Publications by authors named "Yonathan K"

Article Synopsis
  • - The study aimed to assess the long-term effectiveness and complication rates of laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy (LSC) using self-cut mesh for treating pelvic organ prolapse.
  • - Conducted at Kameda Medical Center from 2013 to 2018, the research involved analyzing 702 women who had LSC, excluding those with prior hysterectomies, and used specific evaluation tools for preoperative and follow-up assessments.
  • - Results showed significant improvement in prolapse symptoms over one year, with only 2.4% of patients experiencing complications, indicating LSC with self-cut mesh is a safe and effective treatment option.
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Introduction And Importance: Disorders of sexual development (DSD) are a rare but disastrous condition. A plethora of biological, psychological, and ethical problems surround the management of DSD cases.

Case Presentation: A case of 25-year-old woman with a complaint of primary amenorrhea was presented.

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Aim: To adapt and determine the validity and reliability of the Indonesian version of the Australian Pelvic Floor Questionnaire (APFQ).

Methods: The original APFQ was translated and validated to obtain an Indonesian, physician-administered version on 41 urogynecology patients and 41 age-matched women without pelvic floor dysfunction.

Results: Missing answers never exceeded 2%.

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Introduction: Uroflowmetry is a noninvasive measurement of the volume of urine excreted over time. Conventional uroflowmetry has become the main modality of urine flow measurement within time. However, this method requires the patient to be present in the hospital or healthcare setting, thus sometimes making the patients feel uncomfortable to undergo the examination.

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Autoimmune diseases are known to be a risk factor for severe COVID-19 infection. This is the first case series of patients with autoimmune disease suffering from COVID-19 infection in Jakarta, Indonesia. There were 12 confirmed cases of COVID-19 infection in autoimmune patients from March 2020 until February 2021.

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  • Hypospadias is a common congenital condition in boys, but Indonesia faces challenges in diagnosis and management due to limited resources and pediatric urologists.
  • Researchers aim to create a mobile app and digital pattern recognition system using AI to evaluate hypospadias by analyzing images of different penis aspects.
  • Although the study is still in its early stages, results are anticipated by the end of 2023, with hopes of enhancing diagnosis and care for affected individuals in underserved areas.
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Imperforate hymen is a rare condition affecting 1 of 2,000 women worldwide. Its treatment is surgical hymenectomy to relieve obstruction and reduce the risk of secondary endometriosis. Current surgical techniques for imperforate hymen pose risks of postoperative complications such as stenosis and ascending infection; thus, a new technique is needed.

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  • * The article examines how NAg affects microbial communities, altering diversity and key metabolic processes, including those critical for nitrogen cycling and organic matter decomposition.
  • * It also highlights the potential for NAg to contribute to antibiotic resistance, with important implications for both environmental health and human safety, suggesting the need for careful consideration of its use and disposal. *
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Urethral caruncle is a rare condition primarily affecting elderly. Sometimes, it resembles urethral prolapse or malignancies. It can even cause outflow obstruction or urinary retention.

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The disintegration of three industry relevant algae (Chlorella vulgaris, Neochloris oleoabundans and Tetraselmis suecica) was studied in a lab scale bead mill at different bead sizes (0.3-1mm). Cell disintegration, proteins and carbohydrates released into the water phase followed a first order kinetics.

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