Treatment of urge incontinence in postmenopausal women: A systematic review.

Background: Urinary incontinence and other urinary symptoms tend to be frequent at menopause because of hormonal modifications and aging. Urinary symptoms are associated with the genitourinary syndrome of menopause which is characterized by physical changes of the vulva, vagina and lower urinary tract. The treatment strategies for postmenopausal urinary incontinence are various and may include estrogens, anticholinergics, and pelvic floor muscle training.

Risk of urogenital infections in non-diabetic patients treated with sodium glucose transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors. Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Unlabelled: Although SGLT2 inhibitors have been initially employed in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, their clinical use was later extended to the treatment of other conditions such as heart failure, chronic kidney disease and obesity. In patients with type 2 diabetes, the administration of SGLT2 inhibitors has been associated with an increased incidence of urogenital infections, which may be linked to high glucose levels in the urine. The rate of urogenital side effects may be different in non-diabetic patients.

Efficacy of overactive neurogenic bladder treatment: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials.

Background: Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms of frequency, urgency and urge incontinence are frequently associated with known neurological diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS), spinal cord injury (SCI), Parkinson's disease (PD), stroke.

Objective: The aim of our study was to review the efficacy of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for neurogenic overactive bladder.

Materials And Methods: We searched two electronic databases (PubMed and EMBASE) for randomized controlled trials focusing on pharmacological and non-pharmacological medical treatments for overactive bladder symptoms associated with neurological diseases published up to 30 April 2022.

Risk of urinary stone formation associated to proton pump inhibitors: A systematic review and metanalysis.

Objective: Proton pump inhibitors are widely used as treatment of acid-related disorders. They are considered safe although their long-term use has been associated with some adverse effects including an increased propensity for urinary calculi formation. The aim of this study was to systematically review available data from studies evaluating the association of PPIs and nephrolithiasis.

Dilute povidone-iodine irrigation during percutaneous nephrolithotomy to reduce postoperative infective complications - Is there any benefit?

Background And Objective: Infectious complications following stone lithotripsy is a significant source of patient morbidity and mortality. Post percutaneous nephrolithotomy fever is reported in 37% of patients undergoing PCNL and sepsis is the most common cause of mortality following PCNL. Thus, there is an urgent need to tackle lithotripsy-associated bacteremia occurring intraoperatively, keeping in mind the threat of emerging global antibiotic resistance.

Infectious complications of endourological treatment of kidney stones: A meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.

Objective: Endourological treatment is associated with a risk of postoperative febrile urinary tract infections and sepsis. The aim of this study was to review the reported rate of infectious complications in relation to the type and modality of the endourologic procedure.

Methods: This systematic review was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines.

The usefulness of elastography in the evaluation and management of adult men with varicocele: A systematic review.

Objective: To review the role of elastography in the evaluation and decision-making of adult, infertile men with varicocele.

Methods: A systematic search using the terms (Elastography) AND (Varicocele), (Stiffness) AND (Varicocele), (Elastography) AND (Male infertility) was performed in Pubmed/Medline. Studies reporting a) elastographic characteristics in varicocele-bearing comparing to normal testicles, and b) the correlation of elastography with varicocele grading, parameters of spermatogenesis, and outcomes of varicocele treatment were selected.

A global snapshot of endourology residency training.

Background: Urology has become more complex over the last decades with surgical sophisticated technologies such as endoscopy, laparoscopy and robotic surgery. As these minimally invasive methods gain popularity throughout the world, this has led in some countries to a serious training gap as compared to other countries, and between generations of surgeons within national training systems. There is a huge heterogeneity in urological training between countries, whether developed or developing.

Correlation of metabolic syndrome and urolithiasis: A prospective cross-sectional study.

Background: Correlation between urolithiasis and metabolic syndrome has been demonstrated in the literature. This study assessed the association of metabolic syndrome and its components with urolithiasis in Indian patients.

Methods: A cross-sectional prospective observation study included patients aged >18 years with urolithiasis.

Correction to: Nutrients, vitamins, probiotics and herbal products: an update of their role in urolithogenesis.

The original version of this article unfortunately contained a mistake.

Choosing the appropriate size of Amplatz sheath during percutaneous nephrolithotomy-a novel method.

Objective: To choose appropriate size Amplatz sheath during percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) based on retrograde pyelogram.

Material And Methods: We performed standard PCNL in prone position in 20 patients. All these patients had placement of appropriate size of Amplatz sheath based on retrograde pyelogram images.

A case of putty kidney without pulmonary tuberculosis.

A 30-year-old woman presented with a 1-year history of a dull ache in her left flank along with recent onset of hypertension. There was no history suggestive of tuberculosis and examination was unremarkable. X-ray showed dense opacity in left renal area.

Delayed repair is the ideal management for posterior urethral injuries- FOR the motion.

Posterior urethral injuries are seen in trauma cases with pelvic fracture. The time-tested and honored method of management is immediate supra-pubic diversion followed by delayed repair. Immediate alignment as a management option is not new.