Characterizing prostate zonal shape changes associated with 5α-reductase inhibitors using MRI.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a prevalent medical disorder that primarily affects elderly males. It is distinguished by enhanced angiogenesis of the prostate, aggravating lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and diminishing overall quality of life. Dutasteride, a 5α-reductase inhibitor, has emerged as a significant therapeutic choice for BPH owing to its efficacy in reducing prostate volume.

The Emerging Role of AI in Patient Education: A Comparative Analysis of LLM Accuracy for Pelvic Organ Prolapse.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy, completeness, precision, and readability of outputs generated by three Large Language Models (LLMs): GPT by OpenAI, BARD by Google, and Bing by Microsoft, in comparison to patient education material on Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) provided by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (RCOG).

Methods: A total of 15 questions were retrieved from the RCOG website and input into the three LLMs. Two independent reviewers evaluated the outputs for accuracy, completeness, and precision.

Can ChatGPT, an Artificial Intelligence Language Model, Provide Accurate and High-quality Patient Information on Prostate Cancer?

Objective: To evaluate the performance of ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) language model, in providing patient information on prostate cancer, and to compare the accuracy, similarity, and quality of the information to a reference source.

Methods: Patient information material on prostate cancer was used as a reference source from the website of the European Association of Urology Patient Information. This was used to generate 59 queries.

The predictive factors that total laser energy consumed during retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS): stone area and density.

Holmium: YAG (Ho: YAG) laser lithotripsy with flexible ureterorenoscopy can be used with high stone-free and low complication rates for renal stones. This study aimed to determine the factors affecting the total laser energy in cases with provided stone-free status after a single session of retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS). Data of 222 patients who underwent RIRS between October 2017 and March 2020 were evaluated retrospectively.

Prognostic value of estrogen receptors in patients who underwent prostatectomy for non‑metastatic prostate cancer.

Estrogen receptors in prostate cancer (PCa) are a subject of debate. The aim of the present study was to investigate whether estrogen receptor-α (ERα) and estrogen receptor-β (ERβ) impact the biochemical recurrence (BCR) of non-metastatic PCa after surgery. Following the application of the exclusion criteria, data from 108 patients who underwent laparoscopic radical prostatectomy between January 2011 and December 2019 were retrospectively evaluated.

Clinical preferences and treatment attitudes among urologists, gynecologists, and geriatricians: An independent online questionnaire survey for comparison of treatment choices in the management of overactive bladder.

Objective: Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common clinical problem with associated morbidities both in men and women. Although real-life management strategies have been examined among urologists (URO), treatment choices may differ between different specialties. In the present study, an online survey was conducted to determine and compare the management strategies and clinical preferences of UROs, obstetricians/gynecologists (OB/GYN), and geriatricians (GER) in the treatment of OAB in their daily practices.

Ureterorenoscopic Lithotripsy for Pediatric Kidney Stones Using Holmium:Yttrium-Aluminum-Garnet Laser Devices: 15 W 30 W.

We aimed to compare the effectiveness of 15- and 30-W holmium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Ho:YAG) laser devices used in the treatment of pediatric kidney stones. Eighty-six consecutive pediatric patients who underwent retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) between February 2010 and August 2020 were enrolled in the study. After exclusion criteria were applied, the data of 79 children were evaluated retrospectively.

15 and 30 W Holmium:YAG Laser Lithotriptor in Ureteroscopic Lithotripsy: Which One Is More Effective and Safe?

Holmium:yttrium-aluminium-garnet (Ho:YAG) laser lithotripsy with ureteroscopy (URS) was a safe and successful treatment option for pediatric ureteral stones. We aimed to comparatively evaluate the outcomes of 15 and 30 W Ho:YAG laser lithotriptors in pediatric ureter stones. We retrospectively evaluated 55 children who underwent ureteroscopic laser lithotripsy to treat ureter stone size up to 15 mm between September 2009 and March 2020.

The Role of Educational Level and Cognitive Status in Men Undergoing Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implantation.

Objective: To examine the relationship between education level, cognitive function of patients and the success/ revision rates of artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) implantation in men with postprostatectomy incontinence.

Methods: Between January 2010 and March 2018, 163 patients (mean age, 68 ± 6.8 years) with moderate-to-severe stress urinary incontinence who underwent AUS implantation were retrospectively examined.

Factors Influencing Lymphocele Development After Kidney Transplant: Single Center Experience.

Objectives: Lymphocele is a well-known postoperative surgical complication after kidney transplant. In this study, our aim was to analyze incidence, risk factors, and outcomes of posttransplant lymphocele in a large cohort.

Materials And Methods: This observational study included 395 consecutive patients (219 males and 176 females) who underwent kidney transplant procedures from 183 living and 212 deceased donors in our center between January 2007 and 2014.

Evaluation of incidence and histolopathological findings of soft tissue sarcomas in genitourinary tract: Uludag university experience.

Purpose: In this study we aimed to review urological soft tissue sarcomas of genitourinary tract that were diagnosed in our institution and their prognostic factors for survival.

Materials And Methods: The clinical and pathological records of 31 patients who had diagnosis of soft tissue sarcomas primarily originating from the genitourinary tract between 2005-2011 were reviewed.

Results: The most common site was kidney (17 cases, 54.

Comparison of intermediate- and low-frequency shock wave lithotripsy for pediatric kidney stones.

The aim of the study to compare low and intermediate shock wave frequency rates in terms of success and complications for treating pediatric kidney stones. This retrospective study was performed on 58 consecutive pediatric patients (24 girls, 34 boys) who underwent shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) for kidney stones with an electrohydraulic lithotripter between April 2014 and March 2016. In the first year, all children underwent SWL with a frequency of 90 SWs/min as an intermediate frequency (Group 90), and in the second year all children were treated by SWL using 60 SWs/min as a low frequency (Group 60).

Penile Plication With or Without Degloving of the Penis Results in Similar Outcomes.

Background: Penile plication techniques with or without degloving offer a minimally invasive option for the treatment of penile curvature.

Aim: To review the outcomes of penile plication surgery and patient satisfaction with and without degloving of the penis.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of 52 patients who underwent penile plication for the treatment of Peyronie disease or congenital penile curvature.

Efficacy and safety of onabotulinumtoxinA injection in patients with refractory overactive bladder: First multicentric study in Turkish population.

Aims: To investigate the efficacy and safety of intradetrusor onabotulinumtoxinA (onaBoNT-A) injection in patients with overactive bladder (OAB) refractory to antimuscarinic treatment.

Methods: A total of 80 patients with OAB symptoms were enrolled in this prospective multicenter study and received 100 U intradetrusor onaBoNT-A injection.The changes from baseline in the frequency of voiding, urge urinary incontinence (UI) and urge episodes, mean and maximum bladder capacities, uroflowmetry, post-void residual urine volume (PVR), quality of life score, and treatment benefit scale score were assessed.

The attitudes of Urologists and Gynecologists about overactive bladder and treatment of it in Turkey: A questionnaire survey.

Objective: We aimed to review the approaches of urologist and gynecologist in the management of overactive bladder (OAB).

Material And Methods: A questionnaire consisting of 12 items were answered by 375 urologist and 46 gynecologist. The differences between frequency of encountering OAB, their viewpoints concerning conservative treatment, and their experience related to anticholinergic drug use and the management of refractory OAB were compared.

The protective effect of L-arginine, tadalafil, and their combination in rat testes after ischemia and reperfusion injury.

Introduction: Nitric oxide (NO) plays an important role in the ischemia and reperfusion process. In this study, we aimed to examine the effect of L-arginine, tadalafil, and their combination for prevention of the ischemia reperfusion injury after testis torsion in rats.

Methods: A total of 40 adult, male Sprague-Dawley rats were allocated into five groups.

Effect of ADMA levels on severity of erectile dysfunction in chronic kidney disease and other risk factors.

Introduction: Hormonal, neurogenic, vasculogenic, and psychogenic impairments, as well as endothelial dysfunction may play a role in erectile dysfunction (ED) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Asymmetrical dimethylarginine (ADMA) is an inhibitor of nitric oxide, which is the key element of ED. ADMA levels are increased in CKD.

Urodynamics findings in transverse myelitis patients with lower urinary tract symptoms: Results from a tertiary referral urodynamic center.

Aims: To characterize urodynamic findings in patients referred with transverse myelitis (TM) and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), as well as to identify any characteristics predictive of urodynamics findings.

Methods: This is a retrospective review of an IRB-approved neurogenic bladder database of patients followed by a single surgeon between 2001 and 2013. Patient characteristics, questionnaire data, radiologic studies, and urodynamic parameters were analyzed.

Comparison of patient satisfaction rates for the malleable and two piece-inflatable penile prostheses.

Objective: To compare patient/partner satisfaction with AMS 600-650 and AMS Ambicore penile implants (American Medical Systems, Minneapolis, USA) in patients with erectile dysfunction.

Material And Methods: The modified Erectile Dysfunction Inventory of Treatment Satisfaction (EDITS) questionnaires at six months after implantation of 46 patients who underwent AMS 600-650 (n=23) or Ambicore placement (n=23) between 1/1/2008 and 1/1/2013 were analyzed.

Results: The percentages of patients with AMS 600-650 who reported to be satisfied, very satisfied and neither satisfied nor dissatisfied with their prostheses were 34.

Urodynamics for incontinence after midurethral sling removal.

Introduction: We reviewed the role of urodynamics (UDS) in the management of women with incontinence following mid-urethral sling removal (MUSR).

Methods: Following IRB approval, women from a longitudinal database who had persistent or recurrent urinary incontinence (UI) after MUSR, desired further therapy, and subsequently underwent UDS were reviewed. Women with neurogenic bladder, obstructive symptoms without UI, urethra-vaginal fistula, anterior compartment prolapse >Stage 2, or those who had concomitant autologous sling surgery at the time of MUSR were excluded.

Quality of life after suprapubic catheter placement in patients with neurogenic bladder conditions.

Aims: To evaluate quality of life in patients with neurogenic bladder (NGB) conditions who have elected to undergo suprapubic catheterization (SPC), as well as assess adverse events (AEs) related to the procedure.

Methods: This is a retrospective review from a database of NGB patients from 1/1/2003 to 6/30/2013. Patients who underwent SPC placement were invited to complete a validated, single item Patient Global Impression of Improvement (PGI-I) questionnaire.