Impact of hydronephrosis on shockwave lithotripsy outcomes for upper ureteral stones.

Purpose: To investigate the effect of the degree of hydronephrosis on extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) success in patients who underwent SWL due to upper ureteral stones.

Methods: Medical records of 878 patients who underwent SWL were retrospectively reviewed. Patients with isolated unilateral 6-10 mm radiopaque upper ureteral stones above the upper border of the sacroiliac joint were included in the study.

Evaluation of lower urinary tract symptoms and sexual functions after holmium laser prostate enucleation.

Background: Studies evaluating lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and sexual functions after holmium laser enucleation of prostate (HoLEP) are very limited.

Aims: To evaluate both the LUTS voiding and storage functions of patients after HoLEP operation and to examine its effect on postoperative sexual functions.

Methods: The data of male patients who underwent HoLEP for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) between May 2019 and February 2022 were evaluated.

The effects of SGLT-2 inhibitors on echocardiographic indices and antioxidative properties in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction and diabetes mellitus.

Objective: Sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT-2i) are a new class of drugs that lower blood glucose and reduce mortality in heart failure patients with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). They also have antioxidant effects. The exact mechanism of SGLT-2i is unknown.

The efficacy of early extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy for the treatment of 5 to 10 mm upper ureteral stones: An observational study.

This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) performed in the early period (within the first 24 hours). Data of patients who underwent SWL with a diagnosis of unilateral radiopaque 5 to 10 mm upper ureteral stones were retrospectively examined. Patients were divided into 2 groups.

Comparison of two percutaneous nephrolithotomy methods for the treatment of pediatric kidney stones: mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy and standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy.

Objective: In this study, the aim was to compare the results of mini and standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for the treatment of pediatric kidney stones.

Materials And Methods: Data for 128 patients < 18 years of age who underwent mini and standard PCNL due to pediatric kidney stones were retrospectively examined. Patients were divided into two groups: mini-PCNL (16-20 Fr) and standard PCNL (26 Fr).

Hydronephrosis Due to Intraureteral Migration of Missed Intrauterine Device.

Migration of intrauterine devices (IUDs) to the ureter causing ureteral obstruction is an extremely rare event. A 45-year-old female patient was admitted to our hospital with a complaint of pain in the right flank and inferior right quadrant of the abdomen. On genitourinary system ultrasonography, grade 3 hydronephrosis was found in the right kidney.

Association between Kelch-like ECH-associated protein-1 and GRACE risk score in non-ST elevation myocardial infarction.

Objective: In this study, we measured the levels of Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (KEAP1), which has the potential antioxidant capacity, among non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) patients compared with healthy controls. We also investigated the possible association between KEAP1 levels and the GRACE score, which is a universal risk score commonly used for patients with acute myocardial infarction.

Patients And Methods: As the patient group, 78 patients admitted to our center with a diagnosis of NSTEMI were included in the study.

Is laparoscopic pyelolithotomy an alternative to percutaneous nephrolithotomy for treatment of kidney stones larger than 2.5 cm in pediatric patients?

Purpose: The aim was to compare laparoscopic pyelolithotomy and percutaneous nephrolithotomy in terms of efficacy and safety for the treatment of renal pelvis stones larger than 2.5 cm in pediatric patients.

Methods: Our study consisted of two groups.

Laparoscopic transperitoneal ureterolithotomy is an effective and safe method for >15 mm impacted ureteral stones in elderly patients: single center 10-year experience.

Objective: The aim of our study is to investigate the efficacy and safety of laparoscopic ureterolithotomy operation in elderly patients with large and impacted ureteral stones.

Patients And Methods: Between January 2011 and July 2021, 66 elderly patients with impacted, > 15 mm upper and middle ureteral stones underwent laparoscopic ureterolithotomy in our center. The data for all patients were evaluated retrospectively.

What is the best approach for pediatric kidney stones of moderate-sized between shock wave lithotripsy, ultramini percutaneous nephrolithotomy and retrograde intrarenal surgery?

Purpose: This study aimed to compare the results of ultramini percutaneous nephrolithotomy (UMP), shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) and retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) in pediatric patients with kidney stones 10-20 mm size.

Methods: The files of 159 pediatric patients (36 RIRS, 39 SWL, 84 UMP) with kidney stones were reviewed retrospectively. Preoperative age, sex, stone size and location were evaluated.

Better outcomes with desmopressin melt than enuretic alarm therapy in children with nocturnal enuresis during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effect of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on the treatment of children with primary monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis (MNE) with desmopressin melt versus an enuresis alarm.

Materials And Methods: This study included 56 children with primary MNE who were taking desmopressin melt or using an alarm. Their anxiety levels were evaluated using the Social Anxiety Scale for Children-Revised.

Safety and Efficacy of Flexible Ureterorenoscopy Surgery: Results of Our Large Patient Series.

Introduction: The aim of our study is to evaluate the success rates of our retrograde intrarenal surgery operations and the complications we encountered and to determine in which kidney segment the operations were more successful with flexible ureterorenoscopy.

Methods: The records of retrograde intrarenal surgery operations performed between March 2013 and January 2021 in Health Sciences University, Adana City Training and Research Hospital, urology clinic were analyzed retrospectively. Patients' age, body mass index, operation side, stone size, stone density, duration of operation, first-day and first-month operation success status, presence of preoperative and postoperative ureteral stent, preoperative and postoperative first-day and first-month creatinine levels, and preoperative and postoperative first-day and first-month hematocrit levels were recorded.

Comparison of Percutaneous Nephrostomy and Ureteral DJ Stent in Patients with Obstructive Pyelonephritis: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Purpose: Comparing the two different drainage methods of percutaneous nephrostomy (PCN) versus retrograde ureteral double - J (DJ) stent insertion in patients with obstructive pyelonephritis cases.

Material And Methods: In this retrospective study, patients with obstructive pyelonephritis secondary to urolithiasis who underwent PCN or DJ insertion were included in the study. Patients were divided into two groups according to drainage method.

Volume should be used instead of diameter for kidney stones between 10 and 20 mm to determine the type of surgery and increase success.

Aim of this study is to categorize stones between 10 and 20 mm according to stone diameter or volume and compare mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mPNL) and retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) outcomes. Files of 515 patients who underwent surgery for kidney stones with sizes 10-20 mm were reviewed. Patients were divided into RIRS or mPNL groups.

Use of Shear Wave Elastography to Evaluate Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women.

Objective: To compare the shear wave elastography (SWE) values of perineal tissues in female patients with stress urinary incontinence and those without incontinence.

Study Design: Prospective case control study.

Place And Duration Of Study: University of Health Sciences, Adana City Training and Research Hospital, Adana, Turkey from March 2019 to March 2020.

Geriatric nutritional risk index is a predictor of recurrent percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction.

Aim To investigate the relationship between malnutrition and follow-up cardiovascular (CV) events in non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI).Material and methods A retrospective study was performed on 298 patients with NSTEMI. The baseline geriatric nutritionalrisk index (GNRI) was calculated at the first visit.

Potential role of the geriatric nutritional risk index as a novel risk factor for the development of non-valvular atrial fibrillation in patients with heart failure.

Purpose: The geriatric nutritional risk index (GNRI) is a simple and objective nutritional assessment tool for elderly patients. Lower GNRI values are associated with a worse prognosis in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). Our aim is to investigate the relationship between malnutrition and follow-up cardiovascular (CV) events in HFrEF.

Elabela as a novel marker: Well-correlated with WIfI amputation risk score in lower extremity arterial disease patients.

Objective: Worldwide, over 200 million people are diagnosed with lower extremity arterial disease (LEAD). LEAD significantly increases the risk of death and amputation of the lower limb. A new classification system (WIfI) has been proposed to initially assess all patients with ischemic rest pain or wounds and also predicts 1-year amputation risk.

Predictive Factors Affecting the Success of Nephrectomy for the Treatment of Nephrogenic Hypertension: Multicenter Study.

Introduction: The aim of our study is to evaluate the predictive factors affecting the success of treatment with nephrectomy in patients with poorly functioning kidney and nephrogenic hypertension.

Methods: Data for patients who underwent nephrectomy with a diagnosis of nephrogenic hypertension in 3 centers between May 2010 and January 2020 were analyzed. In the postoperative period, if the blood pressure (BP) was below 140/90 mm Hg without medical treatment, it was accepted as complete response; if the arterial BP was below 140/90 mm Hg with medical treatment or less medication, it was accepted as partial response; and if BP did not decrease to normal values, it was accepted as unresponsive.

Comparison of Laparoscopic and Open Surgery in the Treatment of Renal Hydatid Cysts.

To compare the efficacy, safety, and long-term results of laparoscopic and open approaches in patients undergoing surgery for renal hydatid cyst. The files of 36 patients who were surgically treated in our clinic and with diagnosis of renal cyst hydatid confirmed pathologically were reviewed. According to the surgical technique applied, the patients were divided into two groups as open (group 1) or laparoscopic (group 2) partial pericystectomy.

Long-term follow-up results and complications in cancer patients with persistent nephrostomy due to malignant ureteral obstruction.

Purpose: We aimed to evaluate the long-term complications and predisposing factors for these complications in patients with malignant ureteral obstruction (MUO) treated with percutaneous nephrostomy (PN).

Methods: The records of patients with MUO treated with PN between January 2015 and 2018 were retrospectively reviewed for PN dislodgement, PN obstruction, PN replacement, pyelonephritis, hospitalizations due to PN complications, and other complications due to PN such as macroscopic hematuria, skin infections, or renal/perirenal abscess.

Results: Data for a total of 147 patients (229 renal units [RU], 107 males, 40 females) were evaluated.

A Different and Novel Alternative (ADANA) Renal Access Technique when CT or USG Guidance Is Inadequate in Case of Retro-Renal Colon.

Introduction: Computed tomography (CT) or ultrasonography (USG)-guided renal access for percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) is not suitable in all cases with retro-renal colon (RRC) due to anatomical and technical restrictions. We would like to describe our novel technique that permits standard subcostal renal access with a small incision for these patients.

Methods: This method was performed on adult patients with severe RRC and complex renal stones who were not suitable for renal access with CT or USG guidance.