<b><i>Objective:</i></b> To compare the efficacy and safety of silodosin against tamsulosin as medical expulsion therapeutic agent in stone lower 1/3rd ureter. <b><i>Patients Methods:</i></b> One hundred fifty patients divided equally into 2 groups I II received 8 mg 0.4 respectively. Patients aged 18 years or older having single unilateral 10 mm less were included study. with bilateral multiple stones, marked hydronephrosis, previous open...

Objective: To evaluate predictive capability and clinical applicability of the current nephrolithometric scoring systems S.T.O.N.E. score, Guy's system (GSS), CROES (Clinical Research Office Endourological Society) nomogram, S-ReSC (Seoul National University Renal Stone Complexity) score for percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) outcomes in same cohort a prospective study. Methods: Consecutive patients undergoing PCNL between 2015 2018 were included calculating four scores cohort. Stone-free...

To evaluate erectile function (EF) after anastomotic (AU) vs substitutional urethroplasty (SU) for bulbar urethral stricture.This was a prospective comparative non-randomised clinical study conducted in the Department of Urology, Benha University Hospital, between September 2015 and 2018, involving 34 male patients with stricture. Preoperatively, all completed International Index Erectile Function (IIEF)-15 (EF Domain) to establish baseline sexual function. AU performed 21 SU 13. The IIEF-15...

To prospectively compare the outcome of standard mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (SmPCNL) versus tubeless (TmPCNL) as primary treatments renal stones.In all, 80 patients with a solitary radio-opaque stone and candidates for PCNL were selected. The randomly divided into two groups 40, one group treated SmPCNL other TmPCNL. Patients characters, well operative postoperative data both compared statistically analysed.There was no significant difference between patient demographics...

Abstract Objective To prospectively investigate the safety and efficacy of antegrade flexible ureteroscopy (FURS) with following criteria (supine, ultrasonic guided puncture through lower calyx 14 fr tract, tubeless) versus retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) in management large impacted upper ureteric stones ≥ 1.5 cm. Patients methods This study recruited 61 patients single stone The were randomly allocated to two groups. Group A, included 31 who treated by FURS, all put supine modified...

This was a prospective study to compare the outcome of laparoscopic transperitoneal ureterolithotomy (LTU) with retroperitoneal (LRU) as primary treatment for large stone in proximal ureter.A total 24 patients solitary, (>1.5 cm), and impacted ureter selected randomly divided into two groups. The first group included 13 who were treated by LTU, second 11 LRU. Patient demographics characteristics well operative postoperative data both groups compared statistically analyzed.There no...

To evaluate the efficacy of silodosin therapy, as a new α-adrenergic receptor (α-AR) blocker, on success rate semi-rigid ureteroscopy (URS) for management large distal ureteric stones.This prospective study recruited 127 adult patients with single stone ≥1 cm. The were randomly allocated to two groups: first group included 62 who received (8 mg) 10 days before URS (Silodosin group), whilst second 65 placebo, in form multivitamins, (Placebo group). All underwent and pneumatic lithoclast was...

Introduction: To detect safety and feasibility of miniperc extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) for treatment average-sized (1–2 cm), radiopaque lower pole calculi in a prospective randomized manner. Patients Methods: In the period from January 2014 to June 2015, 150 patients were attached this study with single stone ranging 10 20 mm. divided randomly into two groups using computer-generated randomization an equal First group subjected procedure, while second underwent SWL. Patient's...

To evaluate the safety and efficacy of intravesical instillation hyaluronic acid/chondroitin sulfate in treatment refractory painful bladder syndrome.Forty patients were subjected to instillations weekly for 4 weeks at 6., 8., 12. 16. weeks, afterwards. Then we evaluated this modality by determining mean changes visual analogue scale (VAS) pain score, pelvic urgency/frequency questionnaire, O'Leary-Sant interstitial cystitis symptoms index/problems index 3 day-voiding diary results including...

Objective To detect the possible gonadotoxic effects of tramadol dependence on seminal fluid parameters, and prolactin testosterone hormone levels.Patients, Subjects, Methods There were 94 participants who divided into a tramadol-dependent group (T-group; 56 patients) control (C-group; 38 healthy volunteers). The following variables evaluated: level, erectile function, libido, semen effect dose duration.Results was significant increase in dysfunction (ED) decreased libido T-group vs C-group....

To evaluate the efficacy and safety of retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) using flexible ureterorenoscopy (F-URS) laser lithotripsy as a treatment option for multiple renal stones greater than 1 cm. Between June 2015 February 2017, 42 patients who were treated with RIRS via F-URS evaluated. Stones divided into two categories according to stone burden, 11–20 mm 21–30 mm. Patient's demographics, characteristics, operative outcomes complications evaluated prospectively. Stone free rate (SFR)...

To evaluate Guy's scoring system (GSS) as a grading for complexity of kidney stone before percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) predictor different items outcome. Between July 2014 till 2015, 100 patients with renal (s) and candidates prone PCNL were evaluated graded by GSS preoperatively. All intraoperative postoperative data complications using modified Clavien recorded, collected statistically analyzed in relation to grades its predictive ability Mean age the was 47.38 ± 14.6 years. The...

<b>Background:</b> Vitamin D is a potent regulator of calcium homeostasis and may have immunomodulatory effects. The influence vitamin on human autoimmune disease has not been well defined. aim this cross sectional study was to estimate the prevalence determinants deficiency in patients with rheumatoid arthritis as compared healthy controls analyze association between 25-hydroxyvitamin activity. <b>Methods:</b> includes 55 consecutive 25 controls, supplements. Together parameters activity,...

To prospectively investigate the effectiveness of high single scrotal-incision orchidopexy (HSSIO) for palpable undescended testis (PUDT) in infants aged 6-24 months.From March 2012 to July 2014, 46 age range-restricted (6-24 months) with 57 PUDT underwent HSSIO after obtaining written consent from their parents. The exclusion criteria were ectopic, retractile testes and recurrent cases. All examined before surgery outpatient department anaesthesia induction immediately surgery. had general...

Urinary flow after urethroplasty is of paramount importance. The aim this study to evaluate the progression uroflowmetry (UF) parameters different distal and proximal hypospadias repair techniques.In cohort study, cases that underwent primary at our institution between March 2010 December 2018 were included when uncomplicated, asymptomatic toilet-trained. UF findings post void residual described each specific technique.In all, 88 patients eligible. Time last ranged from 35 138 months...

Abstract Background The aim of this study is to evaluate the outcome ureteroscopic lithotripsy combined pneumatic and laser versus alone for treatment impacted pelvic ureteral stones. Ninety patients with stones 10 mm or more were selected divided into two equal groups. group included who treated by (PL) (LL), while those in LL via retrograde semirigid ureteroscopy. Exclusion criteria urinary tract infection, radiolucent stones, ipsilateral concurrent stone, previous surgery, anomalies,...

Abstract Background The best way in the management of calyceal stone by percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is to go directly into desired calyx. However, upper calyx, this direct entry may be associated with undesired complications, and through lower calyx limited prone PCNL. Recently, there another option about reaching it supine position more accessibility better manipulation. This study aimed evaluate PCNL access versus position. Methods A total 38 patients (≥ 2 cm) were randomly divided...

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is one of the extrahepatic manifestations hepatitis C virus infection that greatly affects patients' quality life. Unfortunately, some drugs used for HCV treatment may have a negative impact on patient's erectile function, such as pegylated interferon. Currently, with introduction direct-acting antiviral drugs, there scarce data in literature about its potential function. In these settings, we aimed to assess sofosbuvir-based therapy male function.This prospective...

ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy of administration silodosin, as a new α-adrenergic blocker (AAB), on success rate semi-rigid ureteroscopy (URS) for management large distal ureteric stones.

This article responds to:Re: Evaluation of erectile function after anastomotic vs substitution urethroplasty for bulbar stricture. Omar RG et al., Arab J Urol2020 [Epub ahead print]. DOI:10.1080/2090598x.2020.1805965

Geosynthetic-Reinforced soil wall with modular blocks have been extensively employed in the construction of highways and railways due to its good performance, convenient construction, easy quality control.The service limit-state design requires accurate estimation lateral facing displacement at end as well after years creep.The deformation reinforced zone is largely governed by reinforcement stiffness, spacing.On other hand, surface surcharge, density retained soil, also affect stability...