Comparison of the Effects of Clofibrate and Silafibrate on Sperm Parameters Quality and Sex Hormones in Male Rats.

abstract：PURPOSE:We compared the efficacy and safety of a combined thulium laser incision and bipolar resection of prostate technique (web procedure) with traditional bipolar TURP. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We reviewed the medical records of 96 web procedure, 93 traditional bipolar TURP patients between 2013 and 2016. The web proc...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Huang KC,Chow YC,Chen M,Chiu AW

更新日期：2019-08-18 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the efficacy of silodosin in the medical expulsive therapy for symptomatic distal ureteral stones. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This prospectively randomized controlled trial was carried out from May 2011 to December 2014. In all, 198 patients with radiopaque distal ureteral stones <10 mm in size were eli...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Wang CJ,Tsai PC,Chang CH

更新日期：2016-06-28 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the influence of three operative approaches [transurethral en bloc resection of bladder tumor by pin-shaped electrode (pin-ERBT), transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT) and transurethral holmium laser resection of bladder tumor (HoLRBT)] on the recurrence rate of non-muscle-invasive bladder...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Li S,Jia Y,Yu C,Xiao H,Guo L,Sun F,Wei D,Zhang P,Li J,Liu J

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:In our study, we assessed the efficiency and reliability of retrograde intrarenal surgery secondary to open surgery for kidney stone treatment. Moreover, we compared the efficiency and safety of retrograde intrarenal surgery for the patients with previous history of open surgery, percutaneous nephrolithotomy, s...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Baylan B,Sari S,Cakici MC,Selmi V,Özdemir H,Ozok HU,Karakoyunlu AN,Topaloglu H,Sagnak AL,Ersoy H

更新日期：2020-05-16 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Prevalence of ureter and kidney duplication is roughly 1 per 125 people, and is associated with vesicoureteral reflux to lower pole in about 45% of cases. From antireflux surgical principles viewpoint, standard antireflux surgeries can be performed in these kidneys without releasing ureters from each other. We ...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Kazemi-Rashed F,Simforoosh N

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Alpha-blockers have been proven as an effective method for increasing the stone expulsion rate of distal ureteral stones. Limited studies have focused on doxazosin; its efficacy remained unclear. We performed this meta-analysis to investigate the efficacy and safety of doxazosin for patients diagnosed with dist...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Ma L,Zou S,Yang L,Wang F

更新日期：2020-08-25 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a pandemic. Since then hospitals have reduced inpatient and outpatient workflow and cancelled or suspended all non-emergent and routine surgical procedures. Our objective is to determine whether, during the COVID-19 period, there has been any m...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Efthimiou I

更新日期：2020-07-22 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Our aim was to evaluate the efficacy of utilizing in situ anterior vaginal wall sling in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI). MATERIALS AND METHODS:The study included 11 women with a median age of 50 years (range, 36 to 60 years) who were operated on during the period of November 2005 to Au...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Mustafa M,Wadie BS

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Though previous major abdominal surgery and pelvic irradiation may be a significant drawback of subsequent laparoscopic procedure, technological advances such as better visualization and more controlled finer movementsof robotic arms allowing better dissection in robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery may reduce some o...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Basatac C,Akpinar H

更新日期：2018-05-03 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Peyronie's disease (PD) is a condition of middle aged men and frequently accompanied by erectile dysfunction (ED) which was attributed to penile deformity, vascular pathology and psychological components. The implantation of semi-rigid penile prosthesis allows for these patients to undergo a simple procedure ai...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Yavuz U,Ciftci S,Ustuner M,Yilmaz H,Culha M

更新日期：2015-12-23 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:PRESIDEN study is a large study to analyze the erectile dysfunction (ED) incidence in Spanish population. The present study is a pilot sub-analysis from PRESIDEN to determine if ED or plasma testosterone (TST) level in controlled hypertensive patients may be associated with comorbidities and/or plasma nitrite+n...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Zamorano-Leon JJ,Segura A,Lahera V,Rodriguez-Pardo JM,Prieto R,Puigvert A,Lopez-Farre AJ

更新日期：2018-11-17 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:To evaluate the safety and efficacy of discharging patients on the first postoperative day after an uncomplicated percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). MATERIALS AND METHODS:after an uncomplicated successful PCNL without significant residual stone (>5mm) or any complication up to the first postoperative day, we...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Basiri A,Arab D,Pakmanesh H,Abedinzadeh M,Karami H

更新日期：2020-06-23 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the number of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) operations which are required to achieve competence or excellence. MATERIALS AND METHODS:One hundred and five consecutive PCNL operations performed by a fellow in endourology, with no previous experience in performing solo PCNL, were studied. Opera...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Ziaee SA,Sichani MM,Kashi AH,Samzadeh M

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The present study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in elderly patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed 50 PCNLs performed in the elderly patients (age > 65 years) carried out in our clinic from 2001 through 2007 and compared those with 248 P...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Karami H,Mazloomfard MM,Golshan A,Rahjoo T,Javanmard B

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the results of transplantation from living unrelated donors (LURD) versus living related donors (LRD) with a long term follow-up of 25-30 years. MATERIALS AND METHODS:From 1984 to 2015, a total of3716 kidney transplantations (411 LRDs and 3305 LURDs) were enrolled to the study. Long-term survival o...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Simforoosh N,Basiri A,Tabibi A,Javanmard B,Kashi AH,Soltani MH,Obeid K

更新日期：2016-03-05 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the effect of Amplatz sheath size used in percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) on postoperative outcomes, bleeding and renal impairment rates. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We retrospectively evaluated the records of 91 patients who had undergone PCNL. We divided the patients into 2 groups according to Ampl...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Karakose A,Aydogdu O,Atesci YZ

更新日期：2014-09-02 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the efficacy and safety of PCNL in patients with positive urine culture without an any other risk factors prior to surgery, and to define an optimal pre-operative antibiotic regimen for these patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The study included 269 consecutive PCNL cases. These cases were divided in...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Gorgotsky I,Shkarupa D,Shkarupa A,Yarova N,Suchkov D

更新日期：2020-04-19 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Nocturia is the main cause of disturbance of sleep maintenance and negatively impacts quality of life (QoL). We assessed the effects of the α1-adrenoceptor antagonist, tamsulosin, on nocturia and quality of sleep, for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in women with a maximal flow rate (Qmax) ...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Kim SO,Choi HS,Kwon D

更新日期：2014-07-08 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Considering the high prevalence of urinary system stones and that non-medical treatments have more costs and side effects, we decided to evaluate the effect of theophylline in the passage of ureteral stones. MATERIALS AND METHODS:One hundred and fifty patients with ureteral stones were assigned into group...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Tadayyon F,Yazdani M,Ebadzadeh M

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the cost-effectiveness of medical expulsive therapy (MET) versus observation for large distal ureteral stones in China and provide preliminary evidence for the determination of the course of MET by mathematical estimation. MATERIALS AND METHODS:With linear success rate assumptions, a decision tree wa...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Zhang Y,Ouyang W,Li H,Liu H,Yuan P,Lu H,Sun X,Ye Z,Xing J,Chen Z,Xu H

更新日期：2020-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the epidemiologic and clinical characteristics of renal colic in Korea. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Forty-six participating emergency departments provide their essential informa­tion to the National Emergency Medical Center. We extracted the National Emergency Department Informa­tion System data from ...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Hong DY,Kim JW,Lee KR,Park SO,Baek KJ

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this study was to compare the frequency of asymptomatic bacteriuria in women who use intrauterine devices (IUDs) as a contraceptive method with subjects who use tubal ligation (TL). MATERIALS AND METHODS:A cohort study was conducted on women who were candidates for IUD insertion or TL (control)...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Fallahian M,Mashhady E,Amiri Z

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe our initial experience with unclamped laparoscopic hand-assisted partial nephrectomy for predominantly endophytic renal masses in the setting of relative contraindication to warm ischemia. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Unclamped laparoscopic hand-assisted partial nephrectomy was performed on eight consecut...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Engel JD,Williams SB

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Radical prostatectomy is one of the most common urological surgeries. Inguinal hernia is a well-known complication of radical prostatectomy. There are many controversies about selection of surgical techniques for repair of inguinal hernia. Traditionally laparoscopic approach was contraindicated for patients wit...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Izadpanahi MH,Milasi R

更新日期：2020-01-26 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Varicocele is one of the most common causes of infertility. In this study, we evaluated and compared the operative time, sperm analysis results, and complications of three different methods of open and laparoscopic varicocelectomies. MATERIALS AND METHODS:From among all bilateral varicocelectomies in our ...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Shamsa A,Mohammadi L,Abolbashari M,Shakeri MT,Shamsa S

更新日期：2009-07-01 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: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: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 retrospectively determine whether recovery of urinary continence after radical prostatectomy is associated with the preoperative length of membranous urethra (MU), the amount of rhabdosphincter and the length of MU removed with the prostate. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The study cohort comprised 179 consecutive p...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Kohjimoto Y,Yamashita S,Kikkawa K,Iba A,Matsumura N,Hara I

更新日期：2020-03-16 00:00:00