The impact of intraoperative neural monitoring during papillary thyroid cancer surgery on completeness of thyroidectomy and thyroglobulin response: a propensity-score matched study.

Background: Intraoperative neural monitoring (IONM) has been utilized for a variety of thyroid pathologies, including papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC). Remnant thyroid tissue following total thyroidectomy (TT) in patients with PTC is associated with increased recurrence. The aim of this study is to investigate whether the use of IONM in PTC surgery has an impact on the completeness of thyroidectomy.

Success of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy based on CT texture analysis.

Objective: The aims of the study were to evaluate whether computerised tomography texture analysis (CTTA) based on non-contrast computed tomography (NCCT) has predictive value for the success of extracorporeal-shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) in upper urinary tract stones (UUTS).

Methods: This study included 156 of 356 patients undergoing ESWL for UUTS sized 0.5-2 cm from 2015 to 2019.

The efficacy and reliability of VI-RADS in determining candidates for repeated transurethral resection in patients with high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer.

Objective: Our study aims to evaluate the efficiency and reliability of Vesical Imaging Reporting Data System (VI-RADS) in prospectively identifying the patients to undergo RE-TURBT in the management of patients with high-risk non-muscle invasive Bladder Cancer(HR-NMIBC).The secondary objective was to evaluate the performance of the VI-RADS scoring system in differentiating between muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) and non-muscle invasive bladder cancer(NMIBC) prospectively.

Methods: The study included 330 patients who underwent transurethral resection of bladder tumour(TURBT) for Bladder Cancer (BC) in our clinic.

The effect of vitamin E treatment on selected immune and oxidative parameters in Kivircik ewes suffering from transport stress.

The study aimed to investigate the effects of vitamin E injection for the prevention of transport stress on ewes. Kivircik ewes (2-3 years old, n = 24) were randomly separated into three groups; G1 (Control) and G2 treated with 14 ml. saline as the placebo, G3 treated with 2100 IU/ind.

Influence of 3D-Calculated Parenchymal Volume Loss on Renal Function After Partial Nephrectomy.

Our study aims to evaluate the influence of potential determinants of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) decrease after partial nephrectomy (PN), including renal parenchymal loss and other clinical, tumoral, and surgical factors. Eighty-six patients who had undergone PN and for whom preoperative and postoperative computerized tomography scans were available were selected. We calculated the preoperative total kidney volumes, tumor volumes, and postoperative total kidney volumes 1 year after surgery using a three-dimensional (3D) volume segmentation method.

The relationship between testosterone levels and Peyronie's disease.

Aetiologic and predisposing factors are still controversial about Peyronie's disease (PD). However, it is thought to be the result of connective tissue disorder or healing defect. Androgens are known to affect collagen metabolism and wound healing in the body.

Factors affecting fluoroscopy time during percutaneous nephrolithotomy: Impact of stone volume distribution in renal collecting system.

Purpose: To identify the factors increased fluoroscopy time during percutaneous nephrolithotomy and investigate the relationship between the 3D segmentation volume ratio of stone to renal collecting system and fluoroscopy time.

Materials And Methods: Data from 102 patients who underwent percutaneous nephrolithotomy were analyzed retrospectively. Volume segmentation of both the renal collecting system and stones were obtained from 3D segmentation software with the images on CT data.

Cardiac surgery clinical outcomes in 70 years and over patients.

Objective: To analyse the experience of a cardiac surgery centre with all types of cardiac interventions in the elderly in order to evaluate outcomes.

Methods: The retrospective study was conducted at Middle East Hospital, Mersin, Turkey, and comprised data of patients aged 70 years who underwent cardiac surgery from December 1, 2010, to March 31, 2016. Clinical outcomes, postoperative length of hospital stay and mortality rates were evaluated.

Is high levels of vitamin D a new risk factor for Peyronie's disease?

The aim of this study is to investigate whether serum vitamin D level predicts the risk of Peyronie's disease. Calcium and inflammatory cytokines play an important role during fibrocalcification of the plaques in Peyronie's Disease. TGF-β1 is one of the most fibrogenic cytokines.

Are Platelet Indices such as Platelet Volume, Platelet Distribution Width, and Plateletcrit Associated with Peyronie Disease?

Purpose: Peyronie disease (PD) occurs as a result of recurrent microvascular injuries or trauma of the tunica albuginea, although its precise etiology is unknown. Mean platelet volume (MPV), platelet distribution width (PDW), and plateletcrit (PCT), which are parameters indicative of platelet activity, are considered to be functional markers of platelets involved in the pathophysiology of related inflammatory and vascular diseases. In this study, we aimed to examine the relationship between PD and platelet indices.

Formula for predicting the impaction of ureteral stones.

The purpose of the study was to investigate variables that may predict ureteral stone impaction and create a new model to predict more accurately stone impaction based on preoperative NCCT findings. Data of 238 patients who underwent URS were analyzed. Stone size, stone location, Hounsfield unit (HU) value of the stone, ureteral wall thickness (UWT) and grade of hydronephrosis were recorded.

Stone volume measuring methods: Should the CT based three-dimensional-reconstructed algorithm be proposed as the gold standard? What did the three-dimensional printed models show us?

Objectives: We researched to detect the optimal method for evaluating stone volume, by comparing the ellipsoid formula and 3D reconstructed volume to gold standard of water displacement volume using 3D printed models.

Methods: We retrospectively analyzed out patient database and evaluated 27 patients who had percutaneous nephrolithotripsy. From the DICOM data of patient's preoperative CT images, stone structures were obtained using an image identification system.

Are There Differences in Brain Morphology in Patients with Lifelong Premature Ejaculation?

Introduction: Even though lifelong premature ejaculation (PE) is highly prevalent, few studies have investigated the neural mechanisms underlying PE.

Aim: This study aimed to investigate whether patients with lifelong PE exhibit macrostructural or microstructural alterations of the parts of the brain involved in the male sexual response.

Materials And Methods: We enrolled 42 healthy participants and 54 lifelong PE patients.

Low serum vitamin D is associated with an increased likelihood of acquired premature ejaculation.

Purpose: To investigate the relationship between 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25 (OH) D) levels and acquired premature ejaculation (PE).

Materials And Methods: A total of 97 patients with acquired PE and 64 healthy men as a control group selected from volunteers without PE attending our Andrology Outpatient Clinic between November 2016 and April 2017 were included the study. All patients were considered to have acquired PE if they fulfilled the criteria of the second Ad Hoc International Society for Sexual Medicine Committee.

Smartphone-based stent tracking application for prevention of forgotten ureteral double-J stents: a prospective study.

Purpose: Retained or forgotten ureteral stents (FUS) have a potential to cause significant morbidity as well as medico-legal issues and increased cost. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy and usefulness of smartphone-based Ureteral Stent Tracker (UST) application and compare the results with basic appointment card system to prevent FUS, prospectively.

Materials And Methods: A total of 90 patients who underwent ureteroscopic stone treatment procedure with indwelling DJ stents were equally distributed into two groups.

Readability and understandability of andrology questionnaires.

Objective: Medical questionnaires, which enable collection, comparison and analysis of appropriate data as a means of written communication between a patient and a doctor, must be easily readable, and understandable. Here, we measure the readability and understandability of questionnaires used in andrology and examine the relationship between the educational status of the patients and the understandability of the forms.

Material And Methods: Seven questionnaires (SHIM, AIPE, IIEF, MSHQ-EjD, PEDT, NIH-CPSI and IPSS) used to diagnose andological diseases were selected from the European Association of Urology guidelines.

The effect of overactive bladder treatment with anticholinergics on female sexual function in women: a prospective observational study.

Purpose: The aim of the study was to determine the effect of anticholinergics used for overactive bladder treatment on the sexual function of women.

Methods: Between January 2016 and August 2018, over 18 years old, 216 sexual active women with OAB and 165 healthy women as control group were prospectively enrolled in the study. Five different anticholinergics were used for the treatment.

Procalcitonin as an early indicator of urosepsis following prostate biopsy.

Background: To investigate the usefulness of serum procalcitonin (PCT) in the early diagnosis of urinary tract infection (UTI) and urosepsis following transrectal prostate biopsy.

Methods: In this prospective observational study, 227 patients who underwent transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy were evaluated. The relationship between urosepsis and age, serum PCT, C-reactive protein, prostate-specific antigen (PSA), prostate volume, PSA density and pathologic results following biopsy was assessed.

Superoxide Anion Production by the Spermatozoa of Men with Varicocele: Relationship with Varicocele Grade and Semen Parameters.

Purpose: To investigate the pathophysiological role of superoxide anion and total reactive oxygen species (ROS) production by the spermatozoa of men with varicocele and its relationship with varicocele grade and semen parameters.

Materials And Methods: This prospective study included 34 men with grade II-III varicocele, regardless of their fertility status. The control group consisted of 13 healthy men.

Do 3D-calculated volume distribution of a stone in pelvicalyceal system affect complications of percutaneous nephrolithotomy?

In our study, we examined the effect of the three-dimensional (3D) stone segmentation volume and its ratio to the renal collecting system on complication rates. Data from141 patients who underwent PCNL surgery were analyzed retrospectively. Volume segmentation of both the renal collecting system and stones was obtained from 3D segmentation software with the images on CT data.

Serum procalcitonin levels in prostate cancer: A new biomarker?

Background: To examine the role of serum procalcitonin as a biomarker for the detection of prostate cancer in patients with a serum prostate-specific antigen less than 20.0 ng/mL.

Methods: The prospective study included patients with a prostate-specific antigen level of 2-20 ng/mL, who underwent prostate biopsy.

Validation of the Turkish version of the Wisconsin stone-quality of life questionnaire.

Objective: We validated the Turkish version of the Wisconsin Stone-Quality of Life (WISQoL) questionnaire for male and female patients with kidney stones.

Material And Methods: The Turkish version of the WISQoL questionnaire was developed following a well-established multistep process. A total of 84 patients with kidney stones completed the Turkish WISQoL questionnaire, including the other validated questionnaires as The Short Form Health Survey (SF-36 v2) and Beck's Depression Inventory.

The relationship between erectile dysfunction severity, mean platelet volume and vitamin D levels.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between mean platelet volume (MPV) and vitamin D levels according to ED severity. Between October 2015 and September 2017, patients who applied to the andrology outpatient clinic with an ED complaint were retrospectively reviewed. Patients with diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, malignancy, late-onset hypogonadism and smokers were not included in the study.