Prostatic Adenocarcinoma in a Patient With a History of Cryptorchidism-Associated Hypogonadism: A Case Report.

Prostate cancer is a prevalent malignancy often associated with advancing age and high androgen levels. Hypogonadism is characterized by low testosterone levels, and as prostate growth is androgen-dependent, this links elevated testosterone to increased prostate cancer risk. This rare presentation of a middle-aged man with the development of prostate cancer, following a history of congenital cryptorchidism and subsequent hypogonadism, challenges the conventional understanding of the role of testosterone in the development of prostate cancer.

Is primary ureteroscopy an alternative to emergency stenting in terms of quality and cost?

Introduction: The aim of this article was to investigate quality and cost benefits of managing urolithiasis by primary ureteroscopic procedures (P-URS) during index admission to hospital. With the rise in prevalence of urolithiasis, the focus has shifted to manage these patients during their first admission rather than using temporary measures like emergency stenting (ES) or nephrostomies which are followed by deferred ureteroscopic procedures (D-URS). We compared results of P-URS, D-URS and ES procedures in terms of quality and cost benefits.