Predictive value of Prognostic Nutritional Index (PNI) for the severity of vasculogenic erectile dysfunction.

Purpose: Our aim was to investigate the association of prognostic nutritional index (PNI) score with erectile dysfunction (ED), therefore, we prospectively evaluated the relationship between penile doppler ultrasonography (PDU) findings, PNI and Sexual Health Inventory for Men (SHIM) scores in patients with ED.

Methods: A total of 414 patients' characteristics, laboratory findings, SHIM and PNI scores were recorded. The PNI is calculated using the formula: 10 × serum albumin + 0.

Age- and sex-dependent alteration of functions and epigenetic modifications of vessel and endothelium related biomarkers.

Aging is a main risk factor for development of cardiovascular diseases associated with the impairment of endothelial function in both sexes. In the present study, age-related changes in vascular responsiveness, epigenetic modifications of vessel wall, and blood biomarkers related to endothelial functions were examined in an age- and sex-dependent manner. Acetylcholine (ACh)-induced relaxations of the aorta were decreased in 3-, 6-, and 12-month-old rats compared to those in 1-month-old female rats.

Noninvasive treatment of intraperitoneal urinary system perforations with percutaneous placement of a peritoneal drainage catheter.

Background/aim: Intraperitoneal urinary system perforation is a rare but serious complication of endoscopic urologic surgery. Percutaneous placement of a peritoneal drainage catheter is already mainly used for diagnostic purposes. We present our experience with percutaneous drainage catheters for conservative management of intraperitoneal urinary system perforations occurring during endoscopic urologic surgery with close monitorization in selected cases.

Comparison of conventional dressings and vacuum-assisted closure in the wound therapy of Fournier's gangrene.

Objective: The purpose of our study was to compare Vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) and conventional dressings in the wound therapy of Fournier's gangrene (FG).

Materials And Methods: The study evaluated 54 patients, retrospectively. Following initial removal of necrotic and devitalized tissue, in Group I patients the wounds were covered with conventional antiseptic dressings and patients continued to be treated with conventional dressings.

Prognostic value of endocan in prostate cancer: clinicopathologic association between serum endocan levels and biochemical recurrence after radical prostatectomy.

Purpose: To assess the diagnostic capability of serum endocan level in association with clinicopathologic features and its impact on biochemical progression-free survival in patients with prostate cancer (PCa).

Methods: A total of 86 patients with localized prostate cancer were treated with open radical prostatectomy (RP). The control group included 80 patients who were referred to the urology outpatient clinic with normal rectal examination and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels.

Role of FLT3 in the proliferation and aggressiveness of hepatocellular carcinoma.

Background/aim: Previously we showed that Fms-like tyrosine kinase (FLT3) changes its cellular localization upon partial hepatectomy, suggesting a role in liver regeneration. FLT3 was also shown to play an important function in cellular proliferation and activation of PI3K and Ras. Thus, we aimed to investigate the role of FLT3 in hepatocellular tumorigenesis utilizing in vitro and in vivo models.

Intravesical Prostatic Protrusion: A Potential Marker of Alpha-blocker Treatment Success in Patients With Benign Prostatic Enlargement.

Objective: To investigate the value of anatomic and blood-flow measurements of the prostate via ultrasound in identifying medical treatment response of patients with lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic enlargement. A secondary objective of the study was to compare transabdominal-transrectal measurements.

Materials And Methods: Male patients (age range 50-80) with lower urinary tract symptoms who applied to our outpatient clinic to be diagnosed with benign prostatic enlargement that were eligible for medical management were included in the prospective study.

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy: primary patients versus patients with history of open renal surgery.

Background And Purpose: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is the management choice for stones larger than 2 cm or for staghorn calculi. PCNL in secondary or tertiary patients poses some difficulties. In this study, we compared these patients with patients who were operated on for the first time.