mini-PCNL) and Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS) With Variable Laser Settings in the Management of 10-20 mm Lower Pole Renal Stones. Open
The laser technologies have added a significant contribution to urinary stone treatment. The required energy and laser time may provide crucial information for preoperative planning. The bigger stones require greater energy for fragmentati…
Comparison of Supine and Prone Positions in PCNL Operations Performed in Isolated Kidney Upper Pole Access Open
Background: Renal stones larger than 2 cm in the upper pelvical system are usually managed with Percutaneous Nephro-lithotomy (PCNL) operation, but there are unclear as to which position should be used. In our study, we aimed to compare th…
Analyzing Learning Curve for Supine Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in Urology Resident Training Programme: Comparative Analysis Open
Introduction This article attempts to provide a comprehensive review of the learning objectives and importance of the supine percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) technique. Material Method We retrospectively reviewed the cases of Supine PCN…
View article: Comparison of Preoperative Urine Culture and Intraoperative Renal Pelvis Culture in Patients Who Underwent Flexible Ureterorenoscopy
Comparison of Preoperative Urine Culture and Intraoperative Renal Pelvis Culture in Patients Who Underwent Flexible Ureterorenoscopy Open
Objective: There is no correlation between the preoperative bladder urine culture (PBUC) sensitivity test and the results of the renal pelvic urine culture (RPUC) test. Materials and Methods: A total of 129 patients who underwent f-URS inc…
View article: A novel nomogram and a simple scoring system for urinary leakage after percutaneous nephrolithotomy
A novel nomogram and a simple scoring system for urinary leakage after percutaneous nephrolithotomy Open
A novel scoring system is a useful tool for predicting PUL in patients who have undergone percutaneous nephrolithotomy.
Are HoLEP Surgical Videos on YouTube Biased and Misleading or Are They Leading the Industry? Open
Objective:In this study, we aimed to evaluate the content and quality of the most relevant YouTube videos related to holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) surgery.Materials and Methods:The keywords “HOLEP”, “laser enucleation” …
A Novel Enema Method Can Prevent Infectious Complications of Transrectal Ultrasound-Guided Prostate Biopsy: A Single-Center Experience Open
Background: Transrectal ultrasound biopsy is the preferred method for diagnosing prostate cancer, but it can cause infectious complications as a result of fluoroquinolone resistance. We aimed to explore the potential protective effect of a…
View article: Does Access Location Influence Outcome of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in Staghorn Stones?
Does Access Location Influence Outcome of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in Staghorn Stones? Open
Although the choice of the calyx to be entered does not affect the complication rate in staghorn stones, the stone-free rate is significantly higher in lower calyceal access. Key Words: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, Staghorn stones, Clavie…
Do Platelet to Lymphocyte Ratio and Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio Predict the Hardness of Kidney Stone Open
Objective: The Hounsfield unit (HU) is the most common value to assess the stone formation and a predictive factor for the management success. In this study, it was aimed to investigate the prediction of the hardness of the stone using sys…
External validation of the T.O.HO. score and derivation of the modified T.O.HO. score for predicting stone-free status after flexible ureteroscopy in ureteral and renal stones Open
The T.O.HO. scoring system was developed to predict stone-free status after flexible ureterenoscopy (fURS) lithotripsy applied for ureter and renal stones. This study aimed to perform the external validation of the T.O.HO. score in the Tur…
Safety and Efficacy of Flexible Ureterorenoscopy Surgery in Different Age Groups Open
It was clearly demonstrated that f-URS could be used as a safe and effective alternative for the treatment of moderate-size kidney stones in all age groups. Key Words: Elderly, Geriatric patients, RIRS, Holmium laser lithotripsy, Urolithia…
View article: Should renal pelvic urine culture be obtained routinely in flexible ureterorenoscopy?
Should renal pelvic urine culture be obtained routinely in flexible ureterorenoscopy? Open
Background: Preoperative bladder urine culture (PBUC) analysis has become a standard application before any stone surgery. When growth is detected in PBUC, it is contraindicated to perform flexible ureterorenoscopy (f-URS). The results of …
Are HoLEP Surgical Videos on YouTube Biased and Misleading or Are They Leading the Industry? Open
Objective: In this study, we aim to evaluate the content and quality of the most relevant YouTube videos related to Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) surgery. Materials and Methods: The keywords ‘HOLEP’, ‘laser enucleation’…
View article: Factors affecting intraoperative and postoperative complications of RIRS classified by the Clavien and Satava grading systems
Factors affecting intraoperative and postoperative complications of RIRS classified by the Clavien and Satava grading systems Open
Objective: To classify intraoperative and postoperative complications using the modified Clavien classification system (MCCS) and modified Satava classification system (SCS) and to evaluate the parameters associated with complications in p…
Bariatric surgery has positive effects on patients’ and their partners’ sexual function: A prospective study Open
Background Obesity has been associated with severe conditions and sexual dysfunction. Bariatric surgery has effects positively patients’ sexual function. Objectives To assess the effect of bariatric surgery on sexual functions of couples. …
View article: Comparison of Guy’s, S.T.O.N.E. and CROES Scoring Systems for Predicting Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Outcomes in Eldery Patients
Comparison of Guy’s, S.T.O.N.E. and CROES Scoring Systems for Predicting Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Outcomes in Eldery Patients Open
PCNL is an effective and safe treatment method with high stone-free rates in the treatment of large renal stones, but care should be taken in terms of cardiac risks. The results of this study showed that GSS and S.T.O.N.E. scoring systems …
View article: Effect of Renal Function on Success and Complications of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
Effect of Renal Function on Success and Complications of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Open
Objective: In this study, we aimed to compare the success and complication rates of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) according to preoperative glomerular filtration rates (GFR) of patients who underwent PCNLdue to kidney stones. Materia…
View article: Effect of Charlson comorbidity index on complications and outcomes following Percutaneous nephrolithotomy and Retrograde intrarenal surgery in elderly patients
Effect of Charlson comorbidity index on complications and outcomes following Percutaneous nephrolithotomy and Retrograde intrarenal surgery in elderly patients Open
Objectives: In this study, we aimed to compare the outcomes and complication rates of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) in geriatric patients according to Charlson comorbidity index (CCI). Materia…
View article: Early and Late Effects of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy on Renal Functions According to Basal Renal Function Reserv
Early and Late Effects of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy on Renal Functions According to Basal Renal Function Reserv Open
Objective: In this study, we aimed to investigate the early and late effect of percutaneous nephrolithotomy on renal function based on preoperative glomerular filtration rate levels. Material and Method: Between January 2012 and November 2…
Selective Arterial Embolization of Renal Angiomyolipoma in an Elderly :Case Report Open
Renal angiomyolipoma (AML) is a rare benign mesenchymal neoplasm. Treatment should be considered for symptomatic patients or for those at risk for complications, in particular for retroperitoneal bleeding, which is correlated to the size o…
External validation and comparison of current scoring systems in retrograde intrarenal surgery: multi-institutional study with 949 patients Open
Objectives: To externally validate and compare Resorlu-Unsal stone score(RUSS), modified Seoul National University Renal Stone Complexity Score(S-ReSC), Ito’s nomogram and R.I.R.S. scoring systems for predicting capabilities of both the st…
Leydig Cell Tumor of the Testis: A Case with Incidental Diagnosis Open
Leydig cell tumors account for approximately 1-3% of adult testicular tumors. These tumors are the most common type of gonadal stromal tumors and most commonly seen in the third to sixth decades of life, and about 10% of them are malignant…
Primary retroperitoneal hydatid cyst Open
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Bladder Explosion, A Rare Complication of Transurethral Resection of the Prostate: Two Case Reports Open
Transurethral procedures are common urologic procedures performed in daily clinical practice. Bladder explosion during transurethral resection is very rare. There are various theories to explain the underlying mechanism for intravesical ex…
A polyorchidism case: microcalcification in accessory testis Open
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Significance of preoperative neutrophil–lymphocyte count ratio on predicting postoperative sepsis after percutaneous nephrolithotomy Open
We evaluated the usefulness of preoperative neutrophil–lymphocyte count ratio (NLCR) in predicting postoperative sepsis after percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). In total, 487 patients who underwent PCNL for renal stones were included in …