The Effect of Listening to Music on Pain and Anxiety Scores During Office Based Transperineal Prostate Biopsy: A Prospective Study.

Objective: To reduce the pain and anxiety during the transperineal prostate biopsy (TPBx), we aimed to evaluate the effect of listening to music on this condition.

Methods: This study included 97 patients, divided into a music group and a non-music group. Patients in the music group chose from classical, popular, or local folk music, played through speakers during the biopsy.

Preoperative multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging based risk stratification system for predicting biochemical recurrence after radical prostatectomy.

Background: Multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) is used as a current marker in preoperative staging and surgical decision-making, but current evidence on predicting post-surgical oncological outcomes based on preoperative mpMRI findings is limited. In this study We aimed to develop a risk classification based on mpMRI and mpMRI-derived biopsy findings to predict early biochemical recurrence (BCR) after radical prostatectomy.

Methods: Between January 2017 and January 2023, the data of 289 patients who underwent mpMRI, transrectal ultrasound-guided cognitive and fusion targeted biopsies, and subsequent radical prostatectomy (RP) with or without pelvic lymph node dissection in a single center were retrospectively re-evaluated.

Does Formalin Disinfection Reduce Bacterial Colonization of Biopsy Needle? A Prospective Study.

Objective: To investigate the efficacy of formalin disinfection of the needle tip in transrectal prostate biopsy (TRB) procedure to reduce infectious complications. The primary aim is to assess the impact of formalin on bacterial contamination of biopsy needle tips and its association with post-biopsy infective events.

Materials And Methods: We have employed a bacterial culture-based observational cohort design in this study.

Risk-Adapted Strategy Combining Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Prostate-Specific Antigen Density to Individualize Biopsy Decision in Patients With PI-RADS 3 ``Gray Zone'' Lesions.

Introduction: Recent guidelines suggest that biopsy may be omitted in some groups of patients with PI-RADS 3 lesions on mpMRI. In this study, we aimed to evaluate biopsy strategies involving prostate-specific antigen density (PSAd) to avoid unnecessary biopsy versus the risk of missing clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa) in patients with PI-RADS 3 lesions.

Material And Methods: Data of 616 consecutive patients who underwent PSAd and mpMRI before prostate biopsy between January 2017 and January 2022 at a single center were retrospectively assessed.

Effect of lesion diameter and prostate volume on prostate cancer detection rate of magnetic resonance imaging: Transrectal-ultrasonography-guided fusion biopsies using cognitive targeting.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of prostate volume and lesion size on the clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa) detection rates of transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS)-guided prostate biopsies, performed by a cognitive targeting method for sampling peripheral zone lesions.

Material And Methods: We retrospectively enrolled 219 consecutive patients, who underwent multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging with a 3-T scanner and had peripheral zone lesions suspected for prostate cancer. All of these patients underwent combined cognitive targeted biopsy of suspicious lesions and TRUS-guided systematic biopsy.

Risk factors for infection development after transrectal prostate biopsy and the role of resistant bacteria in colonic flora.

Introduction: In this study, we aimed to identify risk factors for the development of infectious complications after prostate biopsy and to investigate the role of intestinal colonization of bacteria that are resistant to prophylactic antibiotics.

Methodology: A total of 168 patients who had undergone transrectal prostate biopsy (TRPB) under ciprofloxacin and gentamycin prophylaxis were included in the study. Stool cultures and subsequent antibiotic susceptibility testing were performed in all patients before the start of antibiotic prophylaxis.

Comparison of imaging modalities for detection of residual fragments and prediction of stone related events following percutaneous nephrolitotomy.

Introduction: Achieving stone free status (SFS) is the goal of stone surgery. In this study it is aimed to compare effectiveness of unenhanced helical computerized tomography (UHCT), KUB and ultrasonography (US) for detection of residual RFs and predicition of stone releated events following percutaneous nephrolitotomy (PNL).

Materials And Methods: Patients underwent PNL for radiopaque stones between November 2007 and February 2010 were followed.

Near infrared spectroscopy to diagnose experimental testicular torsion: comparison with Doppler ultrasound and immunohistochemical correlation of tissue oxygenation and viability.

Purpose: Near infrared spectroscopy measures tissue oxygenation even when there is complete cessation of blood flow. We evaluated near infrared spectroscopy to diagnose testicular torsion and blindly compared its accuracy with that of Doppler ultrasound. We also compared it by immunohistochemical evaluation of hypoxia and cell viability.

Urinary ultrasonography in screening incidental renal cell carcinoma: is it obligatory?

Purpose: To analyze the rate of incidental renal carcinoma in patients with no upper urinary tract symptoms (UUTS) or hematuria depending on the sonography reports and medical records of the patients and to determine whether there is a need for routine US screening for RCC.

Materials And Methods: We reviewed the reports of 18.686 consecutive urinary US examinations performed in our department between March 1995 and February 2008.

Analysis of suprapubic and transrectal measurements in assessment of prostate dimensions and volume: is transrectal ultrasonography really necessary for prostate measurements?

Introduction: The objective of this study was to evaluate the correlation of suprapubic ultrasonography and transrectal ultrasonography in measurements of prostate dimension and volume.

Materials And Methods: One hundred consecutive patients with lower urinary tract symptoms were examined by suprapubic and transrectal ultrasonography modalities in a same session. Measurements of the 3 dimensions of the prostate (anteroposterior, transverse, and craniocaudal) and its volume performed by suprapubic ultrasonography were compared with the corresponding measurements by transrectal ultrasonography in order to determine the correlation of the measurements.

A new parameter for staging bladder carcinoma: ultrasonographic contact length and height-to-length ratio.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the value of tumor-bladder wall contact length (CL), tumor height (H), and height-to-length ratio (H/CL) for preoperative staging of bladder carcinoma.

Methods: Fifty-seven patients with bladder tumors underwent suprapubic ultrasonography preoperatively, and the CL of the tumor with the bladder wall and H in the bladder lumen were measured. The CL, H, and H/CL values were correlated with the wall invasion determined by histopathologic analysis of the cystectomy material.

Effect of dimensions and volume of the prostate on cancer detection rate of 12 core prostate biopsy.

Purpose: To evaluate if volume or any of the three dimensions of prostate influences cancer detection rate by 12-core transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) guided prostate biopsy.

Materials And Methods: We have searched our database for patients who underwent 12 core TRUS guided prostate biopsy with PSA values between 4.0 and 9.

Effect of bladder carcinoma location on detection rates by ultrasonography and computed tomography.

Objectives: To evaluate the effect of the location of bladder carcinoma on detection rates by ultrasonography (US) and computed tomography (CT).

Methods: The study included 85 patients with bladder cancer who were examined by US and CT before cystoscopy. The bladder wall was divided into 13 separate regions, and the tumor detection rates by US and CT were calculated for each location and lesion diameter with regard to the cystoscopy findings.

A novel parameter by EFOV US for the quantification and the distinction of physiological amount of scrotal fluid and hydrocele: ratio of testis volume/scrotum volume.

Objective: To determine the limits for the amount of tunical fluid enough to be termed as hydrocele by using extended-field of view US technology and to define hydrocele for the first time with standard numerical criteria.

Methods: A total of 60 patients were evaluated in this prospective study. Group 1 consisted of 20 patients with unilateral clinical hydrocele.

Chronic constipation as a causative factor for development of varicocele in men: a prospective ultrasonographic study.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the role of chronic constipation in the etiopathogenesis of varicocele in men.

Methods: In this prospective study, group 1 included 25 male patients who had symptoms of chronic constipation for a mean duration +/- SD of 17.0 +/- 20.

Unilateral idiopathic hydrocele has a substantial effect on the ipsilateral testicular geometry and resistivity indices.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine whether hydrocele has any effect on the volume and shape of the ipsilateral testis and can be implicated as a cause of testicular ischemia.

Methods: Group 1 consisted of 23 patients with unilateral idiopathic hydrocele, whereas 30 healthy men constituted group 2. All patients underwent scrotal ultrasonography by which testicular dimensions in craniocaudal (D(cc)), anteroposterior (D(ap)), and mediolateral axes were measured, followed by calculation of the D(cc)/D(ap) ratio and testicular volume.

Effect of premicturitional bladder volume on the accuracy of postvoid residual urine volume measurement by transabdominal ultrasonography: rate of bladder fullness is of great importance for preventing false-positive residue diagnosis.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of premicturitional bladder volume (V1) on postvoid residual urine volume (V2) measurements and to assess the ideal V1 for an accurate V2 determination.

Methods: Twenty-five healthy men without any urinary symptoms constituted the study group. Measurements by transabdominal ultrasonography for V1 and V2 were performed for each subject at 3 different phases, each of which was preceded by oral intake of 1000 mL of water and accompanied by "mild," "moderate," and "severe" sensations of micturition, respectively.

3-Dimensional computerized tomography in follow-up of patients with urinary diversion.

Introduction: The aim of our study was to evaluate the usefulness of 3-dimensional computerized tomography (3D-CT) in routine follow-up of patients who had undergone radical cystectomy and different kinds of urinary diversions and compare it with conventional CT.

Patients And Methods: Nineteen patients (18 men, 1 woman) who had undergone radical cystectomy and different kinds of urinary diversions with diagnosis of invasive bladder cancer were enrolled into the study. The mean age of the patients was 55.

Follow-up of the transrectal ultrasonographic features of the prostate after biopsy: does any ultrasonographically detectable lesion form secondary to the first biopsy?

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the transrectal ultrasonographic features of the prostate after biopsy and to find out whether any ultrasonographically detectable lesion forms secondary to biopsy.

Methods: Prebiopsy transrectal ultrasonographic findings in 60 consecutive patients who underwent repeated biopsies were evaluated. Detected lesions that were not defined before the first biopsy were considered postbiopsy-formed lesions and were sampled during the second biopsy.

Is fluid ingestion really necessary during ultrasonography for detecting ureteral stones? A prospective randomized study.

Objective: Ultrasonographic evaluation of ureteral stones is usually performed after fluid ingestion for filling the bladder to visualize the ureterovesical junction better. We hypothesized that water ingestion may decrease the imaging quality of ultrasonography for detecting ureter stones. In our prospective randomized study, the accuracy of ultrasonography for detecting ureteral stones performed with or without fluid intake were evaluated.

Clitoral metastasis from transitional cell carcinoma of the renal pelvis: CT and MRI findings.

Metastatic tumors of the clitoris are extremely rare. We report a case of clitoral metastasis in a 75-year-old woman who was treated for transitional cell carcinoma of renal pelvis 2 years ago. The computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging findings are presented with a short review of the literature.

Transrectal sonographic features of prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia: correlation with pathologic findings.

Purpose: This study was conducted to evaluate the transrectal sonographic (TRUS) features of prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN) by comparing the histopathologic results with TRUS findings in patients who had undergone TRUS-guided prostate biopsy.

Methods: From an initial set of 307 patients who underwent TRUS-guided prostate biopsy, TRUS findings for 44 patients whose pathologic results were consistent with PIN were reviewed retrospectively. Among these 44 patients, 12 had only PIN, 20 PIN associated with prostatitis, and 12 PIN associated with prostate cancer foci.

The value of transrectal ultrasound guided needle aspiration in treatment of prostatic abscess.

Introduction: Prostatic abscess (PA) is a very uncommon disorder. The value of transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) guided aspiration in the treatment of PA has not been clearly defined. We present our experience with six such patients.

The long core needle with an end-cut technique for prostate biopsy: does it really have advantages when compared with standard needles?

Objective: To evaluate the failure rate, core length and fragmentation rate for each different stroke length of the end-cut (BioPince) needle in order to show the performance of the needle for different stroke lengths and compare these with the standard side-notch needle.

Methods: TRUS guided biopsy of the prostate was performed on 86 consecutive men between June 2002 and May 2003. The patients were randomized into two groups with 43 men in each group.