Sarcomatoid Urothelial Carcinoma of the Urinary Bladder With Chondrosarcomatous and Concurrent Divergent Squamous Cell Carcinoma Differentiation- A Rare Entity.

We present an extremely rare case where the sarcomatoid urothelial carcinoma of the urinary bladder was present with chondrosarcomatous and squamous cell differentiation. A 74-year-old male smoker presented with intermittent hematuria with the passage of clots. On imaging, an irregular polypoidal lesion was diagnosed near the right vesicoureteric junction, and transurethral resection of the bladder tumor was performed.

Percutaneous Nephrostomy in Complicated Urinary Tract Infections.

Background The study aimed to determine the various indications for percutaneous nephrostomy (PCN) primarily in patients with a urinary tract infection and to determine the various complications arising in these patients due to the procedure. Materials and methods A retrospective study of five-year data based on registers of the Department of Urology was performed. Among 716 patients, 226 inpatient data were obtained, curated, and analyzed.

Effect of Ureteral Stent Length and Position of Stent Coil in Bladder on Stent-Related Symptoms and Quality of Life of Patients.

Introduction: Various standardized questionnaires can evaluate ureteral stent-related symptoms. The present study utilized a validated instrument, Ureteral Stent Symptoms Questionnaire (USSQ), to know the impact of the length of double J stent (DJS) in comparison to ureter length on patients and their quality of living.

Materials And Method: This study is a prospective clinical study conducted in the Department of Urology at a tertiary care center in South India.

Usage of Modified Makuuchi Incision for Surgical Management of Complex Renal and Adrenal Lesions.

Background:  Modified Makuuchi (MM) incision is less popular among the urological fraternity as Chevron, subcostal, flank, and midline incisions are commonly used for most of the complex renal and adrenal conditions. We present our experience and report the outcomes of patients operated using this incision.

Materials And Methods:  The records of patients who underwent open surgery for upper abdominal urological conditions using MM incision over the last five years in our department were retrospectively reviewed.

Does Diversion in Poorly Functioning Obstructed Kidneys in Adults Favors Reconstructive Surgeries Over Ablative Procedures? A Prospective Study.

Objective In obstructed poorly functioning kidneys, management depends on the recovery potential of the kidney. Some kidneys have good recovery capability and diversion may unfold the real condition of the kidney. This study evaluated whether pre-operative drainage for six weeks results in improvement of renal function in unilateral obstructed poorly functioning kidney with split renal function (SRF) less than 20%.

Outcomes of Transposition of Brachiobasilic Arteriovenous Fistula in Two-Stage Technique: A Single-Centre Experience With Literature Review.

Introduction  Arteriovenous fistulae (AVF) are considered a better option for long-term dialysis access. The distal radiocephalic AVF is the most preferred followed by proximal radiocephalic, brachiocephalic and brachiobasilic AVFs (BBAVF) with basilic vein transposition. In case of failure of AVF at other anatomical locations, BBAVF may improve the outcomes for patients needing dialysis for long term.