Publications by authors named "Sani Usman Alhassan"
Background: Open ureteric exploration is an important procedure in urology employed in the management of ureteric obstruction from various causes. Ureteric obstruction is a common urological problem leading to significant morbidity and may lead to obstructive nephropathy in patient with bilateral obstruction or obstruction in a solitary kidney.
Objective: The study aims to determine the demographics of patients who underwent open ureteric exploration, indications, and complications associated with open ureteric exploration.
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- There are no national guidelines for bladder cancer treatment in Nigeria; this review aims to identify knowledge gaps in epidemiology and clinical care to help develop a treatment pathway.
- The review analyzed 19 studies, revealing issues such as the high prevalence of schistosomiasis and poor public awareness of bladder cancer symptoms.
- Future research should focus on improving public knowledge about bladder cancer and exploring screening for schistosomiasis in affected regions of sub-Saharan Africa.
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- Bladder cancer (BC) ranks as the 10th most common cancer globally and 7th in Nigeria, prompting this review to identify gaps in clinical care and research for possible improvement in BC outcomes.
- The review follows the Arksey and O'Malley framework, using various databases to compile studies on the epidemiology and treatment of BC, with a thorough screening process by independent reviewers.
- Findings will be published in peer-reviewed journals, aiming to enhance future research and clinical guidelines in Nigeria and similar regions where BC is more prevalent.