Arab Journal of Urology

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OBJECTIVE: We conducted this review to offer a comprehensive search and up-to-date overview of the currently available information about the probability risk of colorectal cancer among chronic kidney disease patients. METHOD: We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews (PRISMA) and meta-analysis guidelines. We identified, reviewed, and extracted from Scopus, PubMed, EMBASE, and Komaki Databases for research publications on chronic kidney disease and colorectal cancer published between February 2016 and January 2023...

PURPOSE: To systematically review the evidence on the association between sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and male infertility. We sought to answer two questions: Are STIs significantly associated with detrimental changes in semen parameters?; and, is the prevalence of STIs significantly higher in infertile than fertile men? MATERIALS AND METHODS: PubMed, Scopus and Google Scholar databases were searched (inceptionMarch 2023) following the PRISMA guidelines...

OBJECTIVE: Vitamin D has been hypothesized to have a potential role in altering sperm motility and metabolism. However, experimental studies have demonstrated inconsistent results between vitamin D and sperm parameters. This study aims to investigate the role of vitamin D supplementation to improve sperm parameters in infertile men. METHODS: This is a systematic review and meta-analysis study. We comprehensively conducted a search on ClinicalTrials.gov, IRCT.ir, Europe PMC, and PubMed and collected published studies on vitamin D supplementation and sperm parameters for infertile men...

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BACKGROUND: Urothelial bladder carcinoma (UBC) is usually detected during work-up for hematuria. Cystoscopy and/or contrast-enhanced imaging are the gold standard tools for UBC diagnosis, despite limited by being invasive, expensive and low yield in small flat tumors. OBJECTIVES: To assess the diagnostic performance of urine-based DNA methylation of six genes (GATA4, P16, P14, APC, CDH1 and CD99) for UBC detection in patients with hematuria. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Voided urine was collected from consecutive patients presented with hematuria for urine cytology and DNA methylation assay of the assigned genes using methylation-specific Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)...

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the impact of silodosin on stages of flexible ureteroscopy (F-URS) procedures, complications, and stone-free rate (SFR). PATIENTS AND METHODS: A prospective, randomized, controlled comparison research was conducted on 106 patients who were randomly allocated into two groups: the study group (52 patients) received F-URS with preoperative daily uptake of 8 mg silodosin for 10 days, and the control group (54 patients) received F- URS without silodosin uptake...

OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study is to compare results, safety and outcome of ultra-mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) versus stented shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) for the management of renal calculi sized 10-20 mm. METHODS: This study was conducted at Urology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University. After meeting inclusion and exclusion criteria, 90 patients were randomized to either ultra-mini-PCNL group or stented SWL group through the closed-envelope technique, with 45 patients in each group...

BACKGROUND: While family history (FHx) of prostate cancer (PCa) increases the risk of PCa, comparably less is known regarding the impact of FHx on pathologic and oncologic outcomes after radical prostatectomy (RP). METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed our multicenter database comprising 6,041 nonmetastatic PCa patients treated with RP. Patients with a FHx of PCa in one or more first-degree relatives were considered as FHx positive. We examined the association of FHx with pathologic outcomes and biochemical recurrence (BCR) using logistic and Cox regression models, respectively...

BACKGROUND: Benign prostatic hyperplasia is the most common cause of urinary retention in men (BPH). The gold standard surgical treatment is transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). However, due to the morbidity and mortality associated with TURP, more minimally invasive treatments, such as vaporizing the prostate with the Rezum system, have been introduced. We investigated the efficacy of Rezum in the treatment of refractory urinary retention due to BPH in this review. METHODOLOGY AND MATERIALS: To conduct this review, the Cochrane methodology for systematic reviews was used...

INTRODUCTION: Improper penile assessment, together with carrying out circumcision by an inexperienced person, results in major complications. One of the complex complications is the complete or sub-complete penile skin loss, which in many cases, necessitates one or staged repair. PURPOSE: To evaluate modified one-stage bilateral anterolateral scrotal-based flaps to compensate for penile skin loss after circumcision. METHODS: This study was performed on patients with almost penile skin loss after circumcision from February 2013 to July 2021...

BACKGROUND: There is unanimous agreement amongst hypospadias surgeons to use an intermediate layer to cover the neourethra. Dartos fascia and tunica vaginalis (TV) flaps are the most preferred tissues to be used. Tissue glue, sealants and biomaterials are also useful where there is a paucity of local tissue to cover the neourethra. But these blood-derived products have associated infectious and allergic risks. The autologous human platelet concentrate (APC) contains biologically active factors and is safe for wound healing and soft tissue reconstruction...

BACKGROUND: We lack tools to predict treatment and survival outcomes in patients receiving additional BCG therapy as a bladder-preserving therapy in high grade/T1, Tis NMIBC patients who showed persistent/recurrent tumors at three-month follow-up. OBJECTIVES: To assess the predictors of additional BCG response in patients who experienced persistent/recurrent tumors at three-month follow-up after BCG induction. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We retrospectively analyzed database for NMIBC...

OBJECTIVE: to evaluate the effect of bacterial colonization on ureteral stent-associated morbidity. METHODS: This was a prospective study that took place between February 2019 and March 2022. We examined one hundred fifteen patients for ureteric stents application. On the same day of stent removal, the Arabic version of Ureteral Stent Symptoms Questionnaire (USSQ) was used to assess stent-associated morbidity. The stent-associated morbidity and the specificity and sensitivity of culture in the stent and midstream urine were recorded...

BACKGROUND: Few studies assessed the relationships between BMI and post varicocelectomy semen quality and fertility potential and they reported inconsistent findings. OBJECTIVE: To assess the association of BMI with semen parameters and reproductive hormones before and after microsurgical varicocelectomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Retrospective chart review in a tertiary infertility center. Of 1170 patients with clinical varicocele during the study period (8 years), 813 patients were eligible and included...

OBJECTIVE: To assess differences in the distribution of type and number of D'Amico high-risk criteria (DHRCs) according to race/ethnicity (R/E) and their effect on cancer-specific mortality (CSM) in prostate cancer (PCa) patients treated with external beam radiotherapy (RT). METHODS: In the SEER database (2004-2016), we identified 31,002 PCa patients treated with RT with at least one DHRCs, namely PSA >20 ng/dL, biopsy Gleason Grade Group 4-5, and clinical T stage ≥T2c...

INTRODUCTION: Chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) is a frequent urological diagnosis that affects men's quality of life. Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is a recent treatment option for patients with CPPS. We evaluated ESWT's short and long - term efficacy in managing CPPS. METHODS: This prospective self-controlled study included 75 patients diagnosed with CPPS at our tertiary pelvic pain clinic between January 2017-June 2019. Patients were referred for ESWT and received four sessions one week apart...

PURPOSE: Cystoscopy (rigid/flexible [FC]) is the standard surveillance tool for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). Nevertheless, it has its drawbacks. The objective of this study is to evaluate the performance of microscopic hematuria (MH), abdominal ultrasonography (US), and urine cytology (UC) as potential substitutes for FC in patients with T1-low-grade (T1-LG) NMIBC. METHODS: Over a 12-month period, patients attending our tertiary referral center for T1-LG NMIBC follow-up underwent urine analysis for MH and UC, and then US and FC were performed as outpatient surveillance procedures...

INTRODUCTION: Urosepsis is one of the most serious complications of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). To date, many studies aim to prescreen urosepsis possibility after PCNL through blood components. This meta-analysis aims to determine C-reactive protein (CRP), neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and platelet to lymphocyte ratio (PLR) obtained preoperatively used to predict postoperative sepsis after PCNL. METHODS: A comprehensive literature search was performed through the electronic databases in March 2022...