[Multicentric Screening of Local Antibiotic Resistance in Uncomplicated Urinary System Infections: 1850 Patients from 37 Centers].

This study was aimed to identify the most frequently observed pathogens in uncomplicated urinary tract infections from outpatient urinary isolates obtained across seven different geographical regions in Türkiye and to determine whether the antibiotic resistance rates of these pathogens differ significantly between these regions. The study included patients aged 18 to 65 years who were diagnosed with uncomplicated urinary tract infections and had positive urine cultures from March 2021 to August 2022, across 37 different centers in Türkiye. The participating centers were selected based on their use of the disk diffusion method, in line with the European Committee on Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (EUCAST) guidelines, to ensure standardization of urine culture data.

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.

COVID Pandemic Aftermath: Changing Dynamics on Cosmetic and Aesthetic Surgery Demands.

Background: After the WHO's announcement of the pandemic, the quarantine process started in the country. Suspension of elective surgeries was part of these measures. Having most of its cases as elective operations, plastic and aesthetic surgery became one of the branches most affected by the pandemic process.

Evaluation of Visual Field and Balance Function Alterations in Patients Who Underwent Dermatochalasis Surgery.

Purpose: To compare perioperative visual field (VF), balance functions (BF), and changes in the other ocular parameters in patients undergoing upper eyelid dermatochalasis (DC) surgery.

Methods: One hundred and fifty-eight eyes of 79 patients who underwent DC surgery were included in the study. The VF, BF, intraocular pressure (IOP), pachymetry (PM), macular, and optic nerve measurements were recorded.

Patterns, risks and outcomes of urethral recurrence after radical cystectomy for urothelial cancer; over 20 year single center experience.

Purpose: To evaluate the factors affecting urethral recurrence after radical cystectomy for bladder cancer and relationship between urinary diversion type and urethral recurrence rates.

Patients And Methods: In our 504 radical cystectomy series, 287 male patients whose final pathological were urothelial carcinoma were included in the study. The relationship between urethral recurrence and pathological stage, grade, lymph node involvement and diversion type was researched in addition to risk factors for urethral recurrence.

Splenogonadal fusion: a very rare congenital anomaly in the differential diagnosis of a testicular mass.

Splenogonadal fusion is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by congenital fusion between the spleen and testicular tissue. In the literature, there are approximately 175 reported cases, and most of them are associated with cryptorchidism. In this article, we report an unusual case of splenogonadal fusion that was pre-diagnosed as a solid testicular mass in a patient who underwent orchiectomy.

Primary non-Hodgkin follicular lymphoma of the prostate: A case report.

Primary lymphoma of the prostate is a rare condition, representing 0.09% of prostatic malignancies. The clinical presentation of malignant lymphoma of the prostate is difficult to distinguish from other prostatic diseases.

The feasibility of radical cystectomy in elderly patients.

Objective: In this study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between age and tumor characteristics and to evaluate oncologic results after radical cystectomy in bladder cancer with respect to age.

Material And Methods: We reviewed 460 patients retrospectively who underwent radical cystectomy. Patients were divided into two groups according to age: ≥70 (Group 1), and <70 (Group 2).

Comparison of microscopic (pT3a) and gross extravesical extension (pT3b) in pathological staging of bladder cancer: analysis of patient outcomes.

Objective: To determine the prognostic value of pT3 bladder urothelial carcinoma substaging in patients without lymphatic involvement.

Patients And Methods: Pathologic and clinical data were reviewed on patients who underwent radical cystectomy for urothelial carcinoma between 1991 and 2010. Of the 460 reviewed patients, 74 patients were diagnosed with pathologic T3No urothelial carcinoma of the bladder.

Do pure squamous cell carcinomas and urothelial carcinomas have similar prognosis after radical cystectomy?

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the surgical treatment results of urothelial carcinoma (UC) and pure squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder (SCC).

Methods: The records of 460 patients who have undergone radical cystectomy in our department between the years 1991 and 2011 were analyzed retrospectively, and 364 patients with UC and 60 patients with pure SCC were evaluated.

Results: Average ages of the patients with UC and SCC were 61.

Nucleophosmin expression in renal cell carcinoma and oncocytoma.

The objective of this study was to investigate nucleophosmin/B23 (NPM) expression in renal cell carcinomas (RCC) and renal oncocytomas. The expression of NPM was studied by immunohistochemical methods on 59 RCCs, 9 oncocytomas, and 19 tumour-negative renal tissues. The expression was assessed relative to various clinicopathological variables and histological subtypes, to determine its potential role as a prognostic and diagnostic marker.

Malakoplakia of the prostate diagnosed by elevated PSA level and transrectal prostate biopsy.

Malakoplakia is an inflammation which is thought to develop secondary to chronic Escherichia coli infections. Although often seen in the genitourinary tract, it can also be seen in colon, stomach, lung, liver, bone, uterus, and skin. In this case report, we present prostatic malakoplakia diagnosed by elevated prostate-specific antigen level and transrectal prostate biopsy.

Long-term urodynamic and functional analysis of orthotopic "W" ileal neobladder following radical cystectomy.

Objectives: In this study, we evaluated the long-term functional outcomes and urodynamic results of the "W" orthotopic ileal neobladder.

Materials And Methods: Twenty patients whose long-term follow-up data were available and willing to participate in this project were enrolled into the study. The operations were performed between 1997 and 2005.

Do hydronephrosis and extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy affect carbohydrate antigens?

Objectives: To investigate carbohydrate antigen (CA 19-9, CA 15-3, and CA 125) levels in the patients who had hydronephrosis with renal stones and in whom Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) was performed.

Materials And Methods: This prospective study included 20 people with no known disease for control group and 30 patients who had hydronephrosis with renal stones and in whom ESWL was performed between January 2005 and January 2006. None of patients had urinary infection and malignancy.

Surgical treatment options in proximal hypospadias: retrospective analysis of 171 cases at a single institution.

Aim: So far, various techniques have been used in the surgical treatment of proximal hypospadias. The aim of all techniques is to form a near to normal penis functionally and cosmetically. In the present study, proximal hypospadias cases operated in our clinic were evaluated.

Bacteriuria, pyuria and bacteremia frequency following outpatient cystoscopy.

Aim: The assumed necessity of antimicrobial prophylaxis prior to cystoscopy is controversial. In this study, the rate of bacteriuria, pyuria and bacteremia in outpatients who underwent cystoscopy without antimicrobial prophylaxis is investigated prospectively.

Methods: The study included 75 patients who underwent cystoscopy for various indications and had sterile urine prior to intervention.