Elevating precision: A thorough investigation of multiparametric prostate MRI for prolonged insights into early continence prediction after robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy.

Background: While radical prostatectomy stands out as one of the most effective curative treatments for prostate cancer, it does come with annoying side effects, such as urinary incontinence (UI). We aimed to investigate the predictability of UI using MRI measurements, along with clinical and disease-related variables.

Methods: We included 191 patients who underwent robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy between July 2020 and October 2022 in the study.

Efficacy of Aspiration-Assisted Ureteral Access Sheath (ClearPETRA) in Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery.

In the renal intrarenal stone surgery (RIRS) procedure, ureteral access sheath (UAS) is still used in the majority of surgeries to both protect the flexible ureteroscope (FURS) and reduce intrarenal pressure. ClearPETRA is a new UAS that has an integrated aspiration port. We aimed to evaluate the clinical outcomes and effectiveness of Aspiration-Assisted UAS (ClearPETRA) in the RIRS procedure.

Risk Factors of Open Surgery Conversion in Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy to Achieve Nephron Sparing.

Objectives: We aimed to evaluate the risk factors for the conversion from laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN) to open surgery to achieve partial nephrectomy (PN).

Methods: Data from patients who underwent LPN between June 2020 and September 2023 were analyzed retrospectively. Patients in whom the PN procedure could be completed laparoscopically were recorded as the 'Fully Laparoscopic' (FL) group (n = 97), and those converted to open surgery from laparoscopy were recorded as the 'Conversion to Open' (CTO) group (n = 10).

A New Nephrometry Score for Predicting Positive Surgical Margin After Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy.

Purpose: To introduce the KESKIN ratio as a novel predictor of positive surgical margin (PSM) after laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (PN) and to evaluate other clinical characteristics and nephrometry scores (including RENAL, PADUA, and C-index) for predicting PSM.

Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 95 patients who underwent laparoscopic PN between June 2020 and April 2023. The KESKIN ratio was defined for all patients.

Hybrid technique has lower stricture rates than Wallace and Bricker.

Introduction: A clear consensus has not yet been reached on the optimal ureteroenteric anastomosis technique for ileal conduit urinary diversion following radical cystectomy. This study aims to determine the incidence of strictures and their management associated with these anastomosis techniques.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective, single-center study of patients who underwent radical cystectomy and urinary diversion between March 2014 and August 2022.

The effect of an information video on preoperative anxiety level before percutaneous nephrolithotomy procedure: A prospective, randomized trial.

Introduction: We aimed to show the effect of patient information videos on preoperative anxiety before performing the percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL ) for kidney stones.

Methods: This study was designed as a randomized, controlled trial with patients scheduled for PCNL operation for kidney stones. Demographic information, such as age, gender, and American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score, were collected.

Value of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in predicting surgical intervention for hydronephrosis during pregnancy.

Background: We aimed to examine the hematological parameters of pregnant patients with ureteral stones that require intervention.

Methods: Medical data of patients presenting to urology department between October 2018 and December 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. Patients with flank pain associated with hydronephrosis were included in the study and divided into two groups according to whether an intervention was performed or not (Group-1, Group-2).

Impact of coronavirus disease on the management of lower urinary tract symptoms and voiding dysfunction.

Purpose Of Review: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has caused a crisis in the entire healthcare system since its emergence. The urgency and priority of various diseases have impacted the medical and surgical treatment in this period. We aim to review the impact of COVID-19 on lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and management.

Protective effect of oltipraz in testicular ischaemia/reperfusion injury: An experimental study.

Testicular torsion is an emergency urological disease, and the treatment is immediate surgery. Despite emergency surgery, testicular damage may occur due to reperfusion. Therefore, a medical treatment to prevent this damage may be a rational idea.

Comparison of mini-PCNL and retrograde intrarenal surgery in the treatment of kidney stone over 50 years old patients.

Mini-Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (M-PCNL) and Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS) are commonly used methods in treatment of kidney stones. The aim of our study is to compare the efficacy and safety of M-PCNL and RIRS in kidney stone treatment over 50 years old patients. A total of 125 patients, 65 of whom had RIRS, and 60 of whom had M-PCNL, were included in the study.

Application of S.T.O.N.E. Nephrolithometry Score for Prediction of Stone-Free Status and Complication Rates in Patients Who Underwent Percutaneous Nephrolitotomy for Renal Stone.

Renal stone disease is a common disorder in urology practice. Kidney stone has various treatment methods such as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, retrograde intrarenal surgery, and percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). In this study, we aimed to determine the value of S.

The efficacy and reliability of VI-RADS in determining candidates for repeated transurethral resection in patients with high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer.

Objective: Our study aims to evaluate the efficiency and reliability of Vesical Imaging Reporting Data System (VI-RADS) in prospectively identifying the patients to undergo RE-TURBT in the management of patients with high-risk non-muscle invasive Bladder Cancer(HR-NMIBC).The secondary objective was to evaluate the performance of the VI-RADS scoring system in differentiating between muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) and non-muscle invasive bladder cancer(NMIBC) prospectively.

Methods: The study included 330 patients who underwent transurethral resection of bladder tumour(TURBT) for Bladder Cancer (BC) in our clinic.

The effect of COVID-19 on lower urinary tract symptoms in elderly men.

Aims: The COVID-19 pandemic is the most important public health problem in 2020. Millions of people have been infected or died because of the outbreak. We know the common symptoms of the disease such as fever and cough.

Influence of 3D-Calculated Parenchymal Volume Loss on Renal Function After Partial Nephrectomy.

Our study aims to evaluate the influence of potential determinants of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) decrease after partial nephrectomy (PN), including renal parenchymal loss and other clinical, tumoral, and surgical factors. Eighty-six patients who had undergone PN and for whom preoperative and postoperative computerized tomography scans were available were selected. We calculated the preoperative total kidney volumes, tumor volumes, and postoperative total kidney volumes 1 year after surgery using a three-dimensional (3D) volume segmentation method.

Our laparoscopic cystectomy experiences.

Purpose: We aimed to present our laparoscopic cystectomy experience and demonstrate that it is a feasible technique with safe oncologic principles.

Methods: Total 19 patients who underwent laparoscopic radical cystectomy and pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND) in our urology clinic (Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital) were retrospectively evaluated. Demographic data, operation technique and complications, tumour pathology and follow-up details of patients were recorded.

The relationship between testosterone levels and Peyronie's disease.

Aetiologic and predisposing factors are still controversial about Peyronie's disease (PD). However, it is thought to be the result of connective tissue disorder or healing defect. Androgens are known to affect collagen metabolism and wound healing in the body.

Characterization of carotid endothelial cell proliferation on Au, Au/GO, and Au/rGO surfaces by electrical impedance spectroscopy.

To the best of the authors' knowledge, testing the biocompatibility of graphene coatings can be considered as the first to demonstrate human carotid endothelial cell (HCtAEC) proliferation on Au, graphene oxide-coated Au (Au/GO), and reduced graphene oxide-coated Au (Au/rGO) surfaces. We hypothesized that stent material modified with graphene (G)-based coatings could be used as electrodes for electrical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) in monitoring cell cultures, i.e.

Factors affecting fluoroscopy time during percutaneous nephrolithotomy: Impact of stone volume distribution in renal collecting system.

Purpose: To identify the factors increased fluoroscopy time during percutaneous nephrolithotomy and investigate the relationship between the 3D segmentation volume ratio of stone to renal collecting system and fluoroscopy time.

Materials And Methods: Data from 102 patients who underwent percutaneous nephrolithotomy were analyzed retrospectively. Volume segmentation of both the renal collecting system and stones were obtained from 3D segmentation software with the images on CT data.

Is high levels of vitamin D a new risk factor for Peyronie's disease?

The aim of this study is to investigate whether serum vitamin D level predicts the risk of Peyronie's disease. Calcium and inflammatory cytokines play an important role during fibrocalcification of the plaques in Peyronie's Disease. TGF-β1 is one of the most fibrogenic cytokines.

Are Platelet Indices such as Platelet Volume, Platelet Distribution Width, and Plateletcrit Associated with Peyronie Disease?

Purpose: Peyronie disease (PD) occurs as a result of recurrent microvascular injuries or trauma of the tunica albuginea, although its precise etiology is unknown. Mean platelet volume (MPV), platelet distribution width (PDW), and plateletcrit (PCT), which are parameters indicative of platelet activity, are considered to be functional markers of platelets involved in the pathophysiology of related inflammatory and vascular diseases. In this study, we aimed to examine the relationship between PD and platelet indices.

Formula for predicting the impaction of ureteral stones.

The purpose of the study was to investigate variables that may predict ureteral stone impaction and create a new model to predict more accurately stone impaction based on preoperative NCCT findings. Data of 238 patients who underwent URS were analyzed. Stone size, stone location, Hounsfield unit (HU) value of the stone, ureteral wall thickness (UWT) and grade of hydronephrosis were recorded.

Estimation of free hemoglobin concentrations in blood bags by diffuse reflectance spectroscopy.

Free hemoglobin (FHB) concentration is considered a prospect quality indicator for erythrocyte suspensions (ES) under storage. Storage lesions alter the optical properties of ES and can be monitored by diffuse reflectance spectroscopy. Due to storage lesions, erythrocytes lyse and release hemoglobin into the extracellular medium.