Evaluation of outcome of transurethral needle ablation for treating symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia: A 10-year experience
Conclusion: TUNA can be considered as a relatively effective technique with a good safety profile. The current study demonstrated both significant subjective and objective improvements over 10 and 8 years of follow-up, respectively. It can be considered as a preferable option for patients who prefer surgical option with preservation of their sexual function and fertility. (Source: Urology Annals)
Source: Urology Annals - April 3, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Hossam Haroun Hassan Eltatawy MG Soliman Ahmed Tawfik MM Ragab Ahmed Ramadan Magdy Sabaa Source Type: research
The autologous rectus fascia sheath sacrocolpopexy and sacrohysteropexy, a mesh free alternative in patients with recurrent uterine and vault prolapse: A contemporary series and literature review
Conclusions: This is the first report of patients with complex pelvic floor dysfunction and apical POP being managed with autologous RFS sacrocolpopexy/sacrohysteropexy, and only the second report of a free graft being utilized with success. Autologous RFS sacrocolpopexy/sacrohysteropexy avoids the 10%–15% risks of mesh-related complications. Further studies of long-term durability are needed. (Source: Urology Annals)
Source: Urology Annals - April 3, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Jai Seth Bogdan Toia Hazel Ecclestone Mahreen Pakzad Rizwan Hamid Tamsin Greenwell Jeremy Ockrim Source Type: research
RENAL nephrometry score: Predicting perioperative outcomes following open partial nephrectomy
Conclusion: In the present study, RNS was correlated with predicting surgical access route, need for clamping during partial nephrectomy, blood loss, decrease in glomerular filtration rate of operated kidneys, postoperative complications, and tumor grade. (Source: Urology Annals)
Source: Urology Annals - April 3, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Supriya Basu Imran Ahmad Khan Ranjit K Das Ranjan K Dey Dawood Khan Vishnu Agarwal Source Type: research
Predictors for severe hemorrhage requiring angioembolization post percutaneous nephrolithotomy: A single-center experience over 3 years
Conclusions: History of ipsilateral renal surgery, increased stone complexity, multiple access tracts, and injury to the pelvicalyceal system are risk factors predicting severe renal hemorrhage post-PCNL. Early angiography followed by angioembolization should be performed in patients with severe post-PCNL bleeding who fail to respond to conservative measures. (Source: Urology Annals)
Source: Urology Annals - April 3, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Amandeep Manjeet Arora Prakash W Pawar Ashwin S Tamhankar Ajit S Sawant Shankar T Mundhe Sunil R Patil Source Type: research
Safety and efficacy of transurethral vaporization of the prostate using plasma kinetic energy: Long-term outcome
Conclusion: The present study has demonstrated satisfactory good efficacy and safety of PKVP on the long term. (Source: Urology Annals)
Source: Urology Annals - April 3, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Mahmoud Talat Abdrabuh Mostafa Abdrabuh Mohammed Elhelali Ibrahim Elsotohi Sayed Eleweedy Source Type: research
Single-step dilatation in percutaneous nephrolithotomy, its safety and efficacy: A prospective, single-center study
Conclusion: Single-step dilatation technique is safe, economical and feasible technique with added advantage of lesser time of dilatation, lesser radiation exposure and lesser chance of blood transfusion. (Source: Urology Annals)
Source: Urology Annals - April 3, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: TD Girisha Preetham Dev R Vijaykumar Sachin Dharwadkar KM Madappa Source Type: research
Practice patterns in ordering a voiding cystourethrogram for pediatric patients among different specialties in a Middle Eastern Tertiary care center
Conclusion: VCUG is utilized differently by different specialties. In some centers, adult specialties may order a pediatric VCUG. General pediatricians order VCUG the most with a tendency for misuse in up to 50%. Pediatric urology is not the most ordering specialty of VCUG; however, it utilizes it most appropriately. The noted practice patterns may be improved with awareness of the indications and limitations of the study and with proper referral. (Source: Urology Annals)
Source: Urology Annals - April 3, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Mohammad Hout Bilal Aoun Lamya Ann Atweh Ali Merhe Yaser El-Hout Source Type: research
Effects of fluid absorption following percutaneous nephrolithotomy: Changes in blood cell indices and electrolytes
Conclusion: This study reveals that there is a significant fall in hemoglobin and Na+ during PCNL in the immediate postoperative period. Only, total volume of irrigating fluid and total duration of surgery had a significant correlation with blood cell indices. (Source: Urology Annals)
Source: Urology Annals - April 3, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Dipti Saxena Divyangna Sapra Atul Dixit Saurabh Chipde Santosh Agarwal Source Type: research
Evaluation of response in patients of metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer undergoing systemic radiotherapy with lutetium177-prostate-specific membrane antigen: A comparison between response evaluation criteria in solid tumors, positron-emission tomography response criteria in solid tumors, European organization for research and treatment of cancer, and MDA criteria assessed by gallium 68-prostate-specific membrane antigen positron-emission tomography-computed tomography
Conclusion: We concluded that molecular criteria performed better than morphological criteria in response assessment by Ga68-PSMA PET-CT in metastatic castration resistant PCa patients undergoing PRLT. (Source: Urology Annals)
Source: Urology Annals - April 3, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Manoj Gupta Partha Sarathi Choudhury Sudhir Rawal Harish Chandra Goel Shriram Avinash Rao Source Type: research
Investigation of the reasons for withdrawal from long-term treatment with mirabegron of treatment-na & #239;ve Japanese female patients with overactive bladder in the real-world clinical setting
Conclusions: The persistence rate of treatment with mirabegron among treatment-naïve Japanese female patients with OAB is low for 3 years in the real-world clinical setting. Many patients discontinue the treatment for various reasons, the most frequent of which is symptom resolution. These findings provide important considerations for clinicians whose patients are continuing medication for OAB. (Source: Urology Annals)
Source: Urology Annals - April 3, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Yoshinori Tanaka Yasushi Tanuma Naoya Masumori Hirofumi Ohnishi Source Type: research
Effectiveness of bladder tumor antigen quantitative test in the diagnosis of bladder carcinoma in a schistosoma endemic area
Conclusion: BTA TRAK is more sensitive but poorly specific as compared to that of the urine cytology for bladder cell carcinoma detection in a schistosoma endemic area. (Source: Urology Annals)
Source: Urology Annals - April 3, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Abubakar Sadiq Muhammad Ismaila Arzika Mungadi Nnaemeka Ndodo Darlington Garba Diffa Kalayi Source Type: research
Pain and anxiety assessment during cystourethroscopy in males using voiding instruction: A prospective, randomized controlled study
Conclusion: Pain and anxiety level during cystourethroscopy examination in males can be significantly reduced when the patient is instructed to void during cystourethroscopy examination. (Source: Urology Annals)
Source: Urology Annals - April 3, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Debansu Sarkar Kunal Kapoor Dilip Kumar Pal Source Type: research
Incidence of prostate cancer among patients with prostate-related urinary symptoms: A single institution series in 10 years
Conclusions: DRE together with serum PSA and TRUS have the highest predictable values for diagnosis of prostate cancer among patients with voiding symptoms. In the absence of abnormal TRUS, PSA and DRE together are more predictable than either alone. Serum PSA alone is more predictable than DRE. Random prostate biopsies should be performed in the presence of high serum PSA, and/or abnormal findings by DRE in male patients with urinary symptoms suggestive of the prostate disease. (Source: Urology Annals)
Source: Urology Annals - April 3, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Khalid M Alotaibi Source Type: research
Lower urinary tract symptoms and feeling of incomplete emptying in Saudi Arabian men and its correlation with postvoid residual urine
Conclusion: The study concluded that the feeling of incomplete emptying was poorly correlated with PVR urine volume measurement. This feeling was significantly associated with worsening of both voiding and storage symptoms. (Source: Urology Annals)
Source: Urology Annals - April 3, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Reem Aldamanhori Source Type: research
Guideline on writing a case report
Basim Saleh Alsaywid, Nada Mansour AbdulhaqUrology Annals 2019 11(2):126-131
Research is an important competency that should be mastered by medical professionals. It provides an opportunity for physicians to develop numerous skills including communication, collaboration, time management, and teamwork. Case report, as a research design, describes important scientific observations that are encountered in a clinical setting to expand our knowledge base. Preparing a case report is far easier than conducting any other elaborative research design. Case report, with its main components, should be focused and delivers a clear mes...
Source: Urology Annals - April 3, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Basim Saleh Alsaywid Nada Mansour Abdulhaq Source Type: research
