A Comparative Study of Equatorial and Longitudinal Incision Techniques in Microdissection Sperm Extraction for Nonobstructive Azoospermic Patients.

Objective: To compare sperm retrieval rates (SRR), postoperative pain, testicular volume, and postoperative testosterone levels between equatorial incisional microdissection testicular sperm extraction (micro-TESE) and longitidunal incisional micro-TESE in nonobstructive azoospermic (NOA) patients.

Methods: Fifty NOA patients undergoing equatorial incisional micro-TESE were retrospectively assigned to group 1, while 50 patients undergoing longitidunal incisional micro-TESE were prospectively assigned to group 2. Demographic data, operative time, postoperative pain assessed via the visual analog scale, complications, SRR, and hormonal evaluations (FSH, LH, total testosterone) were recorded.

The Effect of Decompression on Histologic Diagnoses of Cystic Jaw Lesions.

Aim: The aim of this study is to investigate if and how decompression alters histopathologic diagnoses of cystic jaw lesions.

Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on patients with a histologic diagnosis of an odontogenic cystic lesion that was surgically treated with decompression followed by a definitive surgery. The correlation between variables including age, gender, location of the lesion, decompression time and the change in histopathologic diagnosis following decompression was analyzed.

Can CAPRIN-1 Be Responsible for the Recurrence Potential of Odontogenic Keratocysts?

Objectives: The purpose of this retrospective study is to compare dentigerous cysts and odontogenic keratocysts for cytoplasmic activation/proliferation - associated protein-1 antibodies via immunohistochemical staining to obtain a new perspective about the specific behavioural characteristics of odontogenic keratocysts at the molecular level.

Material And Methods: Forty dentigerous cysts (DC) and forty odontogenic keratocysts (OKC) tissue samples were examined using immunohistochemical staining to detect cytoplasmic activation/proliferation - associated protein-1 (CAPRIN-1) antibodies. Nuclear and/or cytoplasmic staining was evaluated as "positive".

Comparing the effects of low-level laser therapy and gaseous ozone as a preventive measure on medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws following tooth extraction: a rat model.

Objectives: Use of numerous medications such as tyrosine kinase inhibitors (sunitinib), monoclonal antibodies (bevacizumab), fusion proteins (aflibercept), mTOR inhibitors (everolimus), radiopharmaceuticals (radium 223), selective estrogen receptor modulators (raloxifene), and immunosuppressants (methotrexate and corticosteroids) has been reported to be a risk factor for development of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws till date. This study aimed to evaluate the preventive effect of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) and gaseous ozone on the onset of MRONJ following tooth extraction.

Materials And Methods: A total of 40 male Wistar rats were randomly allocated into 4 groups of 10 rats each.

Predictive effect of thiol/disulfide homeostasis dynamics on early pregnancy viability: A case-control study.

Objective: The main aim of this study was to investigate the differences in maternal serum thiol/disulfide homeostasis among women with abortion imminens (AI), missed abortion (MA), and healthy pregnancies during the first trimester.

Materials And Methods: This was a prospective case-control study. This study was conducted on pregnant women who visited the Obstetrics Clinic at University of Health Sciences Turkey, Etlik Zübeyde Hanım Gynecology Training and Research Hospital and were diagnosed with either AI or MA during the 6 to 14 weeks of pregnancy.

Comparison of stress distribution around all-on-four implants of different angulations and zygoma implants: a 7-model finite element analysis.

Background: In recent years, zygomatic implants and the all-on-four treatment concept have been increasingly preferred for rehabilitation of atrophic maxillae. However, debate continues regarding the optimal configuration and angulation of the implants. The aim of this study was to analyze the biomechanical stress in implants and peri-implant bone in an edentulous maxilla with zygomatic implants and the all-on-four concept, using multiple implant configurations.

Outcomes of ultraminipercutaneous nephrolithotomy in infants: our experiences at a single center in an endemic region.

Objective: In this study, we aimed to contribute to the literature by sharing the perioperative and postoperative outcomes of infants (0-24 months) who underwent ultra-mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) for kidney stones in our clinic.

Methods: Infants under 24 months old with kidney stones of 2 cm and larger, who applied to our clinic between January 2018 and May 2023, were included in the study. The patients' demographic and clinical characteristics were obtained from the medical records.

Don't miss it: Extremity-located cyst hydatid may mimic soft tissue tumors.

Objectives: In this study, we present our experience in patients with hydatid cysts located intramuscularly.

Patients And Methods: Between May 2018 and May 2023, a total of 11 patients (3 males, 8 females; mean age: 29.1±13.

Comparison of the effectiveness of the WALANT method in soft tissue and bone tissue surgeries in lower extremities.

Objectives: This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of wide-awake local anesthesia with no tourniquet (WALANT) technique in both bony and soft tissue procedures in lower extremities.

Patients And Methods: Between January 2021 and December 2022, a total of 29 patients (20 males, 9 females; mean age: 34.6±20.

Comparison of unilateral and bilateral microdissection testicular sperm extraction (MD-TESE) in patients with non-obstructive azoospermia: a prospective study.

Objective: To compare sperm retrieval rates between unilateral and bilateral microdissection testicular sperm extraction (MD-TESE) procedures in patients with non-obstructive azoospermia and to contribute to the literature by comparing them with literature data.

Methods: This prospective study included 84 males with primary infertility who had azoospermic NOA, who had been married for at least one year, and whose female partners did not have a history of infertility. The study was conducted between January 2019 and January 2020.

Evaluation of oxidative stress in degenerative rotator cuff tears.

Background: Oxidative stress occurs as a result of the disruption of the balance between the formations of reactive oxygen species and antioxidant defense mechanisms during the conversion of nutrients into energy. Increased body oxidative stress has been reported to be involved in the etiology of several degenerative and chronic diseases. We hypothesized that the body oxidative stress level is higher in patients with atraumatic degenerative rotator cuff tear than that in healthy individuals.

Comparative evaluation of the efficacy of ozone therapy and low level laser therapy on oral mucosal wound healing in rat experimental model.

Objective: The aim of the present study was to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of ozone therapy and low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on healing of oral mucosal wounds in rats through histological assessment.

Methods: Thirty male Wistar rats were employed in this study. Following a 5-mm surgical wound created on the buccal mucosa, the rats were randomly distributed into 3 groups of 10: (1) ozone group (treated with topical gaseous ozone), (2) laser group (treated with LLLT), and (3) control group (received no treatment).

Comparing the Effects of 2D and 3D Imaging Systems on Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty Outcomes in the Treatment of Adult Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction.

The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy, safety, and the clinical and perioperative outcomes of two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) laparoscopic imaging systems in adult patients undergoing laparoscopic pyeloplasty in our clinics due to ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction. A total of 46 adult patients who had undergone laparoscopic pyeloplasty due to UPJ obstruction were included in the study. Cases that had undergone the operation before January 2019 were retrospectively evaluated with the 2D imaging systems.

Desires and attitudes of outpatients and physicians regarding the use of teleurology during the pandemic: a prospective survey study.

Objective: It is not known to date how many patients admitted to urology outpatient clinics are willing to use telemedicine. We aimed to investigate knowledge levels and attitudes concerning the utilization of teleurology by patients applying to urology outpatient clinics.

Methods: This prospective multicentre survey study included 334 patients aged 18-65 years who applied to an urology outpatient clinics.

Concurrent Inguinal Hernia Repair During Robot-Assisted Transperitoneal Radical Prostatectomy: Single Center Experience.

Objective: To evaluate outcomes of concurrent inguinal hernia (IH) repair with mesh during transperitoneal robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP).

Material And Methods: Data of 26 patients (31 procedures) undergoing IH repair concurrently with RARP between January 2017 and January 2020 were evaluated retrospectively. Patients' demographics, intraoperative and postoperative variables were recorded.

Promising results of surgical management of advanced medication related osteonecrosis of the jaws using adjunctive leukocyte and platelet rich fibrin.

Background: Leukocyte- and platelet-rich fibrin (L-PRF) is an autologous matrix scaffold which regulates inflammation by stimulating cytokines and growth factors that are involved in the immune response. L-PRF is suggested as a viable adjunctive method to surgical interventions due to its advantages on tissue healing. This study aims to retrospectively evaluate the adjunctive role of L-PRF in surgically treated medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (MRONJ) patients.

Effects of developmental dysplasia of the hip screening program on the treatment strategies: A retrospective study from a tertiary care hospital in the southeast region of Turkey.

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of the developmental dysplasia of the hip screening program on the treatment procedures in a tertiary health care center.

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed all the DDH patients between 2012 and 2019 from the operating theatre records. The patients were separated based on the year of treatment.

Variation of Serum PSA Levels in COVID-19 Infected Male Patients with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): A Prospective Cohort Studys.

Objective: To investigate the effect of SARS CoV-2 on serum total PSA levels in men with BPH diagnosed with COVID-19.

Methods: The PSA (Kit: Immunoassay Program- Cycle 18, Siemens Atellica IM Analyzer) levels in patients who had had a PSA check at least 3 months, but no more than 6 months, prior to diagnosis of acute COVID-19 infection, were examined retrospectively. PSA levels were measured and recorded from these patients on the first day of diagnosis of COVID-19.

Time dependant functional and morphological recovery of the kidney after relief of obstruction in patients with impacted ureteral stones.

Objectives: To assess the course of functional and morphological recovery of the kidney following the relief of obstruction with ureteral JJ stent in cases with unilateral impacted stones.

Materials And Methods: A total of 42 adult patients who were admitted to our clinic with unilateral obstructing impacted ureteral stones requiring JJ stent placement were included in the study. The course of functional recovery was assessed by evaluating the serum creatinine levels, renal resistive index (RRI) values and urinary levels of kidney injury molecule-1, neutrophil gelatinaseassociated lipocalin as well as microalbumin before at 1 day, 1 week and 4 weeks after JJ stent placement.

Evaluation of avascular necrosis risk factors after closed reduction for developmental dysplasia of the hip before walking age.

Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head is one of the most important complications after closed reduction and spica cast application in developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) treatment. This study aims to put forth the impact of closed reduction age and other factors which can cause AVN. Inclusion criteria of the study were: closed reduction and spica cast application before walking age (12 months) and minimum 2 years duration of follow-up.

Patellar Fixation With Suspensory Fixation Device in Single-Tunnel Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction.

The medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) is the primary soft-tissue stabilizer of the patellofemoral joint. Among the patellofemoral instability surgery options, MPFL reconstruction is the most preferred soft-tissue procedure. There is no gold-standard surgical treatment method in MPFL reconstruction, and many surgical methods have been described.