Capabilities of ChatGPT-3.5 as a Urological Triage System.

Background And Objective: Patients struggle to classify symptoms, which hinders timely medical presentation. With 35-75% of patients seeking information online before consulting a health care professional, generative language-based artificial intelligence (AI), exemplified by ChatGPT-3.5 (GPT-3.

Pyeloplasty and Ureteral Reconstruction Surgery Trends: A Total Population Analysis in Germany from 2006 to 2022.

Background And Objective: With advancement in technology, it has been possible to use minimally invasive surgical approaches for performing pyeloplasty for the treatment of ureteral strictures. This study aims to investigate the current trends of pyeloplasty and reconstructive ureteral procedures.

Methods: We analyzed the nationwide German hospital billing database (Destatis) from 2006 to 2022.

The effect of trunk control on sitting balance and upper extremity functions in patients with subacute stroke.

Background: Impairment of trunk control is a common problem after stroke, and trunk impairment may affect many functions such as breathing, speech, limb movements and transfers.

Objective: The present study was aimed to investigate the effect of trunk control on sitting balance and upper extremity functions in individuals with subacute stroke.

Methods: A total of 30 patients with subacute stroke (14 female, 16 male) were included in this study.

The validity of Turkish version of Social Frailty Index in older adults: An index of social attributes predictive of mortality.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to examine the validity of Turkish version of Social Frailty Index in older adults.

Material And Methods: 102 older adults aged 65 and over were included in the study. Hodkinson Mental Test was first applied to older adults.

Genital gender-affirming surgery trends in Germany: Total population data with 19,600 cases from 2006 to 2022.

Purpose: To delineate the current trends regarding gender-affirming surgeries (GAS) in Germany.

Methods: Analysis of German hospital quality reports from 2006 to 2022 was conducted using the reimbursement.info tool.

PD-L1 as a Urine Biomarker in Renal Cell Carcinoma-A Case Series and Proof-of-Concept Study.

Background: Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is among the most lethal urologic malignancies once metastatic. Current treatment approaches for metastatic RCC (mRCC) involve immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) that target the PD-L1/PD-1 axis. High PD-L1 expression in tumor tissue has been identified as a negative prognostic factor in RCC.

Development and outcomes of surgical and urological kidney transplantation programs in Germany: a total population analysis from 2006 to 2021.

Purpose: Kidney transplantation (KT) is the most frequently performed organ transplantation. In Germany, KT is performed in urology and surgery departments with unknown consequences of this parallel structure. The aim of the study was to compare the development and outcome of KT in urology and surgery departments.

Enhancing Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Rates through Better Knowledge? Insights from a Survey among German Medical Students.

Introduction: Vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) significantly reduces the risk for malignant diseases like cervix, anal, or penile cancer. However, although vaccination rates are rising, they are still too low mirroring a lack of disease awareness in the community. This study aims to evaluate knowledge about HPV vaccination as well as the vaccination rate among German medical students.

Faculty of sports science students, physical education teachers, and athletes' level of knowledge and attitude about mouthguards.

Objectives: Traumatic dental injury occurs during sports competitions, training, and practice and can be prevented by the use of mouthguards. For this reason, this study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and attitudes of sports science faculty students, physical education teachers, and athletes about mouthguards.

Methods: Five hundred thirty-two participants were reached via social media.

[Patient events in German urology: trend towards hybrid formats?].

Background: Patient events are an important tool to respond to the increasing need of the public for health information. Through the "patient forum", the German Society of Urology (DGU) is committed to patient information and public relations at its annual congresses. The goal of the study was to evaluate the events from 2017-2019 and to compare them with the first digital patient forum in 2020.

Fixation techniques in lower extremity correction osteotomies and fractures in mild-to-severe osteogenesis imperfecta patients: evaluation of the results and complications.

Introduction: Osteogenesis imperfecta is a genetic disorder leading to multiple fractures and deformities. Intramedullary rods have been used in the surgical treatment of osteogenesis imperfecta for decades. Complication rates reported by current techniques have been high.

[Development of circumcision rates in Germany since the approval of ritual circumcision : A population-based analysis from 2013 to 2018].

Introduction: The religious and cultural circumcision of male infants in Germany is controversially discussed. After the passing of the religious circumcision bill in 2012, an increase of infant circumcisions without medical indication was feared. The aim of this study was to analyze the development of the circumcision case numbers.

Successful management of 30 kg Gigantic para-testicular liposarcoma.

We report the successful management of a paratesticular liposarcoma, which, to the best of our knowledge, is the largest known of its type. A 62-year-old male presented with a painless, gradually progressive left testicular "giant" mass measuring 60 × 40 cm, weighing 30 kg and growing over a period of three 3 years. Additionally, a 5 × 5 cm trophic ulcer could be seen at the bottom of the scrotum.

Focal Therapy for Renal Cancer: Comparative Trends in the USA and Germany from 2006 to 2020 and Analysis of the German Health Care Landscape.

Introduction: The aim of the study was to investigate trends of FT for in-patient treatment of renal RCC in the USA and Germany.

Methods: We analyzed the SEER database for the USA and the nationwide German hospital billing database each from 2006 to 2019 for a RCC diagnosis in combination with FT, radical nephrectomy, and partial nephrectomy. FT was defined as radiofrequency ablation (RFA) or cryotherapy.

Hydronephrotic pelvic kidney mimicking urinary retention in an 18-year-old male.

We present a case of a hydronephrotic pelvic kidney in an 18-year-old male reporting about inability to void. Ultrasound showed a hypoechogenic mass mimicking a full urinary bladder. Anticipating urinary retention, a foley was inserted but no urin could be aspirated.

Seasonal variation in wing size and shape of Drosophila melanogaster reveals rapid adaptation to environmental changes.

Populations in seasonal fluctuating environments receive multiple environmental cues and must deal with this heterogenic environment to survive and reproduce. An enlarged literature shows that this situation can be resolved through rapid adaptation in Drosophila melanogaster populations. Long-term monitoring of a population in its natural habitat and quantitative measurement of its responses to seasonal environmental changes are important for understanding the adaptive response of D.

Assessment of early Achilles tenotomy in the newborn idiopathic pes equinovarus.

We aimed to evaluate the clinical and radiological results of early Achilles tenotomy which was performed before Ponseti method in PEV deformities. 37 feet of 26 patients with Dimeglio type 3 and 4 deformities were included in the study. Unlike the classical Ponseti method, patients underwent a mini-open Achilles tenotomy before the first cast.

Better Knowledge about Testicular Cancer Might Improve the Rate of Testicular (Self-)Examination: A Survey among 1,025 Medical Students in Germany.

Introduction: Testicular cancer (TC) is the most common malignancy among young men. Public awareness of the disease and testicular (self-)examination (TSE) is low. This study aims to evaluate the awareness of German medical students on TC.

[Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on urology residency training programs in Germany].

Background: Several international medical societies reported a negative impact on urology residency training programs due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of the pandemic on urological residency in Germany.

Materials And Methods: From the 20 of May 2020 until the 20 of June 2020, a Germany-wide online survey on the continuing residency training was distributed via the members of the working group, social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) and the German Society of Residents in Urology (GeSRU e.

Alternative- and focal therapy trends for prostate cancer: a total population analysis of in-patient treatments in Germany from 2006 to 2019.

Purpose: Focal therapy (FT) offers an alternative approach for prostate cancer (PCa) treatment in selected patients. However, little is known on its actual establishment in health care reality.

Patients And Methods: We defined FT as high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), hyperthermia ablation, cryotherapy, transurethral ultrasound ablation (TULSA) or vascular-targeted photodynamic therapy (VTP) TOOKAD.