The relationship between map scores and complications after standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy.

Purpose: Upper urinary tract stones are a common condition in urology clinics. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is an effective procedure frequently used for the treatment of stones larger than 2 cm. MAP scoring is used to predict oncological outcomes and intraoperative complications after partial nephrectomy by using the thickness and adhesion of perinephric adipose tissue.

The effect of erector spinae plane block on postoperative pain and quality of recovery in patients undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy.

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) is the preferred surgical procedure for treating renal stones larger than 2 cm. Patients may experience significant pain in the postoperative period due to factors such as the catheter entry site and tension in the renal capsule. Erector Spinae Plane (ESP) block provides perioperative muscle relaxation and reduces analgesic use.

The effect of health literacy on patient compliance in patients to whom prostate biopsies were recommended.

Background: Transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy (TRUS-Bx) is the gold standard diagnostic method for prostate cancer. In people with low health literacy, accurate and early diagnosis rates decrease, making it difficult to maintain health and compliance with treatment. In our study, we investigated how health literacy and sociocultural parameters affected compliance and awareness in patients with suspected prostate cancer, for whom TRUS-Bx was planned.

Factors affecting the need for ureteral catheterization in symptomatic pregnancy hydronephrosis.

Purpose: In our study, considering the clinical parameters we aimed to determine the most appropriate treatment approach for symptomatic gestational hydronephrosis and conditions requiring DJS insertion.

Methods: Our study was a retrospective cross-sectional study and 137 patients were included. The patients were divided into two groups: those with conservative follow-up and those with DJS.

The Effect of Lymphovascular Invasion on Short-Term Tumor Recurrence and Progression in Stage T1 Bladder Cancer.

Introduction Lymphovascular invasion (LVI) is the most important stage for tumor spread and metastasis. The role of LVI in transurethral resection is not yet clear. In this study, the progression and recurrences of patients who underwent transurethral resection bladder tumor (TUR-BT) and T1 high-grade tumor and concomitant LVI were detected in pathology results and were evaluated.

Impact of Preoperative Video-Based Education on Anxiety Levels in Patients with Renal Stones Scheduled for Flexible Ureteroscopic Lithotripsy: A Comparative Study Using APAIS and STAI.

BACKGROUND Anxiety prior to surgery can impact patient outcomes and satisfaction. In light of this, our study aimed to examine the effects of preoperative video-based information versus verbal information on anxiety levels among 60 patients with renal stones slated for flexible ureteroscopic lithotripsy. Anxiety was measured using the Amsterdam Pre-Operative Anxiety and Information Scale (APAIS) and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI).

The Effect of Health Literacy on Men Seeking Medical Attention for Erectile Dysfunction.

Objective In this study, we aimed to determine if there was any relationship between patients with erectile dysfunction (ED) who do not seek medical help at the hospitals and their health literacy (HL) levels. Materials and methods The study included 68 patients. Patients with a main complaint of ED were included in Group 1, and those with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or who requested an age-related check-up were included in Group 2.