Management of Large Proximal Ureteral Calculi: A Three-year Multicenter Experience of Simultaneous Supine Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy and Retrograde Ureterolithotripsy.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Retractile testis may affect testicular parenchyma and spermatogenesis, and surgical treatment has been recommended for infertile men with retractile testes. We evaluated outcomes of orchidopexy in men with idiopathic infertility who suffered from bilateral retractile testes. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We perf...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Dadfar MR

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:We reviewed the most recent advances in the genetics of male infertility focusing on karyotypic abnormalities, obstructive azoospermia, and idiopathic hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. MATERIALS AND METHODS:To update our previous review, we searched the literature using PubMed and skimmed articles published ...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Sadeghi-Nejad H,Farrokhi F

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:To evaluate the effect of intravenous thyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH) on the urethral closure pressure (UCP). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Twenty-two female patients with either bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) or detrusor under activity were included in this study. They divided into two study and control gr...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Hajebrahimi S,Madaen SK,Sheikhzadeh P

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mesothelioma is an aggressive tumor originating from mesothelial cells. Mesothelioma of the spermatic cord is a very rare disease, and the most common presentation of this disease is that of aggressive mesothelioma with no description of mesothelioma in situ. We report an extremely rare case of mesothelioma in situ of...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Kobayashi Y,Yasuhara Y,Arai H,Honda M,Hiramatsu M,Goya S

更新日期：2020-07-30 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Chronic prostatitis/ chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) is a nonspecific pelvic pain in the absence of signs of infection or other obvious local pathology for at least three of the last 6 months. Evidence for treatment approach is limited. So the aim of this study is to investigate the effect of extracorpor...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Rayegani SM,Razzaghi MR,Raeissadat SA,Allameh F,Eliaspour D,Abedi AR,Javadi A,Rahavian AH

更新日期：2020-03-16 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The study focus is on the quantitative achievements in urology education and growth trends in urologic surgical workforce and fellowships by gender since 1979. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This comprehensive national quantitative study was performed in Iranian Academy of medical science. The first hand data gathered ...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Simforoosh N,Tabatabai S,Ziaee SA

更新日期：2014-01-04 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the clinical efficacy between locally applied diclofenac diethylamine gel, EMLA cream and systemically given diclofenac sodium for the pain relief during extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) using Dornier Delta Compact Lithotripter. MATERIAL AND METHODS:One hundred five patients with renal st...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Liu J,Zang YJ

更新日期：2013-09-26 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We aimed to identify the prevalence and risk factors of three outcomes after stone removal following treatment for obstructive acute pyelonephritis (APN) associated with urinary tract calculi: immediate postoperative febrile urinary tract infection (UTI), stone recurrence, and APN recurrence during the follow-u...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Yamashita S,Kohjimoto Y,Higuchi M,Ueda Y,Iguchi T,Hara I

更新日期：2020-03-16 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the expression of microRNAs in tissue samples from patients with bladder cancer and to compare it with healthy adjacent tissue samples as controls. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Thirty five tissue samples from patients with newly diagnosed untreated bladder transitional cell carcinoma and 35 adjacent norma...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Mahdavinezhad A,Mousavibahar SH,Poorolajal J,Yadegarazari R,Jafari M,Shabab N,Saidijam M

更新日期：2015-02-22 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Hypertension (HT) is known to be of the main risk factors for erectile dysfunction (ED). But non-dipping (<%10 drop in the night) of HT is not investigated truly. The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that the non-dipper hypertensive patients are more prone to develop erectile dysfunction. MATERIALS...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Yuvanc E,Dogru MT,Simsek V,Kandemir H,Tuglu D

更新日期：2019-05-05 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We report our experience with laparoscopic bilateral retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND) in 4 patients with stage II testis cancer. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Between January 2002 and January 2009, 4 patients with stage II testis cancer underwent laparoscopic bilateral RPLND. In 2 patients, laparoscopic b...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Basiri A,Asl-Zare M,Sichani MM,Djaladat H

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:To date, little information exists regarding urogenital diseases in those who have been exposed to sulfur mustard (SM). We report the self-reported history of urologic conditions and findings on physical examination in a group of male veterans 19 to 26 years after exposed to high-dose sulfur mustard. MATE...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Soroush MR,Ghanei M,Assari S,Khoddami Vishteh HR

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:We conducted this study to determine the effects of saffron (Crocus sativus) on the results of semen analysis in men with idiopathic infertility. MATERIALS AND METHODS:In this clinical trial, 52 nonsmoker infertile men whose problem could not be solved surgically were enrolled. They were treated by saffro...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Heidary M,Vahhabi S,Reza Nejadi J,Delfan B,Birjandi M,Kaviani H,Givrad S

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To the assess sensitivity and specificity of urinary levels of hyaluronic acid (HA) and hyaluronidase (HAase) as an individual or a combined test to diagnose bladder transitional cell carcinoma (TCC). MATERIALS AND METHODS:One hundred and ninety-four urine specimens were collected from individuals between July...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Jamshidian H,Hashemi M,Nowroozi MR,Ayati M,Bonyadi M,Najjaran Tousi V

更新日期：2014-03-03 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Concurrent valve ablation and bladder neck incision is suggested as an effective and safe treatment approach in posterior urethral valve children with prominent bladder neck. We evaluated chronic kidney disease risk factors in these children. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed medical records of...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Amirzargar H,Shahab E,Ghahestani S,Hekmati P,Arshadi H

更新日期：2020-09-23 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the efficacy and safety of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) in the treatment of staghorn calculi (SC) under spinal anesthesia (SA) versus general anesthesia (GA). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Patients with SC who treated with PNL from 2011 to 2014 were retrospectively reviewed. In total, 100 patients wer...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Buldu I,Tepeler A,Kaynar M,Karatag T,Tosun M,Umutogluv T,Tanriover H,Istanbulluoglu O

更新日期：2016-03-05 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Our aim was to investigate sperm nuclear chromatin condensation and its correlation with semen parameters and vitality test in infertile patients with spinal cord injury (SCI), varicocele, and idiopathic infertility. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Sperm chromatin condensation was determined by aniline blue stainin...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Salsabili N,Mehrsai A,Jalalizadeh B,Pourmand G,Jalaie S

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The study was designed to assess and predict patient-reported goal achievement after treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) patients with tamsulosin. MATERIALS AND METHODS:From November 2013 to October 2015, 272 patients initially diagnosed with BPH were prospectively enrolled in nine different center...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Kim BS,Kim TH,Kim KH,Kim BH,Ha JY,Cho DH,Kim GN,Lee YH,Kim JS,Jung HJ,Shin HS,Song PH,Yoon JH,Kim JH,Yoo ES

更新日期：2019-08-18 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Oxidative stress can cause tissue damage in many diseases. Oxidative status depends on the balance between total oxygen radical absorbance capacity and antioxidants. Neurogenic bladder (NB) is a special state where oxidative status can influence urinary tract function. We decided to measure antioxidant (thiol) ...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Korzeniecka Kozerska A,Zawada BO,Skutnik JM,Wasilewska A

更新日期：2014-05-06 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate ciprofloxacin resistance (CR) and extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) positivity in the rectal flora, antibiotic prophylaxis received, and post-biopsy infectious complications in patients undergoing prostate biopsy. MATERIAL & METHODS:Rectal swab samples collected from 99 patients suspected of ...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Korkmaz N,Gurbuz Y,Sandikci F,Kul G,Tutuncu EE,Sencan I

更新日期：2020-03-16 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the effects of the hydroalcoholic extract of Hypericum perforatum (H. perforatum) leaves on the kidney calculi in rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Fifty-two Wistar male rats were randomly divided into 4 groups: Groups 2, 3, and 4 received ethylene glycol (EG) 1% + ammonium chloride (0.5%)-added drink...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Khalili M,Jalali MR,Mirzaei-Azandaryani M

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Fibrates are drugs widely used for the treatment of hyperlipidemic disorders. Previous studies on a novel analogue of clofibrate, called silafibrate, have shown good lipid lowering effects. This study was designed to assess the role of silafibrate as a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs) agonist...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Delashoub M,Ziaee M,Khorrami A,Banan-Khojasteh SM

更新日期：2018-03-18 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) is an essential treatment for urinary calculi, but Post-SWL steinstrasse is a potential complication, especially in large-burden calculi. Our purpose was to evaluate the efficacy of transureteral lithotripsy (TUL) in the treatment of steinstrasse caused by SWL. ...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Rabbani SM

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Sexual functions in the males with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) have been well investigated in the literature; however sexual functions in the premenopausal women with OSAS have been studied to a lesser extent. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The study included 22 premenopausal women diagnosed as OSAS by the ...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Yilmaz Z,Sirinocak PB,Voyvoda B,Ozcan L

更新日期：2017-11-04 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the prevalence of fluoroquinolone-resistant (FQR) bacteria carriage in patients undergoing transrectal ultrasound prostate biopsy (TRUS-Bx), and the relationship between the risk factors and FQR carriers as well as infections after prostate biopsy. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Rectal swabs were obtained ...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Hasanzadeh A,Pourmand MR,Alizadeh A,Pourmand G

更新日期：2017-05-23 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We investigated treatment satisfaction with flexible-dose fesoterodine in patients with overactive bladder (OAB) who were dissatisfied with previous anticholinergic therapy. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The subjects were prescribed fesoterodine 4 mg for 4 weeks and fesoterodine 4 mg or 8 mg for another 8 weeks. The p...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Choi JB,Cho KJ,Park WH,Lee DH,Kim YH,Cho IR,Yoon H,Kim YS,Kim JC

更新日期：2020-01-26 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To present the long-term results of failed vesicovaginal fistula repair using flap splitting techniques. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Nine women with a previous failed vesicovaginal fistula repair, aged 18 to 69 years, underwent salvage vaginal reconstruction for damaged urethra or bladder, at a five-year interval la...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Yarmohamadi A,Asl Zare M,Ahmadnia H,Mogharabian N

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the therapeutic effects of the aqueous extract of Cerasus Avium stem on kidney calculi. MATERIALS AND METHODS:In this experimental study, forty-eight (48) male Wistar rats were randomly allocated into six (6) groups and were studied during a 30 day period. Group A served as normal control and Gr...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Azaryan E,Malekaneh M,Shemshadi Nejad M,Haghighi F

更新日期：2017-07-02 00:00:00

abstract：:In this short communication we briefly discuss some aspects of organ shortage for transplantation with a brief characterization of the Iranian model of kidney transplantation, and we present 3 interesting stories related to this model. ...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Tayebi Khosroshahi H,Bastani B

更新日期：2020-06-23 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the outcome of corporeal plication using absorbable versus nonabsorbable sutures for the treatment of congenital penile curvature. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Thirty-eight men older than 15 years old with congenital penile curvature were enrolled in the study. Patients were randomly divided into two equal...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Basiri A,Sarhangnejad R,Ghahestani SM,Radfar MH

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00