A5057340974- Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Urological Disorders and Treatments
- Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research
- Urologic and reproductive health conditions
- Genital Health and Disease
- Bladder and Urothelial Cancer Treatments
- Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies
- Ureteral procedures and complications
- Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research
- Renal and related cancers
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Renal cell carcinoma treatment
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- Abdominal Trauma and Injuries
- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- Inflammatory Myopathies and Dermatomyositis
- Dermatological and Skeletal Disorders
- Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments
- Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies
- Genetic and Kidney Cyst Diseases
- Neurosurgical Procedures and Complications
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
University of Ghana
2013-2024
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
2011-2024
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
2018
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
2018
Cancer of the prostate (CaP) is leading cancer among men in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). A substantial proportion these with CaP are diagnosed at late (usually incurable) stages, yet little known about etiology SSA.
Background . There is a lack of expertise in the procedure open radical retropubic prostatectomy West Africa therefore necessitating training urologists subregion this procedure. Aim This report looks at early outcomes single surgeon after an SIU fellowship. Methodology A prospective study initial twenty consecutive patients with clinically localized prostate cancer that underwent Korle Bu Teaching hospital, Accra. Results The mean followup was 19.5 months (range 7 months–36 months). age...
To present our experience with diagnosis and surgical management of penile fractureWe six cases fracture managed at unit between 2003 2008. The was based on clinical presentation physical examination. treatment in all Subcoronal circumferential degloving incision, evacuation hematoma reconstruction the rupture absorbable suture.The accurate cases. All patients had a successful outcome, preservation erectile functionPenile is immediate repair offers complete recovery sexual function.
Idiopathic scrotal calcinosis is a rare condition, characterized by the idiopathic deposition of calcium in dermis leading to formation single nodule or multiple nodules different sizes. Surgical excision reduces symptoms and improves cosmesis. We present case that had an en bloc skin primary closure skin. Handling each hemiscrotum as separate entity preserving median raphe with its uninvolved improved Reported outcomes surgery were satisfactory no postoperative complications. At 30 months...
There is paucity of case reports that describe successful non-microscopic penile reimplantation. We report a self-inflicted amputation in an apparently normal patient with first psychotic break. To on macrosurgical reimplantation, discuss the etiologies, surgical techniques and outcomes world literature reimplantation update current trends surgery. A 40 year-old male, father 3 children proprietor nursery school no prior pschiatric disorder was rushed to our trauma centre following total at...
This study was aimed at identifying Ghanaian traditional medicines used for the management of prostate diseases and their constituents. Reviews studies conducted on them are also presented.This a prospective study. Traditional Medicine samples from consecutive patients with either lower urinary symptoms (LUTS) presenting Urology Unit Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) in Accra January 2015 to June 2016 had prior treatment medicines, retrieved. Additionally, all 58 licensed pharmaceutical...
The objective of this study was to analyze nephrectomies performed in adults over a 12-year period at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra and compare our findings with reports from other institutions. In retrospective study, medical records 97 consecutive adult patients who underwent nephrectomy January 2000 December 2011 were reviewed. parameters extracted included patients' age, gender, indication for side nephrectomy. Also considered histology specimen peri-operative mortality. data...
The objective of this study was to determine the factors responsible for peri-operative blood transfusion in a contemporary series open prostatectomy benign prostate hyperplasia and thus offer guide product management procedure.This prospective 200 consecutive patients who underwent BPH from January 2010 September 2013 at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra. data analyzed included pre-operative haemoglobin level (Hb), presence co-morbidities, case type, indication surgery, ASA score,...
Complicated appendix is a least expected sac content of inguinal hernias that always require surgery and hernia repair. The current recommendations for posterior wall repairs however, continue to attract conflicting views as which modality gives the best outcome in infected surgical wounds. New repair methods with properties withstand site infections, minimise recurrence, affordable easy skill acquire potential be widely adopted are continuosly sort.
Introduction: there is a high incidence of prostate cancer among men African descent. The disease tends to occur at an early age with tendency be aggressive. objective was determine the practice urologists in West sub-region regarding treatment localized cancer, use nomograms and their perception usefulness nomograms.
Background: There is a high variability in the reasons for cancellation of elective urological surgery cases. Case rate expected to be Public Health System with perceived inefficiencies compared private facilities same developing economy. Aims and Objectives: This comparative analysis was determine case surgeries public tertiary hospital specialist Accra. intended form basis interventions aimed at reducing rate. Methods: retrospective prospectively collected data on Day Surgery cancelled...
Abstract Background Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is the most common hereditary renal disorder and fourth cause of death end-stage disease. The has a prevalence 1:400–1:1000 accounting for 10% patients on dialysis. In ADPKD patients, bilateral kidneys are similarly affected, with numerous fluid-filled cysts arising from different nephron segments. Only few cases ectopic unilateral multicystic have been reported. It observed that deterioration their function seemed to...
Genital self-mutilation is an uncommon event that commonly associated with psychotic disorders. Such injuries have also been reported secondary to complex religious beliefs and delusions regarding sexual guilt. Even though few case reports of male genital are available in literature, it rareto a combined self-genital mutilation attempted suicide by cut throat occurring the same patient at presentation. We presented 38-yr-old who accident emergency centre tertiary hospital Accra, Ghana.
Background: Many studies have reported on trifecta outcomes after radical prostatectomy. There is however paucity of that compares the outcome between screen detected and patients presenting with lower urinary symptoms localized prostate cancer This study these two groups an open retropubic Methodology: a retrospective study, (urinary continence, erectile function, control) consecutive had prostatectomy for by single surgeon. Patients were grouped into presentation or retention urine. The...
Penile skin bridge stones are rare complications which has never been reported in literature hence information about management is non-existent. This case reports a 24-year-old man presenting with recurrent inflammatory symptoms his sizeable penile bridge. Clinical examination revealed multiple calculi was confirmed after surgical division of the SB. Phimosis and stone migration pathological basis underlying all cases non-urethral uncircumcised elderly phallus. Extra-luminal urolithiasis...
Background: Suprapubic catheter insertion is a common urological procedure, which often considered to be simple and safe even in inexperienced hands. The objective of our study was determine the peri-operative morbidity associated with Stab Catheter Insertion (SSPCI) (i.e. stab suprapubic cystostomy)Patients Methods: A total 429 patients who had using method (with trocar sheath) at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, between January 2010 June 2014 were identified their case notes reviewed...