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ObjectiveTo compare the therapeutic outcomes of a modified Shehata surgery with a condensed 4-week interstage interval vs. conventional laparoscopic one-stage orchiopexy for intra-abdominal cryptorchidism.MethodsWe retro...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Surgical practice is rewarding but also challenging, and adverse patient events can deeply affect surgeons. In this study, we explored how such events influence surgeons' personal well‐bein...

OBJECTIVE: Retroperitoneal fibrosis (RPF) is a rare condition characterized by the presence of inflammation and fibrosis in the retroperitoneum. This study describes our multidisciplinary approach and our results. MAT...

Abstract Introduction Hypospadias, a congenital condition where the urethral opening is on the ventral of the penis, presents challenges in both diagnosis and treatment. Despite surgical advancements, long-term issues su...

Abstract Background Total prostate-specific antigen (tPSA) could be elevated in some cases of benign prostate enlargement (BPE). The aim of this study is to evaluate tPSA clearance after surgery for BPE with histologic c...

In this study, clinical features in 24 patients diagnosed as urinary tuberculosis in our nephrology and urology clinics between 1993 and 2000 years were investigated retrospectively. Fourteen patients (52 %) were male ...

Abstract Background Colovesical fistula (CVF) is a rare condition characterized by the passage of air and/or feces in the urine, but there is still no consensus on the evaluation and treatment of this condition. This stu...

Abstract Background This study compared the clinical performance of 7.5 F and 9 F digital flexible ureteroscopes in sheathless retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS), with a particular focus on how ureteroscope caliber i...

Ureteroarterial fistula (UAF) is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition that can cause massive hematuria. We report a case of UAF in a 74-year-old woman with a history of pelvic surgery, radiotherapy, and long...