Impact of Shorter Abstinence Periods on Semen Parameters: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Purpose: The success of assisted reproductive technology (ART) relies heavily on semen parameters, and it is influenced by the length of the abstinence period. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a 2- to 7-day abstinence period. Even so, efficacy is still suboptimal.

Effect of pH and neutrophil count on the motility and persistence of spermatozoa in the vagina of candidiasis rat models.

Sexual violence is a global issue affecting individuals regardless of their relationship to the perpetrator or the setting. Microscopic examination of spermatozoa from vaginal swabs is crucial in investigating cases of sexual intercourse to determine the time of the crime. Factors such as vaginal pH and neutrophil count influence the motility and persistence of spermatozoa in the vagina, particularly in conditions like candidiasis, highlighting the need for further research in this area.

Evaluation of , and in Human Testes with Spermatogenic Maturation Arrest: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Spermatogenic maturation arrest is thought to be caused by epigenetic defects, specifically in chromatin remodeling and histone modification. This study evaluated the status of chromatin remodeling chromodomain helicase DNA binding protein 5 () and histone modifications histone 4 lys-12 acetylation () and histone 3 lys-9 trimethylation () in human testicular biopsies, based on maturation arrest type.

Materials And Methods: The cross-sectional study utilized 18 Bouin-fixed paraffin-embedded (BFPE) specimens prepared from residual tissue from routine laboratory tests of infertile patients.

General spinal anesthesia in percutaneous nephrolithotomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is the preferred treatment for the removal of large kidney stones, sized >20 mm. However, there is still an ongoing debate concerning the best anesthesia for PCNL. This study aimed to compare the efficacy and safety between general and spinal anesthesia for PCNL.

Comparing the risk factors of nephrolithiasis in Asian countries population: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to identify the main risk factors for nephrolithiasis in Asian populations, with comparisons to European and American populations. Using a comprehensive literature search across PubMed, Science Direct, and ResearchGate, in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items of Systematic reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines, we synthesized data from 11 geographically diverse studies. Our findings reveal substantial population-specific differences in nephrolithiasis risk factors, particularly familial history, water consumption, and smoking patterns.

Clinical parameters as predictors for sperm retrieval success in azoospermia: experience from Indonesia.

Background: Azoospermia is the most severe type of male infertility. This study aimed to identify useful clinical parameters to predict sperm retrieval success. This could assist clinicians in accurately diagnosing and treating patients based on the individual clinical parameters of patients.

Comparative study of mobile acoustic uroflowmetry and conventional uroflowmetry: A systematic review and meta analysis.

Introduction: Uroflowmetry is a noninvasive measurement of the volume of urine excreted over time. Conventional uroflowmetry has become the main modality of urine flow measurement within time. However, this method requires the patient to be present in the hospital or healthcare setting, thus sometimes making the patients feel uncomfortable to undergo the examination.

Varicocele and male infertility conundrum: Making sense of a never-ending story for the busy clinician.

Background: Varicocele is a common occurrence, particularly among men with primary and secondary infertility. There has been extensive research into the management of varicocele in the context of male infertility.

Methods: This article aims to explore the variations in clinical practice in diagnosing and managing varicoceles in infertile men.

X-ray free Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) with Alken Telescopic Metal Dilator for large stone in horseshoe kidney: A case report.

Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) has been shown as a safe and effective method for treating nephrolithiasis in horseshoe kidney patients. We report the first X-ray Free PCNL with Alken Telescopic Metal Dilator (ATMD) in horseshoe kidney. A 58-Year-Old female was diagnosed with left large staghorn stone and horseshoe kidney treated with X-ray Free PCNL with ATMD.

Video exoscope as a cost-effective alternative to surgical microscope in microsurgical subinguinal varicocelectomy in Indonesia: A case report.

Microsurgical subinguinal varicocelectomy (MSV) is considered the preferred treatment for varicocele. However, its adoption among urologists in Indonesia is limited due to the high cost of acquiring a surgical microscope. Therefore, most varicoceles were managed using loupe-assisted MSV, which is considered a less effective approach.

Staghorn stones in a congenital malrotation double collecting kidney managed by laparoscopy.

Kidney stones presenting with abnormal renal anatomy offer a unique challenge to the urologist. The position, calyceal orientation, relationships of the calices to the renal pelvis, renal vasculature, relationships with other intraabdominal organs, and abnormal ureteral insertion of these kidneys vary significantly. We reported a rare case of staghorn stones in congenital malrotation double collecting kidney managed by laparoscopic extended pyelolithotomy.

The efficacy of antibiotic and alpha-blocker combination therapy versus antibiotic monotherapy in chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome: A systematic review.

Objectives: This study attempted to explore the efficacy of a combination of alpha-blockers and antibiotics compared with antibiotic monotherapy in patients with chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS).

Methods: We searched PubMed/MEDLINE, Cochrane/CENTRAL, EBSCOHost/CINAHL, ProQuest, and Scopus on January 2020. Randomized controlled trials comparing antibiotic monotherapy with combination therapy of antibiotics and alpha-blockers in CP/CPPS patients lasting at least 4 weeks were included.

Dose response relationship between D-dimer level and mortality in critically ill COVID-19 patients: a retrospective observational study.

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a global pandemic. Coagulopathy is one of the most common complications characterized by increased D-dimer level. We aimed to investigate the dose-response relationship between elevated D-dimer level and mortality in critically ill COVID-19 patients.

The learning curve for a single surgeon using ultrasonography to guide supine percutaneous nephrolithotomy with an alken metal telescopic dilator.

Ultrasound (US) has three advantages over fluoroscopy for guiding percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNCL): it provides an assessment of adjacent structures and real-time puncture adjustment, and is radiation free. This study aimed to define the number of procedures that should be performed to achieve competence in US-guided PCNL using an Alken metal telescopic dilator. A non-randomised retrospective study with consecutive sampling was used for the study design.

Impact of Varicocele Repair on Semen Parameters in Infertile Men: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Purpose: Despite the significant role of varicocele in the pathogenesis of male infertility, the impact of varicocele repair (VR) on conventional semen parameters remains controversial. Only a few systematic reviews and meta-analyses (SRMAs) have evaluated the impact of VR on sperm concentration, total motility, and progressive motility, mostly using a before-after analytic approach. No SRMA to date has evaluated the change in conventional semen parameters after VR compared to untreated controls.