Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy: Assessing the Impact of Residency Training on Early Surgical Experience.

Background: Transferring the intricate laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) technique poses a considerable challenge for novice surgeons. Fellowship programs, typically lasting three to twelve months, remain the primary avenue for acquiring laparoscopic skills. This study proposes that residency-based laparoscopy training confers distinct advantages over fellowship programs during the initial stages of LRP.

Can the use of antithrombotic drugs be a predictive factor in the early diagnosis of bladder cancer?: A single-center analysis.

Hematuria is the most common symptom of bladder cancer (BCa). It is well-known that the frequency of hematuria increases with the use of antithrombotic drugs (ATDs). We designed our study with the hypothesis that patients using antithrombotic drugs who present with the complaint of hematuria and are subsequently diagnosed with BCa may receive an earlier diagnosis, leading to lower tumor grades and stages.

PCNL vs RIRS in management of stones in calyceal diverticulum: outcomes from a global multicentre match paired study that reflects real world practice.

Introduction: Calyceal diverticulum (CD) is the outpouching of a calyx into the renal parenchyma, connected by an infundibulum. Often associated with recurrent stones, common surgical options include percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) or retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS). We aim to present the real-world practises and outcomes comparing both approaches and the technical choices made.

Improving Outcomes of Same-sitting Bilateral Flexible Ureteroscopy for Renal Stones in Real-world Practice-Lessons Learnt from Global Multicenter Experience of 1250 Patients.

Background: Bilateral kidney stones are commonly treated in staged procedures.

Objective: To evaluate outcomes after same-sitting bilateral retrograde intrarenal surgery (SSB-RIRS) for renal stones.

Design Setting And Participants: Data from adults who underwent bilateral RIRS in 21 centers were retrospectively reviewed (from January 2015 to June 2022).

How safe and effective is stentless laparoscopic ureterolithotomy in elderly patients?

Purpose: With the improvement of minimally invasive urology procedures, open surgical interventions are less common to treat ureteral calculus. Laparoscopic ureterolithotomy (LU) indications are large multiple and/or impacted ureteral calculus that may not be treated with shock-wave lithotripsy or ureterorenoscopy approaches. The aim of our study was to investigate the feasibility and safety of stentless LU in elderly patients.

How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect audience's attitudes in webinars?

Introduction: Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the face-to-face meetings are delayed to a future date, which is still not clear. However, seminars, meetings and conferences are necessary for updating our knowledge and skills. Web-based seminars (webinars) are the solutions to this issue.

Is spinal anesthesia an alternative and feasible method for proximal ureteral stone treatment?

Introduction: We investigated the clinical, operational, and pain parameters of patients who underwent semirigid ureterorenoscopy (sURS) under spinal anesthesia (SA) and general anesthesia (GA) for proximal ureter stones.

Material And Methods: Patients treated with sURS after diagnosis of proximal ureter stones between January 2014 and May 2017 were reviewed retrospectively. The patients were divided into two groups (the SA group and the GA group) based on the type of anesthesia used.

HALP score and albumin levels in men with prostate cancer and benign prostate hyperplasia.

Aims: To evaluate the diagnostic significance of the novel index combining preoperative haemoglobin, albumin levels, lymphocyte and platelet counts (HALP) in prostate cancer (PCa) patients.

Methods: Between 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2018 at the Hitit University Erol Olçok Education and Research Hospital 225 patients who had undergone transrectal ultrasound guided prostate biopsy or prostate surgery were analysed retrospectively. A total of patients, 155 had benign prostate hyperplasia (group 1) and 70 had PCa (group 2).

Comparison of Cohen and Lich-Gregoir ureteral reimplantation in the surgical management of primary unilateral vesicoureteral reflux in children.

Objective: Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) represents one of the most significant risk factors for acute pyelonephritis in children. Various intravesical and extravesical techniques have been described for the surgical correction of VUR. The aim of our study was to compare the results of open intravesical and extravesical procedures for unilateral primary VUR in children.

Can antibiotic preference affect bleeding in percutaneous nephrolithotomy? Retrospective comparative study of two commonly used antibiotics.

Objective: Bleeding is one of the most common and alarming complication of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). In this study, we aimed to compare the effects of ciprofloxacin and cefuroxime on the bleeding in PCNL procedures.

Methods: The study was a retrospective analysis of 97 patients who underwent PCNL between February 2011 and June 2017.

Effect of venous reflux time on testosterone and semen parameters of infertile males after microscopic varicocelectomy.

This study aimed to search whether there is a link between reflux flow and hormonal profile. Data of 250 patients were retrospectively investigated. Pre-operative and 6th month semen analyses of these patients' results were compared with pre-operative and post-operative 6th month serum levels of testosterone.

Laparoscopic management of bladder injury during total laparoscopic hysterectomy.

Purpose: Iatrogenic bladder injury remains a major challenge. We compared the success and reliability of laparoscopic repair of intraperitoneal bladder rupture in patients who had undergone total laparoscopic hysterectomy.

Methods: This retrospective study included patients who underwent total laparoscopic hysterectomy for benign gynaecological cases at a tertiary academic hospital between January 2018 and June 2019.

How safe and effective is laparoscopic decortication of simple renal cysts in elderly patients?

To investigate the assessment of feasibility and safety of laparoscopic decortication of simple renal cysts in elderly patients. The data of 114 patients who underwent laparoscopic decortication for simple renal cyst between October 2011 and May 2019 were retrospectively evaluated. Patients' age, gender and ASA scores; operation time; cyst size and location; complications; hospital stays and success rates of operations were recorded.

Impotence literature: Scientometric analysis of erectile dysfunction articles between 1975 and 2018.

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is portrayed as lasting deficiency to achieve or sustain penile erection in successful vaginal penetration and is a major problem affecting the quality of life in men. The number of ED sufferers worldwide is anticipated to reach 322 million, by 2025. In recent years, many publications and studies have been made in the field of ED.

The Efficacy of Ultra-thin Semi-rigid Ureteroscopy with Holmium Laser Lithotripsy in Pediatric Ureteral Stones: A Single-center Experience.

Introduction The aim of this study was to present our results regarding the feasibility and possible complications of 4.5 Fr semi-rigid ureterorenoscopy (URS) treatments in pediatric patients. Methods The files and computer records of a total of 33 pediatric patients (20 males and 13 females), who underwent URS procedures for ureteral stones > 5 mm between January 2013 and June 2017, were retrospectively reviewed.

Clot Retention: Our Experiences with a Simple New Technique of Evacuation with a Thoracic Catheter.

Introduction: Clot retention in the urinary bladder is a very common health problem in surgical and nonsurgical cases and clot retention treatment is quite costly.

Objectives: The aim of this retrospective study was to describe an alternative technique for removing tenacious and chronic clots by using a thoracic catheter technique.

Materials And Methods: Between January 2011 and June 2018, a total of 27 patients of clot retention were treated under local anesthesia with the thoracic catheter technique.

Retroperitoneal high ligation versus subinguinal varicocelectomy: Effectiveness of two different varicocelectomy techniques on the treatment of painful varicocele.

In the present study, we compared the retroperitoneal high ligation with subinguinal varicocelectomy on the treatment of painful varicocele. A total of 90 patients who underwent retroperitoneal high ligation (n = 45) and subinguinal varicocelectomy (n = 45) for painful varicocele were included in this prospective study. Varicocele in all patients was diagnosed with by physical examination and coloured Doppler ultrasonography.

Efficacy and Reliability of Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery in Treatment of Pediatric Kidney Stones.

Introduction  Surgical treatment of pediatric kidney stones has dramatically changed in recent years due to the miniaturization of surgical instruments and the availability of intracorporeal lithotriptors. Retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) technique is now considered an effective and minimally invasive procedure in renal stones. However, in the pediatric age group, the number of studies on this subject is very limited.

All-Seeing-Access Sheath: A Novel Fluoroscopy-Free Placement Technique in Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery.

Objective: To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of fluoroscopy-free RIRS (Retrograde intrarenal surgery) method in urolithiasis.

Study Design: An observational study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Department of Urology, Hitit University Corum Training and Research Hospital, Corum, Turkey, from October 2014 and October 2017.

Effectiveness of harmonic scalpel in laparoscopic treatment of simple renal cyst.

We retrospectively evaluated the results of Harmonic Scalpel (Ethicon, Cincinnati, Ohio) used for laparoscopic decortication of simple renal cysts (SRC). Between May 2011 and December 2014, 28 patients with symptomatic SRC (Bosniak type 1) underwent laparoscopic decortication with Harmonic Scalpel, were reviewed. All cysts were evaluated with ultrasonography and abdominal computed tomography.

Can Seasons be an Etiologic Factor for Monosymptomatic Nocturnal Enuresis?

Introduction Primary nocturnal enuresis is the most frequent urinary system complaint among pediatric patients.  Material and Methods Data compiled from 5,500 children, aged between five to 16 years, diagnosed with enuresis during the period from January 2010 to December 2015 were analyzed. The inclusion criteria were having a diagnosis of monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis, a birth date known for certain, and complete family history taken.

Transvesicoscopic Bipolar Sealing of Vesicovaginal Fistula.

Vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) is a problem that physically and psychologically debilitates the patient. Options for treatment of VVF include transabdominal, transvaginal, transvesical, laparoscopic, and robotic repair or minimally invasive methods such as fulguration. We describe a novel minimally invasive technique: transvesicoscopic bipolar sealing of the vesicovaginal fistula (TBSF).

Can platelets be the early biomarkers of erectile dysfunction?

Objective: To assess the relationship between erectile dysfunction and platelet count and other platelet indices.

Methods: The case-control study was done at Hitit University Erol Olcok Training and Research Hospital, Turkey, and comprised patient data between January 2014 and September 2016 that was compared with age-matched controls with no history of erectile dysfunction who were randomly chosen from patients attending the urology clinic. Platelet count and other platelet indices were measured in both cases and healthy controls.

Comparison of three most frequently used alpha blocker agents in medical expulsive therapy for distal ureteral calculi, result of a retrospective observational study.

Purpose: In this study, we compared the effects of three agents frequently used in daily life for medical expulsive therapy.

Materials And Methods: A total of 143 patients meeting the criteria were included in the study. Patients were divided into three homogeneous drug groups which were tamsulosin group (n:48), alfuzosin group (n:47) and silodosin group (n:48).

Which intraperitoneal insufflation pressure should be used for less postoperative pain in transperitoneal laparoscopic urologic surgeries?

Purpose: To determine whether using different intraperitoneal insufflation pressures for transperitoneal laparoscopic urologic surgeries decreases postoperative pain.

Materials And Methods: 76 patients who underwent transperitoneal laparoscopic upper urinary tract surgery at different insufflation pressures were allocated into the following groups: 10mmHg (group I, n=24), 12mmHg (group II, n=25) and 14mmHg (group III, n=27). These patients were compared according to age, gender, body mass index (BMI), type and duration of surgery, intraoperative bleeding volume, postoperative pain score and length of hospital stay.