We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of using testicular biopsy histopathology as an indicator success loupe-assisted subinguinal varicocelectomy in non-obstructive azoospermia (NOA) patients.In a 2-year period, prospective study was carried at Minoufiya University Hospital on 20 NOA patients with clinical bilateral varicoceles. These underwent simultaneous biopsy. All were evaluated by determining their hormonal profile and performing semen analyses scrotal Doppler transrectal ultrasonography....

We conducted a retrospective study to evaluate the efficacy and outcome of shock wave lithotripsy versus semirigid ureteroscopy in management proximal ureteral stones diameter exceeding 15 mm.During 2009-2014 period, 147 patients presenting with mm were treated. Both laser offered for our patients. A 6/8.9 Fr ureteroscope was used conjunction holmium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet laser. The stone-free rate assessed at 2 weeks 3 months post-treatment. All evaluated status, operation time, hospital...

We compare the outcome of extravesical ureteral reimplantation to endoscopic polydimethylsiloxane (Macroplastique, Uroplasty, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota) subureteral injection for primary low grade vesicoureteral reflux in children.Between 1997 and 2000, 180 patients underwent (74, 108 ureters) or (106, 166 reflux. Low was defined as grades I III. Outcome analysis included success rates, de novo hydronephrosis, voiding efficiency, urinary tract infections complications.Mean patient age at...

Context: Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTSs) in elderly males are usually related to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) the majority of cases. It is estimated that BPH affects half men above age 50 years. Recently, a relationship between Vitamin D deficiency and LUTS has been reported. Aims: The aim this study was analyze levels aged years presenting with LUTS. Settings Design: This prospective case–control study. Patients Methods: which who presented (Group A) were compared control group...

To evaluate the feasibility of access sheath insertion and ureteric stent placement without image guidance in flexible ureteroscopic lithotripsy with holmium:yttrium-aluminium-garnet laser for renal stones.Between March 2014 October 2015, 80 patients stones treated were evaluated. Indications surgery obstruction, failed shockwave (SWL), polycystic kidneys, mal-rotated kidneys. A 6.5-F Cobra ureteroscope was used all cases an 12 F, 35/45 cm length. Fluoroscopy not intended use postoperative...

Background: Fournier’s gangrene (FG) is an acute progressive necrotizing fasciitis of the genital area and perineum with possible extension to abdominal wall. Surgical debridement gold standard management modality established patients. Equivocal (early) FG represents a challenge in diagnosis. The objective this study was compare conservative early exploration cases equivocal FG. Methods: This observational where data all patients diagnosed as our departments over 4 years (2011–2015) were...

No AccessJournal of UrologyPEDIATRIC UROLOGY1 Jan 2003Subureteral Polydimethylsiloxane Injection Versus Extravesical Reimplantation For Primary Low Grade Vesicoureteral Reflux in Children: A Comparative Study HAMDY ABOUTALEB, STÉPHANE BOLDUC, JYOTI UPADHYAY, WALID FARHAT, DARIUS J. BÄGLI, and ANTOINE E. KHOURY ABOUTALEBHAMDY ABOUTALEB , BOLDUCSTÉPHANE BOLDUC UPADHYAYJYOTI UPADHYAY FARHATWALID FARHAT BÄGLIDARIUS BÄGLI KHOURYANTOINE View All Author...

To compare efficacy of shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) with percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) and retrograde ureterorenoscopy (RUR) in the management midsize (1-2 cm) lower calyceal stones impact pole (LP) anatomy on results.Between 2007 2011, 56 patients 1-2 cm were indicated for intervention. 24 treated SWL, 19 PNL, 13 RUR.Mean age at surgery was 53, 45 47 years PNL RUR, respectively. Mean stone size 15.6 ± 4.3, 17.3 3.3 14.5 3.2 mm, The stone-free rate 62.5, 89.4 74.6%, respectively (p >...

Today, tubularized incised plate (TIP) urethroplasty is the most commonly performed operation for distal and mid-penile hypospadias. Reports from different centers worldwide confirm its nearly universal applicability low complications rate.Evaluation of urethral characters effect on outcome TIP urethroplasty.Between 2010 2013, 100 children with primary penile hypospadias underwent urethroplasty. Urethral plates were categorized as flat, cleft, deeply grooved. Postoperatively, patients...

To evaluate and compare the outcome of ECIRS in treatment partial staghorn renal calculi both prone split-leg positions versus GMSV with regard to; technical aspects, success rate, operative time, complications, safety, effectiveness approaches.Between October 2018 August 2021, 66 patients were enrolled this prospective comparative study. Patients randomly divided according to a 1:1 ratio into two groups. Group A included 33 who treated by (ECIRS) position, group B Galdakao-modified supine...

No AccessJournal of UrologyCLINICAL UROLOGY: Vesicoureteral Reflux1 Oct 2003Polydimethylsiloxane Injection Versus Open Surgery for the Treatment Reflux in Complete Duplex Systems HAMDY ABOUTALEB, STÉPHANE BOLDUC, ANTOINE E. KHOURY, JYOTI UPADHYAY, DARIUS J. BÄGLI, and WALID FARHAT ABOUTALEBHAMDY ABOUTALEB More articles by this author , BOLDUCSTÉPHANE BOLDUC KHOURYANTOINE KHOURY UPADHYAYJYOTI UPADHYAY BÄGLIDARIUS BÄGLI FARHATWALID View All Author...

No AccessJournal of UrologyCLINICAL UROLOGY: Vesicoureteral Reflux1 Oct 2003Correlation Reflux With Degree Hydronephrosis and the Impact Antireflux Surgery HAMDY ABOUTALEB, STÉPHANE BOLDUC, DARIUS J. BÄGLI, ANTOINE E. KHOURY ABOUTALEBHAMDY ABOUTALEB , BOLDUCSTÉPHANE BOLDUC BÄGLIDARIUS BÄGLI KHOURYANTOINE View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1097/01.ju.0000084334.10480.88AboutFull TextPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookLinked...

Complications of Double J stenting (DJS) include migration, fragmentation, and encrustation. In addition, forgotten stents with encrustations stone formations are difficult to remove. We report the case a stent "forgotten" for 10 years, concomitant multiple ureteral stones bladder calculus. Whole encrustation was observed. The patient underwent cystolithotripsy, ureteroscopic laser lithotripsy removal. longest period DJS maximum burden in urinary system. To avoid this situation, patients...

To study the association of grade vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) and urinary tract infections (UTI) with renal scarring at first clinical presentation patients who underwent antireflux surgery. Materials methods. Between 2015 2020, 150 (194 units) surgery had dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) scans preoperatively. Patients were classified into nonscar scar groups according to DMSA scan results. Moreover, cases afebrile UTI, febrile antenatal hydronephrosis (ANH) mode presentation. We correlated...

Objectives: To study the histopathologic changes in urinary bladder associated with Double-J (DJ) stenting and correlation between these period of stenting. Methods: In a 2-year period, retrospective was carried out on 30 patients indicated for DJ These underwent cold-cup cystoscopic biopsies from ipsilateral ureteral orifice at time removal stents. Results: The mean age included our 43.6 ± 8.6 years (range 26–74 years). stent size used 4.7 6F. duration 2 weeks patients, 4 to 6 18 12 more...

To report a technique for ureteroscopic laser lithotripsy (URSL) and retrograde placement of double-J (DJ) stenting through the ureteroscope working channel without use fluoroscope compared to conventional technique.Between June 2015 December 2017, 170 patients selected URSL treatment ureteral stones DJ insertion was evaluated. Patients are divided into two groups according fluoroscopy. In Group A (100 patients), is used group B (70 patients) fluoroscopy guidance. B, performed first followed...

Penile amputation is a rare catastrophe and serious complication of circumcision.Reconstruction the glans penis may be indicated following amputation.Our report discusses novel technique for reconfiguration an amputated 1 year after complicated circumcision.A 2-year-old male infant presented to us with that had occurred during circumcision previously.The parents complained severe meatal stenosis disfigurement penis.Penis length was 3 cm.Complete penile degloving performed.The distal part...

Abstract Leiomyosarcoma is a rarely seen neoplasm of the ureter. Malignant tumors smooth muscle ureter are extremely rare, and about 22 cases leiomyosarcoma have been reported to date. A 57‐year‐old diabetic Pakistani man presented with dull ache pain in right flank. Past surgical history was three ureteroscopic surgeries for ureteric stricture. Computed tomography showed stricture peri‐ureteral soft tissue mass 11 mm x 5 at middle third level common iliac vessels. laparoscopic excision...

Objective: The objective of the following study is to evaluate efficiency transurethral plasma vaporization prostate in saline bipolar (BPVP) using button electrode and comparing it standard resection (TURP). Patients Methods: During period year between 2007 2013, 152 patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia were rolled our study. Fifty-two underwent BPVP 100 TURP. All evaluated preoperatively, 24 h at 3 months postoperatively. International Prostate Symptom Score (I-PSS), quality-of-life...

Pediatric urolithiasis and calcular anuria in early infancy are rare.Cystine stones may develop utero or during infancy.We report the case of a female 9-month-old infant with obstructive resulting from cystine single functioning unit.She presented to emergency department owing absence micturition for 3 days.Radiological investigations revealed four left ureteral an atrophic right kidney obstruction.Her laboratory values were as follows: serum creatinine 6.7 mg/dl, Na 132 mEq/l, K 6...

ABSTRACT A 55-year-old-female Egyptian presented to us with severe dysuria. Laboratory investigations showed high serum creatinine of 3.4 mg/dl. urinalysis revealed pyuria and hematuria. Liver enzymes were very due viral hepatitis the daily usage NSAIDs. KUB a large, lamellated, radio-opaque shadow in pelvis. non-contrast CT contracted bladder diffuse thickening wall, single, large urinary stone 5 x 6 cm, bilateral marked hydronephrosis, hepatomegaly. VCUG left reflux grade IV. cystoscopy...

Objective: Our objectives were to evaluate the efficiency of transurethral bipolar plasma vaporisation prostate (BPVP) using button electrode and compare it green laser (GLVP). Patients methods: During period March 2012 January 2017, 155 patients with benign prostatic obstruction (BPO) enrolled in our study. Overall, 80 underwent BPVP 75 GLVP. All International Prostate Symptom Scores (IPSS), quality life (QOL), uroflow Qmax, Qave post-void residual (PVR) urine samples evaluated 24 hours...

Background: Ureteral stents are a crucial part of urologic surgeries. Complications Double J stenting (DJS) include migration, fragmentation, and encrustation. In addition, forgotten with encrustations stone formations difficult to remove. Case Presentation: We report the case stent “forgotten” for 10 years, which migrated downward into proximal ureter, concomitant multiple ureteral stones bladder calculus. Whole encrustation was observed. The positioned years ago during right treatment in...