In this study we aimed to evaluate prognostic factors for the survival of patients with Fournier's gangrene (FG), and overview different validated scoring systems outcome prediction.

Stents and catheters are widely used in urology. In this study, the frequency of double J (DJ) stent colonization stent-associated bacteriuria was investigated. Between June 2011 2012, 130 patients (17-72 years old) who underwent DJ stenting were enrolled study. Surgeries prior to included stone extraction/lithotripsy, endopyelotomy, diagnostic ureteroscopy. Prior stenting, sterile urine samples obtained, urinary cultures performed upon removal stents, second procedure. also performed....

Ischemia-reperfusion injury can cause testicular damage and phosphodiesterase inhibitors are reported to regulate antioxidant activity. We investigated the prevention of ipsilateral contralateral using 2 after detorsion in rats.A total 28 adult male rats were randomly divided into 4 groups 7 each, including group 1-sham operation, 2-testicular torsion detorsion, 3- with sildenafil administration before 4- udenafil detorsion. Tissue levels malondialdehyde, sulfhydryl nitrite evaluated,...

The discrepancy between prostate biopsy and prostatectomy Gleason scores is common. We investigate the predictive value of features for predicting score (GS) upgrading in patients with ≤6 who underwent radical retropubic (RRP). Our aim was to determine predictors GS offer guidance clinicians determining therapeutic option.We performed a retrospective study RRP clinically localized cancer at 2 major centres January 2007 March 2013. All either abnormal digital examination or elevated...

Bladder urothelial carcinoma is rare in young adults and occurs more commonly older individuals. The aim of this study was to compare the clinical behavior, pathologic characteristics, prognosis urinary bladder versus adults. A retrospective review our records between 2007 2013 identified 56 patients (42 males 14 females) with transitional cell who were less than 40 years old. Clinical pathological parameters age compared those a series (the control group) during same period. survival...

A differential diagnosis of testicular torsion and epididymitis has serious importance for health. In emergency conditions, if goes unnoticed epididymo-orchitis is diagnosed, organ loss may occur. This study aimed to evaluate the usefulness haematologic parameters both these two diseases. Patients were divided into three groups as those undergoing surgery torsion, receiving medical treatment a healthy control group. All patients had complete blood counts taken with determinations mean...

Objectives . To compare the effectiveness and safety of ultrasonic pneumatic lithotripters in treatment renal stone disease. Materials Methods A total 227 consecutive percutaneous nephrolithotomy procedures for calculi were performed. In 107 patients lithotriptors used (group I) 83 II). remaining 37 patients, stones managed with both lithotripters. Follow‐up studies included intravenous urography (IVU) and/or computed tomography (CT). Results The mean operative time duration hospitalization...

To investigate the prevalence and risk factors of overactive bladder syndrome urinary incontinence in Turkish women; furthermore, to assess impact on quality life.A cross-sectional, epidemiological study was carried out women reproductive age define syndrome, incontinence, ICIQ-SF score medical care seeking.The women's average 34.4 ± 5.26 years. The UI 26.9%. Stress predominant form. increased with age, BMI, number pregnancies children delivered. OAB 20.7%. Women were older had greater than...

To examine the relation between NLR (neutrophil–lymphocyte ratio) and PLR (platelet–lymphocyte rates severity of ED (erectile dysfunction) effect tadalafil 5 mg/day on these, a total 143 patients were retrospectively evaluated. Sixty-three with who came for follow-up examinations in 1st month treatment included as study group, 80 men not diagnosed control group. The age Charlson Comorbidity Indexes (CCI) groups compared IIEF 5, values before after treatment. mean median CCI higher severe...

To determine association between urine pH and OAB symptoms to if urinary alkalization improves overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms.659 patients with were enrolled in this study June 2012 May 2014. 329 (group 1) included the final analysis. 201 adults used as a control group 2). 24-hour validated Turkish version of OAB-V8 questionnaire performed patients. A <6.2 was considered acidic urine. In second part, diet program for 4 weeks 30 participants. Urine values scoring results recorded before 2...

Penile foreign body injection is an uncommon entity produced by penile paraffin, mineral oil, and vaseline injections for the purpose of enlargement. Generally, subcutaneous glandular augmentation are performed a nonmedical person, under unacceptable conditions. It will be aim to share our experiences about injection.

Aim To evaluate the efficacy, auxiliary procedures and complications of pediatric extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) performed with electrohydraulic lithotripters. Methods Children urolithiasis, aged between 0 15, were retrospectively evaluated. ESWL was by using two different lithotripters, Elmed Multimed Classic (Elmed Medical Systems, Ankara, Turkey) E-1000 (EMD Turkey), January 2008 December 2012 in four referral centers Turkey. Results 85.5% patients stone-free at 3 months....

It is debated whether treatment delay worsens oncologic results in localized prostate cancer (PCa). Few studies have focused on the role of a between time biopsy and surgery. Thus, we aimed to investigate effect period surgery Gleason score upgrading (GSU).A total 290 patients who underwent radical retropubic prostatectomy Ankara Training Research Hospital were included study. The score, age, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) value, volumes, PSA density (PSAD) analyzed all patients. divided...

Ranolazine is a drug used in refractory chronic stable angina. In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the protective effect of ranolazine testis torsion model light objective biochemical and pathological data. A total 24 pre-pubertal male Wistar albino rats were separated into three groups 8 as sham group, control group group. Testis applied for 3 hr all Group Control Ranolazine. Control, 0.9% NaCl 1 after torsion. Ranolazine, 30 mg/kg dissolved solution administered intraperitoneally...

Introduction Surgical treatment of pediatric kidney stones has dramatically changed in recent years due to the miniaturization surgical instruments and availability intracorporeal lithotriptors. Retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) technique is now considered an effective minimally invasive procedure renal stones. However, age group, number studies on this subject very limited. The aim study was evaluate efficacy safety RIRS children. Material methods data 25 stone patients who underwent...

We aimed to investigate the effects of obturator nerve block (ONB) on reflex, incomplete resection, perforation, progression and recurrence tumor, presence muscle tissue in specimen, need for a second transurethral resection (TURBT) bladder tumors, postoperative complications patients who underwent TURBT intermediate-high risk lateral wall non-muscle invasive cancers (NMIBC).Patients were assigned one two groups by drawing lots: ONB or none ONB. Early late recurrence, tumor progression,...

To determine whether there is a correlation between seasonal temperature change and frequency of testicular torsion.An observational study.Departments Urology, Hitit University Corum Training Research Hospital, Ankara Turkey, from June 2005 to December 2014.Patients who had been diagnosed with torsion operated in the last 10 years were retrospectively reached through hospital records. The seasons average occuring this region recorded.The median (IQR) age patients was 14 (10.8 - 17.0) years....

Amaç: Kadın cinsel disfonksiyonu toplumumuzda yüksek prevalansla izlenmesine karşın etiyolojisi ve tedavi yaklaşımları nadir olarak incelenmiştir. Bu çalışmada kadın işlev ölçeğine etki eden muhtemel faktörler araştırılarak bu sık görülen patolojiyle ilgili öngörü sağlanması amaçlanmıştır.Gereç Yöntem: Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Ankara Araştırma Uygulama Merkezi Üroloji Hastalıkları Doğum polikliniklerine farklı sebeplerle başvuru yapan, aktif yaşamı partneri olan toplam 50 gönüllülük...

To investigate the association between metabolic syndrome and prostate cancer risk in Turkish men.We examined data from 220 patients with 234 men a control group benign biopsy results, who had serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level ⩾ 4 ng/ml, or an abnormal digital rectal examination finding underwent transrectal ultrasound-guided at two main training research hospitals February 2009 April 2013. Metabolic was diagnosed according to The Society of Endocrinology Metabolism Turkey...