Cavernous hemangioma within the cavernous sinus: illustrative case.

Background: Cerebral cavernous hemangiomas (CHs) are the most common vascular malformations and can be found in many locations in the brain. The most common extra-axial locations are the intrasellar and parasellar regions. Both locations are rare for CH.

Validation of stone-kidney size score to predict outcome and complications of pediatric percutaneous nephrolithotomy.

Introduction: The prevelance of urinary system stone disease in children is emphasizing the need for minimally invasive treatments to decrease morbidity and recurrence risk. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) has emerged as a preferred approach for pediatric patients with complex stones due to its minimally invasive nature, including miniaturized and vacuum-assisted access sheaths, advanced laser technology and tubeless and outpatient procedures. However, adult scoring systems have proven ineffective in predicting success and complications in pediatric PCNL.

Comparative analysis of scoring systems for patients undergoing retrograde intrarenal surgery with isolated lower calyx stones.

Purpose: It is critical to provide patients with accurate information on potential surgical outcomes during the preoperative phase. Several scoring systems have been developed for this specific purpose. This study aimed to examine the predicted efficacy of scoring systems in patients with isolated lower calyx stones who underwent retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS).

Is the Mayo Adhesive Probability Score Predictive in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy?

Mayo Adhesive Probability (MAP) score was developed as a means to predict the presence of adherent perinephric fat. Our aim was to determine the predictive value of the MAP score on surgical outcomes in patients undergoing standard adult percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). We retrospectively analyzed the data from 130 renal units that underwent PCNL between January 2022 and 2023.

Cavernous Sinus capillary hemangioma: Case report and literature review.

Introduction: Capillary hemangioma of the cavernous sinus is considered a benign vascular skull base tumor. In this case report, a patient with capillary hemangioma located in the cavernous sinus who was operated on with endoscopic endonasal approach is presented.

Research Question: What should be considered when planning the treatment for capillary hemangiomas located in the cavernous sinus?

Material And Methods: The treatment approaches applied in 12 patients with a diagnosis of capillary hemangioma located in the cavernous sinus, reported in the English literature, are reviewed in this article.

Transrectal shear wave elastography for detection of prostate cancer.

Aim: To evaluate the value of transrectal shear-wave-elastography(SWE) to differentiate benign and malignant tissues in patients with suspected prostate cancer.

Materials And Methods: Between January and May 2019, the study was designed as a prospective clinical study. The SWE value of 504 cores measured before biopsy and the pathology result of each core were used in the statistical analysis.

Is there any advantage in the use of absorbable sutures in congenital penile curvature surgery performed in childhood?

Objective: To compare the long-term outcomes of corporeal plication using absorbable versus nonabsorbable sutures for the treatment of congenital penile curvature in childhood.

Materials And Methods: Forty seven children who underwent congenital penile curvature repair between 11 and 140 months of age were included in the study. All children were operated on using the incisional plication technique and were divided into two groups: Absorbable-polyglactine (PLG, n=23, 48.

Does ureteral access sheath affect the outcomes of retrograde intrarenal surgery: a prospective study.

Objectives: To evaluate whether or not using a ureteral access sheath (UAS) affects the perioperative outcomes after retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) performed in patients with renal stones.

Material And Methods: An observational study was carried out using data of 60 patients who underwent RIRS with the diagnosis of renal stones <2 cm between February 2017 and November 2017 at our institution. The data of the 60 patients were registered prospectively during the study period.

Early surgical repair or conservative treatment? Comparing patients with penile fracture concerning long-term sexual functions.

Background: To compare the patients who underwent early surgical repair of penile fracture, which is one of the urological emergencies, and patients who recovered with conservative treatment concerning long-term sexual functions.

Methods: The data of 42 patients who applied to our clinic with penile fracture between January 2010 and January 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. The patients were categorized into two groups as early operated and followed-up conservatively.

Is combined topical-local anesthesia technique adequate for visual internal urethrotomy in the treatment of traumatic posterior urethral strictures and prostatic urethral stenoses?

Background: To compare the effectiveness of spinal anesthesia (SA) and the combination of intraurethral topical instillation of 2% lidocaine + intraurethral local visual injection anesthesia (T + LIA) for visual internal urethrotomy (VIU) in the treatment of traumatic posterior urethral strictures and prostatic urethral stenoses.

Methods: In this study, the results of 178 patients who underwent visual internal urethrotomy for posterior urethral strictures and prostatic urethral stenoses secondary to trauma in our clinic between October 2018 and January 2020 were analyzed retrospectively. Patients were divided into two groups as combined T + LIA (n=146, 82.

Comparison of scoring systems for predicting stone-free status and complications after retrograde ıntrarenal surgery.

Purpose: To compare the effectiveness of scoring systems in predicting stone-free rates (SFR) and complications following retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS).

Materials And Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 280 patients who underwent RIRS for kidney stones between 2016 and 2019. The Resorlu-Unsal Stone score (RUSS), Modified Seoul National University Renal Stone Complexity (S-ReSC) score, and R.

Urinary incontinence as a cause of depression and sexual dysfunction: Questionnaire-based study.

Introduction: Urinary incontinence is a severe and common health problem. In this study, we aimed to assess severity of sexual dysfunction and depression in patients with urinary incontinence.

Materials And Methods: The study has been conducted between 2015 and 2017.

Does the use of fluoroscopy really affect the success rate of retrograde intrarenal surgery?

Introduction: Fluoroscopy is used for access sheath insertion and postoperative control during retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) operation but with this technique both patient and operation team are exposed to radiation. The use of fluoroscopy is disadvantage for both patient and surgeon. Considering results of recent studies, it is clearly seen that fluoroscopy doesn't affect the success and complication rates of RIRS.

Is retrograde intrarenal surgery replacing percutaneous nephrolithotomy as surgical treatment of stone disease: Our clinical experience.

Objective: Urolithiasis prevalence is 2-20% according to different geographic characteristics in different populations. In this study, we aimed to present the distribution of operation numbers for both percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) in terms of age and stone size in order to reveal the changes over the years.

Method: Between January 2010 and March 2016, 1814 patients were operated for the treatment of renal stones.

Factors associated with postoperative pain after retrograde intrarenal surgery for kidney stones.

Objective: We aimed to investigate factors related to early postoperative pain after retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS).

Material And Methods: A prospective data analysis of 250 patients who underwent RIRS due to kidney stones was performed. Postoperative pain was evaluated in all patients by using visual analogue scale (VAS).

Predictive factors of bleeding among pediatric patients undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy.

The purpose of this study is to determine the perioperative risk factors for increased blood loss in children undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL).We retrospectively reviewed the data on pediatric patients who had undergone PCNL for stone disease in our department. Blood loss estimation was quantified by measuring the changes in hematocrit plus the volume of red blood cells transfused.

The effect of breastfeeding on spontan resolution of monosymptomatic enuresis.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to examine whether the duration of breastfeeding during infancy was associated with the time of spontaneous resolution of monosymptomatic enuresis (SRME).

Materials And Methods: A total of 1500 people were surveyed at four centers. One hundred and eighty-one people with a history of monosymptomatic enuresis (ME) who received no treatment and had no day time symptoms were included in the study.

Comparison of Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery and Micro-Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in Moderately Sized Pediatric Kidney Stones.

Purpose: To compare the effectiveness and reliability of retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) and micro-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (micro-perc) for the management of kidney stones in pediatric patients.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective analysis was made of pediatric patients aged <18 years with kidney stones that ranged from 10 to 20 mm in size, who underwent RIRS (n = 36) or micro-perc (n = 45) in referral centers.

Results: In the RIRS group, the mean age of patients was 8.

Predictive Factors for Spontaneous Stone Passage and the Potential Role of Serum C-Reactive Protein in Patients with 4 to 10 mm Distal Ureteral Stones: A Prospective Clinical Study.

Purpose: We investigated possible predictive factors for spontaneous stone passage and the potential role of serum C-reactive protein and white blood count in patients with 4 to 10 mm distal ureteral stones.

Materials And Methods: A total of 251 patients who presented with renal colic secondary to distal ureteral stone were included in study. Patients were grouped according to spontaneous stone passage.

Is routine ureteral stenting really necessary after retrograde intrarenal surgery?

Objectives: To investigate the situations in which ureteral double-J stent should be used after retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS).

Patients And Methods: Patients with no ureteral double-J stent after RIRS constituted Group 1, and those with double- J stent after RIRS constituted Group 2. Patients' age and gender, renal stone characteristics (location and dimension), stone-free status, VAS score 8 hours after surgery, post-procedural renal colic attacks, length of hospitalization, requirement for re-hospitalization, time to rehospitalization and secondary procedure requirements were analyzed.

The Time of Spontaneous Resolution of Monosymptomatic Nocturnal Enuresis (MNE) Is Familial.

Purpose: To investigate whether or not the age of spontaneous resolution of monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis (MNE) was familial.

Patients And Methods: A questionnaire was administered to more than 1,500 people, and 100 appropriate participants were identified from four referral hospitals. We included the participants who had MNE and whose parents also had MNE with spontaneous resolution.

Evaluation of the pathologic results of prostate biopsies in terms of age, Gleason score and PSA level: our experience and review of the literature.

Objective: To evaluate the pathologic and clinic results of our large series of transrectal prostate biopsies in relation to Gleason score, age and PSA level.

Materials And Methods: We reviewed the pathologic results of transrectal prostate biopsies performed because of high PSA levels and abnormal digital rectal examination findings between January 2008 and February 2012.

Results: The pathologic result of 835 prostate biopsies was benign in 82.

Flexible ureterorenoscopy for the treatment of kidney stone within pelvic ectopic kidney.

Objective: To present the outcomes of flexible ureterorenoscopy (F-URS) and laser lithotripsy for the treatment of calculi within pelvic ectopic kidney (PEK).

Patients And Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 26 patients with calculi in PEK treated with F-URS in 5 referral hospitals between 2010 and 2013. Patient demographics and stone characteristics (age, sex, body mass index, stone size, location, history of shock wave lithotripsy or kidney surgery), and perioperative measures (duration of operation, fluoroscopic imaging, and hospitalization and success and complication rates) were reviewed.