Can we predict postoperative fever and urinary tract ınfection after retrograde ıntrarenal surgery? Results of a case control matching multicentric RIRSearch study group.

Purpose: Postoperative fever (POF)/urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most unpleasant and undesirable conditions for surgeons after retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS). RIRS is not recommended for any patient with a positive urine culture to avoid POF and UTI, but some patients may develop postoperative UTI even if the urine culture is sterile. This study investigated the predictive factors of fever and UTIs after RIRS.

Which is a Better Predictor for the Safety and Efficacy of Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery; Stone Size or Volume? A Study of RIRsearch Study Group.

To compare the predictive effects of stone size and volume on the efficacy and safety of retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) and to determine the cutoff values of stone volume for prediction of RIRS efficacy and safety. Patients who underwent RIRS between 2017 and 2021 in six referral centers were retrospectively included in the study. The database of the RIRsearch group, which was formed prospectively, was used for this retrospective analysis.

Distribution of branches of anterior choroidal artery in the uncus: an anatomical study.

The aim of our study was to examine the relationship between uncus and uncal branches of anterior choroidal artery (AChA) and to observe the morphological and morphometric features of these branches. 124 hemispheres from 62 fresh cadavers were included in the study. Measurement of the length of AChA and the distances of the uncal branches to the origin of AChA were measured by ImageJ software.

Assessing the Knowledge of ChatGPT in Answering Questions Regarding Female Urology.

Purpose: With the recent increase in the use of artificial intelligence in the medical field, this study aimed to evaluate the accuracy and adequacy of ChatGPT's responses to questions related to female urology.

Methods: Intensive internet research was performed to prepare a frequently asked question (FAQs) list. Scientific questions were created in accordance with the European Urology Association (EAU) Non-neurogenic Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Guidelines, EAU Chronic Pelvis Pain Guidelines, and EAU Neuro-Urology Guidelines.

Lymphatic Vessels Accompanying Dorsal and Basal Dural Sinuses in the Human Brain.

Recent investigations showed the presence of meningeal lymphatic vessels (mLVs) along the superior sagittal and transverse dural sinuses which drain both fluid and immune cells from the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to the deep cervical lymph nodes. This study uses immunohistochemistry (IHC) and the Western Blot technique to show the presence of mLV accompanying the dorsal (superior sagittal, inferior sagittal, transverse, sigmoid, and straight) and basal (cavernous, sphenoparietal, superior, and inferior petrosal) dural sinuses in the human brain. Samples for IHC were obtained from dorsal and basal meningeal dural sinuses of 3 human cadavers and 3 autopsies.

First Results of Pediatric Robotic Inguinal Hernia Repair with the Senhance Surgical System: A Matched Cohort Study.

Introduction: Inguinal hernia repair (IHR) is one of the most common procedures in pediatric surgery. In children, the application of robotic surgery is limited, meaning safety and efficacy is still to be assessed. This report is the first one worldwide that describes inguinal hernia repair in children using the Senhance Surgical System (SSS).

Lower Pole Stones Are Associated with Low Stone-Free Rates in Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery: A Myth or Fact? - A Matched Case-Control Study from the RIRSearch Group.

Introduction: There are conflicting results in the literature regarding the efficacy of retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) in lower pole stones. This study aimed to evaluate RIRS outcomes in lower pole stones by forming matched case-control groups.

Methods: The data of 491 patients who were diagnosed with kidney stones and underwent RIRS were retrospectively included in the study.

Robotic-Assisted Surgery in Children Using the Senhance Surgical System: An Observational Study.

Background: Robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) holds many theoretical advantages, especially in pediatric surgical procedures. However, most robotic systems are dedicated to adult surgery and are less suitable for smaller children. The Senhance Surgical System (SSS), providing 3 mm and 5 mm instruments, focuses on making RAS technically feasible for smaller children.

The impact of preoperative ureteral stent duration on retrograde intrarenal surgery results: a RIRSearch group study.

A JJ stent placed before retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) may ease the procedure. However, it is important to note that a prolonged duration of double J stent (DJS) placement before RIRS may increase the risk of postoperative urinary tract infection (UTI). Various publications have established this association, although the duration of the DJS before surgery is scarce.

On clinical nurses' views about diversities- A qualitative study.

It is a must for nurses to provide healthcare to people from diverse cultures, ethnicities, religions, and genders. This descriptive qualitative study aimed to explore nurses' approaches to various people. The study collected data via semi-structured interviews and contacted 40 nurses through snowball sampling.

The Efficacy and Safety of Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery in Elderly Patients: A Propensity Score Matching Study by the RIRSearch Group.

Introduction: The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) in elderly patients by comparing them with propensity score-matched age-groups.

Methods: Patients who underwent RIRS to treat upper urinary tract stone disease at seven centers were included in the study and were divided into four groups. The age intervals of the patients in group 1, group 2, group 3, and group 4 were 18-29 years old, 30-49 years old, 50-64 years old, and over 65 years old, respectively.

Structural Brain Alterations in Metabolic Syndrome: A Comprehensive MRI Volumetric Analysis of Subcortical and Associated Structures.

This study aims to elucidate the comprehensive effects of metabolic syndrome (MetS) on the structural integrity of subcortical brain regions and associated structures through high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) volumetric analysis, thereby contributing to a deeper understanding of the neuroanatomical dimensions of MetS and its potential implications for cognitive functions and overall brain health. A cross-sectional design was implemented, involving 25 individuals diagnosed with MetS for at least one year and a healthy control group of 15 individuals at a tertiary hospital's family medicine clinic in Eastern Turkey. Participants underwent a high-resolution MRI scan using a 1.

The Effect of Reusable Flexible Ureteroscope Aging on the Efficacy and Safety of Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery.

Reusable flexible ureteroscopes may lose their mechanical functionality through overuse, which is known as "aging of the flexible ureteroscope." Although mechanical deterioration has been shown in several studies, the data about the effect of this situation on the efficacy and safety of retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) are missing. The aim of our study was to evaluate the effect of the aging of flexible ureteroscopes on the efficacy and safety of RIRS.

COVID-19 Among Patients with Psoriasis: A Single-Center Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study.

Objective: Psoriasis patients may have been affected by COVID-19 differently than the normal population due to using different types of treatments, including immunosuppressive agents and biological therapies, the probability of lower effectiveness, and different side effects of the vaccines. This study aimed to evaluate the epidemiologic and clinical features of COVID-19 and the effect of the psoriasis treatment on it.

Materials And Methods: Psoriasis patients followed up in our clinic between March 2020 and July 2022 were evaluated in terms of clinicodemographic characteristics, treatment methods, and COVID-19 vaccination status and compared regarding COVID-19 history.

Comparative Outcomes of Levetiracetam and Phenobarbital Usage in the Treatment of Neonatal Seizures: A Retrospective Analysis.

Objectives And Aim: The primary aim of this study was to conduct a comparative analysis of the safety and efficacy of levetiracetam (LEV) and phenobarbital (PB) as first-line treatments for neonatal seizure management. This study was designed to measure and compare the incidence of adverse effects and to determine the discharge and mortality rates associated with the use of these antiseizure medications (ASMs). Through this comparison, this research sought to provide insights to optimise care for neonates experiencing seizures.

Artificial nail modelling systems in healthcare workers: An emerging risk of contact sensitization to a well-known occupational allergen in an alternative way.

Background: Artificial nail modelling systems (ANMS) pose a significant risk for nail stylists and their clients regarding acrylate sensitization, which might jeopardize the use of acrylate-containing medical devices.

Objectives: To evaluate the frequency of artificial nail practices among female healthcare workers (HCWs) compared with controls and assess ANMS-related side effects.

Methods: In this comparative, cross-sectional, single-centre study, a face-to-face interview with 200 female HCWs and 200 age-matched female dermatology patients (controls) was conducted regarding the use of ANMS between March and November 2023.

Evaluating ChatGPT ability to answer urinary tract Infection-Related questions.

Introduction: For the first time, the accuracy and proficiency of ChatGPT answers on urogenital tract infection (UTIs) were evaluated.

Methods: The study aimed to create two lists of questions: frequently asked questions (FAQs, public-based inquiries) on relevant topics, and questions based on guideline information (guideline-based inquiries). ChatGPT responses to FAQs and scientific questions were scored by two urologists and an infectious disease specialist.

Is Psoas Muscle Mass Associated with Failure of Ureteral Access Sheath Insertion and Complications from Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery? A Case-Control Study from RIRSearch group.

To investigate the association between psoas muscle mass (PMM) and failure of ureteral access sheath (UAS) insertion and complications from retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS). A multicenter retrospective case-control study was conducted that included patients who underwent RIRS despite failure of UAS insertion (Cohort 1) and confounder-matched control patients who underwent RIRS after successful UAS insertion (Cohort 2). For morphometric analysis of PMM, ipsilateral psoas muscle areas (iPMAs) were measured using the coreslicer.

Determining the Stone Free Rate of Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery. Which Radiological Technique? RIRSearch Study Group.

Objective: To evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of ultrasonography (USG) and kidney ureter bladder radiography (KUB) for the determination of stone-free status of retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) according to different stone-free status definitions.

Materials And Methods: The patients who underwent RIRS between September 2021 and September 2022 were prospectively included in the study. All patients underwent a KUB radiography, urinary system USG and noncontrast abdominal tomography at the postoperative first month of the surgery.

Effect of Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Therapy on Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate in Patients with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia.

Introduction: The advent of tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) was revolutionary in the management of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Although TKIs were generally considered to be safe, they can be associated with renal injury. We evaluated the effect of TKIs on renal functions in a cohort of patients with long-term follow-up.

Anatomical Features of Posterior Cerebral Arteries and Basilar Artery in 170 Anatolian Fresh Cadavers: Implications for Surgical Planning and Intervention.

Background: The posterior cerebral arteries (PCAs) are terminal branches of the basilar artery (BA) and are responsible for the primary supply of the occipital lobe. Saccular aneurysm is most commonly seen close to the bifurcation of the BA. Various surgical interventions are performed for aneurysms.

Robotic-Assisted Nissen Fundoplication in Pediatric Patients: A Matched Cohort Study.

Background: Nissen Fundoplication (NF) is a frequently performed procedure in children. Robotic-assisted Nissen Fundoplication (RNF), with the utilization of the Senhance Surgical System (SSS) (Asensus Surgical Inc., Durham, NC, USA) featuring 3 mm instruments, aims to improve precision and safety in pediatric surgery.

Urological Cancers and ChatGPT: Assessing the Quality of Information and Possible Risks for Patients.

Introduction: OpenAI has created ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence language model that has gained considerable recognition for its capacity to produce text responses resembling human language. Consequently, this study seeks to evaluate the effectiveness of ChatGPT's responses in addressing publicly accessible queries related to prostate, kidney, bladder, and testicular cancers.

Material And Methods: A comprehensive compilation of frequently asked questions (FAQs) pertaining to prostate, bladder, kidney, and testicular cancers was gathered from diverse sources.

Safety and Efficacy of Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery in the Solitary Kidney: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis of the RIRSearch Study Groups' Results.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) in patients with renal calculi with solitary kidneys (SKs). In this retrospective, multicenter study, a matched case-control study was carried out using the data from 522 RIRS patients treated between 2014 and 2021. Patients' demographic data, stone characteristics, operative outcomes, perioperative and postoperative complications, and surgical success were analyzed.