Transcutaneous ultrasound guided nephrolithotomy: the first report from Iran.

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：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 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：INTRODUCTION:We evaluated the ratio of free to total prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and PSA to protein concentrations in saliva and serum of healthy men. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Concentrations of protein, free PSA, and total PSA in serum and saliva were measured in 30 healthy men aged 42 to 73 years, and their ratios w...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Ayatollahi H,Darabi Mahboub MR,Mohammadian N,Parizadeh MR,Kianoosh T,Khabbaz Khoob M,Kamalian F

更新日期：2007-10-01 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: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: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: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：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: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：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：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:To evaluate the efficacy and reliability of fluoroscopy-free retrograde intrarenal surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A retrospective evaluation was made of the data of 226 patients who underwent RIRS as kidney stone treatment between May 2015 and May 2017. When evaluation was made acccording to the exclusion crit...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Alma E,Ercil H

更新日期：2019-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study is to compare the results of transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP) and transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) for the surgical treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) in patients with renal transplantation. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Between April 2009 and May 2016, BPH ...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Sarier M,Duman I,Kilic S,Yuksel Y,Demir M,Aslan M,Yucetin L,Tekin S,Yavuz AH,Emek M

更新日期：2018-07-10 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: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：:The failure of prostate-directed treatment modalities to help all men or all symptoms has questioned the longstanding assumption that the prostate is at the root of all male urinary symptoms, and a correlation between urinary bladder function and prostate pathology has been recognized. Now, it is widely recognized tha...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Stamatiou K

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cardiovascular disease is still a major cause of mortality in kidney transplant patients. This is partially attributed to the nonclassic cardiovascular risk factors including arterial stiffness, an established independent predictor of mortality in several patient populations. MATERIALS AND METHODS:An exte...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Khoshdel AR,Carney SL

更新日期：2008-01-01 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: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

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 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: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

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：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 of the presence of a median lobe(ML) affect perioperative complications, positive surgical margins(PSM), biochemical recurrence(BCR) and urinary continence(UC) following robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy(RARP). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Data of 924 consecutive patients who underwent RARP for prost...

journal_title：Urology journal

authors： Hamidi N,Atmaca AF,Canda AE,Keske M,Gok B,Koc E,Asil E,Ardicoglu A

更新日期：2018-09-26 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: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：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 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