Prostatic Urethral Length as a Predictor for Surgery in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.

Background: Benign prostatic hyperplasia is associated with structural and morphological changes including elongation of prostatic urethral length. The aim of our study was to assess whether prostatic urethral length could predict need of surgery in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted over a 12-months duration.

Predictive Factors for the Peri-operative Outcome of Ureteroscopic Lithotripsy for Proximal Ureteric Stones.

Background: Proximal ureteric stones are considered one of challenging location for lithotripsy using semirigid ureteroscopes. Aim of the study was to assess clinical and radiological characteristics associated with outcome of lithotripsy using semirigid ureteroscope for proximal ureteric stones.

Methods: Prospective observational study was done on patients who underwent semirigid ureteroscopic lithotripsy for proximal ureteric stone.

How Safe Is Reverse Sural Flap?: A Systematic Review.

Background: Soft tissue reconstruction of the lower third of the leg, the ankle, and the foot is challenging for reconstructive surgeons. The options for reconstruction are limited. Reverse sural flap is relatively easy to perform and considered a good option for reconstruction.

Plastic Surgical Procedures for Lower Limb Reconstruction at a Tertiary Hospital in Nepal.

Background: This study assessed the lower limb reconstruction outcome so that it will provide a baseline evidence to enable data-driven decision making to improve outcome in the future.

Methods: In this study, hospital records from 1st January to 31st December 2019 were collected retrospectively. Complete data of all patients' records treated for lower limb defects at Kirtipur Hospital were included and incomplete data were excluded.

Review of the First 108 Free Flaps at Public Health Concern Trust-NEPAL Hospitals: Challenges and Opportunities in Developing Countries.

Background: Free tissue transfer is one of the most important and essential techniques in reconstructive surgery. The underlying complexity, steep learning curve, high cost, and fear of failure make it very difficult to establish as a regular service in developing countries such as Nepal.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study design was used to analyze the challenges with and opportunities for reconstructive surgery in Nepal.

Clinical Epidemiology of Acute Burn Injuries at Nepal Cleft and Burn Centre, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Background: Burn injury is a global health problem mainly occurring in developing countries. The Nepal Cleft and Burn Centre at Kirtipur Hospital, Kathmandu, has been providing the acute burn care since 2013 with 7 intensive care unit beds, 30 general beds, and 2 dedicated operating rooms. A similar descriptive study was performed in this center in 2014.

Erratum to: Epidemiology of burn injuries in Nepal: a systemic review.

[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1186/s41038-017-0075-y.].

Epidemiology of burn injuries in Nepal: a systemic review.

Burn is a global public health problem associated with significant morbidity and mortality, mostly in low- and middle-income countries. Southeast-Asian countries share a big burden of burn injuries, and Nepal is not an exception. We performed a systemic review to examine the epidemiological characteristics of burn injures in Nepal.