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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…
Thierno Amadou Oury Sow, Mohamed Habiboullah Ova, Samba Thiapato Faye, Ibrahima Bah, Abdoulaye Bobo Diallo, Oumar Raphiou Bah
Introduction: In the presence of renal cavities dilatation with or without renal insufficiency, or in the presence of a risk of extrinsic or intrinsic occlusion of the ureteral lumen, the JJ catheter constitutes a minimally invasive alternative for the divers…
Alejandro Manuel Bolón Ojeda, Vania Paola Balcazar Vidal, Jhonatan Gómez Domínguez
The case report presents the clinical case of a pregnant patient with renal Ewing’s sarcoma, an extremely rare tumor. Renal tumors during pregnancy are uncommon, with renal cell carcinoma being the most frequent. The diagnosis of cancer during pregnancy has i…
Alkadri Diarra, Pape Kanoute, Aristo Tsayem, Amadou Kassogué, Badara Cissoko, Mamoutou dit Mody Keita, Dramane Cissé, Felix Sanogo, Richie Dioguey Calmer, Seydou Younoussa Coulibaly, Harouna Simido
Introduction: Ureteral lesions, most often iatrogenic, generally follow pelvic surgery. They are serious and can be life-threatening. Uretero-vesical reimplantation using the BOARI technique, modified by KUSS, was popularized in humans in 1954, and appears to…
Edet Emana Ikpi, Glen Eghwrudjakpo Enakirerhi
Background: Urolithiasis remains a common urological problem in many parts of the world. Physiological as well as pathological changes in the body accounts for the development of urinary stones. Most of the stones formed in the kidney eventually pass out of t…
Nahed Damaj, Zahia Zeort, Sarah Samhat, Maissa Safieddine, Joseph Kattan
Objectives : Muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) has a poor prognosis with a 5-year overall survival rate of 50%. Current guidelines recommend the use of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) followed by radical cystectomy in these patients. However, its applicati…
Jean Cedrick Fouda, Philip Fernandez Owon’Abessolo, Frantz Guy Epoupa Ngalle, Junior Barthélémy Mekeme Mekeme, Alkadri Diarra, Amadou Kassogue, Armel Quentin Essomba, Ambroise Seme, Francis Nwatsock, Ngapagna Youssofa, Herve Moby, Guy Aristide Bang, Pierre Ongolo Zogo, Pierre Joseph Fouda, Angwafo Fru III
Introduction: Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men. In cases of suspected locally advanced disease or lymph node or bone metastases, thoraco-abdomino-pelvic CT is still useful for detecting visceral metastases. In the course of this extens…
Frank Obeng, Aishah Fadila Adamu, Samuel Edudzi Gavor, Blessings Yao Setsoafia, Sedem Atimpo, Ebenezer Antwi, Enoch Kwaku Adjaho, Nana Yaa Agyenim Boateng, Merveille Adjin Anum-Laryea, Gwendolyn Egyefi Armah, Juliet Enyonam Dzivenu, Frank Fosu, Joel Kwame Kwao, Alexander Kofi Quansah, Pearl Esi Demawu Hussein, Rachel Akosua Sogbe, Kafui Kossi Kekessie, Mawuenyo Attawa Oyortey, Ali Mamudu Ayamba
Background : Peyronie’s disease is characterized by fibrous plaque formation in the tunica albuginea, leading to penile curvature and sexual dysfunction. Surgical correction is often required in cases of severe deformity or significant functional impairment.…
Oumarou Karimoune Mossi, Soumana Amadou, Mamane Sani Ousmane Manzo, Mahaman Salissou Adamou Kaka, Mahaman Salissou Dambaki, Abdoul-Kadri Moussa, Yahouza Boka Tounga
The jackstone is a rare type of urinary stone, recognized for its distinctive shape. While historically described in veterinary pathology, it has also been found in humans, most commonly in the bladder and typically associated with urinary stasis. However, it…
Babacar Sine, Arsen Ngoie Mudiangombe, Ndeye Aissatou Bagayogo, Amath Thiam, Omar Cissokho, Moustaf Cheikh Ahmed, Abdoulaye Ndiath, Ibrahima Cisse, Babacar Diao, Khassim Ndoye Alain
I ntroduction : Varicocele is one of the most frequent causes of infertility. There are several therapeutic modalities, namely surgery (open and laparoscopic) and conventional radiology. The aim of our study was to evaluate the impact of a varicocele cure und…
Mamadou Tidiani Coulibaly, Issa Amadou, Maimouna Traore, Falaye Sissoko, Dramane Cisse
Objective background: This was a retrospective study of the clinical and therapeutic aspects of urological complications of female genital mutilation in the urology department of Bamako’s Gabriel Touré University Hospital. Methods : Our study took place from…
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