Predictability of success of endoscopic vesicoureteral reflux treatment utilizing clinical risk factors and intraoperative injection characteristics.

Introduction: The guidelines lack clarity on how to follow the patients after endoscopic treatment for vesicoureteral reflux (VUR). The most discussed question is the need for voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG). Risk-based approaches that consider patient characteristics, disease severity, or factors related to the surgery itself could reduce its use, but a satisfactory predictive model has not yet been established.

The relationship between sexual health literacy and sexual function of women with diabetes mellitus: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Sexual dysfunction (SD) is a complication of poorly managed diabetes mellitus (DM). To prevent SD, patients should develop sexual health literacy (SHL).

Objective: This study investigated the relationship between SHL and SD in women with DM.

Comparison of the Grades of Fatty Liver Disease With Perioperative Risk Factors in Patients With Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Background Obesity is a global healthcare problem, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a commonly observed comorbid disease in the bariatric population. This study evaluated the relationship between NAFLD and various risk factors, including demographic, biochemical, and comorbid conditions in patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG). Material and methods This retrospective data analysis study included patients who underwent LSG between August 2023 and 2024.

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for Gallbladder Polyps: Is It Overtreatment?

Background: The gallbladder polyp (GP) is an accepted risk factor of gallbladder cancer and an indication for laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). Generally, the pathologic result of GPs is benign, but it is difficult to distinguish a potential malignancy or a stone without pathological evaluation. This study compared the indication and pathologic result of cholecystectomy performed due to GP in our clinic.