Role of Aortic Stiffness in Predicting Response to Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors in the Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction.

Background: It is known that aortic stiffness (AS) increases in patients with erectile dysfunction (ED). Phosphodiesterase type-5 (PDE-5) enzyme inhibitors are used in the treatment of ED, and patients' responses to this treatment may vary.

Objectives: We aimed to investigate the role of AS in predicting the response of patients planned to take PDE-5 enzyme inhibitors due to ED.

Selection for antimicrobial prophylaxis in emergency and elective transurethral procedures: Susceptibility pattern in Türkiye.

Background: In this study, we aimed to determine the most appropriate antimicrobial agents for prophylactic antibiotic use during emergency and elective transurethral procedures.

Methods: The study was conducted in five hospitals located in five different geographical regions of Türkiye. The microorganism cultured in urine before emergency and elective transurethral procedures in these centers between March 2021 and March 2022 were reviewed retrospectively from the hospital records.

Comparative analysis of re-entry malecot and nelaton catheters after standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy in adult patients: a cross-sectional study.

Drainage catheters are used almost routinely to provide urinary drainage, prevent extravasation of urine, and create tamponade against bleeding after percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL). In the literature, there is no standardized approach to determining which type of catheter is superior. In this context, we aimed to comparatively analyze two different types of catheters (re-entry malecot catheter and nelaton catheter) in terms of success and complications, which we use for drainage after a PNL operation and which have very different costs.

Sexual Functions Following Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy: Evaluation of Male Patients and Their Partners.

Introduction: Sexual functionality, a critical component of health-related quality of life, can decline for various reasons, including heart failure (HF). Our purpose was to prospectively evaluate male patients with HF scheduled for cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) in terms of sexual function, erectile function, and alterations in hormonal and biochemical parameters. In addition, we sought to determine the sexual functioning of the partners of these patients.

Effects of knee prosthetic surgery on overactive bladder symptoms and incontinence in women.

Introduction And Hypothesis: Urinary incontinence (UI) and overactive bladder (OAB) are common conditions worldwide. These conditions significantly affect the quality of life (QoL) of patients with limited mobility. Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is one of the most commonly performed orthopedic procedures, resulting in pain relief, as well as improved function and QoL.

Effect of COVID-19 infection on the erectile function.

Objective: It has been understood that COVID-19, which has become a global pandemic in a short time, is a disease affecting multiple organs and systems. Some of the organs and systems affected by the disease also play a role in the pathophysiology of erectile dysfunction (ED), which led us to consider the possible effects of the disease on the erectile function. In this study, we aimed to evaluate changes in the erectile functions of patients with COVID-19 among those that had previously diagnosed with mild and moderate ED in our urology outpatient clinic.

Effect of alpha-blocker use on morbidity and lower urinary tract symptoms in patients undergoing transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy.

Objective: To evaluate voiding dysfunction and morbidity after transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)-guided prostate biopsy and to investigate whether pre-intervention alpha-blocker treatment had any effect on morbidity and voiding dysfunction.

Material And Methods: The study included 197 consecutive patients who underwent TRUS-guided prostate biopsy between January 2014 and January 2018. The patients were divided into two groups, those receiving alpha-blocker (silodosin) and those not receiving alpha-blocker treatment before the procedure (controls).

Does two-piece PPI provide improvement in patient-partner quality of life?

Objective: The aim of this study is to retrospectively examine patient-partner satisfaction and changes in quality of life due to two-piece penile prosthesis implantation (PPI). There is no data about partner Quality of Life (QoL) related to two-piece PPI in the literature.

Material And Methods: SF 36 scale and modified Erectile Dysfunction Inventory of Treatment Satisfaction (EDITS), which were filled before two-piece PPI and at the sixth postoperative month follow-up by male patients (n = 45) and female partners (n = 45), were evaluated.

Changes in the sexual functions of male patients and their partners after obesity surgery.

Sexual functionality significantly contributes to health-related quality of life and can decrease with obesity. In this study, we aimed to prospectively evaluate the changes that occur in the erection function, sexual function and testosterone level of male patients scheduled to undergo bariatric surgery, as well as the changes in the sexual function of their partner. A total of 40 patients and their partners were included.

Bipolar radiofrequency thermotherapy treatment of the prostate in urinary catheter-dependent men.

Objectives: In this study, for the first time in the literature, we evaluated patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) who had undergone permanent urinary catheterization for urinary retention and who were treated with radiofrequency (RF) thermotherapy as an alternative method due to their inoperability based on the high risk associated with anesthesia. We aimed to investigate these patients' posttreatment parameters concerning the catheter-free rates, quality of life (QoL) changes, and retrospective treatment efficacy.

Methods: RF thermotherapy was applied to 62 permanent patients catheterized within the last 3 months due to urinary retention.

Our Retroperitoneal Cystic Echinococcosis Surgery Experiences at Mehmet Akif İnan Training and Research Hospital in Şanlıurfa.

Objective: This study aimed to discuss the place of surgical technique in patients who were operated for retroperitoneal hydatid cyst at our clinic, in the light of current literature.

Methods: Data from seven patients who were operated for retroperitoneal hydatid cyst between May 2012 and May 2019 were retrospectively collected and evaluated.

Results: Two patients were operated for isolated retroperitoneal hydatid cyst, one for liver hydatid cyst accompanying renal hydatid cyst and four patients were operated only for renal hydatid cyst.

Our experiences in bipolar radiofrequency thermotherapy system as an alternative treatment in LUTS.

We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of the bipolar radiofrequency thermotherapy system as a minimally invasive treatment method in lower urinary tract symptom treatment and its effect on the patients' quality of life (QoL). The thermotherapy system was applied to 118 patients between May 2016 and September 2017 with the requirement of surgical treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia, who either could not be operated upon due to their comorbidities or preferred to undergo this procedure as an alternative treatment method. The International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) and QoL scores and maximal flow rate (Qmax) and post-voiding residue (PVR) values were evaluated before and after treatment.

Sexual experiences between partners after penile prosthesis: Who is more satisfied?

Penile prosthesis implantation (PPI) is the final stage treatment in erectile dysfunction (ED). In this study, we planned to investigate the effect of PPI application on sexual functionality in the patients and their partners. After taking permission and consent for the study, from 20 male patients who were applied penile prosthesis due to ED between March 2013 and June 2018 and their partners, the couples were included in the study.

Intravesical migration of intrauterine device mimicking bladder stone on radiologic imaging: a case report.

Due to its high cost-effectiveness, intrauterine device (IUD) is one of the widely used contraception methods worldwide. Intravesical migration of an IUD via perforation of the uterus and bladder is very rare. Endoscopic approach is recommended in the treatment, but open surgery may also be needed rarely.

Association of prostate volume with voiding impairment and deterioration in quality of life after prostate biopsy.

Objective: To evaluate how voiding function and quality of life (QoL) were affected by transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy with respect to prostatic size and to determine whether there is a size-bothersomeness relationship.

Methods: Ninety-two patients who were candidates for prostate biopsy were included. Ten-core prostate biopsies were taken, and patients were followed up for 7 days.

The effects of age, metabolic syndrome, nocturnal polyuria and sleep disorders on nocturia.

Background: Nocturia, which is especially frequent among older men, adversely affects the individual's quality of life. It is regarded as one of the most bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).

Objectives: The aim of the study was to investigate factors contributing to the frequency of nocturia.