Glans Diameter and Meatus Localization Are the Sole Predictors of Primary Distal Hypospadias Surgery Complications: A Multivariate Analysis of Single Surgeon Series.

Introduction: Tubularized incised plate urethroplasty (TIPU) surgery is among the most successful techniques for distal hypospadias. Our objective was the investigation of complication rates and their predictors.

Methods: Between 2010 and 2021, 150 patients with distal hypospadias were operated on consecutively by a single surgeon using the TIPU technique.

The use of supine PNL technique for a tubeless procedure and shorter hospital stay: A comparison of supine and prone PNL procedures in 361 cases.

Objective: To compare the efficacy and safety of prone and supine percutaneous nephrolithotomy (P/SPNL) with special emphasis on tubeless (T) and totally tubeless (TT) surgery.

Material And Methods: This retrospective, single-surgeon, consecutive series comparison study involved 361 consecutive patients who under went PNL operations in either the prone or Galdakao-modified Valdivia supine positions between September 2016 and March 2020. Indication for surgery was a stone diameter greater than 2 cm.

A Population-Based Study of Peyronie's Disease in Turkey: Prevalence and Related Comorbidities.

Introduction: Peyronie's disease (PD) prevalence varies between 0.39% and 20% and studies on PD prevalence are limited.

Aim: This study aims to determine the prevalence of PD in males aged ≥30 years in Turkey and to evaluate etiological factors associated with it.

Penile curvature after Peyronie's disease surgery: What are the risk factors?

Surgery is the golden standard for the treatment of patients with Peyronie's disease in chronic phase (12-18 months). Learning risk factors for post-surgical curvature (>20°) would aid both surgeon and patient in their decision-making process. The aim of this study was to investigate the risk factors for residual/recurrent curvatures.

Hypergonadotropic Hypogonadism: Management of Infertility.

Background: Medical treatments are used either alone or in combination with assisted reproductive techniques for the treatment of infertile patients with hypergonadotropic hypogonadism. A wide range of treatment options such as gonadotropins, aromatase inhibitors (AIs), selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) and their combination are available as options.

Objective: The aim of this review was to evaluate treatment options for infertile men with hypergonadotropic hypogonadism.

Effects of Ankylosing Spondylitis on Erectile Function.

Objectives: Ankylosing spondylitis (AS), which is a chronic rheumatologic disorder, may be associated with erectile dysfunction (ED). This study aims to investigate the incidence of erectile dysfunction in patients with AS with a control group and to investigate the risk factors for ED.

Methods: All demographic data were recorded.

The relationship between erectile dysfunction and the Atherogenic Index of Plasma.

The objective of this study was to compare the Atherogenic Index of Plasma (AIP) values as indicators of subclinical atherosclerosis among 124 patients with erectile dysfunction, which was thought to be vasculogenic and 126 control subjects who had no erectile dysfunction, and to compare cardiac performance values between both the groups using exercise stress tests (EST). Erectile function was assessed using the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) questionnaire form. AIP values were studied and compared between patients with ED (IIEF  <  22) and those without ED (IIEF  >  22) using the log TG/HDL-C formula.

Evaluation of gonadotropin-replacement therapy in male patients with hypogonadotropic hypogonadism.

Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (HH) is a rare disease in which medical treatment has a high success rate to achieve fertility. This study aimed to analyze the efficacy of hormone replacement therapy and determine predictive factors for successful spermatogenesis and spontaneous pregnancy in patients with idiopathic HH. A total of 112 patients with low testosterone (T), luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and normal prolactin levels were diagnosed with HH and administered LH and FSH analogs as hormone replacement therapy.

Sexual function in women with Cushing's Syndrome: A controlled study.

Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the severity of female sexual dysfunction (FSD), quality of life, and depression status in female patients with Cushing's syndrome (CS).

Material And Methods: This study included 29 sexually active women with CS and 30 healthy age and body mass index matched women. The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire, Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) were filled by each participant.

Peyronie's disease surgery: Surgical outcomes of 268 cases.

Objective: To assess the outcomes of the surgical techniques used in Peyronie's disease (PD) surgery.

Material And Methods: Two hundred and sixty-eight patients received surgical treatment for PD. Fifty four and 144 patients underwent simple corporoplasties (shortening procedure, SP, group 1) or plaque incision and grafting surgery (lengthening surgery, LP, group 2), respectively, whereas 70 patients with erectile dysfunction underwent penile prosthesis implantation.

Effect of low-energy shockwave therapy on angiogenic factors in the penile tissue of diabetic rats.

Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of low-energy shock wave therapy (LESWT) on angiogenesis factors at penile tissue in a diabetic rat model.

Material And Methods: A total of 30 male Sprague-Dawley rats which were allocated into three equal groups were included study. Group 1 (control group) included 10 male rats which did not receive any treatment were randomly chosen to serve as normal control.

The Case Report of Priapus and a Modern Approach to an Ancient Affliction.

Introduction: Priapism, taking its name from God Priapus, is total or partial erection lasting longer than 4 hours independent of sexual stimulus and can result in erectile dysfunction. There are three subtypes of priapism.

Aim: To review the three subtypes of priapism, their pathophysiology, current treatment options, and complications.

Comparison of Two Different Methods Used for Semen Evaluation: Analysis of Semen Samples from 1,055 Men.

The aim of this study was to evaluate whether there is a difference between gravimetrically and volumetrically measured semen samples and to assess the impact of semen volume, density, and sperm count on the discrepancy between gravimetric and volumetric methods. This study was designed in an andrology laboratory setting and performed on semen samples of 1,055 men receiving infertility treatment. Semen volume was calculated by gravimetric and volumetric methods.

Prospective evaluation of complications in laparoscopic urology at a mid-volume institution using standardized criteria: Experience of 1023 cases including learning curve in 9 years.

Aim: To evaluate the laparoscopic operations performed in our department according to the modified Clavien classification system of complications.

Materials And Methods: Between September, 2005 and February, 2014, a total of 1023 laparoscopic cases were performed. This period was divided into three terms (Terms 1, 2 and 3 consisting of 38, 32 and 32 months, respectively).

Neurovascular bundle dissection for Nesbit procedure in congenital penile curvature patients: medial or lateral?

The objective of this study was to compare the outcomes of the modified Nesbit procedure using different techniques for dissecting the neurovascular bundle (NVB) to correct ventral congenital penile curvatures (CPCs). The bundle was mobilized using the medial and lateral dissection technique in 21 (Group 1) and 13 (Group 2) patients, respectively. In the medial technique, Buck's fascia is opened at the dorsal side of the penis, the deep dorsal vein is removed at the most prominent site of the curvature and a diamond-shaped tunica albuginea (TA) is excised from the midline of the penis.

The pathophysiology of Peyronie's disease.

Objective: To review the contemporary knowledge of the pathophysiology of Peyronie's disease (PD).

Methods: Medline was searched for papers published in English from 2000 to March 2013, using the keywords 'Peyronie's disease' and 'pathophysiology'.

Results: More than 300 relevant articles were identified for the purpose of this review.

Fetal urinoma and prenatal hydronephrosis: how is renal function affected?

Objective: In our study, the functional prognosis of kidneys with prenatal urinomas were investigated.

Material And Methods: Between 2006 and 2010, fetal urinomas were detected in 19 fetuses using prenatal ultrasonography (US), and the medical records were reviewed retrospectively. Of the 19 cases, the follow-up data were available for 10 fetuses.

Comparison of apoptotic gene expression profiles between Peyronie's disease plaque and tunica albuginea.

Background: The fibrotic plaques of Peyronie/s disease and other localized fibrotic conditions have been considered to be the result of an abnormal wound healing process. The potential role of regulatory disorders of apoptosis in abnormal wound healing may also play a role in the development of Peyronie's disease.

Objectives: To examine the phenomenon of apoptosis in Peyronie's disease, authors quantified differential levels of gene expression of apoptotic proteins, Fas, Fas Ligand, Bcl-2, p53, Caspase 3 and 8 in Peyronie's plaque and tunica albuginea.

How does the presence of antenatally detected caliectasis predict the risk of postnatal surgical intervention?

Objective: To determine the effect of antenatally detected caliectasis on the postnatal surgical intervention rate.

Methods: From 2006 to 2010, 56 patients with an anteroposterior diameter (APD) of 7-20 mm on the prenatal ultrasound scan performed in the third trimester of pregnancy were included in the present study. In these 56 patients, other anomalies (vesicoureteral reflux, posterior urethral valves, duplex system, megaureter) were excluded, and the postnatal clinical and radiologic follow-up data were available.

Residual valve and stricture after posterior urethral valve ablation: how to evaluate?

Objective: To investigate the clinical and radiological parameters of posterior urethral valve (PUV) patients with residual valve or strictures after primary valve ablation.

Patients And Methods: A total of 127 PUV patients were treated in our clinic between 1986 and 2009. We retrospectively reviewed the records of 101 patients, who had at least 1 year of follow-up data, regarding the presence of valve remnants or urethral strictures after PUV ablation.