Achievements in postgraduate urologic education in Iran: a quantitative study.

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：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:In this retrospective study, we aimed to comparatively evaluate the efficacy and safety of RIRS procedure on an age-based manner in patients younger and above 65 years. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A total of 165 patients undergoing RIRS procedure for renal stones were divided into two groups on an age-based manner n...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Gokcen K,Dundar G,Bagcioglu M,Karagoz MA,Gokce G,Sarica K

更新日期：2020-03-16 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate and compare the expression of OCT4B1 between tumor and non-tumor bladder tissues. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We investigated the expression of OCT4B1 in 30 tumor and non-tumor surgical specimens of the bladder, using the TaqMan real-time polymerase chain reaction approach and by carefully designing p...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Asadzadeh J,Asadi MH,Shakhssalim N,Rafiee MR,Kalhor HR,Tavallaei M,Mowla SJ

更新日期：2012-07-01 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: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：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：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:To assess the efficacy of tunica albuginea urethroplasty for pan urethral stricture management as an alternative approach to conventional dorsal buccal mucosal graft urethroplasty, especially in cases with unavailability of healthy buccal mucosa. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Eighty-six patients with panurethral stric...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Mathur RK,Sharma A

更新日期：2010-06-10 00:00:00

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：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：PURPOSE:To evaluate the safety and efficacy of transcutaneous ultrasound guided nephrolithotomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS:From December 1999 to December 2000, 12 patients with renal stone were selected for PCNL. Six patients had failed ESWL and the remainder had multiple and large stones in pelvis and lower calyx. Ultras...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Etemadian M,Amjadi M,Simforoosh N

更新日期：2004-04-01 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 report our experience in treating patients with failed previous open pyeloplasty by transperitoneal laparoscopic pyeloplasty. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Eleven patients with previous failed open pyeloplasty were reviewed, all of whom had undergone transperitoneal laparascopic pyeloplasty. All procedures were per...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Shadpour P,Haghighi R,Maghsoudi R,Etemedian M

更新日期：2011-01-01 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:Pelvic organ prolapse is a common condition  as a consequence of the pelvic floor support weakness. This study evaluated the clinical results of treating the high stage prolapse of the anterior vaginal wall using a trans-obturator approach and the native vaginal wall tissue. METHODS:This was a prospective anal...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Sharifiaghdas F

更新日期：2020-06-18 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：:Nowadays there is not any specific technique for repairing the recurrent urethral stricture with retained urethral stent. We report a 49 year-old man with history of end to end urethroplasty 11 years ago who was referred with urethral stricture. He refused to undergo urethroplasty again, so the stricture was managed b...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Hosseini J,Tayebi-Azar A,Rahavian AH,Ghiasy S

更新日期：2020-06-23 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine whether surgical decompression of hematomas by capsulotomy can help to improve long-term renal function following extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (SWL). MATERIALS AND METHODS:This study retrospectively identified 7 patients who underwent capsulotomy for post SWL renal hematomas between 2008 an...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Al Ghazal A,Schnoeller TJ,Baechle C,Steinestel J,Jentzmik F,Steffens S,Hirning C,Schrader M,Schrader AJ

更新日期：2014-07-08 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the feasibility and safety of using biocompatible, nanofibrous electrospun polycaprolactone (PCL) and combination of polylactic acid (PLLA) and PCL mats in a canine model. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Plasma-treated electrospun unseeded mats were implanted in three dogs. The first dog was sacrificed af...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Shakhssalim N,Dehghan MM,Moghadasali R,Soltani MH,Shabani I,Soleimani M

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Our aim was to determine the relationship between genuine premature ejaculation and serum and seminal plasma magnesium. MATERIALS AND METHODS:In a case-control study carried out between January 2002 and December 2003, 19 patients with premature ejaculation were evaluated and compared with 19 patients with...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Nikoobakht M,Aloosh M,Hasani M

更新日期：2005-04-01 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:This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of smoking on the clinical characteristics and growth trend of transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) of the bladder. MATERIALS AND METHODS:In a retrospective case-control study from February 2000 to March 2003, patients with TCC of bladder, referred to our clinic, w...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Mohseni MG,Zand S,Aghamir SM

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate whether use of dutasteride, a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, for at least four weeks preoperatively affected the blood loss during open prostatectomy (OP). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Retrospective analysis was made of the data of 110 patients who had undergone OP. Group I comprised 50 patients that use...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Demirbas A,Resorlu B,Gulpinar MT,Kardas S,Doluoglu OG,Tepeler A,Kilinc MF,Karakan T,Ozcan S

更新日期：2018-01-23 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the rational surgical margin for pathological T1b renal cell carcinoma (RCC). MATERIALS AND METHODS:This retrospective study included surveys of 60 patients with T1bN0M0 RCC who underwentradical nephrectomy (RN, n = 40) or partial nephrectomy (PN, n = 20) between October 2008 and December2014 at t...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Zhang K,Xie WL

更新日期：2017-01-18 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:A randomized clinical trial was designed to compare the efficacy, success rate and surgical complications of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and laparoscopic pyelolithotomy (LP). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Sixty patients with renal pelvic stones larger than 2 cm were randomly divided into two groups of LP and P...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Basiri A,Tabibi A,Nouralizadeh A,Arab D,Rezaeetalab GH,Hosseini Sharifi SH,Soltani MH

更新日期：2014-11-30 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:The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of a dorsal island penile fasciocutaneous flap in the man­agement of resistant fossa navicularis strictures in circumcised West African men. MATERIALS AND METHODS:From January 2004 to December 2013 there were twenty-one patients with fossa navic­ularis strictures (...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Tijani KH,Ojewola RW,Odusanya B,Yahya GL

更新日期：2015-09-04 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In this retrospective study, we reviewed the outpatient data of patients with premature ejaculation to investigate the association of that disorder with irritable bowel syndrome and a positive history of enuresis. MATERIALS AND METHODS:All patients with premature ejaculation who had presented to the autho...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Barghi M

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The management strategies of anticoagulant (AC) or antiplatelet (AP) therapy in the preoperative period of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is still controversial. Therefore, a meta-analysis to systematically evaluate the surgical safety for BPH patients on AC or AP therapy was performed. MATERIALS AND METHO...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Fa LX,Zhou WW,Peng HY,Ke ZS,Jian H,Tao Z,Ling ZF,Chang LY,Lu DX,Chao C,Gurioli A,Tuo D,Qi WW

更新日期：2020-08-04 00:00:00