A New Sperm Concentration Threshold for Y Chromosome Microdeletion Analysis in Infertile Men: Could It Be Azoopermia?

Objective: We aimed to assess the frequency of Y-chromosome microdeletions (YCMs) in a non-multiethnic urban population in our region, define predictive factors, and determine a new clinical threshold for YCMs in infertile men.

Materials And Methods: A total of 281 patients with a sperm concentration ≤5 million/mL were retrospectively evaluated. Oligozoospermic and/or azoospermic patients with a sperm concentration of ≤5 million/mL were screened for the YCM analysis.

Demographic distributions and clinical results of assisted reproduction techniques in Turkey in 2019: a descriptive survey.

Objective: The aim of this study was to describe characteristics and outcomes of assisted reproductive technology (ART) cycles performed in 2019 in Turkey.

Material And Methods: One-hundred and sixty-five ART centers in Turkey were invited to submit data. The survey was sent to center directors via e-mail with anonymous links by Qualtrics™.

Management of Priapism: Results of a Nationwide Survey and Comparison with International Guidelines.

Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate current urologic practice regarding the management of priapism in Turkey and compare with international guidelines.

Methods: Urologists and urology residents were invited to an online survey consisting of 30 multiple-choice questions on priapism-related clinical practices that were consid- ered most important and relevant to practices by using Google Forms.

Results: Total number of responses was 340.

Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Radical Prostatectomy: A Turkish Multicenter Study.

Objective: The present study examines the effects of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on radical prostatectomy performed as part of localized prostate cancer treatment in Turkey.

Material And Methods: A retrospective analysis was made of the data of 176 patients from 8 centers in Turkey who underwent radical prostatectomy due to localized prostate cancer over the 2 years spanning March 1, 2019, to February 28, 2021. Within this timeframe, March 1, 2019, to February 28, 2020, was denoted the 1-year pre-coronavirus disease 2019 period, while March 1, 2020, to February 28, 2021, was denoted the 1-year coronavirus disease 2019 period.

Diagnostic laparoscopy prior to IVF cycle improves outcome in patients with unilateral distal tubal occlusion.

Objective: To assess the impact of laparoscopy before in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment on live birth rates in patients with distal unilateral tubal obstruction (UTO).

Methods: Retrospective cohort study which was conducted in tertiary ART center in Ankara University Hospital between January 2008- January 2019. Inclusion criteria were distal UTO at HSG, patients who were 18-40 years age and baseline serum FSH levels between 3 and 15 IU/ml.

Factors associated with livebirth in couples undergoing their first in vitro fertilization cycle: An internally validated prediction model.

Objective: The aim of the study is to create a new model to predict successful outcome in assisted reproductive techniques.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted in tertiary fertility center between 2010 and 2017. Nulliparous women younger than 45 years-old undergoing in vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (IVF/ICSI) for the first time were included; frozen embryo transfers, canceled induction cycles, freeze-all cycles were excluded.

Perinatal outcomes of twin pregnancies complicated by late twin-twin transfusion syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: Untreated twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) is associated with a high risk of perinatal mortality and morbidity. Laser surgery is recommended before 26 weeks of gestation. However, the optimal management in case of late TTTS (occurring after 26 weeks of gestation) is yet to be established.

SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnancy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical features and pregnancy outcomes.

Background: Perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of SARS-CoV-2 infection and pregnancy.

Methods: Databases (Medline, Embase, Clinicaltrials.gov, Cochrane Library) were searched electronically on 6th April and updated regularly until 8th June 2020.

Perinatal outcomes of twin pregnancies affected by early twin-twin transfusion syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) is associated with a high risk of perinatal mortality and morbidity if not treated. However, the optimal timing and management in case of early (occurring < 18 weeks) TTTS has not been established yet.

Material And Methods: This is a systematic review and meta-analysis aiming at evaluating the outcomes of monochorionic diamniotic twin pregnancies complicated by early (ie before 18 weeks) TTTS according to different management options (expectant, laser therapy, amnioreduction or cord occlusion).

Effect of Different Musical Types on Patient's Relaxation, Anxiety and Pain Perception during Shock Wave Lithotripsy: A Randomized Controlled Study.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of listening to different music types during extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) on the patients' pain control, anxiety level, and satisfaction.

Materials And Methods: This study was a prospective single-blinded, paral-lel-group randomized clinical trial with balanced ran-domization [1:1]. A total of 150 patients who underwent first-session SWL were included in the study.

Home blood pressure monitoring in the antenatal and postpartum period: A systematic review meta-analysis.

Recent evidence suggests that home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) is an effective way of managing women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) without increasing adverse outcomes. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to investigate the safety and efficacy of HBPM during pregnancy. Medline, EMBASE and the Cochrane library databases were searched electronically in November 2018.

Efficacy of carbetocin in the prevention of postpartum hemorrhage: a systematic review and Bayesian meta-analysis of randomized trials.

Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of carbetocin for the prevention of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) and related events after vaginal or cesarean delivery.

Methods: Medline, Scopus, Embase, and the Cochrane Library were searched in February 2018 using combinations of the relevant MeSH terms, keywords. Randomized studies, comparing carbetocin to any other uterotonic agent, in the management of cesarean and vaginal deliveries, were conducted.

Management of Forgotten Ureteral Stents: Relationship Between Indwelling Time and Required Treatment Approaches.

Background: Double-J stents are widely used in urology practice, and removal of these stents can sometimes be forgotten.

Aims: To investigate whether indwelling time of double-J stent can predict which treatment modality is required for removal of the stent from the body.

Study Design: A multicentre, retrospective observational study.

A Comparison of Sexual Function, Psychological Status, and Sociodemographic Characteristics of Turkish Men within Polygamous and Monogamous Marriages.

Background: A limited number of studies within the literature have entailed objective evaluations of psychological, sexual, and emotional features of women within polygamous marriages. However, there is a lack of studies reporting these features among polygamous and monogamous men.

Aims: The aim of this study was to investigate sociodemographic characteristics, sexual function, and psychological status of polygamously and monogamously married men.

The success of tubularized-incised plate urethroplasty in adults and children.

Purpose: Hypospadias repair is rarely performed in adults. It is believed that the success rate is lower in adulthood. We aimed to compare the success rate of primary hypospadias repair with tubularized-incised plate (TIP) urethroplasty in adults and children.

The Damage of Penile Doppler Ultrasonoghraphy in Diagnosis of Penile Mondor's Disease: A Report of Two Cases.

Penile Mondor's disease is a thrombophlebitis of the superficial dorsal vein of the penis. It is a rare clinical diagnosis and generally resolves spontaneously. A simple physical examination is sufficient for diagnosis but color Doppler ultrasonography is often carried out as a further investigation.

The use of latex foley catheter in repair of hypospadias the most common seen congenital penile anomaly.

Objective: Hypospadias is the most common congenital penile anomaly occurring in 1/300 live births. Various surgery techniques are used in repair of hypospadias. Infant and children with hypospadias are usually admitted to emergency services by worried their parents for the first time.

Comparison of the efficacy and histopathological effects of three hemostatic agents in a partial nephrectomy rat model.

Purpose: The major complications of partial nephrectomy are bleeding and urine leakage. While various hemostatic agents are used to control bleeding, the histopathological characteristics of these hemostatic agents have not been investigated adequately. We aimed to investigate and compare the histopathological and hemostatic effects of local hemostatic agents in a partial nephrectomy rat model.

Penile Mondor's Disease: Primum Non Nocere!

Purpose: Penile Mondor’s disease (superficial thrombophlebitis of the dorsal vein of the penis) is a rare clinical diagnosis. It is an easily diagnosed and treated disease. Nevertheless, when reviewing the literature, we considered that unnecessary tests are carried out for diagnosis.

The hounsfield unit value calculated with the aid of non-contrast computed tomography and its effect on the outcome of percutaneous nephrolithotomy.

To evaluate the effect of the Hounsfield unit (HU) value, calculated with the aid of non-contrast computed tomography, on the outcome of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). Data for 83 patients evaluated in our clinic between November 2011 and February 2014 that had similar stone sizes, localizations, and radio opacities were retrospectively reviewed. The patients were grouped according to their HU value, in a low HU group (HU ≤ 1000) or a high HU group (HU > 1000).

Self mutilation of genitalia-using teeth.

Genital self-mutilation (GSM) is an uncommon self-inflicted injury, and rarely do self-mutilations have a serious nature. GSM is not a single clinical entity, and it can occur in any psychiatric state or condition. The instruments that are used for self-mutilation can vary, and treatment of these injuries requires a detailed clinical evaluation and multi disciplinary approach.