Clinical preferences and treatment attitudes among urologists, gynecologists, and geriatricians: An independent online questionnaire survey for comparison of treatment choices in the management of overactive bladder.

Objective: Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common clinical problem with associated morbidities both in men and women. Although real-life management strategies have been examined among urologists (URO), treatment choices may differ between different specialties. In the present study, an online survey was conducted to determine and compare the management strategies and clinical preferences of UROs, obstetricians/gynecologists (OB/GYN), and geriatricians (GER) in the treatment of OAB in their daily practices.

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Functional Urology Practice: A Nationwide Survey From Turkey.

Objective: Routine urology practice has changed with the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic. We aim to determine the urologists' functional urology practice during the pandemic by an online questionnaire.

Methods: An online questionnaire was conducted to assess the functional urology practice of Turkish urologists' during the pandemic.

Sacral neuromodulation in patients with detrusor underactivity: Is biological sex an indicator?

Objectives: This study aimed to report sacral neuromodulation (SNM) outcomes in detrusor underactivity (DU).

Methods: A multicentric, multinational, retrospective case series was conducted between March 2017 and June 2021 in three different referral centers. Initial test phase stimulation included either a percutaneous nerve evaluation (PNE) or an advanced lead evaluation test phase (ALTP) before permanent SNM implantation.

Effect of focal and diffuse hypervascularization as cystoscopic findings on predicting intravesical therapy response in patients with bladder pain syndrome.

Objective: To define the relationship between cystoscopic findings, including novel findings such as the hypervascularization, of bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis (BPS/IC) and the response to intravesical therapy.

Material And Methods: We retrospectively evaluated cystoscopy findings in patients who had a preliminary diagnosis of BPS/IC. All patients received early intravesical combined therapy (ICT), ie, within 2 hours after hydrodistention.

The International Continence Society (ICS) report on the terminology for male lower urinary tract surgery.

Introduction: In the development of terminology of the lower urinary tract (LUT), due to its increasing complexity, the terminology for male LUT surgery needs to be updated using a male-specific approach and via a clinically-based consensus report.

Methods: This report combines the input of members of the Standardization Committee of the International Continence Society in a Working Group with recognized experts in the field, assisted by many external referees. Appropriate core clinical categories and a subclassification were developed to give a numeric coding to each definition.

The Role of Educational Level and Cognitive Status in Men Undergoing Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implantation.

Objective: To examine the relationship between education level, cognitive function of patients and the success/ revision rates of artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) implantation in men with postprostatectomy incontinence.

Methods: Between January 2010 and March 2018, 163 patients (mean age, 68 ± 6.8 years) with moderate-to-severe stress urinary incontinence who underwent AUS implantation were retrospectively examined.

Laparoscopic selective pudendal neuromodulation for neurogenic bladder: a review of literature.

This study presents an alternative technique for neuromodulation in cases where percutaneous sacral implantation is difficult or has previously failed. We aimed to describe a novel technique of selective placement of an electrode over the pudendal nerve (PN), via laparoscopic approach in a patient with urinary retention who previously failed sacral neuromodulation (SNM) treatment.

Prevalence of female urinary incontinence in the developing world: A systematic review and meta-analysis-A Report from the Developing World Committee of the International Continence Society and Iranian Research Center for Evidence Based Medicine.

Aims: The prevalence of urinary incontinence (UI) in the developing world varies widely. Factors influencing prevalence rates are a key area of interest, and knowledge of these would provide appropriate planning for preventive primary and secondary health care programs. The objective of this report was to synthesize the best available evidence to determine UI prevalence rates in adult women in a population setting.

Single-incision midurethral sling shows less pain and similar success rate in a short-term follow-up compared to the transobturator tape method in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence.

Objective: To compare the efficacy, complications, quality of life, and patient satisfaction rates in women treated for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) using the adjustable anchored single-incision midurethral sling (SIMS) and standard midurethral sling (MUS) procedures.

Material And Methods: A total of 113 women between October 2012 and October 2016 underwent either the adjustable SIMS (n=54) or MUS (n=57) procedure. The postoperative pain profile was assessed using a 10-point visual analog scale at the fixed time-point quality of life and an additional postoperative 3 week appointment.

Do success rate, complications of transobturator tape procedure differ based on experienced surgeon or residents?

Objectives: To investigate the postoperative surgical complications and patient satisfaction with the outside-in transobturator tape (TOT) procedure performed by an experienced surgeon compared to those performed by residents in training.

Methods: Patients who received TOT surgery performed by a resident under supervision of a faculty were included in group 1 (n = 31) whereas, patients operated by the same faculty were included in group 2 (n = 26). Both groups were compared for demographic data, procedure results, satisfaction rates as well as intraoperative and early postoperative (urinary retention, vaginal erosion, dyspareunia, infection, abnormal discharge) complications.

Efficacy and safety of onabotulinumtoxinA injection in patients with refractory overactive bladder: First multicentric study in Turkish population.

Aims: To investigate the efficacy and safety of intradetrusor onabotulinumtoxinA (onaBoNT-A) injection in patients with overactive bladder (OAB) refractory to antimuscarinic treatment.

Methods: A total of 80 patients with OAB symptoms were enrolled in this prospective multicenter study and received 100 U intradetrusor onaBoNT-A injection.The changes from baseline in the frequency of voiding, urge urinary incontinence (UI) and urge episodes, mean and maximum bladder capacities, uroflowmetry, post-void residual urine volume (PVR), quality of life score, and treatment benefit scale score were assessed.

The attitudes of Urologists and Gynecologists about overactive bladder and treatment of it in Turkey: A questionnaire survey.

Objective: We aimed to review the approaches of urologist and gynecologist in the management of overactive bladder (OAB).

Material And Methods: A questionnaire consisting of 12 items were answered by 375 urologist and 46 gynecologist. The differences between frequency of encountering OAB, their viewpoints concerning conservative treatment, and their experience related to anticholinergic drug use and the management of refractory OAB were compared.

Botulinum toxin injections for treating neurogenic detrusor overactivity.

Neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO) is a disorder that can cause high intravesical pressure, decreased capacity, decreased bladder compliance, and upper urinary system damage. The current treatment options for NDO are established on the basis of agents that block parasympathetic innervation of the detrusor and inhibit involuntary bladder contractions. Several side effects, such as dryness of mouth, constipation, dyspepsia, changes in visual accommodation, somnolence, and being unable to obtain consistently favorable results, caused by anticholinergic agents, which are frequently used for this purpose, decrease the patient's compliance to treatment.

Role of percutaneous posterior tibial nerve stimulation either alone or combined with an anticholinergic agent in treating patients with overactive bladder.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS), either alone or combined with an anticholinergic agent, in treating patients with an overactive bladder (OAB) in whom previous conservative treatment failed.

Material And Methods: In this study, we included a total of 30 female patients with OAB in whom all conventional therapies failed between January 2010 and April 2011. Patients were randomly divided into three groups: Group 1, PTNS group; Group 2, patients receiving an anticholinergic agent; and Group 3, patients receiving both PTNS and anticholinergic agent.

Metabolic syndrome does not impair the response to alfuzosin treatment in men with lower urinary tract symptoms: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study.

Objective: This study is a placebo-controlled comparison of the response to alfuzosin treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in patients with and without metabolic syndrome (MetS).

Material And Methods: A total of 80 men with LUTS were included in the study. Patients had a maximum flow rate of <15 mL/sec, prostate volume of >20 mL, and International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) of >8.

In vitro examination of effects of hyperprolactinemia and hypoprolactinemia on seminal vesicle contractions.

Objective: To investigate the contractile characteristics of the seminal vesicles in rats, in which hyperprolactinemia and hypoprolactinemia was induced by prolactin and bromocriptine administration.

Materials And Methods: A total of 24 Wistar albino rats were randomly divided into 3 groups: control group, hyperprolactinemia group, and hypoprolactinemia group. The rats in the control group were administered 0.

Effect of urinary incontinence and its subtypes on quality of life of women in eastern Turkey.

Objective: To determine the bothersomeness and effect on quality of life (QOL) of different types of urinary incontinence (UI) in married women living in eastern Turkey.

Materials And Methods: A total of 1049 married women was evaluated in the present population-based, cross-sectional study. QOL was assessed using a validated form of the Turkish version of the Incontinence Impact Questionnaire Short Form.

A novel false-positive cause in testis scintigraphy in the diagnosis of testis torsion.

Testis scintigraphy is the most reliable modality in the diagnosis of testis torsion since it directly reflects the vascularity of the testis. The 'rim sign' is considered as the pathognomonic sign of the missed torsion. However, there are some possible false-positive cases.

Evaluation of sexual function in women at two stages of multiple sclerosis.

Purpose: In the present study, we aimed to evaluate the sexual function in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) who were examined in two subgroups and compare the results to the control group with a validated questionnaire.

Methods: A total of 23 consecutive female MS patients divided into groups with relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) and secondary progressive MS (SPMS) and 45 healthy control subjects were included into the study. The inclusion criteria were as follows: Definite MS, age between 18 and 60 years and an Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score of <8.

Role of diffusion MRI and apparent diffusion coefficient measurement in the diagnosis, staging and pathological classification of bladder tumors.

Objectives: Our aim was to investigate the role of simultaneous apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) measurement and diffusion-weighted MRI (DWMRI) in the diagnosis and differentiation of bladder masses.

Methods: We examined 45 patients presenting with hematuria by dynamic and diffusion MRI (at b100, b600, b1000 gradients) and cystoscopy. Thirty healthy volunteers without hematuria were also included in the study.

Effects of combined use of trospium chloride and melatonin on in vitro contractility of rat urinary bladder.

Objectives: To examine the effects of combined use of trospium chloride and melatonin on in vitro contractility of rat urinary bladder.

Methods: Isolated bladder strips from 20 male Wistar rats were examined in an organ bath. Contractions were evoked by acetylcholine (ACh).