The aim of this study was to investigate the success a deep learning model in detecting kidney stones different planes according stone size on unenhanced computed tomography (CT) images.This retrospective included 455 patients who underwent CT scanning for between January 2016 and 2020; them, 405 were diagnosed with 50 not. Patients renal 0-1 cm, 1-2 >2 cm classified into groups 1, 2, 3, respectively. Two radiologists reviewed 2,959 images three planes. Subsequently, these evaluated using...

There is a large body of evidence clinical studies regarding the relation between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)-related lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in men. A possible link inflammation these 2 entities has also been proposed. Here, we aimed at evaluating role neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), an indicator MetS, pathogenesis LUTS other BPH-related parameters.We evaluated 244 patients with prostate admitted to our outpatient clinic January 2014 June...

Transurethral resection (TUR) is the most common surgical technique for diagnosis and initial treatment of bladder cancer. In this study, we evaluated two techniques in terms injury due to obturator reflex patients that underwent TUR non-muscle invasive cancer (NMIBC).93 who were analyzed. Fifty monopolar 43 plasmakinetic resection. Standard performed with conventional Storz using a U-shaped cutting loop, 120V cutting/80 V coagulation settings, 5% mannitol fluid was used irrigation. For...

We investigated the correlation between standardized uptake value (SUVmax), tumor size and Fuhrman grade in patients with renal cell carcinoma (RC).We retrospectively analyzed data of 54 clear histopathologically diagnosed who underwent fluorine-18 fluoro-2 deoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (F-18 FDG PET/CT) January 2005 March 2014.Avarage sizes were 5.64±1.85, 6.85±2.24 7.98±2.45 low, medium high SUVmax groups, respectively. The Spearman's coefficient was 0.385...

Purpose: This study investigated the antioxidant effects of whortleberry against cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity in rats.Material and methods: included 48 female Sprague–Dawley rats weighing 263.68 ± 8.29 g. The were divided into following six groups, with eight each group: control, ethanol cisplatin 16 mg/kg +100 whortleberry, +200 groups. Biochemical analysis was performed by measuring total oxidant status status, histopathological calculating proximal distal tubule areas (μm2),...

Objectives To evaluate the association between non‐alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS)/benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) erectile function. Patients methods In all, 356 men diagnosed with LUTS / BPH were evaluated retrospectively January 2016 March 2018. Anthropometric laboratory data collected. According to echogenicity degree, patients divided into four NAFLD groups: Grade 0 was considered as normal no NAFLD, whilst Grades 1–3 had increasing fat...

Epidemiological evidence indicates that individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM) may have a modestly increased risk of bladder cancer. In the present study, we aimed to show any association between DM and metastasis in patients non-muscle-invasive cancer (NMIBC).We retrospectively analyzed 698 January 2007 December 2014 who were diagnosed underwent transurethral resection tumors (TUR-BT). Comparisons means was conducted by independent samples t test, relations categorical variables...

The present study aimed to investigate the association between severity of erectile dysfunction (ED) and serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D. It also sought determine cut-off level D for ED. This included 130 men who had ED 2018 2019. Patients were divided into three groups according their scores on international index function-5 (IIEF-5) Turkish validated short form questionnaire. results compared groups. mean age patients was 49.28 ± 13.62 years. Groups 1, 2 3 44 (33.8%) with severe ED, 56 (43.1%)...

Introduction: This retrospective cross-sectional observational study aimed to investigate the predictive value of systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) for progression lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Material and method: A total 280 patients diagnosed LUTS were analyzed, their demographic characteristics, laboratory results, urological parameters, SII levels recorded retrospectively. Results: Clinical was observed 43.2% patients, 23.9%...

Background Obesity and metabolic syndrome are growing health problems in western countries. Recently reported triglyseride-glucose (TyG) index is a reliable accessible indicator of syndrome. TyG could be used as prognostic risk factor for syndrome-related cancers. Objectives To investigate the role on oncological outcomes patients undergoing radical prostatectomy. Design, Setting Participants Data from 200 men who underwent prostatectomy were used. Outcome Measurements Statsitical Analyse...

The International Brazilian Journal of Urology will retract this article because the authors were not authorized to publish data according Department Urology, Izmir Katip Celebi University Ataturk Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey, where paper was done.

There is increasing evidence from the literature that indicates association between impaired sperm DNA integrity and male infertility. However, data insufficient regarding recurrent implantation failure (RIF) damage. This study aimed to investigate fragmentation RIF cases. Basic semen parameters index (DFI) of men whose partner was suffering were compared with diagnosed unexplained infertility (UEI) but had clinical pregnancies following IVF treatment. A retrospective analysis a large-volume...

Testicular torsion is the most common urological emergency characterized by reduced blood flow of testis, often due to spermatic cord occurring in adolescence. A 68-year-old male patient admitted our hospital service with complaint acute scrotal pain for a week. On history, he had undergone right inguinal hernia repair synthetic mesh one week ago. Due testicular artery on colored doppler ultrasonography, emergent surgery was performed. intraoperative examination, 360 degree from distal mesh,...

Many different foreign bodies have been found in the urinary bladder. Usually, these were selfinserted for autoeroticism, frequently patients with psychiatric disorders. Here we report case of a 34-yearold female patient who inserted beading awl through urethra into bladder during sexual intercourse and was treated open surgery.

Background and objective: Premature ejaculation is one of the most common complex sexual diseases among men. Although there are four defined subtypes premature ejaculation, subtype acquired ejaculation. This study investigated association between serum vitamin D levels ejaculation.Material methods: retrospective cross-sectional included 94 patients with a complaint (the group) 92 without control June 2018 March 2020. Patients' demographic characteristics, laboratory results, intravaginal...

Background: Coronary arterial diseases are one of the increasing disease around worldwide. Because common using beta blockers, we aimed to investigate effect different beta-adrenergic receptor blockers on spermatogenesis in male rats.Methods: Adult Sprague Dawley rats were obtained. Totally 32 homogenized according their weight and divided into four groups that each includes eight rats. Three determined as drug remained a control group. Propranolol 40mg/kg, Metoprolol succinate 60mg/kg,...

Objective: To investigate the effect of obturator nerve blockade on oncological outcomes patients with a diagnosis lateral wall localized non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. Materials and Methods: One hundred six diagnosed non-invasive cancer were evaluated between January 2015 March 2020 in this retrospective, cross-sectional observational study. The divided into two groups: receiving only spinal anaesthesia those combined ultrasound-guided blockade. Oncological groups compared...

Background: Idiopathic male infertility is a health problem that increasingly common worldwide. Aetiology of idiopathic still controversial. In this cross-sectional retrospective study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between serum vitamin D level and sperm quality in patients with infertility.Methods: Between June 2018 2020, 297 including 147 men (as study group) 150 fertile control were retrospectively enrolled into study. Blood samples collected, these included sex steroids,...

Objective : In this study, our main objective is to show the connection between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and bladder functions by using urodynamic evaluation in female MetS patients. Materials Methods 131 patients referred clinic for from April 2014 December were included study. 85 of these diagnosed with (study group) meanwhile 46 did not meet criteria (control group). definitions taken National Cholesterol Education Program’s Third Adult Treatment Panel criteria. SPSS 17.0 was used...