Effect of different alpha-receptor antagonists on metabolic parameters: a head-to-head comparison.

Purpose: Although it is known that alpha-adrenergic receptor antagonists have positive effects on metabolic parameters such as glucose metabolism, lipid profile, and insulin sensitivity, it is unclear whether this is a class effect. Tamsulosin is reported to have adverse effects on glucose metabolism and insulin resistance, and this may be because of its lack of glycolysis-enhancing effect compared with other alpha-adrenergic receptor antagonists with glycolysis-enhancing effects such as doxazosin, terazosin, and alfuzosin. The aim of this study was to compare the effect of tamsulosin on metabolic parameters with another alpha-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist, doxazosin.

Management of Priapism: Results of a Nationwide Survey and Comparison with International Guidelines.

Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate current urologic practice regarding the management of priapism in Turkey and compare with international guidelines.

Methods: Urologists and urology residents were invited to an online survey consisting of 30 multiple-choice questions on priapism-related clinical practices that were consid- ered most important and relevant to practices by using Google Forms.

Results: Total number of responses was 340.

Ultrapreservation in Robotic Assisted Radical Prostatectomy Provides Early Continence Recovery.

Background And Objectives: We aimed to evaluate oncological and functional results of the ultrapreservation anterior-sparing technique in patients with localized prostate cancer.

Methods: In this single-center study, patients with low to intermediate risk prostate cancer, who were treated with the ultrapreservation anterior-sparing technique, were included retrospectively. The oncological and functional outcomes were recorded.

Clinical preferences and treatment attitudes among urologists, gynecologists, and geriatricians: An independent online questionnaire survey for comparison of treatment choices in the management of overactive bladder.

Objective: Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common clinical problem with associated morbidities both in men and women. Although real-life management strategies have been examined among urologists (URO), treatment choices may differ between different specialties. In the present study, an online survey was conducted to determine and compare the management strategies and clinical preferences of UROs, obstetricians/gynecologists (OB/GYN), and geriatricians (GER) in the treatment of OAB in their daily practices.

The Epidemiology and Population-Based Studies of Women with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: A Systematic Review.

In this systematic review, we focused on epidemiology and population-based studies to identify recent realworld data of women with lower urinary tract symptoms. The PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane databases were used for the literature search using the following keywords: epidemiology, population-based studies, women, female, lower urinary tract symptoms, and urinary incontinence. A total of 20 articles in the English language were found to be eligible for this review.

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Functional Urology Practice: A Nationwide Survey From Turkey.

Objective: Routine urology practice has changed with the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic. We aim to determine the urologists' functional urology practice during the pandemic by an online questionnaire.

Methods: An online questionnaire was conducted to assess the functional urology practice of Turkish urologists' during the pandemic.

Comparison of Retzius-sparing versus standard robot-assisted radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer.

Introduction And Objectives: We aim to compare the first year oncological and functional outcomes of Retzius-sparing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (Rs-RARP) and standard robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP).

Materials And Methods: Eighty-eight patients who underwent robotic radical prostatectomy between 2018-2019 were included. We compared the minimum one-year follow-up results of patients who underwent Rs-RARP or RARP in terms of oncological and functional outcomes.

Quality of life is improved after urethroplasty in women with urethral stricture.

Introduction And Hypothesis: To evaluate the quality of life (QoL) in women who underwent urethroplasty for urethral stricture.

Methods: Twenty-two women who underwent ventral labium minus graft urethroplasty were included. Patients were assessed with uroflowmetry, urethral caliber and post-voiding residual urine (PVR).

Infectious complications after transrectal prostate biopsy is increased in patients with chronic idiopathic constipation.

Objective: This study aims to compare infectious complications after a prostate biopsy in patients with or without chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC).

Methods: Six hundred and sixty-three patients who underwent a transrectal ultrasound-guided biopsy (TRUSBx) of the prostate between 2012 and 2018 were evaluated prospectively. Patients were divided into two groups according to their CIC status and monitored for complications.

Turkish validation and reliability of the symptoms of Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction Research Network Symptom Index-29 (LURN SI-29) questionnaire in patients with lower urinary tract symptoms.

Aims: To evaluate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Symptoms of Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction Research Network Symptom Index-29 (LURN SI-29).

Methods: Patients with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) were included in a single-center study between January and April 2021. Patients' demographics, such as age, sex, and level of education, were recorded.

The first kidney transplantation after recipient and living donor recovered from COVID-19.

SARS-CoV-2 is still a major threat to the world. In this pandemic, transplantation activities have largely been affected worldwide. We are still facing with this pandemic; however, after regulations, we have started our transplantation activities.

The Relationship between Vitamin D Level and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Women.

Objectives: In the literature, the effects of vitamin D on lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) have been investigated. Conflicting results have been reported in these studies conducted. LUTS is more common in women.

Comparison of surgical, oncological, and functional outcomes of robot-assisted and laparoscopic radical prostatectomy in patients with prostate cancer.

Objective: To compare the oncological and functional outcomes of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) and laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP).

Material And Methods: We compared patients who underwent the RARP (n=778) and LRP (n=48) techniques for prostate cancer between January 2008 and July 2017 in our clinic. Patient demographics, preoperative and postoperative data, pathologic evaluation, continence, and potency rates were collected and analyzed retrospectively.

Safety and efficacy of PNL vs RIRS in the management of stones located in horseshoe kidneys: A critical comparative evaluation.

Aim: To assess the efficacy and safety of two different techniques (Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) vs Retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS)) in the management of stones in patients with horseshoe kidneys (HSK).

Patients And Methods: Departmental files of 88 cases with radiopaque kidney stones in horseshoe kidneys undergoing two different approaches (PNL vs RIRS) were evaluated with respect to the success and complication rates of in a retrospective manner. In addition to the factors related with the procedures (success and complication rates, additional procedures), patient and stone characteristics were all well evaluated.

Turkish validation of the urethral stricture surgery specific patient-reported outcome measure (USS-PROM) with supplemental assessment of erectile function and morbidity due to oral graft harvesting.

Aims: We validated a Turkish language version of the urethral stricture surgery specific patient-reported outcome measure (USS-PROM) in men undergoing anterior urethroplasty. We also investigated changes in erectile function (EF) and quality of life (QoL) due to oral mucosa graft (OMG) harvesting.

Methods: The USS-PROM captures lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), health related QoL (HRQoL) with EQ-5D visual analogue scale (EQ-VAS).

Erectile dysfunction patients are more satisfied with penile prosthesis implantation compared with tadalafil and intracavernosal injection treatments.

There are various treatment modalities for erectile dysfunction with different success and satisfaction rates. We aim to compare patient satisfaction with tadalafil, intracavernosal injection, and penile prosthesis implantation in patients with erectile dysfunction. The records of 3448 men with erectile dysfunction were evaluated retrospectively.

Comparison of long-term efficacy of desmopressin lyophilisate and enuretic alarm for monosymptomatic enuresis and assessment of predictive factors for success: a randomized prospective trial.

Purpose: We compared the long-term success of desmopressin sublingual lyophilisate formulation and enuretic alarm therapy in children with primary monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis, and determined predictive factors for treatment success.

Materials And Methods: A total of 142 children with primary monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis were randomized to receive treatment consisting of desmopressin or enuretic alarm for 6 months. Treatment compliance and response were reviewed monthly in each patient using a 30-day bed-wetting diary.

Ventral inlay labia minora graft urethroplasty for the management of female urethral strictures.

Objective: To evaluate the functional outcomes of ventral inlay labia minora graft urethroplasty (VILGU) for the management of female urethral strictures.

Methods: Data of 7 consecutive women treated with VILGU between 2011 and 2013 were reviewed. Two patients had cystostomy tubes at repair, and 5 had undergone previous urethral dilations and urethrotomies.