Introduction:We investigated the value of preoperative neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in predicting recurrence and progression high-grade pT1 non-muscle-invasive tumour patients with bladder cancer during a 5-year follow-up period.Methods: We retrospectively reviewed data 1100 cancer; these underwent transurethral resection were monitored at multiple centres from 2008 to 2013.In total, 166 consecutive newly diagnosed highgrade tumours included this study.The NLR was calculated by dividing...

Although a large number of studies report the impact daily exercise on many aspects women's health, none them address relationship between Pilates and sexual function prospectively. The aim this study was to assess effect in healthy young women using validated questionnaire. In total, 34 premenopausal Turkish aged 20 50 years who had regular menstrual cycles relationships were included study. Women asked complete Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI)...

To compare the outcomes of flexible ureterorenoscopy (F-URS) with extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) for treatment upper or mid calyx kidney stones 10 to 20 mm. A total 174 patients radioopaque solitary who underwent ESWL F-URS holmium:YAG laser were enrolled in this study. Each group treated and retrospectively compared terms retreatment stone free rates, complications. 87% (n = 94) therapy was at end 3rd month. This rate 92% 61) (p 0.270 p > 0.05). Retreatment required 12.9% 14)...

Objective . Management options of gestational hydronephrosis are based on the coexisting stone disease, pyelonephritis, and renal disease. However, management option its consequences in absence a disease state not clear. In this study we aimed to compare effectiveness conservative treatment double J insertion symptomatic pure hydronephrosis. Material Methods The data women with severe over nine-year period was collected retrospectively. included were grouped into two according receiving...

Objectives The purpose of this study was to determine the effect maternal left lateral decubitus position and rest on fetal urine production rate. Methods Fifty-four pregnant women with a normal amniotic fluid volume who had singleton pregnancy between 26 40 weeks' gestation were included in prospective study. Exclusion criteria rupture membranes, intake any food or liquid within previous 4 hours, complications. index determined by averaging 2 3 repetitive measurements quadrants at time...

Introduction Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) remains the preferred least invasive treatment for urinary tract stones.The main purpose of this study was to compare two modalities pain control during ESWL procedure.Material and methods From 2013 2014, 220 patients received kidney stones.Before procedure, weight height were measured determine body mass index (BMI); in addition, oxygen saturation pulse patients, as well level determined.The provided included different methods:...

Small cell carcinoma of the prostate is a very rare and aggressive type prostatic cancer. Most cases are diagnosed at advanced stage due to early metastasis. The bones, liver, regional distant lymph nodes most common sites metastasis small prostate. Skin entity uncommon metastatic site. Here, we describe case patient with which metastasized his skin.A 74-year-old Caucasian man presented another urology center for mild lower urinary tract symptoms in 2003. His prostate-specific antigen was 23...

To evaluate the efficacy and outcomes of PlasmaKinetic™ urethrotomy against cold knife direct vision internal in terms recurrence rates.A total 136 male patients with urethral strictures were enrolled into study. The allocated to or PlasmaKinetic groups sequentially by using computer-generated numbers. Group A (PlasmaKinetic) group B (cold knife) included 70 66 patients, respectively. All reevaluated at 3rd, 9th 18th month postoperatively uroflowmetry.Group had a postoperative 3rd-month...

The first-line management of metastatic prostate cancer is hormonal therapy. However, resistance to this treatment will emerge within an average 24 months. Our purpose was determine the course under treatment. A total 56 patients who were diagnosed with enrolled. As initial management, 3 kinds therapy consisting bilateral orchiectomy (BSO) alone, BSO + anti-androgene (AA) and LH-RH AA applied. followed until emergence hormone resistance. Serum PSA levels at time first diagnosis,...

Introduction: We prospectively analyzed parental anxiety and outcomes of the SmartClamp circumcision classic surgical dissection technique.Methods: A total 250 boys underwent between 2009 2012 at Kars State Hospital Kafkas University Faculty Medicine in Turkey. The initial 125 children were circumcised by conventional method remaining operated on with a device. Children both groups compared terms bleeding, infection, penile edema, operative time, cosmetic result, length inner mucosal layer,...

Aim: In this study, it was aimed to determine the epidemology, agents and antibiotical sensitivity of urinary tract infections in Kars region.Material Method: Between January 2015 2016, (438 patients) policlinics services Kafkas University Medical Faculty Health Research Hospital with positive urine culture from were evaluated.Patients questioned terms age, gender, underlying diseases complicating factors (pregnancy, urethral catheter etc.). Results:The most isolated agent cultures...

To evaluate the efficacy of cystoscopy, computed tomography (CT), transcavitary ultrasound (TCUS) and cytology, separately in combination, for diagnosis evaluation superficial bladder cancer. Initial cystoscopy wash-out cytology were performed 1548 patients. Of these, 206 with proven tumors included this prospective study. CT TCUS patients without knowledge their results. The lesions classified as low- (pTa) high- (pT1) risk according to multiplicity size. Patients divided into three...

Endometriosis can be defined as the presence of endometrial glandular and stromal tissue outside uterus. Affected sites endometriosis even urinary tract. Here, we present case a 30-year-old woman with right ureteral endometriosis. This was important due to unusual localization no signs disease except for hydroureteronephrosis.A Caucasian para 2 admitted our department side flank pain, dysuria suprapubic pain. She had complaints vaginal discharge, bleeding or painful menstruation. Her...

Individuals have roles in preserving or increasing their fertility potential to a degree by controlling and modifying life styles.Life styles modifi cation may determine exposure various factors that improve disprove reproductive health potential.Herein, we try present some able varies according the style preferences effects on light of current medical literature.

What's known on the subject?and What does study add? ÖZ AmaçBiz bu çalışmada, prostatektomi açısından en uygun cerrahi yaklaşıma -endoskopik veya açık-karar vermek için, görüntüleme teknikleri ve rezeke edilen doku ağırlığı arasındaki ilişkiyi kullanarak, prostat hacim ölçümleri için tekniği belirlemeyi amaçladık

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) has been widely accepted and is commonly used to treat renal calculi. The optimal drainage of kidney after PCNL not clearly determined yet. Placement an 18F 24F nephrostomy tube at the end procedure as standard care date. main advantages are adequate drainage, hemostatic tamponade providing access for second look PCNL. However, based on concept that purpose only maintain kidney, a “tubeless” approach developed by placing ureteral stent or catheter provide...

Hypospadias can be defined as a incomplete development of the urethra. Most hypospadias cases show spontaneous occurrence and have no clear cause because genetic pathways external genitalia formation are poorly understood. Familial tendency is associated with hypospadias. The brother an affected boy may also hypospadias, this rate approximately 9-17%. In case report, we present three same localization that prolonged to generations including grandfather, father sons. They were applied by...

In this study, we describe a new approach called the double-layer on and prepucial flap technique in order to prevent fistula or fissure development.Twenty-seven patients with subcoronal hypospadias were enrolled. The prepared was divided into two equal parts. A formed used for reinforcing of neourethra. Uroflowmetric analysis evaluating urethral stricture at end first year. blinded urologist patients' themselves evaluated aesthetic appearance.The mean age 12.17 ± 2.79. All cases primary....