Comparison of Thulium Fiber Laser versus Holmium laser in ureteroscopic lithotripsy: a Meta-analysis and systematic review
To compare the efficacy and safety of thulium fiber laser (TFL) to holmium: YAG (Ho: YAG) laser in ureteroscopic lithotripsy for urolithiasis. (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - February 19, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Xiaoyu Tang, Shaojie Wu, Zhilong Li, Du Wang, Cheng Lei, Tongzu Liu, Xinghuan Wang and Sheng Li Tags: Research Source Type: research
Giant peritoneal loose body and its protein composition: a case report
Peritoneal loose body (PLB) is a kind of lesions located in the abdominal cavity or pelvic cavity, which is rare and difficult to diagnose. The diameter of PLB is mostly 0.5 –2.5 cm. Most PLBS are asymptomatic.... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - February 17, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Weicong Sang, Yang Li, Xiaoping Hong, Haihong Qu, Rujian Zhu and Qingtong Yi Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Values of multiparametric and biparametric MRI in diagnosing clinically significant prostate cancer: a multivariate analysis
To investigate the value of semi-quantitative and quantitative parameters (PI-RADS score, T2WI score, ADC, Ktrans, and Kep) based on multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) or biparametric MRI (bpMRI) combined with prosta... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - February 16, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Xiao Feng, Xin Chen, Peng Peng, He Zhou, Yi Hong, Chunxia Zhu, Libing Lu, Siyu Xie, Sijun Zhang and Liling Long Tags: Research Source Type: research
De Garengeot Hernia, an acute appendicitis in the right femoral hernia canal, and successful management with transabdominal closure and appendectomy: a case Report
We report a case of a 56-year-old female whose appendix was tra... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - February 16, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Po-Chuan Yu, Ling-Ting Wang, Chun-Yu Chang, Yao-Chou Tsai and Kian-Hwee Chong Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Risk factors for postpartum stress urinary incontinence: a prospective study
This study aimed to investigate the risk factors for postpartum... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - February 16, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Wei Liu and Linxue Qian Tags: Research Source Type: research
A retrospective comparison of Sun ’s tip-flexible semirigid ureterorenoscopy, super-mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy and flexible ureteroscopy applied to treat upper urinary tract calculi
This retrospective study was conducted to compare the safety and efficacy of Sun ’s tip-flexible semirigid ureterorenoscopy (tf-URS), super-mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy (SMP) and flexible ureteroscopy (FUR... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - February 14, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Xinkai Huang, Liang Zhong, Zhifeng Huang and Haibiao Lai Tags: Research Source Type: research
46, XX disorder of sexual development associated with mixed germ cell tumor of the prostate: a rare case report
Extragonadal germ cell tumors originating from the prostate are exceptionally rare. To the best of our knowledge, there have been no reported cases of mixed germ cell tumors in individuals with 46 XX disorder ... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - February 12, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Changrong Wang, Jiangli Du, Xueping Xiang, Yuyong Wang, Jingjing Xiang and Qiaoping Xu Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Arabic version of the SF-Qualiveen: cross-cultural adaptation, translation, and validation of urinary disorder ‐specific instruments in patients with multiple sclerosis
The Short Form Qualiveen (SF-Qualiveen) questionnaire assesses the effect of bladder and urinary symptoms on patients ’ quality of life (QoL) with urological impairment caused by neurological diseases. There is... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - February 12, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Younes A. Khadour, Meng Zheng and Fater A. Khadour Tags: Research Source Type: research
Correlation between metabolic syndrome and periurethral prostatic fibrosis: results of a prospective study
Prostatic fibrosis, characterized by the accumulation of myofibroblasts and collagen deposition, is closely associated with LUTS and may lead to mechanical obstruction of the urethra. Additionally, Metabolic S... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - February 12, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Jingwen Ren, Yuanyuan Li, Xueyuan Zhang, Min Xiong, Heng Zhang, Lingyue An, Ying Cao, Shujie Xia, Guangheng Luo and Ye Tian Tags: Research Source Type: research
The role of URO17 ® in diagnosis and follow up of bladder cancer patients
to evaluate the role of urinary URO17 ® biomarker in the detection of urothelial tumors in haematuria patients and the detection of recurrence in non-muscle invasive bladder urothelial tumors. (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - February 9, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Mohamed Ibrahim, Joshua Rabinowitz, Rebecca Hilbert, Aruni Ghose, Samita Agarwal, Rajiv Swamy, Ismail Bulut, Mirian Guttierrez, Ebtisam Buali, Ekram Nassar, Parag Jhavar, Fatima Al-Hashimi and Nikhil Vasdev Tags: Research Source Type: research
Prostate cancer presentation and management in the Middle East
This study aims to provide insights into the initial clinical ... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - February 9, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Mutlay Sayan, Astrid Langoe, Ozlem Aynaci, Ayfer Ay Eren, Mehmet Fuat Eren, Ilke Onur Kazaz, Zainab Ibrahim, Omar Tama Al-Akelie, Loma Al-Mansouri, Ramiz Abu-Hijlih, Shalini Moningi, Elia Abou Chawareb, Albert El Hajj, Peter F. Orio and Layth Mula-Hussain Tags: Research Source Type: research
De-obstruction of bladder outlet in humans reverses organ remodelling by normalizing the expression of key transcription factors
Benign prostatic hyperplasia in elderly males often causes bladder outlet obstruction termed benign prostatic obstruction (BPO). BPO induces lower urinary tract symptoms and quantifiable urodynamic alterations... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - February 7, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Akshay Akshay, Ali Hashemi Gheinani, Mustafa Besic, Sophie Braga, Anne-Christine Uldry, Manfred Heller, Hubert Rehrauer, Catharine Aquino Fournier, Fiona C. Burkhard and Katia Monastyrskaya Tags: Research Source Type: research
USP54 is a potential therapeutic target in castration-resistant prostate cancer
USP54, a ubiquitin-specific protease in the deubiquitinase (DUB) family, facilitates the malignant progression of several types of cancer. However, the role of USP54 in prostate cancer (PCa), especially castra... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - February 6, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Cheng Zhou, Xuehu Zhang, Hangbin Ma, Yinghao Zhou, Yibo Meng, Chenchen Chen, Guowei Shi, Wandong Yu and Jun Zhang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Converting between the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) and the Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC) urinary subscales: modeling and external validation
Prostate-related quality of life can be assessed with a variety of different questionnaires. The 50-item Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC) and the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) are ... (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - February 3, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Paul Windisch, Ivo Becker, Hongjian Tang, Christina Schr öder, André Buchali, Daniel M. Aebersold, Daniel R. Zwahlen, Robert Förster and Mohamed Shelan Tags: Research Source Type: research
Transperitoneal vs retroperitoneal laparoscopic radical nephrectomy: a double-arm, parallel-group randomized clinical trial
To compare the outcomes of patients undergoing Retroperitoneal laparoscopic Radical nephrectomy (RLRN) and Transperitoneal laparoscopic Radical nephrectomy (TLRN). (Source: BMC Urology)
Source: BMC Urology - February 3, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Junyao Liu, Bin Zhang, Peng Qi, Xiaowei Ren, Duo Zheng, Yang He, Xu Zheng, Zhongjin Yue, Ye Li, Ningqiang Yang, Zhiping Wang, Junsheng Bao, Junqiang Tian, Li Yang, Zhenxing Zhai, Lingjun Zuo & hellip; Tags: Research Source Type: research
