Effects of Klotho protein, vitamin D, and oxidative stress parameters on urinary stone formation and recurrence.

Purpose: The present study aimed to investigate the effects of α-Klotho and oxidative stress markers on urinary stone disease (USD) and demonstrate their use as biochemical markers in USD.

Methods: Among the 90 individuals included, 30 individuals were healthy controls (Group 1), 30 individuals presented with USD for the first time (Group 2), and 30 individuals demonstrated recurrent USD (Group 3). Serum levels of α-Klotho, vitamin D, malondialdehyde (MDA), total oxidant status, and total antioxidant status were determined using spectrophotometry analysis.

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Usage and Quality of Life in Patients With Renal Colic Attack.

Decreased quality of life is observed in individuals who fear surgery or experience severe symptoms due to urinary system stone disease (USSD). As a result, some patients seek complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) methods. This research evaluates preoperative CAM usage and its effects on quality of life for patients who experience renal colic (RC) due to USSD.

Placental and Umbilical Cord Blood Oxidative Stress Level and Telomere Homeostasis in Early Onset Severe Preeclampsia.

Objective: Although the etiopathogenesis of preeclampsia (PE) is unknown, evidence suggests that it may be associated with increased oxidative stress. Studies have shown that oxidative stress can affect DNA fragments called telomeres. However, the interactions of PE, oxidative stress, and telomere length are not clearly known.

Evaluation of male sexual parameters in infertile couples with a history of abortion.

Introduction: It is thought that both individuals are affected psychologically and sexually in couples experiencing abortion. In addition to the stress caused by infertility, sexual life may also be negatively affected in couples who experience psychogenic wear, such as abortion and curettage. The aim of this study is to evaluate male sexual functions in infertile couples with a history of abortion and male infertility component.

Evaluation of Retinal Changes in Varicocele Patients With Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography.

Objective: To evaluate the macula and optic disc in varicocele patients with optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA).

Methods: The right eyes of 30 patients with varicocele and 30 healthy volunteers were evaluated. Superficial and deep capillary plexus vascular densities, foveal avascular zone (FAZ) width, and optic disc parameters were measured with OCTA.

Can Annual Daylight Cycles and Seasons Have an Effect on Male Sexual Functions?

Introduction Mammals' sexual functions exhibit seasonal variations that have been attributed to changes in the daylight. In this study, taking into consideration endocrine and psychogenic status, we aimed to investigate whether human males experience changes in erectile functions and sexual desire depending on daylight periods and seasons, and whether periodicity exists in human sexual behavior. Materials and methods International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) and psychiatric scale scores of 221 male patients were evaluated.

Is female urge associated with incontinence, somatosensory amplification, health anxiety and depression?

Purpose: Incontinence is a condition that can cause significant problems that can affect patients' quality of social, emotional, psychological and sexual life. The aim of this study was to evaluate the level of anxiety, health anxiety, depression and somatosensory amplification in patients with urge incontinence.

Materials And Methods: The study group consisted of 58 patients that met the inclusion criteria.

Maternal Serum Delta-Like 1 and Nesfatin-1 Levels in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Prospective Case-Control Study.

Objective Delta-like 1 (DLK1) and nesfatin-1 are adipokines that have been shown to affect glucose metabolism. We aimed to search serum DLK1 and nesfatin-1 concentrations at 24-28 weeks of pregnancy in women newly defined with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and investigate the relationship of these adipokines with various metabolic parameters. Methods Serum levels of DLK1 and nesfatin-1 were evaluated in 44 women with GDM, and in 40 healthy pregnant women by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kits.

The Use of Visual Analogue Scale Score as a Predicting Tool in Differentiating Renal Colic From Lumbar Back Pain.

Introduction Renal colic is often confused with low back pain (LBP) and other pathologies. Computed tomography (CT) is frequently used to reach a definitive diagnosis, but its use increases the exposure to radiation. Researchers have tried to predict urinary stones in patients presenting with flank pain.

DLK1 and Nesfatin-1 levels and the relationship with metabolic parameters in polycystic ovary syndrome: Prospective, controlled study.

Objective: Delta-like 1 (DLK1) is known to inhibit adipocyte differentiation and nesfatin-1 is a neuropeptide that plays a role in the regulation of nutrition and metabolism. We aimed to assess both the levels of DLK1 and nesfatin-1 in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and determine the association of DLK1 and nesfatin-1 with metabolic parameters.

Materials And Methods: Forty-four patients with PCOS and 40 healthy women as the control group were included in this study.

Prediction of The Energy Required for Ho:YAG Laser Lithotripsy of Urinary Stones.

Purpose: In this study, we aimed to find a more accurate predicting constant value of energy per mm3xHounsfield Unit (HU) to ablate urinary stones by endoscopic stone treatment.

Material And Methods: The files of 142 patients who underwent rigid or flexible ureteroscopic laser lithotripsy in our clinic between December 2018 and March 2020 were evaluated retrospectively. Total energy administered for the ablation of the stone was obtained from the registry of the Ho:YAG laser and recorded to the follow-up forms.

Effect of Endoscopic Ureteral Stone Treatment on Kidney Function.

Introduction: Ureteral stones may have an influence on kidney functions due to postrenal obstruction or urinary infections. Urgent decompression or stone removal is necessary and recommended to prevent further complications in case of severe conditions such as anuria and urosepsis. Although it is believed that ureteral stone removal would result in renal function improvement, there are still unclear points on whether ureteroscopy (URS) can provide benefit as expected and has some adverse effects.

External Validation and Comparison of Nephrolithometric Scoring Systems Predicting Outcomes of Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery.

Preoperative assessment of renal stones is essential to selecting treatment options and achieving high success rates; thus, some nephrolithometric scoring systems have been developed by using preoperative clinical data and stone characteristics. Initially, nomograms predicting stone-free rates (SFRs) were designed for percutaneous nephrolithotomy. After this, some were modified, and new scoring systems were developed for retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS).

The impact of body mass index on reproductive hormones, testosterone/estradiol ratio and semen parameters.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and sperm parameters and reproductive hormone levels in patients with no known risk factors for infertility.

Material And Methods: Four hundred patients who met the study's inclusion criteria were divided into three groups according to their BMI values as normal weight (BMI: 18.5-24.

Evaluation of the influence of subinguinal varicocelectomy procedure on seminal parameters, reproductive hormones and testosterone/estradiol ratio.

Objective: Varicocele is the most commonly surgically curable cause of male infertility. However, the mechanisms related to the effect of reducing fertility potential have not been clearly identified. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of varicocelectomy on semen parameters, reproductive hormones and testosterone / estradiol ratio.

Factors Affecting Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery Success: 6 Years Experience of a Clinic in Central Anatolia.

Urinary system stone disease is an important health problem. It has been reported to have a prevalence of 14.8% in Turkey.

Carob attenuates nicotine-induced oxidative stress and intratesticular damage in male rats.

In this study, we aimed to evaluate the effect of carob extract against intratesticular histological, apoptotic, biochemical and spermatogenic changes in rats exposed to nicotine. Twenty-eight rats were divided into four groups and were administered saline, nicotine, carob, or nicotine + carob once a day for 35 days. Superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-PX), GSH, total anti-oxidative status (TAS), total oxidative status (TOS), oxidative stress index (OSI), IL-6, TNF-α and seminal parameters were evaluated.

Re-determination of upper reference range of follicular stimulating hormone in infertile men.

Unlabelled: FSH in infertile patients may be measured in the normal range and abnormal semen analysis findings may be observed in patients with normal FSH values. A recent study predicts that the sperm morphology and concentration may be impaired if the FSH value is above 4.5 IU/L.

Comparison of Safety and Efficiency of General, Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia Methods Used for the Endoscopic Surgical Treatment of Ureteral Stones: Which One is Better To Access The Ureter and Reach The Stone?

Purpose: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of anesthesia methods on the success of urethral access and stone access achievement in endoscopic treatment of urolithiasis.

Materials And Methods: In this prospective randomized study, 105 patients who underwent primary ureterorenoscopy (URS) procedure for ureteral stones were evaluated. The patients were randomized into three groups by permuted block randomization according to the applied anesthesia method: General anesthesia (GA): 33 patients, Spinal anesthesia (SA): 31 patients, and Epidural anesthesia (EA): 31 patients.

Do Anesthesia Methods in Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery Make Difference Regarding the Success of Ureteral Access and Surgical Outcomes?

Retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) is a safe and minimally invasive method for the endoscopic treatment of upper urinary system stones especially sized <2 cm. Ureteral entrance is an important stage of RIRS. General anesthesia (GA) is usually used for RIRS.

Are There Any Relationships Between Abnormal Seminal Parameters and Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio, Platelet-Lymphocyte Ratio, and Red Blood Cell Distribution-Platelet Ratio?

Objective The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet/lymphocyte ratio (PLR), and red blood cell distribution width (RDW)/platelet ratio (RPR) values, which are pro-inflammatory markers, with abnormal sperm parameters, and to evaluate their availability as predictive markers. Materials and methods A total of 160 patients, 80 of whom were the control group, formed with match-pair analysis (Group 1), and 80 patients with abnormal sperm analysis, who met the study criteria (Group 2), were included in the study. Complete blood count results were recorded.

Evaluation of Male Infertility Prevalence with Clinical Outcomes in Middle Anatolian Region.

Objective: the aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of male factor infertility with the clinical patterns of patients in our region.

Materials And Methods: this is a descriptive retrospective study of 406 infertility cases presented at our urology clinic from February 2018 to February 2019. We assessed hormone and physical examination data, semen analysis results, the contribution of male and female factors to infertility, and types of infertility (i.