Bilateral single-session ureteroscopy with pneumatic lithotripsy for bilateral ureter stones: feasible and safe.

Introduction: To evaluate the feasibility and safety of bilateral single-session ureteroscopy in the treatment of bilateral stones with different localizations.

Materials And Methods: Between February 2001 and October 2006, a total of 1,296 patients underwent ureteroscopy with pneumatic lithotripsy. Of these, 38 patients (2.

Ureteroscopic pneumatic lithotripsy: is the location of the stone important in decision making? Analysis of 1296 patients.

Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy and complications of pneumatic lithotripsy (PL) in the treatment of ureteral stones in different locations.

Patients And Methods: From February 2001 to October 2006, a total of 1296 patients underwent PL for treatment of ureteral stones. Of these patients, 471 (36.

Evaluation of p53 nuclear accumulation in low- and high-grade (WHO/ISUP classification) transitional papillary carcinomas of the bladder for tumor recurrence and progression.

Objectives: To evaluate the association of p53 nuclear accumulation with recurrence and progression in transitional cell carcinomas of the bladder and to examine the distribution of p53 in low-grade and high-grade transitional cell carcinomas according to the World Health Organization/International Society of Urological Pathology classification.

Patients And Methods: Nuclear accumulations of p53 were examined in a total of 99 patients with transitional cell carcinoma between May 1995 and October 1999. The mean age was 64 years.

Fournier's gangrene: experience with 25 patients and use of Fournier's gangrene severity index score.

Objectives: To identify effective factors in the survival of patients with Fournier's gangrene and to determine the accuracy of the Fournier's gangrene severity index score.

Methods: In our clinic, 25 patients with Fournier's gangrene were treated between 1995 and 2000. Data were collected about medical history, symptoms, physical examination findings, admission and final laboratory tests, timing and extent of surgical debridement, and antibiotic therapy used.

Microvascular replantation of a self amputated penis.

In this case report, microvascular replantation of a self amputated penis is reported. The reasons of being unsuccessful were discussed and the literature was reviewed.