Failed insertion of ureteral access sheath during flexible ureterorenoscopy: a randomized controlled trial comparing second session flexible ureterorenoscopy or same session mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy.

Purpose: To compare different treatment approaches in patients with failed ureteral access sheath placement during first flexible ureterorenoscopy (f-URS) session.

Methods: Patients with kidney stones measuring 1-2 cm, presented to our urology clinic between September 2020 and September 2021, were included in the study for evaluation. The study was designed prospectively (Clinical-Trials number NCT05911945).

Adjustable Male Sling for The Treatment of Postprostatectomy Stress Urinary Incontinence: Intermediate-Term Follow-Up Results.

Objective To evaluate the outcomes of adjustable male sling (Argus®) implantation in the management of post-prostatectomy incontinence (PPI) with intermediate-term follow-up results. Materials and methods The data on adjustable male sling surgery between September 2015 and September 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were preoperatively evaluated with a voiding diary, 24-hour pad test, and validated questionnaire.

Evaluation of Satisfaction and Outcomes of Patients Who Underwent Two-Piece Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Implantation.

Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate patient and partner satisfaction, device reliability, and complications in patients who underwent two-piece inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) implantation. Patients and methods The data of 22 patients who underwent two-piece inflatable penile prosthesis implantation in our department between 2015 and 2018 were retrospectively analyzed, and a detailed review of all clinical reports was performed. Phone or face-to-face interviews were undertaken to assess the satisfaction rates of the patients and their partners using the modified Erectile Dysfunction Inventory of Treatment Satisfaction (EDITS) questionnaire.

Modified Autologous Transobturator Tape Surgery - A Prospective Comparison With Transobturator Tape Surgery.

Objective: To compare modified autologous transobturator-tape (a-TOT) and transobtrator-tape (TOT) surgeries in terms of effectivity and complications.

Materials And Methods: Prospectively 117 patients (a-TOT:36,TOT:81) were enrolled in this study. A-TOT was performed with autologous fascia elongated with nonabsorbable sutures and TOT was performed with standard technique.

Modified autologous transobturator tape surgery - evaluation of short term results.

Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the short-term outcomes of our modified autologous transobturator tape (aTOT) technique with rectus abdominis muscle fascial graft for the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence (SUI).

Material And Methods: The data of 22 patients who underwent modified aTOT were recorded. Perioperative data regarding operative time, complications and postoperative visual analogue scores were noted.

Autologous transobturator midurethral sling.

Objective: The aim of this study is to describe a novel transobturator midurethral sling surgery technique by using rectus abdominis fascia.

Material And Methods: A 54-year-old woman complaining of urinary leakage during effort was diagnosed as pure stress urinary incontinence after detailed questioning, pelvic examination, uroflowmetry and measurement of residual urine volume. She was anxious about complications related to synthetic meshes.

Solitary fibrous tumor/hemangiopericytoma of the penis.

Solitary fibrous tumor/hemangiopericytoma (SFT-HMP) is a rare spindle-cell mesenchymal tumor, thought to be of myofibroblastic origin. Penile SFT-HMP was mentioned in the literature in two separate case reports which were published in 2015 and 2017. We present the first case of SFT-HMP which is localized on corpus cavernosum of the penis.

Noninvasive treatment of intraperitoneal urinary system perforations with percutaneous placement of a peritoneal drainage catheter.

Background/aim: Intraperitoneal urinary system perforation is a rare but serious complication of endoscopic urologic surgery. Percutaneous placement of a peritoneal drainage catheter is already mainly used for diagnostic purposes. We present our experience with percutaneous drainage catheters for conservative management of intraperitoneal urinary system perforations occurring during endoscopic urologic surgery with close monitorization in selected cases.

Comparison of 4.8 Fr and 6 Fr ureteral stents on stent related symptoms following ureterorenoscopy: A prospective randomized controlled trial.

The effects of ureteral stent diameters on ureteral stent-related symptoms were evaluated by using Turkish-validated Ureteral Stent Related Symptoms Questionnaire (USSQ). Datas on 126 patients underwent uncomplicated flexible ureterorenoscopy and 62 patients underwent uncomplicated semirigid ureteroscopy surgery without stent insertion (group 3) were collected. Patients were randomized preoperatively in a double-blind fashion to 4.

Comparison of Flexible Ureterorenoscopy and Mini Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in the Management of Multiple Renal Calculi in 10-30 mm Size.

Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of flexible ureterorenoscopy (f-URS) and mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mini-perc) in the management of 10-30 millimeter multiple renal stones.

Materials And Methods: The charts of patients who underwent f-URS or mini-perc for multiple kidney stones between January 2011 and July 2015 were retrospectively analyzed. Patients with multiple 10-30-mm-sized renal stones were enrolled in the study.

Comparison of Single and Prolonged Fluoroquinolone Prophylaxis and Risk Factors for Infectious Complications After Transrectal Prostate Biopsy.

Background: The ideal prophylaxis duration for transrectal ultrasonography-guided prostate biopsy is incompletely defined.

Aims: To compare the infectious complications of transrectal ultrasonography-guided prostate biopsy with and without extended antibiotic prophylaxis. The secondary aim was to evaluate the risk factors for infectious complications.

Comparison of miniaturized percutaneous nephrolithotomy and flexible ureterorenoscopy for moderate size renal stones in elderly patients.

Life expectancy has become longer, thus the number of elderly people who require treatment for nephrolithiasis has increased. We aimed to analyze the efficacy of flexible ureterorenoscopy (f-URS) and miniaturized percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mPNL) in the management of 10 and 30 mm renal stones in patients aged >60 years. In prospective non-randomized series, the data of patients who underwent f-URS or mPNL for kidney stones between July 2013 and July 2016 were analyzed.

Shock-wave Lithotripsy for Pediatric Patients: Which Nomogram Can Better Predict Postoperative Outcomes?

Objective: To evaluate and to compare the accuracy of the Onal and Dogan nomograms for prediction of stone-free rate after shock-wave lithotripsy (SWL) in children.

Materials And Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the medical records of children <18 years old who had been treated with SWL for kidney stone in our department between January 2014 and December 2016. A single observer reviewed the records and both Onal and Dogan nomograms were calculated and compared with respect to their predictive capability for stone-free status.

Flexible ureterorenoscopy is associated with less stone recurrence rates over Shockwave lithotripsy in the management of 10-20 millimeter lower pole renal stone: medium follow-up results.

Purpose: To identify the role of shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) and flexible ureterorenoscopy (f-URS) on the stone recurrence, in the management of 10-20 millimeter lower pole stone (LPS) with medium follow-up outcomes.

Materials And Methods: The patients' charts which were treated with SWL or f-URS for LPS between January 2011 and September 2013 were analyzed, retrospectively. Patients who had a solitary 10-20mm LPS were enrolled into the study.

Comparison of conventional dressings and vacuum-assisted closure in the wound therapy of Fournier's gangrene.

Objective: The purpose of our study was to compare Vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) and conventional dressings in the wound therapy of Fournier's gangrene (FG).

Materials And Methods: The study evaluated 54 patients, retrospectively. Following initial removal of necrotic and devitalized tissue, in Group I patients the wounds were covered with conventional antiseptic dressings and patients continued to be treated with conventional dressings.

Spontaneous rupture of the renal pelvis due to obstruction of pelviureteric junction by renal stone: A case report and review of the literature.

Spontaneous rupture of the urinary collecting system with extravasation of the urine is a very rare condition. This situation is commonly associated with an obstructing urinary stone. Herein, we report a case of an 86-year-old patient who has admitted to the emergency service with left flank pain continuing for 7 days and pain has exacerbated in the past 24 h.

Comparison of STONE, CROES and Guy's nephrolithometry scoring systems for predicting stone-free status and complication rates after percutaneous nephrolithotomy in obese patients.

In this study, we aim to evaluate the accuracy of STONE (stone size, tract length, obstruction, number of involved calyces, and essence/stone density), Clinical Research Office of the Endourological Society (CROES), and Guy's nephrolithometry scoring systems (NSS) in obese patients. The charts of patients who underwent percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) between June 2008 and June 2016 were retrospectively analyzed. Calculations of the STONE, CROES, and Guy's NSS were performed by a resident who was well informed regarding each NSS.

Comparison of CROES, S.T.O.N.E, and Guy's scoring systems for the prediction of stone-free status and complication rates following percutaneous nephrolithotomy in patients with chronic kidney disease.

Purpose: To evaluate and compare the accuracy of S.T.O.

Supracostal access for miniaturized percutaneous nephrolithotomy: comparison of supracostal and infracostal approaches.

In this study, we aimed to evaluate the efficiency and safety of supracostal and subcostal approaches during miniaturized percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mPNL). In two tertiary academic centers, we retrospectively analyzed the charts of patients who had undergone mPNL between January 2011 and June 2015 for the treatment of renal stones. Enrolled in the study were 49 patients who had access through the supracostal area (Group 1) and, to serve as controls, 49 patients who were accessed through the subcostal area (Group 2).

The effects of previous open renal stone surgery types on PNL outcomes.

Introduction: Our aim was to demonstrate the effect of insicion of renal parenchyma during open renal stone surgery (ORSS) on percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) outcomes.

Methods: Patients with history of ORSS who underwent PNL operation between June 2005 and June 2015 were analyzed retrospectively. Patients were divided into two groups according to their type of previous ORSS.

Skin to calyx distance is not a predictive factor for miniaturized percutaneous nephrolithotomy outcomes.

Objective: To evaluate the predictive value of the distance from skin to calyx (SCD) on the outcome and complication rates of patients undergoing mPNL.

Materials And Methods: Patient's charts, who had undergone mPNL between June 2012 and June 2015, were analyzed retrospectively. Patients who had a preoperative computerized tomography (CT) were enrolled into the study.

Efficacy and safety of mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy in obese patients.

Purpose: We aimed to evaluate the effect of obesity on surgical outcomes of mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy (Mini-PNL).

Methods: Hundred and eighty two Mini-PNL procedures were performed between May 2013 and January 2015 and their results were evaluated retrospectively. Patients were classified as non-obese (BMI, 18.

Testicular fusion in a patient with crossed testicular ectopia: a rare entity.

Crossed testicular ectopia (CTE) is a well-described, rare congenital abnormality of testicular descent, in which both testes migrate through one inguinal canal. The objective of this work is to present a case of fused two testicles in a hemiscrotum as a rare entity of CTE. We describe a rare case of CTE in a 19-year-old boy presenting to the Department with left testis placed in the right hemiscrotum with right inguinal hernia.