Predictors and potential risk factors of iatrogenic ureteral injury following common obstetric and gynecological surgeries: A single-center retrospective study.

Objectives: As iatrogenic ureteral injury carries a high burden and is associated with increased postoperative morbidity and mortality, the purpose of this study is to determine the incidence and potential risk factors of iatrogenic ureteral injury following common obstetric and gynecological surgeries in King Abdulaziz Medical City.

Methods: This was a single-center retrospective cohort study based on data extracted from an electronic hospital information system conducted in King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Three thousand four hundred and sixty-four cases of cesarean section (C-section) and hysterectomy from January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2022, were reviewed.

Mixed primary and secondary vaginal calculi: a case report.

Vaginal calculi are classified according to the pathogenesis of calculus formation. Primary and secondary vaginal calculi. In this article, we present an interesting case that we believe to be a mixed primary and secondary vaginal calculi in which both originated as a result of a vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) and stitches found in the vagina.

Perceptions of testicular cancer and self-examination in the general population of Saudi Arabia.

Background: Although testicular cancer (TC) is the most common malignancy in males between the ages of 18 and 50 years, little effort has been made to increase public awareness about TC and testicular self-examinations (TSEs). Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the level of awareness of TC and TSEs in the Saudi population.

Materials And Methods: This study was conducted using a structured questionnaire distributed online through social media platforms.

Distal sciatic neuropraxia secondary to lithotomy position: A case report and literature review.

Urolithiasis is one of the commonest urological diseases that can greatly impact the health status of patients with a high socioeconomic burden. Retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) has been considered to be the surgery of choice for small renal stones (Less than 2 cm) due to its feasibility and safety. However, even with potentially low risk, complications can still result with RIRS.

Intraoperative diagnosis of seminoma in a man with cryptorchidism and Klinefelter Syndrome planning for m-TESE: A case report.

Undescended testes are more likely to undergo malignant transformation than normally descended testes. We present the case of a 33-year-old male smoker who had been suffering from primary infertility for 4 years. This patient had bilateral undescended testes and a frozen section specimen revealed seminoma.

Characteristics and Types of Urolithiasis in the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia: A Single-Center Retrospective Study.

Introduction Urolithiasis is one of the most common conditions encountered in clinical practice with the prevalence increasing globally in the last few decades. Urolithiasis has been found to be more common in areas with a hot climate, such as Saudi Arabia. The aim of this study was to determine the characteristics and the types of urolithiasis most frequently found in the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia.

Leiomyosarcoma Invading the Vena Cava: A Case Report.

Leiomyosarcoma is an aggressive soft tissue tumor originating from smooth muscle cells typically of the uterus, gastrointestinal, or genitourinary system. The most common site of leiomyosarcoma of soft tissue is the retroperitoneum, accounting for 50% of all cases. The majority of patients are asymptomatic, which may be due to the large retroperitoneal cavity.

Nail Gun Penetrating Renal Injury: A Case Report.

The kidney is the genitourinary organ most affected by trauma, although the retroperitoneal location provides some protection. Renal injuries are classified according to the mechanism of trauma. Most of the penetrating renal injury cases in the literature are due to knife stabbing or handguns.

Predictors and clinical outcomes of silent hypoxia in COVID-19 patients, a single-center retrospective cohort study.

Background: Patients with COVID-19 usually present with fever and respiratory symptoms such as cough, sputum production, and dyspnea. However, they may suffer from severe hypoxemia without a clinical correlation with the respiratory symptoms, also known as silent or apathetic hypoxia. The aim of the study was to assess the predictors and clinical outcomes of COVID-19 patients without dyspnea.

Complications of Veress Needle Versus Open Technique in Abdominal Surgeries.

Introduction In any laparoscopic procedure, the first and most important step is abdominal entry. This is followed by the creation of pneumoperitoneum, which is essential for lifting the abdominal wall off of the internal organs and visualizing the entered space. However, the entry and establishment of pneumoperitoneum are not without risks and complications, the most serious of which include vascular injuries and bowel perforations in all the different techniques used.

Can the Body Mass Index Predict Varicocele Recurrence Post-Intervention?

Purpose In this study, we investigated the association between the body mass index (BMI) and varicocele recurrence post-intervention in our local Saudi population. We also explored the association between recurrence and other predictors such as age, laterality, indication for surgery, type of intervention, clinical grade, testicular delivery, and method of ligation. Methods We conducted a retrospective cohort study, including all patients who had microscopic varicocelectomy surgery or radiographic embolization for varicoceles over a five-year period.