Publications by authors named "Aiman Al Solumany"
Introduction And Aim: Cystinuria represents a rare cause of urolithiasis, accounting for 1% of all cases. However, it poses unique challenges in diagnosis and management. This study aimed to examine the challenges of managing cystine stones from the perspective of cystinuria patients.
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- *Methods*: A retrospective comparison was made between OPD visits and endourology procedures from early 2019 and early 2020, specifically looking at the changes during April 2020 due to the pandemic's restrictions.
- *Results*: There was a significant drop in OPD visits and elective procedures during the pandemic, with teleclinics making up most of the consultations. Overall, urology services saw over a 75% reduction, prompting hospitals to adapt by increasing telehealth and day surgery options.
Objective: The objective of the study was to present the current practice patterns on percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in Saudi Arabia and to compare it with the international patterns and to observe the adherence to the guidelines.
Materials And Methods: A survey consisting of 28 questions was sent to urologists working in Saudi Arabia using a Google Forms questionnaire. The questioner covered most aspects of performing PCNL starting from preparing the patient till discharging him.
Benign tumor of the bladder (Leiomyoma) is a rare condition representing less than 0.5% of all bladder tumors. A 50-year-old female presented with asymptomatic hematuria for three months.
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