Role of Probiotics for Recurrent UTIs in the Twenty-First Century: a Systematic Review of Literature.

Purpose Of Review: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common problem, especially in women. Recurrent UTIs (rUTIs) are difficult to treat and while prophylactic antibiotics can be an effective strategy, they worsen antimicrobial resistance and incur side effects. We conducted a systematic review of literature to assess the role of probiotics in management of UTIs.

Outcomes Related to Percutaneous Nephrostomies (PCN) in Malignancy-Associated Ureteric Obstruction: A Systematic Review of the Literature.

Background: Malignant ureteric obstruction occurs in a variety of cancers and has been typically associated with a poor prognosis. Percutaneous nephrostomy (PCN) can potentially help increase patient longevity by establishing urinary drainage and treating renal failure. Our aim was to look at the outcomes of PCN in patients with advanced cancer and the impact on the patients' lifespan and quality of life.

Ureteroscopy in patients with spinal cord injury: outcomes from a spinal injury unit and a review of literature.

Background: Spinal cord injury (SCI) patients are at increased risk of developing urolithiasis. Ureteroscopic management for stone disease in SCI patients is underreported. Endourologists face many challenges in the management of stone disease in SCI patients including decreased stone free rates (SFR), increased infection risk, increased complication rate, anatomical variation, increased comorbidity level and challenges to nursing care.

Malignancies of suprapubic catheter (SPC) tracts in spinal cord injury patients: a case series and review of literature.

Introduction: Spinal cord injury (SCI) patients are at increased risk of bladder cancer. A rare variation of this is a malignancy arising or including the suprapubic catheter (SPC) tract.

Case Series: We present the first case series of malignancy of the SPC tract in SCI patients, including a case of mucinous adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and sarcoma.

Role of percutaneous nephrostomy in end of life prostate cancer patients: a systematic review of the literature.

Introduction: Prostate cancer is the most common cancer amongst men in the UK. Treatments for malignant ureteric obstruction consist of percutaneous nephrostomy, ureteric stent insertion, or occasionally other forms of urinary diversion. Our aim was to look at the outcomes of percutaneous nephrostomy (PCN) in patients with advanced prostate cancer and to look at the impact on patient's general health, quality of life, life expectancy and complications after PCN insertion.

A successful microsurgical approach to treating penile amputation following genital self mutilation.

We present the case of a 33-year-old male who presented to the Emergency Department having amputated his penis as a result of auditory hallucinations triggered by cannabis use. A successful microsurgical technique involving anastomosing the individual structures of the penile shaft enabled a successful cosmetic and functional outcome including restoration of erectile function.

A Complete World Literature Review of Quality of Life (QOL) in Patients with Kidney Stone Disease (KSD).

Purpose Of Review: The purpose of this study was to review the current evidence for quality of life (QOL) in patients with kidney stone disease (KSD).

Recent Findings: A review of literature from inception to May 2016 for all prospective English language articles on QOL in patients with KSD was done. QOL studies post urological procedures or ureteric stents were excluded.