Comparison of Tissue and Urine Microbiota in Male, Intervention Naive Patients with and without Non-Invasive Bladder Cancer.

Introduction: To investigate the presence of dysbiosis in patients with naive bladder cancer.

Methods: Twelve male patients with non-invasive bladder cancer and twelve age-matched healthy males had midstream urine and tissue samples taken. A history of endourological interventions was determined as an exclusion criterion, ensuring that the study was designed solely with naïve participants.

Evaluation of androgen receptor and androgen receptor splice-variant 7 in bladder cancer; a novel approach into an ancient topic.

Purpose: The contribution of androgen receptors (AR) on bladder cancer has been demonstrated in pre-clinical studies, however in clinical studies, only the canonical AR (AR-FL) protein was measured by immunohistochemistry and conflicting results were obtained. To get better insight into the alterations of AR signalling, we used western blotting (WB) method and simultaneously measured both mRNA and protein levels of AR-FL and AR-V7.

Methods: 23 naive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer patients and 12 healthy individuals were included.

Low-cord orchidectomy for testicular cancer: what would be different?

Introduction: High cord radical orchidectomy (HRCO) is accepted as the standard surgical approach in testicular cancer, however low cord orchidectomy (LCRO) can reduce the morbidity of operation without worsening the oncological outcomes.

Methods: We retrospectively re-examined the specimens of men to determine the level of spermatic cord invasion (SCI). Men who had proximal SCI with negative surgical margins after HRCO were assumed to have de-novo residual tumour if LCRO was performed.

Subtrigonal Inlay Patch Technique with Buccal Mucosa Graft for Recurrent Bladder Neck Contractures.

Introduction: We aimed to present a novel subtrigonal inlay patch (SIP) technique with buccal mucosa graft (BMG) for recurrent bladder neck contracture (BNC) via open approach.

Materials And Methods: Surgical approach for SIP technique is described in detail and outcomes of patients who have been operated with this technique for recurrent BNC were given. Briefly, bladder neck incision is performed after vertical cystotomy, fibrotic scar tissue is excised completely, and a BMG is patched at the end.

Predictive Factors for Requirement of Ureteral J Stenting in Ureteroscopic Treatment of Distal Ureteral Stones.

Background: We aimed to investigate the factors predicting the need for ureteral J stent placement in the treatment of distal ureteral stones by ureteroscopy (URS).

Methods: Between January 2007 and June 2018, 550 consecutive patients who underwent URS with the diagnosis of distal ureteral stone disease were evaluated in a single center. The patients were divided into two groups as; group 1 who received a ureteral J stent, and group 2 without ureteral J stent.

Five-Year Efficacy of Transobturator Tape Treatment and Quality of Life in Women with Stress Urinary Incontinence.

Background: We aimed to assess the results of first- and fifth-year outcomes and the effect on quality of life (QoL) of transobturator tape (TOT) treatment in patients with stress urinary incontinence (SUI).

Methods: The patients who underwent TOT surgery between January 2008 and June 2013 were screened retrospectively. The QoL was evaluated with Incontinence Impact Questionnaire (IIQ-7) and Urogenital Distress Inventory-Short Form (UDI-6).

Comparison of the efficacy of silodosin and a terpene combination in the medical expulsive therapy of distal ureteral stones.

Objective: We aimed to compare the efficacy of silodosin and a terpene combination in the treatment of distal ureteral stones.

Methodology: The data of the patients admitted to the urology policlinic with renal colic, diagnosed with distal ureteral stones, and followed up with medical expulsive therapy between December 2017 and June 2018 were retrospectively reviewed. The patients were divided into two groups: Group 1 comprised 72 patients that received 8 mg/day silodosin and Group 2 consisted of 51 patients that were given three capsules of a terpene combination daily.

Can the Hounsfield unit predict the success of medical expulsive therapy using silodosin in 4- to 10-mm distal ureteral stones?

Objective: We aimed to investigate the predictive ability of the Hounsfield unit (HU) on non-contrast computed tomography (NCCT) for the success of medical expulsive therapy (MET) using silodosin in distal ureteric stones of 4-10 mm.

Methodology: The data of patients who underwent MET were retrospectively screened. The patients were divided into two groups as Groups 1 and 2 depending on the presence or absence of stone expulsion, respectively.

Effects of mirabegron on JJ stent-related symptoms: A multicentric study.

Aims Of The Study: To investigate the effect of mirabegron 50 mg/daily for JJ stent-related symptoms after ureteroscopic stone surgery.

Methods: Medical records of 145 patients who were given a single daily oral dose of 50 mg of mirabegron for relieving stent-related symptoms were retrospectively analysed. Demographic and clinical data and stone parameters were recorded.

The use of computed tomography as the first imaging modality in patients with renal colic and microscopic haematuria.

Objective: We aimed to evaluate the use of computed tomography (CT) as the first imaging modality in patients with renal colic and microscopic haematuria.

Methodology: The patients that presented to the emergency service of six health centers with renal colic between January 2017 and January 2018 and were found to have microscopic hematuria on urinalysis were retrospectively evaluated. Only patients for whom non-contrast CT was used as the first imaging modality were included in the study.

Nation-wide analysis of the impact of Covid-19 pandemic on daily urology practice in Turkey.

Objective: To present a nation-wide analysis of the workload of urology departments in Turkey week-by-week during Covid-19 pandemic.

Methodology: The centres participating in the study were divided into three groups as tertiary referral centres, state hospitals and private practice hospitals. The number of outpatients, inpatients, daily interventions and urological surgeries were recorded prospectively between 9-March-2020 and 31-May-2020.

Mechanisms and grading of nocturia: Results from a multicentre prospective study.

Objective: To identify the pathophysiological mechanisms of nocturia and the correlation of these mechanisms with nocturia severity.

Methodology: After approval by the local ethics committee, all patients with nocturia (≥1 nocturnal void/night) were included and filled the Overactive Bladder questionnaire, Nocturia Quality of Life, Incontinence Questionnaire - Male Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (male), International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (female) and 3-day frequency-volume chart. Patients were divided into three groups according to the severity of nocturia: group 1 consisted of patients with mild (1-2 voids/night), group 2 with moderate (3-4 voids/night) and group 3 with severe nocturia (>4 voids/night).

Easily accessible, up-to-date and standardised training model in Urology: E-Learning Residency training programme (ERTP).

Objectives: There is no standardised and up-to-date education model for urology residents in our country. We aimed to describe our National E-learning education model for urology residents.

Methodology: The ERTP working group; consisting of urologists was established by the Society of Urological Surgery to create E-learning model and curriculum in April 2018.

The effects of menopause on the quality of life and long-term outcomes of transobturator tape treatment in women with stres urinary incontinence.

Purpose: We aimed to investigate the effects of menopause on long-term outcomes of transobturator tape (TOT) surgery.

Materials And Methods: Patients who underwent TOT surgery were evaluated under two groups as postmenopausal and premenopausal. The International Consultation on Incontinence short-form questionnaire (ICIQ-SF), Incontinence Impact Questionnaire (IIQ-7) and Urogenital Distress Inventory-Short Form (UDI-6) questionnaires were completed by the patients at the 1st and 5th-year follow-up sessions.

Effect of smoking cessation on sexual functions in men aged 30 to 60 years.

Purpose: We aimed to evaluate the effects of smoking cessation on the sexual functions in men aged 30 to 60 years.

Materials And Methods: Male patients aged 30 to 60 years that presented to the smoking cessation polyclinic between July 2017 and December 2018 were prospectively included in the study. The amount of exposure to tobacco was evaluated in packyear.

Evaluation of lower urinary tract symptoms in children with Down syndrome: A prospective, case-controlled cohort study.

Aims: In children with Down syndrome (DS) which causes cognitive impairment and intellectual disability (ID), dysfunctional voiding is proposed to be more common than in the normal population. In this study, we aimed to compare the voiding symptoms of DS children with a control group by validated questionnaires.

Methods: Thirty-seven DS children without any previous urological complaints and 59 non-DS healthy children as control group was included in the study.

Predictive Factors of Ureterorenoscopy Outcomes in Proximal Ureteral Stones: A Multicenter Study of Aegean Study Group of the Society of Urological Surgery.

Introduction: We aimed to evaluate the predictive factors in a holistic manner for ureterorenoscopy (URS) outcomes in proximal ureteral stones by a multicenter study.

Materials And Methods: The data of patients who underwent URS for proximal ureteral stones between the years 2015 and 2018 in eight centers were recorded retrospectively. Patients were divided into two groups according to URS success: Group 1 consisted of patients with successful URS, and Group 2 consisted of patients with unsuccessful URS.

Can negative ureteroscopy be predicted in ureteral stone treatment?

Introduction: We aimed to evaluate factors predictive of negative ureteroscopy (URS) in ureteral stones.

Methods: Patients who underwent URS between January 2007 and June 2018 were included in the study. Patients were divided into two groups: group 1- positive URS (841 patients); and group 2 -negative URS (75 patients).

Impact of previous SWL on ureterorenoscopy outcomes and optimal timing for ureterorenoscopy after SWL failure in proximal ureteral stones.

Purpose: We aimed to evaluate the impact of previous unsuccessful shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) therapy on ureterorenoscopy (URS) outcomes in proximal ureteral stones and to define whether there is any optimal timing for safe URS after SWL.

Methods: The patients who underwent URS for proximal ureteral stones between the years 2015 and 2018 in eight centers were included. Patients were divided into two groups according to previous SWL history; group 1 consisted of patients without SWL before URS for the stone [SWL (-)] and group 2 consisted of patients with a previous SWL for the stone [SWL (+)].

The impact of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on erectile functions and serum testosterone levels in patients with erectile dysfunction.

To evaluate the effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) on erectile functions and serum testosterone levels in patients with erectile dysfunction (ED). The patients treated by HBOT for several diseases between July 2017-May 2018 and had erectile dysfunction were included in the study. All patients filled the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) questionnaire form; serum total testosterone (TT) and free testosterone (FT) levels were examined before the first day and after the last day of HBOT.

The effect of additional telerounding on postoperative outcomes, patient and surgeon satisfaction rates in the patients who underwent percutaneous nephrolithotomy.

Introduction: We wanted to investigate the potential effect of additional telerounding system on postoperative outcomes, patient and surgeon satisfaction rates in the patients who underwent percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL).

Methods: Eighty patients who underwent PNL were included in the study. The patients were randomly divided to two groups.

Fournier gangrene due to Rhizobium Radiobacter.

Fournier's gangrene (FG) is a life-threatening, rapidly progressing acute necrotizing fasciitis of perianal, genitourinary and perineal areas. The most common isolated pathogens are , and in tissue and abscess cultures. However we present the first Rhizobium radiobacter FG in this case.

The Effect of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy on Erectile Functions: A Prospective Clinical Study.

Introduction: We aimed to evaluate the effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) on erectile function in patients who had no cavernosal or urethral injury by using International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) questionnaire.

Materials And Methods: The male patients who were treated by HBOT for several diseases between July 2017 and September 2017 were examined. All patients filled the IIEF questionnaire form before the first day and after the last day of HBOT and a questionnaire including demographic characteristics and medical history.

Surgical management of female paraurethral cyst with concomitant stress urinary incontinence.

Paraurethral cysts are usually asymptomatic and frequently detected incidentally during routine pelvic examination however, patients can present with complaints of a palpable cyst or with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and also dyspareunia. In most cases, diagnosis can be made on physical examination but for more detailed evaluation and to differentiate from malign lesions ultrasonography (US), voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG), computerized tomography (CT), or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can also be used. Management of symptomatic paraurethral cyst is surgical excision.