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Open Journal of Urology is an international journal dedicated to the latest advancements in urology. The goal of this journal is to provide a platform for researchers and academics all over the world to promote, share, and discuss various new issues and developments in urology related problems. All manuscripts must be…
Dany Nassar, Nahed Damaj, Joseph Kattan
Collecting duct carcinoma (CDC), or Bellini duct carcinoma, is a rare and aggressive subtype of renal cell carcinoma, accounting for 0.2% - 1% of cases. It often presents at an advanced stage with nonspecific symptoms, requiring histopathology for diagnosis.…
Thierno Amadou Oury Sow, Mohamed Habiboullah Ova, Lahoumbo Ricardo Gnammi, Mamadou Diawo Bah, Thierno Mamadou Oury Diallo, Ibrahima Bah, Abdoulaye Bobo Diallo, Oumar Raphiou Bah
Introduction: The therapeutic approach to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) has evolved profoundly. Surgical treatment is reserved for complicated cases and the reference surgical technique is transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). This work aims to…
Sumaiya Al Siyabi, Noor Muhammad Fazaldad, Khalid Al Busaidi
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among males worldwide and a common cause of cancer related mortality in males. Bone metastasis from prostate cancer is common in advanced stage disease leading to major complications including severe bone pain…
Thierno Oumar Diallo, Alimou Diallo, Alpha Oumar Barry, Emmanuel Duval Arnaud Aka, Mamadou Dian Barry, Thierno Mamadou Oury Diallo, Daouda Kanté, Mamadou Diao Bah, Abdoulaye Bobo Diallo, Oumar Raphiou Bah
Introduction : Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a benign neoplasm that develops from the constituent elements of the prostate. It is a common age-related condition, with more than 50% of men over 50 years old exhibiting symptoms indicative of BPH. It is…
Thierno Amadou Oury Sow, Mohamed Habiboullah Ova, Thierno Mamadou Oury Diallo, Ibrahima Bah, Abdoulaye Bobo Diallo, Oumar Raphiou Bah
Introduction: Urethral prolapse, a rare benign lesion of the female urethra, is considered unusual in children, but it is far from exceptional in girls aged 18 to 24. African origin. The diagnosis is clinical but can be overlooked or confused with other patho…
Alpha Oumar Barry, Mamadou Dian Barry, Demba Cisse, Alimou Diallo, Morlaye Fatoumata Bangoura, Thierno Oumar Diallo, Vincent Richard, Abdoulaye Bobo Diallo, Oumar Raphiou Bah, 1 1
Introduction: European association of urology (EAU), American Urology Association (AUA) and French Association of Urology (AFU) recommend either Extracorporeal Lithotripsy or Ureteroscopy for the surgical management of stones smaller than 2 cm in size. The ai…
Fahmi Sabr Raza, Sharadchandra K. Prasad, Areen Ibrahim Saber, Sourabh Karna, Khalid Alaghbar, Nahin M. Hoq, Yousef Abu Osba, Mostafa Gado, Feroz Ali Khan
To evaluate the effectiveness of PSA density in distinguishing between benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer in patients with intermediate PSA levels (4 - 10 ng/ml) and to reduce unnecessary biopsies. Patients and Methods: 90 patients with PS…
Ikpi Edet Emana, Konneh Solomane, 1 1
Background: Surgical sponges are used in almost all surgeries in Liberia and around the world. They sometimes may inadvertently be left in the body following a surgery and are then referred to as gossypibomas or textiloma. Their presence can result in signifi…
Ndèye Aby Ndoye, Ndèye Fatou Seck, Amath Thiam, Aloïse Sagna, Yacine Fall, Papa Alassane Mbaye, Florent Tshibwid A Zeng, Ndèye Aissatou Bagayogo, Ibrahima Bocar Welle, Firdaous Limoden, Doudou Gueye, Lissoune Cisse, Youssouph Diedhiou, Babacar Diao, Gabriel Ngom, 1 1
Introduction: Obstructive uropathies refer to anatomical impediments to normal urinary flow. They are predominantly caused by congenital malformations of the urinary tract and occasionally complicated by obstructive urinary stones. This study aims to elucidat…
Owon’abessolo Philip Fenandez, Fouda Jean Cédrick, Etobe Cécile, Ngo Digom Madye, Diarra Alkadri, Beling Abanda Yvon Gérard, Eba Yolande, Ebong Cliford, Badiaga Cheickna, Essiben Félix, Fouda Pierre Joseph, Honore Berthe, Diakite Lamine, Angwafo III Fru
Introduction: Acute postpartum urine retention is a condition whose failure to recognize it can lead to delays in diagnosis, which can worsen the prognosis, and to inappropriate management. It occurs in 0.7% to 0.9% of vaginal deliveries. Its aetiology is mul…
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Open Journal of Urology is an international journal dedicated to the latest advancements in urology. The goal of this journal is to provide a platform for researchers and academics all over the world to promote, share, and discuss various new issues and developments in urology related problems. All manuscripts must be… All articles are open access under a CC BY 4.0 licence, with authors retaining copyright.
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