Rigicon ContiClassic and ContiReflex artificial urinary sphincter devices.

The modern AMS 800 artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) is often considered the standard of care for the treatment of moderate to severe stress urinary incontinence in male patients. Nonetheless, the AMS 800 device has several inherent limitations, and these factors can potentially impact its clinical utility and impede excellent clinical outcomes. The new Rigicon AUS devices such as ContiClassic and ContiReflex urinary sphincters are designed to overcome some of the existing issues pertaining to the AMS 800 device.

An update on the current characteristics and status of care for Muslims with type 2 diabetes fasting during Ramadan: the DAR global survey 2022.

Background: Managing diabetes during Ramadan fasting is a challenge due lifestyle changes. We described the characteristics and patterns of care for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) during Ramadan 2020 and 2022.

Methods: Our study included multinational Muslims with T2DM who were during routine consultation.

Artificial intelligence and clinical guidance in male reproductive health: ChatGPT4.0's AUA/ASRM guideline compliance evaluation.

Background: Male infertility is defined as the inability of a male to achieve a pregnancy in a fertile female by the American Urological Association (AUA) and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). Artificial intelligence, particularly in language processing models like ChatGPT4.0, offers new possibilities for supporting clinical decision-making.

Renal Access in Pediatric Supine Miniaturized Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: Comparative Evaluation of Ultrasound-Fluoroscopy Combined and Biplanar (0°-90°) Fluoroscopic Techniques.

Ultrasound (US)-guided puncture has the benefits of avoiding radiation and limiting the risk of visceral injury. We aimed to evaluate the results of two different renal access techniques during pediatric supine mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy (smPCNL) in a comparative manner. Data obtained from pediatric patients undergoing smPCNL by single surgeon between September 2021 and 2023 were reviewed retrospectively.

ChatGPT's Efficacy in Queries Regarding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Treatment Strategies for Women Experiencing Infertility.

This study assesses the efficacy of ChatGPT-4, an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) language model, in delivering precise and comprehensive answers to inquiries regarding managing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)-related infertility. The research team, comprising experienced gynecologists, formulated 460 structured queries encompassing a wide range of common and intricate PCOS scenarios. The queries were: true/false (170), open-ended (165), and multiple-choice (125) and further classified as 'easy', 'moderate', and 'hard'.

Short-term revision rate of Rigicon Testi10 testicular prosthesis in adolescents and adults: a retrospective chart review.

Testicular prosthesis implantation is a valuable solution for the physical, cosmetic, and psychological challenges associated with testicular loss which may affect males of any age. We evaluated the safety and reliability of the new Rigicon Testi10 testicular prosthesis in adults and adolescents by performing an IRB-approved retrospective study of data drawn from Patient Information Forms (PIFs). A total of 427 patients (382 adults and 45 adolescents) had at least one testicular prosthesis implanted.

Clinical characteristics of adult cases with urolithiasis from Turkey: A regional epidemiological study.

Objective: To evaluate the metabolic and clinical characteristics of adult cases with stone disease from a regional part of Turkey.

Methods: The study included 2348 adult patients with sonography and/or computed tomography-proven urinary stones. All cases were given a questionnaire about the epidemiological features of urolithiasis.

Comparison of Two Centers' Experience in Pediatric Supine and Prone Miniaturized Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy with Propensity Match Analysis.

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) is the treatment of choice in children with complex and large stones. With the experience gained from adult practice, supine PNL is increasingly performed in children as well. We aimed to evaluate the comparative results of prone and supine mini-PNL (m-PNL) performed for large/complex stones in children.

Discontinuation of Nucleos(t)ide Analog treatment in HBeAg-Negative Non-Cirrhotic Chronic Hepatitis B Patients: Real-Life Data of 20 Years.

Background/aims: Discontinuation of nucleos(t)ide analog is controversial in HBeAg-negative chronic hepatitis B patients not achieved HBsAg loss. We aimed to evaluate re-treatment rates and risk factors in non-cirrhotic HbeAg-negative chronic hepatitis B patients for whom nucleosi(t)ides analogs were discontinued.

Materials And Methods: Demographic, clinical, and laboratory data before and at the end after discontinuation of nucleos(t)ide analogs were collected retrospectively.

Safety outcomes of the first Rigi10™ malleable penile prostheses implanted worldwide.

Implantation of penile prosthesis is considered when conservative measures fail or are unacceptable to patients' wishing treatment for erectile dysfunction. In the United States (US), inflatable penile prostheses are more often used than malleable penile prostheses (MPP). Outside the US, the reverse is true because third-party reimbursement is not available, and MPP is considerably cheaper.

First safety outcomes for rigicon conticlassic® artificial urinary sphincter.

The Rigicon ContiClassic® is a new sphincteric device designed to treat male stress urinary incontinence. This study evaluates the surgical outcomes and safety profile of the first 116 patients who received the implant between September 2021 and April 2022. Data were collected from patient information forms completed at the time of the implant and submitted by implanting surgeons, nursing staff in the Operating Room or company representatives present during the surgery.

Contemporary minimal invasive surgical management of stones in children.

Objective: Pediatric urolithiasis has been more common over the past 20 years, and urologists have unique challenges in managing it surgically because this particular demographic is recognized as one of the high-risk categories for stone recurrence. Given this reality, care focuses on maintaining renal function, achieving total stone-free status, and most importantly avoiding stone recurrences. In this presented article, we aimed to make a comprehensive review of the current minimally invasive treatment of pediatric kidney stone disease.

Is stone free status really necessary for metabolic evaluation following stone removal procedures?

Objective: To evaluate the impact of stone free status on the outcomes of metabolic evaluation in recurrent stone formers after ureteroscopic stone removal.

Patients And Methods: A total of 78 patients undergoing retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) for renal stones were included and cases were divided into two groups after 4 weeks based on the NCCT findings. While cases in the Group 1 (n = 54) was completely stone free, cases in Group 2 (n = 24) had residual fragments in the kidney.

Ramadan fasting in people with diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD) during the COVID-19 pandemic: The DaR global survey.

Background And Aims: The DaR Global survey was conducted to observe the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the intentions to fast and the outcomes of fasting in people with diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Methods: Muslim people with diabetes and CKD were surveyed in 13 countries shortly after the end of Ramadan 2020, using a simple Survey Monkey questionnaire.

Results: This survey recruited 6736 people with diabetes, of which 707 (10.

Rigicon disposable Furlow insertion tool has the potential to decrease infection rates after inflatable penile prosthesis implantation.

Furlow insertion tool is frequently used during the insertion of the inflatable penile prosthesis cylinders inside the corporal bodies. Although these devices are completely disassembled and separately sterilized after each operation, the residual blood clots and tissues after inadequate cleaning may become the primary sources of penile prosthesis infection. In order to minimize the risk of infection, Rigicon, Inc.

The "Non-Treated" Versus "LT3-Treated" Protocols of Short-Term Hypothyroidism Induction in Differentiated Thyroid Cancer: An Analysis of Hypothyroid Complications, Mood Disorders, and Quality of Life.

This study aimed to compare "non-treated" versus "levotriiodothyronine (LT3)-treated" protocols of short-term hypothyroidism induction prior to radioactive iodine (RAI) ablation therapy in differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC). A total of 120 DTC patients who had thyroxine withdrawal either via 4-week hypothyroidism induction (non-treated group, n=60) or 2-week administration and then 2-week withdrawal of LT3 (LT3-treated group, n=60) to induce hypothyroid state prior to RAI ablation after initial surgery were included. Complications related to hypothyroidism-induction, Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Hospital Anxiety-Depression Scale (HADS), and SF-36 health-related quality of life (HRQoL) scores were recorded.

Dose-dependant preventive effect of a herbal compound on crystal formation in rat model.

Introduction: To analyze the dose-dependent preventive effect of a plant-based herbal product on the new crystal formation in a rat model.

Materials And Methods: A total of 42 rats were divided into 7 groups and zinc discs were placed into the bladder of rats to provide a nidus for the development of new crystal formation: Group 1: control, Group 2: 0.75 percent ethylene glycol (EG); Group 3: 0.

Real-world safety and effectiveness of iGlarLixi in people with type 2 diabetes who fast during Ramadan: The SoliRam observational study.

Background And Aims: To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of iGlarLixi in adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) fasting during Ramadan.

Methods: SoliRam was a multinational, prospective, single-arm, real-world observational study conducted during Ramadan 2020 and 2021 in adults with T2D treated with iGlarLixi ≥3 months at study entry. The primary endpoint was the percentage of participants experiencing ≥1 episode of severe and/or symptomatic documented hypoglycemia (<70 mg/dL [<3.

Genetic variations in gene associated with PCOS and atherosclerotic risk factors.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrinopathy in women of reproductive age. The aim of this study was to investigate the association of oxidized low-density lipoprotein receptor 1 () gene variations with the susceptibility of PCOS and to examine the relationship between the frequencies of gene variations and atherosclerotic risk factors. Genomic DNA was extracted from blood samples collected from 49 patients with PCOS and 43 healthy controls.

Can additional variables be used to predict stone-free rates following retrograde intrarenal surgery? Anticoagulants and parenchyma thickness: a detailed examination.

The purpose of this article is to identify the factors that predict the success of retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS), with a focus on the effect of renal parenchymal thickness and anticoagulant use on stone-free rates. From February 2014 to April 2022, cases of kidney stones treated with RIRS at our clinic were retrospectively screened. The study included 642 cases meeting all inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Analysis of the Prevalence and Quantification of viral load of different human papillomavirus types in Turkish women population.

Background: Persistent infection with high-risk (HR) Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) genotypes has been shown to play a significant role in the development of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) and CC (cervical cancer). The present study aimed to determine the distribution and quantification of viral load of HPV genotypes in numerous genital samples obtained from women undergoing routine gynaecological care in different regions of Turkey.

Methods: HPV typing was done by HPV QUANT-21 Quantitative RT-PCR Kit®, which is intended for the specific identification and quantification of low-risk (HPV 6, 11, 44) and high-risk (HPV 16, 18, 26, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 53, 56, 58, 59, 66, 68, 73, 82) from female subjects in Turkey.

Minipercutaneous Nephrolithotomy in the Management of Large and Complex Renal Calculi in Children: How Effective Is It?

To evaluate the efficacy and safety of minipercutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in the management of large and complex calculi in children. From May 2017 to April 2021, a total of 41 pediatric cases were diagnosed with large/complex renal stones (partial-total staghorn) and following a detailed biochemical evaluation and thorough radiological examination (plain abdominal radiograph, urinary ultrasound, noncontrast and/or computed tomography), all cases underwent mini-PCNL procedure for the minimal invasive management of these calculi. Preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative data were analyzed and reported in detail.