Super-Mini Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy for Nephrolithiasis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

We aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to summarize the current evidence regarding the role of super-mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy (SMP), which refers to a 7-Fr nephroscope placed through a tract sized 10-14 Fr, in treating renal stones and compare its outcomes with the standard mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) techniques. A systematic literature search was conducted on the Medline database via PubMed and SCOPUS until May 2022 to retrieve the relevant studies. The titles and abstracts of unique records were screened for eligibility, followed by the full-text screening of potentially eligible abstracts.

A retrospective cohort study of bladder cancer following the COVID-19 pandemic: Are patients presenting with more aggressive disease?

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in delays in the treatment of patients with urological malignancies. The management of bladder cancer (BC) in particular poses a significant challenge given the recurrent nature of the disease and the intense follow-up regime required for many cases. The aim of this study was to evaluate potential changes in the presentation and operative management of BC in our hospital following the pandemic.

Active Surveillance for Renal Angiomyolipoma Less Than 4 Centimeters: A Systematic Review of Cohort Studies.

The aim of this review is to evaluate the current evidence regarding the best management in terms of active surveillance of angiomyolipoma (AML) cases less than 4 cm, particularly the optimal timing of active surveillance. In addition, we aimed to describe their initial size, clinical presentation, and growth rates. The present systematic review included prospective and retrospective studies that evaluated and followed up patients with AML through active surveillance.

The recurrent urinary tract infection health and functional impact questionnaire (RUHFI-Q): design and feasibility assessment of a new evaluation scale.

Introduction: We aim to design a tool to assess the impact of recurrent urinary tract infection (rUTI) on quality of life (QoL) in adult women, given the notable absence of an established instrument for this purpose.

Materials And Methods: Best practice guidelines in health-related survey design were reviewed. A literature review informed creation of an interview guide.