Publications by authors named "Gazi Fares"

Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of ureteroscopy (URS) for urinary stones treatment in patients ≥ 80 years of age.

Methods: From 2012 to 2021, 96 patients ≥ 80 years underwent URS for urinary stone disease. Patients' demographics and surgical outcomes were examined.

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We present a case of a 23-year-old male with NF-1 diagnosed with bladder neurofibroma at childhood with regular ultrasound (US) follow-up since then, who presented with an obstructed left kidney. A detailed evaluation including blood tests and advanced imaging revealed left hydroureteronephrosis associated with a large bladder mass. The patient underwent cystoscopy and resection of the left ureteral orifice that was covered by the mass, and an indwelling ureteral stent was left in place.

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