Results in Kidney Transplant Recipients from Living Donors 75 Years of Age or Older.

The increasing age of patients receiving renal replacement therapy (RRT) in Turkey, coupled with a shortage of kidney donors, has led to longer waiting times for transplants and an escalation in mortality rates. This retrospective study aimed to assess the effect on transplant outcomes of accepting kidneys from donors ≥70 years of age, given the rising number of older patients in the population. In all, 1400 patients were transplanted with kidneys from donors >50 years, with patient and graft survival as primary endpoints.

The prevalence and topographic distribution of penile calcification in a large cohort: a retrospective cross-sectional study.

The prevalence of penile calcification in the population remains uncertain. This retrospective multicenter study aimed to determine the prevalence and characteristics of penile calcification in a large cohort of male patients undergoing non-contrast pelvic tomography. A total of 14 545 scans obtained from 19 participating centers between 2016 and 2022 were retrospectively analyzed within a 3-months period.

The Prevalence of Minimal Hepatic Encephalopathy in an Outpatient Hepatology Clinic.

Background: Minimal hepatic encephalopathy can only be detected by specific psychometric or neuropsychological tests. We aimed to determine the prevalence of minimal hepatic encephalopathy in a hepatology outpatient clinic of a tertiary center.

Methods: A total of 82 patients with chronic liver disease were involved prospectively in this study.

Comparison of Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients in Terms of Disease Course According to the Presence of Gastrointestinal Symptoms Before and After Admission.

Background: This study aimed to find the prevalence of gastrointestinal symptoms in hospitalized COVID-19 patients and to investigate the effects of gastrointestinal symptoms on the course of the disease during hospitalization.

Methods: Patients who were hospitalized due to COVID-19 were included in this retrospective study. The diagnostic method of COVID-19 was either a positive reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction test or a typical finding in chest computed tomography.

Comparison of Survival in Recipients of Marginal and Standard Cadaveric Donor Kidneys.

Background: Renal transplantation is the main treatment for end-stage renal disease and has rapidly increased in number over the past 3 decades, leading to an increasing need for organs. The disparity between organ access and the number of patients on the waiting list has led transplant surgeons to use marginal cadaveric donors. As a consequence, the concept of "marginal cadaveric kidney donor" has been developed.

Clinical Contribution of Standardized Terminology for Pancreatic Lesions' Cytopathology.

Introduction: Demonstration of diagnostic contribution of Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology-standardized nomenclature for pancreaticobiliary cytology (PSC-PC) in endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) fine-needle biopsy (FNA) biopsies is important for widespread use and further development.

Methods: 179 EUS-FNA biopsies (89: solid, 90: cystic) and PSC-PC categories were compared with surgical definite histopathology and definite clinical diagnosis. Overall risk of malignancy (oROM) was calculated for each PSC-PC category.

The Psychological Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic was expected to have traumatic effects and increase the anxiety levels of inflamma- tory bowel disease patients.

Methods: We aimed to investigate the psychosocial effects of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on patients with inflammatory bowel disease by revealing the risk perception for present disease, coping strategies, follow-up characteristics, and treatment adher- ence. This is a cross-sectional, web-based survey study including 798 inflammatory bowel disease patients who were followed at our outpatient clinic and 303 volunteer who did not have any known chronic diseases and were not health professionals were included as the control group.

Medical and Surgical Care of Patients With Mesothelioma and Their Relatives Carrying Germline BAP1 Mutations.

The most common malignancies that develop in carriers of BAP1 germline mutations include diffuse malignant mesothelioma, uveal and cutaneous melanoma, renal cell carcinoma, and less frequently, breast cancer, several types of skin carcinomas, and other tumor types. Mesotheliomas in these patients are significantly less aggressive, and patients require a multidisciplinary approach that involves genetic counseling, medical genetics, pathology, surgical, medical, and radiation oncology expertise. Some BAP1 carriers have asymptomatic mesothelioma that can be followed by close clinical observation without apparent adverse outcomes: they may survive many years without therapy.

Long term erectile function results of radical perineal prostatectomy.

Introduction: Although many patients are being treated by radical prostatectomy (RP), there is still insufficient information about the changes in long-term erectile function after RP. Our aim is to examine long term, up to 5 year erectile function status of patients after Radical Perineal Prostatectomy (RPP).

Materials And Methods: One hundred and thirty-two patients, who underwent bilateral nerve-sparing Radical Perineal Prostatectomy (RPP) in between January 2012 and January 2017, with preoperative age≤70, prostate volume<80g, transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) guided biopsy Gleason score (GS)<7, prostate specific antigen (PSA) value<10ng/mL, and cT stage≤2 (N0, M0) were included into this study.

Frequency, Predisposing Factors, and Clinical Outcome of Azathioprine-Induced Pancreatitis Among Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Results From a Tertiary Referral Center.

Objective: The aim of the study was to identify the frequency of azathioprine-induced acute pancreatitis (AZA-AP) and related factors.

Methods: Seven hundred eighty-seven inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients on AZA therapy were retrospectively analyzed. Azathioprine-induced AP was diagnosed with positive imaging and/or an at least 3-fold increased amylase level, in presence of typical abdominal pain.

What is the optimal frequency in shock wave lithotripsy for pediatric renal stones? A prospective randomized study.

The aim of the study is to compare the effects of varying frequency rates (60, 90, and 120 SWs/min) on the stone free rate and complication rates of pediatric SWL. 75 children with renal stones were divided into 3 groups depending on the SW frequency applied. Group 1.

Non-invasive evaluation of obstruction after ureteroscopic stone removal: Role of renal resistive index assessment.

Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate prediction of postoperative ureteral obstruction needing ureteral stent insertion by evaluating the resistive index (RI) values and the grade of hydronephrosis.

Material And Methods: A total of 66 adult patients undergoing stentless endoscopic ureteral stone treatment (URS) between January 2018 and January 2019 were included in this prospective study. Preoperative patient and stone characteristics were noted.

Endoscopic treatment of symptomatic VUR disease after the renal transplantation: analysis of 49 cases.

Background: To evaluate the outcome of endoscopic treatment for symptomatic vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) disease in renal transplantation patients and to determine the factors that were associated with the success rate of the treatment.

Methods: A total of 121 symptomatic VUR diseases diagnosed between 2014 and 2018 in 3560 renal transplant patients. The results of 49 VUR cases that presented with febrile urinary tract infection (UTI) and were hospitalized for antibiotic treatment were included in the study.

The effect of direct antiviral treatment on the depression, anxiety, fatigue and quality-of-life in chronic hepatitis C patients.

Objective: In this study, we aimed to investigate the effects of direct antiviral treatment on depression, anxiety, fatigue and quality of life in patients with chronic hepatitis C.

Methods: Subjects included in study were treatment experienced and treatment naive chronic hepatitis C patients admitted to the hepatology outpatient clinic between December 2016 and June 2017. Before and after the treatment, Beck depression, Beck anxiety, liver-specific quality of life and fatigue severity-impact scales were administered.

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.

Apoptosis and Disease Severity is Associated with Insulin Resistance in Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

Backgrounds And Aims: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is associated with insulin resistance (IR). We evaluated whether IR contributes to hepatocyte apoptosis, inflammation, and fibrosis in NAFLD.

Methods: Forty-four teetotaller patients with biopsy-proven diagnosis of NAFLD were enrolled.

Long Term Outcomes of Laparoscopic and Open Modified Lich-Gregoir Reimplantation in Adults: A multicentric comparative study.

Background & Objective: Obstructive ureteral pathologies in adult patients are most commonly due to ureteral strictures and secondary to surgical interventions. In this study, we aimed to compare open and laparoscopic modified Lich-Gregoir ureteral reimplantation with regards to outcomes in benign ureteral pathologies in adult patients.

Methods: Between December 2008 and December 2014, 32 open cases and 29 laparoscopic cases were performed as per the data retrieved from surgical databases.

Renal access in PNL under sonographic guidance: Do we really need to insert an open end ureteral catheter in dilated renal systems? A prospective randomized study.

Purpose: To evaluate the true necessity of open end ureteral catheter insertion in patients with moderate to severe pelvicalyceal system dilation treated with percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) under sonographic guidance.

Patients And Methods: 50 cases treated with PNL under sonographic guidance in prone position for solitary obstructing renal stones were evaluated. Patients were randomly divided into two groups; Group 1: Patients in whom a open end ureteral catheter was inserted prior to the procedure; Group 2: Patients receiving no catheter before PNL.

Procedural sedation and analgesia for pediatric shock wave lithotripsy: a 10 year experience of single institution.

The aim of this study was to evaluate anesthesia practice for pediatric extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) according to the age groups and discuss the anesthetic management of these patients. Pediatric patients treated with ESWL because of urolithiasis under anesthesia in our department between December 2007 and January 2017 were evaluated retrospectively. A total of 251 patients were divided into two groups as Group PS: preschool children (<6 years) and Group S: school children (≥6 years).

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy Management of Renal Stones in Children: Does Anesthesia Affect the Treatment Outcomes on an Age-based Manner?

Objective: To evaluate beneficial effect of anesthesia on extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) in children older than 9 years.

Patients And Methods: A total of 61 children (aged between 9 and 17 years) treated with SWL for renal stones were included. Depending on the use of general anesthesia, the children were divided into 2 groups: cases treated with SWL under anesthesia (group 1, n = 27) and cases treated with SWL without anesthesia (group 2, n = 34).

Critical evaluation of the overactive bladder and urgency urinary incontinence association with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in a relatively young adult male population.

Aims: To evaluate the prevalence of Overactive Bladder (OAB) and Urgency Urinary Incontinence (UUI) in males with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) using the OSAS grading system.

Methods: A total of 194 patients who underwent Polysomnography (PSG) were included in our prospective cross sectional study. Patients were divided into four groups according to Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI).