Large seminal vesicle hydatid cyst in a young male: A case report with technical modification approach.

Introduction: Hydatid disease (HD) rarely affects the genitourinary system, comprising only 2-4 % of all hydatid infections. While kidney involvement is more common, seminal vesicle HD is rarely reported.

Case Presentation: We describe a 39-year-old man with an incidentally found large pelvic hydatid cyst arising from the seminal vesicle.

Can Radiological Imaging Accurately Predict the Length of the Ureteral Defect/Stricture Following Ureteral Injury?

Purpose: The incidence of ureteral injury is increasing due to extensive application of the endourological procedures. In the present study, we evaluated the accuracy of imaging studies in predicting length of defect in patients with ureteral injury.

Methods: We reviewed data of all consecutive patients who underwent endourological management for ureteral injury in our institution from Jan 2020 to Jan 2023, to assess the accuracy of radiological evaluations in determining the length of ureteral defect.

Endo-infundibulotomy of a hydrocalyx, mysterious pains after percutaneous nephrolithotomy: A case report.

Hydrocalyx is a dilated renal calyx due to obstruction of the infundibulum and a rare complication after percutaneous nephrolithotomy. We present a 22-year-old girl with hydrocalyx who had following percutaneous nephrolithotomy and its management. A 22-year-old female with recurrent right flank pain underwent percutaneous nephrolithotomy for a kidney stone.

The role of gel-infused translabial ultrasound as a new modality in evaluation of female urethral stricture.

Introduction: To investigate the role of trans-labial ultrasound study in detection of female urethral stenosis (FUS) compared to former cysto-urethroscopy as the currently available definitive diagnostic modality.

Material And Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 60 consecutive patients with bladder outlet obstruction diagnosed by clinical symptoms and urodynamic study, were included from 2019 to 2022. For additional assessment, all these patients underwent gel-Infused trans-labial ultrasound (GITLUS) and cystourethroscopy.

Partial nephrectomy in multiple mixed epithelial and stromal tumors (MEST).

Mixed epithelial and stromal tumor (MEST) of the kidney is not a common diagnosis. This tumor usually mimics solid-cystic malignant renal tumors and most cases are treated surgically. Here, we presented a 35-year-old female with simultaneous two separate large solid-cystic masses with contrast enhancement in lower and upper pole of left kidney which were managed surgically via partial nephrectomy.

Impacts of Bariatric Surgery on Improvement of Incontinence Among Obese Asian Women: A Prospective Study and Literature Review.

Introduction: Limited studies investigate bariatric surgery's role in improving UI status among Asians, specifically Middle Eastern Asian women. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of bariatric surgery on the three most prevalent urine incontinence (UI).We also reviewed the current literature exploring the studies performed in Asian countries.

Bilateral squamous cell carcinoma in horse shoe kidney.

To present a patient with horseshoe kidney and bilateral squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) which has not been reported so far. A 61-year-old woman presented with abdominal mass and recent episodes of gross hematuria. Imaging revealed malignant lesion of lower calyces of the right kidney and isthmus of horse-shoe kidney with midline crossing to the left side.

The experience of a tertiary referral center with laparoscopic pyelolithotomy for large renal stones during 18 years.

This study aimed to evaluate the outcomes of laparoscopic pyelolithotomy, including its efficacy and feasibility in treatment of large renal stones. All patients who underwent laparoscopic pyelolithotomy operations in a referral center were enrolled from 2003 to 2020. The final analysis included 436 patients.

Oncologic Outcomes and Predictors in Patients with Stage PT3aNxM0 Renal Cell Carcinoma Following Radical Nephrectomy.

Objective: The objective of this study is to evaluate oncologic outcomes in patients with PT3aNxM0 renal cell carcinoma following radical nephrectomy and also to investigate these outcomes in each specific subgroup of PT3a renal cell carcinoma and to determine predictive factors of recurrence, metastasis, and mortality.

Materials And Methods: In this retrospective cohort study, we included 94 patients with stage PT3a renal cell carcinoma who had undergone radical nephrectomy from 2011 to 2016. All patients who had survived had at least 60 months of follow-up.

Urodynamic findings in children with primary refractory nocturnal enuresis: 10 years' experience of a tertiary center.

Background/aim: To identify correlations between urodynamic study (UDS) findings and urinary symptoms in children with refractory monosymptomatic and nonmonosymptomatic primary nocturnal enuresis.

Materials And Methods: A total of 96 neurologically normal children were enrolled, 44 consecutive boys and 51 consecutive girls, aged 5-18 years, of whom 41 (38.8%) had refractory monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis (MNE) and 55 (61.

Evaluation of the results of urodynamic studies in patients with vesicoureteral reflux.

Background: To investigate urodynamic abnormalities associated with vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) in toilet-trained children.

Methods: The data of 157 children who were diagnosed with vesicoureteral reflux and referred to our hospital between 2013 and 2022 were retrospectively examined. The urodynamic parameters were analyzed and correlated with age, gender, lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), reflux severity, and laterality.

Corticosteroid Dose in Kidney Transplantation and Its Effect on Surgical Complication: A Systematic Review.

Objectives: Although several studies have explored the connection between corticosteroids and renal transplant surgical complications, these studies have overlooked several factors. In addition, no review of the literature, to our knowledge, has been conducted to evaluate corticosteroid dose and incidence of posttransplant surgical complications in these patients. Thus, our objective was to carry out a systematic investigation ofthe correlationbetween corticosteroids and surgical complications in renaltransplant patients.

Percutaneous re-surgical approach for delayed bleeding caused by pseudoaneurysm following percutaneous nephrolithotomy.

Post percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) vascular complications included arteriovenous fistula and pseudoaneurysm can cause early or late bleeding and result in unstable condition. Selective -arterial embolization is the gold standard technique to manage arterial pseudoaneurysm. Herein, we present a case of pseudoaneurysm following PCNL and describe an alternative technique for its removal using a grasper under C-arm vision.

Ultrasound/MRI-targeted biopsy versus saturated trans-rectal ultrasound guided biopsy of prostate in patients with primary negative conventional biopsy and still elevated PSA: a prospective randomized clinical trial.

Introduction: To evaluate and compare the rate of cancer detection by two methods Saturated TRUS guided biopsy and ultrasound/magnetic resonance imaging (US/MRI)-targeted biopsy in patients with primary negative prostate cancer in standard 12 cores biopsy evaluation but still have elevated prostate specific antigen (PSA).

Materials And Methods: From 105 patients who met our inclusion criteria, 53 patients underwent US/MRI-targeted biopsy and 52 remaining patients underwent Saturated 20 core TRUS guided biopsy in a prospective randomized clinical trial.

Results: The mean age (±SD) was 62.

The Effect of SARS-Cov2 Infection on The Spermogram: A Prospective Study.

Background: During the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, there was always concern about damage to different organs of the body. In this study, we aimed to determine if coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) could influence the sperm parameters in inpatient adult men with COVID-19.

Materials And Methods: In this prospective study during 2021, 22 patients with COVID-19 diagnosed with polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test and clinical symptoms and history of admission and 19 volunteer healthy men as the control group participated.

Penoscrotal Low-grade fibromyxoid sarcoma, A case report.

Low-grade fibromyxoid sarcoma (LGFMS) is a subtype of sarcoma that commonly arises from the deep soft tissue. We present a case of LGFMS originated from the penoscrotal junction area, which highlights the unusual site of LGFMS presentation.The patient presented with a mass in the left base of the penis, which was resected and the pathology report was compatible with LGFMS.

Efficacy of botulinum toxin-A injection versus oral anticholinergic medications following transurethral resection of the prostate to manage bladder outlet obstruction with overactive bladder: a prospective randomized clinical trial study.

Background: To compare the effect of botulinum toxin-A (BoNT-A) injection versus oral anticholinergic agents following transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and Overactive Bladder.

Materials And Methods: In this randomized clinical trial from February 2021 till May 2022 data of patients with obstructive urinary symptoms and urgency incontinence were analyzed. The intervention group consisted of 35 patients who were injected with 300 units of BoNT-A (Dysport) into the detrusor muscles at the same time as TURP.

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Intravesical Instillation of BCG by Modified Maintenance Method in Patients With High-Risk Ta and T1 Bladder Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Background: It is estimated that 75% of urothelial bladder cancers are non-muscle-invasive cancers (NMIBCs). The development of more effective methods for optimizing the management of this subset of patients is of paramount importance. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and side effects of modified maintenance Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) therapy in patients with high-risk NMIBC.

Comparison of the Charlson comorbidity index, the modified Charlson comorbidity index, and the recipient risk score in prediction of the graft and patient survival among renal graft recipients: historical cohort in a single center.

Objective: To compare the predictive values of Charlson comorbidity index (CCI), modified Charlson comorbidity index kidney transplant (mCCI-KT) and recipient risk score (RRS) indices in prediction of patient and graft survival in kidney transplant patients.

Methods: In this retrospective study, all patients who underwent a live-donor KT from 2006 to 2010, were included. Demographic data, comorbidities and survival time after KT were extracted and the association between above indices with patient and graft survival were compared.

Lowering the Dose of Corticosteroid Regimen in Kidney Transplantation: Is It Effective in Decreasing Post-operative Surgical Complications?

Purpose: To investigate the impact of reducing post-operative oral corticosteroid regimen on associated postoperative surgical complication rate, patient and graft survival in kidney transplant patients.

Materials And Methods: In this retrospective cohort study, we enrolled patients who received a kidney transplant during two periods of distinct corticosteroid protocols. 592 patients in group 1 received prednisone 2 mg/kg (maximum dose 120 mg) on post-operative days (POD) 1, 2 and 3, 1mg/kg for a week, and tapered it to 10 mg by 3 months post-transplant and sustained the daily 10mg from 3 months post-transplant as maintenance therapy.

Antegrade Percutaneous Retrieval of Upward Migrated Double-J Stent in Very Small Size Pediatric Patients Under Ultrasonic Guide.

To evaluate the safety of antegrade percutaneous retrieval migrated ureteral stent in very small size pediatric patients with ultramini instruments under ultrasonography guide. A total number of 10 out of 115 patients who were referred to our center with upward migrated Double-J (DJ) were candidates for antegrade approach from 2017 to 2020. The pyelocalyceal system was punctured in a prone position by using an 18-gauge disposable needle with Chiba tip and visualization of the upper tract by 3.

Comparing the outcomes of papillary and non-papillary access in percutaneous nephrolithotomy.

Background: Some publications have recently been released on the safety of non-papillary access (NPA) in percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) by a Greek group. The purpose of this study was to prospectively examine the outcome of NPA during two years in a referral center.

Methods: This prospective cohort study was conducted on PCNL operations performed from January 2020 to April 2022 in Labbafinejad Hospital.

Intravesical Botulinum toxin-A injection in pediatric overactive neurogenic bladder with Detrusor overactivity: Radiologic and clinical outcomes.

Objective: The neurogenic bladder is one of the most serious and painful disorders seen in pediatric urology clinics. The upper urinary tract can be impaired by increased bladder pressure. Botulinum toxin-A (BTX-A) is one of the new therapeutic interventions for this disease.

Radical cystectomy, bilateral lymphadenectomy and native ureteral ligation in a patient with history of kidney transplantation.

We reported radical cystectomy (RC), bilateral lymphadenectomy and orthotopic ileal neobladder reconstruction in a patient with history of kidney transplant. A 71-year-old man was referred to us with bladder tumor, elevated serum creatinine (1.9 mg/dl), hydroureteronephrosis in transplanted kidney and a 5-6-cm sessile mass in the right bladder wall with involvement of transplanted ureter orifice.