Publications by authors named "S Citgez"

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  • The study evaluated how renal tumor biopsy (RTB) impacted the success of trifecta criteria in patients who underwent open partial nephrectomy (OPN) for renal cancer from 2012 to 2023.
  • Out of 167 patients, trifecta achievement rates were similar between the RTB group (53.3%) and the non-RTB group (54.76%), indicating no significant difference in surgical outcomes.
  • However, the RTB group showed a higher incidence of lymphovascular invasion, suggesting that while RTB is safe, it may be associated with some negative pathology outcomes.
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DNA methylation is an important mechanism in the regulation of gene expression and maintenance of genomic integrity. Aberrant DNA methylation is an early event in carcinogenesis. DNA methyltransferase inhibitors are used to restore aberrant DNA methylation and inhibit tumor growth.

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Background: Live surgery events (LSEs) are frequently organized for sharing the surgical experiences with surgeons at the beginning of their learning curves. The aim of this study was to investigate whether the outcomes and complication rates of patients underwent retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) at LSEs are comparable with regular cases.

Methods: Ten courses were organized during 2017-2022.

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Objectives: To compare the efficacy of in-vivo and in-vitro stone attenuation in the prediction of stone composition using non-contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography (NCCT).

Methods: This study included a total of 104 patients with renal stones who received percutaneous nephrolithotomy treatment for renal stones between December 2016 and December 2019 and underwent NCCT before the procedure. Preoperative (in-vivo) and postoperative (in-vitro) kidney stone attenuations were compared using the NCCT images of the patients.

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Purpose: In this study, we aimed to compare the results of split-cuff nipple and modified Lich-Gregoir ureteroneocystostomy, which are the most commonly used techniques in stage ≥ 3 iatrogenic distal ureteral injuries.

Methods: The files of patients who were treated for iatrogenic distal ureteral injuries in our clinic between January 2013 and January 2019 were retrospectively reviewed. A total of 60 patients who underwent either intra-vesical split-cuff nipple ureteroneocystostomy (Group A) or extra-vesical modified Lich-Gregoir ureteroneocystostomy (Group B) operations were included in the study.

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