Publication rates of dissertations written in medical faculties of Turkey in the field of urology between the years 2008, and 2011, and citation analysis: A cross-sectional study.

Objective: In our country, preparing dissertation is essential for the research assistants in order to complete their expertise in medicine. It is aimed to produce hypothesis for researchers via writing their dissertations, to collect data for the hypothesis established, to make the analysis and interpretation of these data, and to gain the ability for the comparison of the findings obtained with the literature. In this study, we want to investigate the publication rates and citations of urology dissertations that are written at the university hospitals in our country between 2008 and 2011.

Top cited articles in urology from Turkey.

Objective: Citation is the name given for a scientific publication in order to be used as a reference by another publication. In this study, we reviewed the most frequently cited publications in urology from Turkey. Although the number of citations is not completely definitive on its own, it shows the importance and effect of the publication.

Continuous positive airway pressure therapy is associated with improvement in overactive bladder symptoms in women with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.

Introduction: To evaluate the impact of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy on overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms in women with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS).

Material And Methods: One-hundred and fifty women underwent an overnight polysomnography study between May 2014 and September 2014. Their voiding symptoms were evaluated using the OAB symptom score (OABSS) and International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Short-Form at OSAS diagnosis and approximately 3-months after CPAP therapy.

The impact of hypoxemia on serum total and free prostate-specific antigen levels in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is the most important biochemical marker in the diagnosis and follow-up of patients with prostate cancer. In recent years, a relationship between PSA levels and hypoxic conditions has been described. However, no study has investigated the PSA levels in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Where do patients go for treatment of urethritis?

Background: Urethritis is characterized by urethral inflammation, and it can result from both infectious and noninfectious conditions. Physicians and other health care providers play a critical role in preventing and treating urethritis.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to describe and identify predictors of health care seeking behavior among men with urethritis.

Sexual partner satisfaction of the patients with chronic renal failure.

Objectives: Sexual satisfaction is one of the important components in social life. It can be spoiled by many factors such as chronic diseases. Therefore, chronic diseases may spoil partners' sexual satisfaction.

Massive idiopathic scrotal calcinosis.

Idiopathic scrotal calcinosis is a rare, benign condition with the presence of multiple slow-growing yellowish-white calcified asymptomatic nodules that appear within the scrotal skin. The disease affects patients in childhood or early adulthood. The etiology of idiopathic scrotal calcinosis is still controversial.

Management of symptomatic ureteral calculi complicating pregnancy.

Objective: To review our experiences with management of symptomatic ureteral calculi complicating pregnancy.

Methods: Between January 2001 and December 2011, 57 pregnant women were treated for symptomatic ureteral stones. The medical records of these patients were reviewed retrospectively.

Protective effect of trapidil on long-term histologic damage in a rat model of testicular ischemia-reperfusion injury.

Objectives: Trapidil is an antianginal compound with a broad spectrum of pharmacological activities. In recent years, it has been used successfully to decrease ischemia-reperfusion injury in several organ systems. We evaluated the effect of trapidil on the long-term histologic damage in testicular ischemia-reperfusion injury.

Is catheter cause of subjectivity in sensations perceived during filling cystometry?

Objectives: To investigate the impact of the catheter on perceptions of filling. In our previous study, we demonstrated that some patients perceived sensations despite a lack of filling during cystometry.

Methods: The study included 45 patients with lower urinary tract symptoms attributed to benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Protective effect of vascular endothelial growth factor on histologic changes in testicular ischemia-reperfusion injury.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) on long-term histologic damage in testicular ischemia-reperfusion injury.

Design: Controlled experimental study using rats.

Setting: University of Mersin School of Medicine, Mersin, Turkey.

General anesthesia does not affect the serum complexed and free prostate specific antigen levels.

Principles: Serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level is a widely used serum marker for diagnosis and management of prostate cancer. Although not well-defined, liver appears to be the most likely site of PSA metabolism. However, general anaesthesia usually changes hepatic blood flow, therefore it may affect the metabolism of PSA.