Prostate-specific Antigen Density as a Proxy for Predicting Prostate Cancer Severity: Is There Any Difference between Systematic and Targeted Biopsy?

Background: Prostate cancer screening with prostate-specific antigen (PSA) can result in unnecessary biopsies and overdiagnosis. Alternately, PSA density (PSAD) calculation may help support biopsy decisions; however, evidence of its usefulness is not concrete.

Objective: To evaluate the predictive value of PSAD for clinically significant prostate cancer detection by systematic and MRI-targeted biopsies.

Development and internal validation of a nomogram predicting significant prostate cancer: Is it clinically applicable in low prevalent prostate cancer countries? A multicenter study.

Background: Accurately identifying aggressive prostate tumors and studying them as a separate outcome are urgently needed. Nomogram is a predictive tool using an algorithm, it has been widely applied in clinical practice to predict prognosis. We aimed to develop and internally validate a nomogram predicting clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa).

Transperineal versus transrectal multi-parametric magnetic resonance imaging fusion targeted prostate biopsy.

Objectives: To compare transperineal biopsies (TPBx) with transrectal ultrasound-guided biopsy (TRUSBx) in order to provide evidence, making clinicians able to select the appropriate biopsy approach under different conditions.

Methods: A comparative prospective study, conducted in King Khalid University Hospital (KKUH) and King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH&RC), Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, between March 2019 and February 2020. All patients with raised prostate-specific antigen or atypical digital rectal examination findings were subjected to multi-parametric magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Systemic complications of the bidirectional intraoperative chemotherapy with intravenous ifosfamide and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) using cisplatin plus doxorubicin.

Background: Ifosfamide has recently used as the intravenous component of bidirectional intraoperative chemotherapy (BDIC) with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) using cisplatin plus doxorubicin. Little is known about the systemic toxicities of this BDIC regimen. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the toxicities of this treatment.

Outcome of anastomotic posterior urethroplasty with various ancillary maneuvers for post-traumatic urethral injury. Does prior urethral manipulation affect the outcome of urethroplasty?

Purpose: We present our success rate and complications of delayed anastomotic urethroplasty (DAU) in patients with post-traumatic posterior urethral injury.

Materials And Methods: This was a retrospective study of patients aged ≥17 years that underwent DAU for post-traumatic posterior urethral injury during 2010-2014. Stricture length was measured by ascending and descending urethrogram.

Hypospadias repair during adulthood: Case series.

Purpose: We report our complications and success rate in adult hypospadias repair.

Patients And Methods: This was a retrospective study of patients aged ≥17 years who underwent hypospadias repair during 2006-2014. We analyzed two groups, one with primary repair and the other that had secondary repair after failed childhood hypospadias surgery.

The impact of renal angiomyolipoma on estimated glomerular filtration rate in patients with tuberous sclerosis complex.

Background: There is a growing concern that renal impairment may develop in patients with renal angiomyolipomas (AMLs) associated with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) as a consequence of the disease itself and/or the interventions to mitigate the risk of hemorrhage.

Objective: To assess the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) in patients with bilateral renal AMLs and the impact of tumor burden and intervention on renal function.

Design: Retrospective study.

Relationship between urinary incontinence symptoms and urodynamic findings using a validated Arabic questionnaire.

Background: Urinary incontinence is common, particularly in women. Urodynamic studies (UDS) can accurately assess the condition. Less invasive objective measuring tools correlate with urodynamic findings, but the Arabic version of the Urogenital Distress Inventory-6 (UDI-6) questionnaire has not been previously correlated with UDS in Arabian patients.

Visual Internal Urethrotomy for Adult Male Urethral Stricture Has Poor Long-Term Results.

Objective. To determine the long-term stricture-free rate after visual internal urethrotomy following initial and follow-up urethrotomies. Methods.

The effect of spinal cord-injury level on the outcome of neurogenic bladder treatment using OnabotulinumtoxinA.

Aim: The aim was to report the effectiveness and safety OnabotulinumtoxinA (Botox, Allergan, Inc., Irvine, CA, USA) intradetrusor injections in spinal cord-injured (SCI) patients with refractory neurogenic detrusor overactivity. And to assess the result based on SCI level.

Neurogenic bladder in spinal cord injury patients.

Neurogenic bladder dysfunction due to spinal cord injury poses a significant threat to the well-being of patients. Incontinence, renal impairment, urinary tract infection, stones, and poor quality of life are some complications of this condition. The majority of patients will require management to ensure low pressure reservoir function of the bladder, complete emptying, and dryness.

Isolated ureteric endometriosis presenting as a ureteric tumor.

A 32 year old lady presented with recurrent left flank pain for 4 weeks and chronic lower back pain. CT without contrast showed no stones and mild left hydronephrosis. CT of the spine suggested an inflammatory process at L5-S1 vertebra.

Long-term outcome of genital reconstruction of Middle Eastern women with congenital adrenal hyperplasia.

Objectives: There is a paucity of data on the long-term outcome of genital reconstruction of female children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) as they become adult women. We report on the surgical outcome general condition and marriage status.

Materials And Methods: We reviewed the medical records of women 20 years or older with CAH who had genital reconstruction.

Robotic uretero-ureterostomy of the retrocaval ureter without excision of the retrocaval segment.

Robotic reconstruction of the retrocaval ureter is gaining momentum as the method of choice for surgically treating this rare condition. Maintaining the retrocaval ureteric segment further facilitates the procedure. We report a case of a 23-year-old man who underwent intraperitoneal robotic resection anastomosis and repositioning of the retrocaval ureter.

Neurogenic bladder evaluation and management after spinal cord injury: Current practice among urologists working in Saudi Arabia.

Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the current trends in the management and surveillance of the NB population secondary to spinal cord injury (SCI) or myelomeningocele by certified urologist working in Saudi Arabia and to compare it to the current guidelines.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a 12-points questionnaire distributed to urologists working in Saudi Arabia and registered at the Saudi medical association. The assessment and follow-up of upper and lower urinary tract function in neurogenic bladder patients, their optimal frequency and management of related infections were the topics of inquiry.

Transobturator tape for female stress incontinence: follow-up after 24 months.

Objective: The objective of this paper is to evaluate the effectiveness of transobturator vaginal tape (TOT) in the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and to analyze functional results and quality of life after 24 months follow-up.

Methods: The study included all women with SUI who underwent a TOT procedure in which the sling passes from the obturator foramen from the outside to the inside, under general or regional anesthesia from December 2004 to January 2006. All study patients must have had a minimal follow-up of 24 months.

Computed tomography angiogram: accuracy in renal surgery.

Objectives: To determine the sensitivity and specificity of computed tomography angiogram (CTA) in detecting number and location of renal arteries and veins as well as crossing vessels causing uretero-pelvic junction obstruction (UPJO), and to determine if this can be used in decision-making algorithms for treatment of UPJO.

Methods: A prospective study was carried out in patients undergoing open, laparoscopic and robotic renal surgery from April 2005 until October 2006. All patients were imaged using CTA with 1.