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27.05.2024 | Urology – Original Paper

Long-term outcome of retroperitoneoscopic one-trocar-assisted pyeloplasty: a single-center and single-surgeon experience

Open dismembered pyeloplasty, with a success rate exceeding 94%, has long served as the gold standard for the treatment of ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) [ 1 , 2 ]. However, the incision involving muscle cutting can result in heightened …

verfasst von:: Quang Thanh Nguyen, Thuy Mai Nguyen, Dung Anh Le, Luan Vo Mac Nguyen, Trang Thu Dang, Son Hoang Nguyen, Vy Huynh Khanh Nguyen, Liem Thanh Nguyen

24.05.2024 | Urology – Original Paper

Discovery of a T cell proliferation-associated regulator signature correlates with prognosis risk and immunotherapy response in bladder cancer

Bladder cancer (BCa) is the 10th most prevalent cancer worldwide, with a rising occurrence and death rate, leading to a significant societal impact [ 1 ]. Around 80% of BCa individuals have non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), boasting a …

verfasst von:: Ting Yan, Wei Zhou, Chun Li

Open Access 24.05.2024 | Urology – Original Paper

The effect of 11th rib excision on perioperative outcomes in patients undergoing partial nephrectomy for upper pole renal tumors

The increasing use of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in recent years has led to an increase in the detection rate of small-sized renal masses, and in parallel to this, changes have been witnessed in the preferred …

verfasst von:: Burhan Baylan, Abdullah Gurel

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Open Access 24.05.2024 | Urology – Original Paper

Mean platelet volume might be an effective indicator of poor semen quality in varicocele patients

Varicocele is recognized to be the most common surgically treatable vascular cause of infertility, manifesting as dilatation and tortuosity of the spermatic plexus, which can be graded on palpation [ 1 , 2 ]. Varicocele accounts for approximately …

verfasst von:: Yangyang Mei, Pinpeng Xie, Dalu Liu, Bo Zhang, Xingliang Feng

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23.05.2024 | Nephrology - Original Paper

The relationship between peritoneal membrane permeability and dyspepsia in peritoneal dialysis patients

Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are common not only in the general population but also among patients with end-stage renal disease, particularly those with uremia. Uremia can disrupt the quality of life by causing physiological, histological, and …

verfasst von:: Gonca Tanırlı Kayakıran, Sumeyra Koyuncu, Ismail Kocyigit, Omer Ozbakır

23.05.2024 | Urology – Original Paper

Microscopic internal spermatic-inferior epigastric vein anastomosis for treating left varicocele

Varicocele is a common condition in urology and andrology. It refers to the abnormal dilation, tortuosity, and elongation of the veins in the pampiniform plexus inside the spermatic cord. This condition can cause discomfort and a progressive …

verfasst von:: Ke Dou, Qi Yang, Tao Song, Xincheng Zeng, Juncheng Yao, Yutao Li

22.05.2024 | Urology - Original Paper

Prostate volume on computed tomography correlates well with magnetic resonance imaging measurements and is reproducible across rater training levels

Accurate estimation of prostate size is vital to urologists in planning surgical interventions for patients with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). American Urologic Association (AUA) guidelines and randomized trials recommend …

verfasst von:: Michael Iorga, Anastasija Useva, Bethany Regan, Alexandr Pinkhasov, Timothy Byler, Scott Wiener

22.05.2024 | Nephrology – Original Paper

CT data analysis of catheter morphology and displacement in peritoneal dialysis: an exploratory study

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a very common method of renal replacement therapy [ 1 , 2 ]. It is widely used as a home-based treatment and is more convenient and practical than other options. An essential component of peritoneal dialysis is the …

verfasst von:: Peng Lu, Qiang Wang, Qi Wang, Bing Li, Hailin Lv, Zhaoli Gao, Yanxia Gao

22.05.2024 | Urology – Original Paper

Inflammatory cytokines and their potential role in kidney stone disease: a Mendelian randomization study

Kidney stone disease (KSD) is a prevalent and usual disease, and its incidence is steadily rising worldwide. According to surveys, the prevalence of KSD in the U.S. is approximately 10% [ 1 ]. KSD has a high rate of recurrence, with a recurrence …

verfasst von:: Dongfeng Yuan, Junyi Yang, Weisong Wu, Yirixiatijiang Amier, Xianmiu Li, Wenlong Wan, Yisheng Huang, Jiabo Li, Xiao Yu

22.05.2024 | Urology – Original Paper

The impact of whole-process visualization collaborative nursing discussions education on perioperative symptoms and emotional well-being in radical prostatectomy patients

Prostate cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors in the male urinary system, and laparoscopic radical resection of prostate cancer is the main treatment method for localized prostate cancer [ 1 ]. Although this surgery has the advantages …

verfasst von:: Dan Wu, Bixia Jin, Jie Li, Ting Chen, Tengfei Gu

Open Access 21.05.2024 | Urology – Original Paper

Deletion of Nrf2 induced severe oxidative stress and apoptosis in mice model of diabetic bladder dysfunction

The nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) pathway has been confirmed as a therapeutic target for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), however few studies revealed its effect in diabetic bladder dysfunction (DBD). Herein, we reported a …

verfasst von:: Lei Wang, Weiaho Sun, Guanyu Ren, Yi Sun, Cheng Xu, Qixiang Song, Xinhui Zhang, Chenghua Yang, Zhiyong Liu

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21.05.2024 | Urology – Review

A systematic review of kidney transplantation outcomes in patients with end-stage renal disease due to childhood lower urinary tract malformations

The term congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT) encompasses a broad and highly varied range of conditions that possibly can impact both the upper and lower urinary tracts [ 1 ]. CAKUT have been identified as the most common …

verfasst von:: Hakan Bahadir Haberal, Muhammet Irfan Donmez, Alberto Piana, Alessio Pecoraro, Thomas Prudhomme, Beatriz Bañuelos Marco, Alicia López-Abad, Riccardo Campi, Romain Boissier, Alberto Breda, Angelo Territo, EAU Young Academic Urologists (YAU) Kidney Transplantation Working Group

20.05.2024 | Nephrology – Original Paper

Associations between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D and prognosis of chronic kidney disease: a prospective cohort study

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an essential part of the global public health problem, and its morbidity and mortality rates have increased over the past decades [ 1 ]. Despite some advances in research on the treatments of CKD, the mortality rate …

verfasst von:: Yanpei Mai, Yushan Yi, Yaqing Wen, Peixian Huang, Yuying Wang, Zhirui Wang

Open Access 18.05.2024 | Urology – Original Paper

Don't wait any longer, conceive in time: a systematic review and meta-analysis based on semen parameters after varicocelectomy

Varicocele, defined as abnormal dilation and tortuosity of internal spermatic veins within the pampiniform plexus [ 1 , 2 ], is regarded as the most common surgically correctable cause of infertility in men [ 3 ]. The prevalence of varicocele in …

verfasst von:: Yangyang Mei, Nuo Ji, Xingliang Feng, Renfang Xu, Dong Xue

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Open Access 17.05.2024 | Nephrology – Original Paper

Evolution and global research trends of immunity in diabetic nephropathy: a bibliometric and visual analysis from 2004 to 2023

Diabetic nephropathy (DN), a common and serious microvascular complication of diabetes, is the leading cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and is associated with increased risks of cardiovascular disease and death in high-risk individuals [ 1 …2

verfasst von:: Jianlong Zhou, Lv Zhu, Rensong Yue

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15.05.2024 | Nephrology – Original Paper

An effective role-oriented binary Walrus Grey Wolf approach for feature selection in early-stage chronic kidney disease detection

In clinical decision-making for chronic disorders like chronic kidney disease, high variability often leads to uncertainty and negative outcomes. Deep learning techniques have been developed as useful tools for minimizing the chance and improving …

verfasst von:: B Mamatha, Sujatha P. Terdal

14.05.2024 | Nephrology – Original Paper

Effects of incremental peritoneal dialysis with low glucose-degradation product neutral pH solution on clinical outcomes

Over the past 25 years, landmark studies such as the Canada-USA Peritoneal Dialysis multicentre trial (CANUSA), Adequacy of Peritoneal Dialysis in Mexico (ADEMEX), and Analysis of the Netherlands Cooperative Study on the Adequacy of Dialysis …

verfasst von:: Hasan Haci Yeter, Murat Altunok, Erdem Cankaya, Saliha Yildirim, Serkan Akturk, Serkan Bakirdogen, Hadim Akoğlu, Mesudiye Bulut, Tuncay Sahutoglu, Arda Erdut, Mehmet Ozkahya, Yener Koc, Onur Tunca, Ekrem Kara, Müge Erek, Mehmet Polat, Tulin Akagun, Galip Guz

Open Access 13.05.2024 | Urology - Original Paper

Outcomes of para-sacral transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation in treatment of primary and refractory overactive bladder among children

Overactive bladder (OAB) is the most common lower urinary tract dysfunction among children [ 1 ], and it is documented in about 6% of girls and 3.8% of boys at age 7 years [ 2 ]. OAB has significant complications, such as pelvic floor dysfunction …

verfasst von:: Moetaz Dahshan Gomaa, Hany Aref AbdAllah, Iman Yehia Ismail, Isaac Samir Wasfy, Mahmoud Hegazy Sherief

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11.05.2024 | Urology – Original Paper

Parameters affecting the success rate of microscopic testicular sperm extraction in male patients with a solitary testis and non-obstructive azoospermia

It has been well known for many years that men with a solitary testis due to surgical history have sought expert opinion with concerns that they may be subfertile [ 1 ]. A testicular tumor is the most common cause of an orchiectomy [ 2 ]. Despite …

verfasst von:: Eray Hasirci, Erman Ceyhan, Mehmet Hamza Gultekin, Mehmet Vehbi Kayra, Yalcin Kizilkan, Omer Yildirim, Mesut Altan, Iyimser Ure, Tufan Cicek, Cem Sah, Caner Incekas, Umit Gul, Tahsin Turunc

11.05.2024 | Urology – Original Paper

Surgical intervention and long-term renal outcomes of congenital ureteropelvic junction obstruction in a young adult cohort

Ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) is characterized by impaired flow of urine from the renal pelvis to the ureter due to blockage, caused by either acquired or congenital factors, and is the most common cause of antenatal and neonatal …

verfasst von:: Alexandra R. Stewart, Stephen W. Olson, Brent L. Lechner, Maura A. Watson, Christina M. Yuan, Robert Nee

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