The impact of Mayo Adhesion probability score on the success of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy for kidney stones.

Urolithiasis is a prevalent condition in urology, with extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) serving as a common treatment for kidney stones under 2 cm. The Mayo Adhesion Probability (MAP) score, calculated from perinephric fat characteristics, is traditionally used to assess surgical outcomes but has not been explored in the context of ESWL. This study aims to evaluate the effect of MAP score on the success rate of ESWL.

PSA Density and Lesion Volume: Key Factors in Avoiding Unnecessary Biopsies for PI-RADS 3 Lesions.

Introduction: The use of multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to guide prostate biopsies has improved cancer detection rates, particularly for high-grade tumors. However, despite guidelines recommending biopsies for lesions with a Prostate Imaging-Reporting and Data System (PI-RADS) score ≥ 3, the clinical significance of PI-RADS 3 lesions remains uncertain. This uncertainty, coupled with the cost and potential complications of biopsies, underscores the need for more accurate risk stratification strategies to avoid unnecessary procedures.

Assessing the Knowledge of ChatGPT in Answering Questions Regarding Female Urology.

Purpose: With the recent increase in the use of artificial intelligence in the medical field, this study aimed to evaluate the accuracy and adequacy of ChatGPT's responses to questions related to female urology.

Methods: Intensive internet research was performed to prepare a frequently asked question (FAQs) list. Scientific questions were created in accordance with the European Urology Association (EAU) Non-neurogenic Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Guidelines, EAU Chronic Pelvis Pain Guidelines, and EAU Neuro-Urology Guidelines.

Comparison of supine and prone mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy in obese patients: a retrospective study.

Introduction: To compare the safety and effectiveness of Mini Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (m-PNL) operations performed in the supine and prone positions in obese patients.

Methods: We retrospectively analysed data from obese patients (BMI ≥ 30) who underwent prone or supine mPCNL between January 2014 and June 2021 in our clinic. Kidney anomalies, coagulopathy, solitary kidney, skeletal deformity, and patients under 18 were excluded.

Role of the Triglyceride-Glucose Index as a Predictor of Therapeutic Response to Tadalafil in Patients With Erectile Dysfunction.

Introduction: The triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index is an easily calculable indicator of endothelial dysfunction. We aimed to evaluate the effect of the TyG index on treatment response in patients using tadalafil for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED).

Methods: The data of patients who used tadalafil for ED in our urology clinic between January 2018 and January 2023 were reviewed.

Performance of the EORTC and CUETO Models to Predict Recurrence and Progression in High-risk Non-muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer Patients.

Purpose: To evaluate the performance of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) and the Spanish Urological Club for Oncological Treatment (CUETO) risk scoring models in non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) patients defined as high risk according to European Association of Urology guidelines and managed based on current recommendations.

Material And Methods: Data from 187 high-risk NMIBC patients treated at a tertiary center between July 2010 and November 2021 were analyzed retrospectively. One- and five-year recurrence- and progression-free survival were assessed for each patient using the EORTC and CUETO risk scores.

Evaluating ChatGPT ability to answer urinary tract Infection-Related questions.

Introduction: For the first time, the accuracy and proficiency of ChatGPT answers on urogenital tract infection (UTIs) were evaluated.

Methods: The study aimed to create two lists of questions: frequently asked questions (FAQs, public-based inquiries) on relevant topics, and questions based on guideline information (guideline-based inquiries). ChatGPT responses to FAQs and scientific questions were scored by two urologists and an infectious disease specialist.

Urological Cancers and ChatGPT: Assessing the Quality of Information and Possible Risks for Patients.

Introduction: OpenAI has created ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence language model that has gained considerable recognition for its capacity to produce text responses resembling human language. Consequently, this study seeks to evaluate the effectiveness of ChatGPT's responses in addressing publicly accessible queries related to prostate, kidney, bladder, and testicular cancers.

Material And Methods: A comprehensive compilation of frequently asked questions (FAQs) pertaining to prostate, bladder, kidney, and testicular cancers was gathered from diverse sources.

Evaluating the performance of ChatGPT in answering questions related to benign prostate hyperplasia and prostate cancer.

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy and reproducibility of ChatGPT's answers to frequently asked questions about benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer.

Methods: Frequently asked questions on the websites of urology associations, hospitals, and social media about prostate cancer and BPH were evaluated. Also, strong recommendation-level data were noted in the recommendations tables of the European Urology Association (EAU) 2022 Guidelines on Prostate Cancer and Management of Non-neurogenic Male Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms sections.

Assessing the Performance of Chat Generative Pretrained Transformer (ChatGPT) in Answering Andrology-Related Questions.

Objective: The internet and social media have become primary sources of health information, with men frequently turning to these platforms before seeking professional help. Chat generative pretrained transformer (ChatGPT), an artificial intelligence model developed by OpenAI, has gained popularity as a natural language processing program. The present study evaluated the accuracy and reproducibility of ChatGPT's responses to andrology-related questions.

Comparison of hyperthermic intravesical chemotherapy and Bacillus Calmette-Guerin therapy in high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer: a matched-pair analysis.

Purpose: To compare adjuvant hyperthermic intravesical chemotherapy (HIVEC) with mitomycin C and standard Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) therapy in terms of oncological outcomes and adverse events in patients with high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC).

Materials And Methods: The data of patients with high-risk papillary NMIBC treated with adjuvant intravesical BCG instillations or HIVEC in our institution between June 2017 and August 2022 were analyzed retrospectively. Twenty-four patients who received HIVEC were matched 1:1 with patients receiving BCG therapy based on tumor characteristics (tumor stage and grade), age, gender, smoking status, and the number of tumors (single or multiple).

Failed insertion of ureteral access sheath during flexible ureterorenoscopy: a randomized controlled trial comparing second session flexible ureterorenoscopy or same session mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy.

Purpose: To compare different treatment approaches in patients with failed ureteral access sheath placement during first flexible ureterorenoscopy (f-URS) session.

Methods: Patients with kidney stones measuring 1-2 cm, presented to our urology clinic between September 2020 and September 2021, were included in the study for evaluation. The study was designed prospectively (Clinical-Trials number NCT05911945).

Adjustable Male Sling for The Treatment of Postprostatectomy Stress Urinary Incontinence: Intermediate-Term Follow-Up Results.

Objective To evaluate the outcomes of adjustable male sling (Argus®) implantation in the management of post-prostatectomy incontinence (PPI) with intermediate-term follow-up results. Materials and methods The data on adjustable male sling surgery between September 2015 and September 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were preoperatively evaluated with a voiding diary, 24-hour pad test, and validated questionnaire.

Evaluating the performance of ChatGPT in answering questions related to urolithiasis.

Purpose: ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence (AI) program with natural language processing. We analyzed ChatGPT's knowledge about urolithiasis whether it can be used to inform patients about urolithiasis.

Methods: Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about urolithiasis on the websites of urological associations and hospitals were analyzed.

Evaluating the performance of ChatGPT in answering questions related to pediatric urology.

Introduction: Artificial intelligence is advancing in various domains, including medicine, and its progress is expected to continue in the future.

Objective: This research aimed to assess the precision and consistency of ChatGPT's responses to commonly asked inquiries related to pediatric urology.

Materials And Methods: We examined commonly posed inquiries regarding pediatric urology found on urology association websites, hospitals, and social media platforms.

Using Google Trends for Evaluation of Public Interest in Female Genital Aesthetic Procedures.

Background: Genital aesthetics is a treatment that is increasing in popularity.

Objective: To clarify public interest in genital aesthetic procedures among women between 2004 and 2022.

Materials And Methods: In total, 12 terms including labiaplasty, vaginoplasty, perineoplasty, laser vaginal rejuvenation, labia cosmetic surgery, vaginal cosmetic surgery, vaginal tightening, genital bleaching, hymenoplasty, clitoroplasty, labiaplasty cost, and vaginal laser were reviewed.

The efficacy of hyperthermic intravesical chemotherapy in high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer patients with BCG intolerance.

Background And Aim: Some patients with high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) are unable to receive adequate BCG instillations due to intolerance. In this study we aimed to investigate the efficacy and tolerability of hyperthermic intravesical chemotherapy (HIVEC®) treatment using Mitomycin C (MMC) in BCG-intolerant NMIBC patients.

Methods: Retrospectively collected data from a total of 22 high-risk papillary NMIBC patients who received adjuvant HIVEC therapy for BCG intolerance were analyzed.

Defining the Learning Curve of Flexible Ureterorenoscopy and Laser Lithotripsy.

Purpose: To investigate the impact of learning curve (LC) on flexible ureterorenoscopy (f-URS).

Materials And Methods: Patients who underwent kidney stone surgery in a urology clinic from a tertiary health care institution with f-URS were enrolled in the study. Patient characteristics, the properties of kidney and kidney stones were recorded.

Evaluation of Satisfaction and Outcomes of Patients Who Underwent Two-Piece Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Implantation.

Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate patient and partner satisfaction, device reliability, and complications in patients who underwent two-piece inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) implantation. Patients and methods The data of 22 patients who underwent two-piece inflatable penile prosthesis implantation in our department between 2015 and 2018 were retrospectively analyzed, and a detailed review of all clinical reports was performed. Phone or face-to-face interviews were undertaken to assess the satisfaction rates of the patients and their partners using the modified Erectile Dysfunction Inventory of Treatment Satisfaction (EDITS) questionnaire.

Does nephrolithometry scoring systems predict success and complications in miniPCNL?

Objective: Auxiliary nephrolithometric scoring systems (NSSs) have been developed to predict complications and treatment success of conventional percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). However, to our knowledge, there is no study comparing these NSSs in patients undergoing miniPCNL. This study aimed to compare the NSSs in terms of their ability to predict miniPCNL-related complications and treatment success.

Supine versus Prone Miniaturised Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in Elderly Patients.

Objective: To compare the outcomes of mini-PCNL (miniaturised percutaneous nephrolithotomy) in prone and supine positions in elderly patients.

Study Design: Cohort study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Department of Urology, University of Health Sciences, Turkey, between April 2017 and January 2021.

The clinical impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on daily urological practice: first 3-month multicenter results from İstanbul.

Background/aim: The aim of this paper was to determine the general tendencies of urology patients and effect of COVID-19 pandemic on daily urological practice at tertiary centers located in the most affected area in Turkey.

Materials And Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the data of 39,677 patients (group 1) that applied to 6 different large-volume tertiary centers in İstanbul for outpatient consultation, surgery, or other procedures in the 3-month period between March 16 and June 14, 2020. The distribution of the number of patients who applied to subspecialty sections of urology outpatient clinics and inpatient services were recorded by weeks.

Flexible ureterorenoscopy and laser lithotripsy with regional anesthesia vs general anesthesia: A prospective randomized study.

Purpose: To compare the effect of general anesthesia (GA) and regional anesthesia (RA) on f-URS outcomes and surgeon comfort.

Material And Methods: The study was conducted between June 2017 to January 2018 and data collection was applied in a prospective, randomized fashion. 120 patients participated in the study and were divided into RA group (n=56) and GA group (n=64).

Correlation between Overactive Bladder Syndrome and Severity of Coronary Artery Disease in Postmenopausal Women.

Objective: To analyse the correlation of overactive bladder (OAB) and severity of coronary artery disease (CAD) by using Gensini score in postmenopausal women.

Study Design: Observational correlation study design.

Place And Duration Of Study: Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey, from January 2016 to January 2018.