Paraganglioma of the organ of Zuckerkandl (OZ) is a rare surgically challenging tumor because of its critical location and the nature of catecholamine secretion. We describe the technique of laparoscopic excision as well as provide a literature review to confirm its feasibility.
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The mammalian target of rapamycin inhibitor sirolimus was introduced into clinical transplant practice in 1999.
Published in 02 January 2017
To establish the bacterial flora of the perineum before and after antiseptic preparation in male urology patients.
Published in 01 January 2008
The aim was to highlight the advantages and the feasibility of treating ureteral stump syndrome (USS) by different minimally invasive procedures.
Published in 12 January 2015
Cowper's gland syringocele is an uncommon, underdiagnosed cystic dilatation of Cowper's gland ducts showing various radiological patterns.
Published in 01 January 2015
The massive spread of COVID-19 affected many aspects of medical and surgical services. Many patients with sacral neuromodulation (SNM) devices needed integrated follow-up and close communication regarding the programming of the device. In this study, we aimed to explore the effect of COVID-19 lockdown on patients with SNM devices.
Published in 12 January 2022
The number of renal transplants in elderly patients is increasing as age per se does not constitute a contraindication to transplant. We compared renal transplant outcomes in elderly recipients versus a group of middle-aged patients.
Published in 01 January 2019
To compare stone dusting and spontaneous passage vs fragmentation and active fragment retrieval during flexible ureteroscopy (fURS) for renal calculi. Patients and methods: The study included patients who underwent fURS and holmium laser lithotripsy for renal calculi from January 2015 to March 2017.
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To compare emergency with elective ureteroscopy (URS) for the treatment of a single ureteric stone.
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To determine the well-being of urologists worldwide during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, and whether they have adequate personal protective equipment knowledge and supplies appropriate to their clinical setting.
Published in 11 January 2020
Introduction The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic left a profound and pervasive impact on the healthcare infrastructure on a global scale.
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To evaluate safety and efficacy of minipercutaneous nephrolithotomy (Mini-PNL) in management of stones in different types of renal anomalies.
Published in 08 January 2017
The purpose of this meta-analysis is to study the impact of varicocele repair in the largest cohort of infertile males with clinical varicocele by including all available studies, with no language restrictions, comparing intra-person conventional semen parameters before and after the repair of varicoceles.
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We present a case of complete renal duplex with H-shaped double ureter opening into the bladder with 2 separate orifices.
Published in 01 January 2012
We present a case of complete renal duplex with H-shaped double ureter opening into the bladder with 2 separate orifices.
Published in 01 January 2012
To investigate whether exogenous angiotensin (Ang)-(1-7) administration can protect against the damaging consequences of testicular ischemia reperfusion (tIR) injury.
Published in 08 January 2016
To compare the outcome of mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (Mini-PNL) versus standard-PNL for renal stones.
Published in 04 January 2019
To compare outcomes of a single middle calyx access (MCA) with a single upper or lower calyceal access in mini-PCNL.
Published in 12 January 2020
Male infertility represents 50% of all infertility problems. The management of male infertility is expensive, causing a huge burden on the patients. In this study, we aimed to calculate the cost burden of male infertility investigations and treatments.
Published in 12 January 2020
The absorption rates of mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and enteric-coated mycophenolate sodium (EC-MPS) may be influenced by the concomitant use of omeprazole.
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