The effect of metabolic syndrome on prostate cancer final pathology.

Aim Of Study: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is an abnormality that increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. In the recent years, studies showed that MetS is associated with increased risk of incidence, aggressiveness, and mortality of prostate cancer (PCa). We examined the influence of MetS at final pathology in Turkish patients with PCa.

Effect of sildenafil citrate in testosterone induced benign prostate hyperplasia rat model.

Objective: Efficacy of treatments for benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) is limited because the disease has complex etiopathogenesis. Recent studies have demonstrated the presence of phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) receptors in prostate tissue. We investigated efficacy of sildenafil citrate in testosteron - induced BPH in rats.

Assessment of sexual functions in partners of women with complaints of urinary incontinence.

Aim: Investigation of the erectile functions in partners of women with urinary incontinence problems.

Materials And Methods: Sexually active female patients over the age of 18 years with complaints of urinary incontinence (n=30) (Group-1), and without urinary incontinence (n=30) (Group-2, controls) were included this study. Evaluation of the patients were done at Erzincan Mengücek Gazi Training and Research Hospital's urology outpatient clinic between June 2012 and January 2013.

Does resectoscope size play a role in formation of urethral stricture following transurethral prostate resection?

Background And Aims: To investigate the possible effect of resectoscope size on urethral stricture rate after monopolar TURP.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective study of 71 men undergoing TURP was conducted at two centers' from November 2009 to May 2013. The patients were divided into one of two groups according to the resectoscope diameter used for TURP.

Plasmakinetic vaporization versus transurethral resection of the prostate: Six-year results.

Objective: Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) is becoming more prevalent in parallel to the changing demographic structures of the community. Transurethral resection is still considered the most effective treatment. Due to advances in technology, different treatment modalities are being attempted.

Is it possible to distinguish testicular torsion from other causes of acute scrotum in patients who underwent scrotal exploration? A multi-center clinical trial.

Introduction: To assess the clinical presentation of patients who underwent surgical exploration for acute scrotum and to investigate the potentially related factors for differential dignosis.

Material And Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the medical records of 97 patients who underwent surgical exploration for acute scrotum between May 2007 and July 2013. The patients were divided into two groups as follows: Group1 included patients with testicular torsion (TT) and Group 2 contained patients with acute scrotal pathologies other than TT, including torsion of the testicular appendage, epididymo-orchitis, trauma and Henoch-Schönlein purpura.

The impact of unilateral experimental rat varicocele model on testicular histopathology, Leydig cell counts, and intratesticular testosterone levels of both testes.

Purpose: Varicocele, most treatable pathologic condition in male infertility, exerts unfavorable effects on testicular ultrastructure via various mechanisms. In this study we aimed to demonstrate adverse effects of varicocele on both testes.

Materials And Methods: Twenty one adult male Albino rats were divided into 3 groups.

Increased sperm DNA damage in experimental rat varicocele model and the beneficial effect of varicocelectomy.

Background: Varicocele, the abnormal dilatation of the veins in the pampiniform plexus is commonly seen in infertile patients. In this study, we aim to examine sperm DNA damage after the creation of experimental varicocele in rats and to observe the change of this damage after a varicocelectomy.

Materials And Methods: In this experimental study, a total of 30 adult male Wistar albino rats were divided into three groups.

Acute scrotum in Henoch-Schönlein purpura: fact or fiction?

Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is the most common systemic vasculitis of childhood. It is usually seen following upper respiratory tract infections. It rarely involves the genital system or causes scrotal edema.

Hormonal evaluation in premature ejaculation.

Introduction: Premature ejaculation (PE) is a frequently encountered sexual dysfunction in men. It significantly impairs quality of life of the affected male and his partner. The aim of this study is to investigate the role of hormonal factors in patients with PE.

International prostate symptom score: really appreciated by all patients or not?

Purpose: To investigate the relationship between the accuracy of the answers provided by the patients to the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) questionnaire and age and level of education.

Materials And Methods: Two hundred and thirty-eight men were given self-administered IPSS questionnaires. After 48 to 96 hours, the IPSS form was completed again with the assistance of a physician.