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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…
Maazou Halidou, Ousmane Manzo, Zalika Lankoande, Abdoulaye Kodo, Harissou Adamou, Oumarou Habou, Abdoulaye Idrissa, Tassiou Ibrahim, Nafiou Idi, Soumana Amadou
Introduction: Obstetric fistula (OF) is an abnormal communication between the genital and urinary tracts and/or associated with a recto-vaginal communication resulting from prolonged dystocic delivery. It is a frequent pathology in underdeveloped countries. I…
Junior Barthelemy Mekeme Mekeme, Pierre Joseph Fouda, Marie Josiane Ntsama Essomba, Jean Cedric Fouda, Marie Salome Eko’o Neme, Marcel Junior Yon Mekeme, Achille Y. Kpanou, Bright Che Awondo, Philip Fernandez Owon’Abessolo, Marcella Biyouma, Achille Aurele Mbassi, Robinson Mbu Robinson, Fru Angwafo III, 1 1
Introduction: Urogenital prolapse is the descent of one or more elements of the abdominal-pelvic contents into the vaginal cavity. The anterior, middle and posterior anatomical compartments may be involved giving rise to several types of genital prolapse. How…
Saint Charles Nabab Kouka, Linda Bentefouet, Mohamed Jalloh, Ngor Mack Thiam, Modou Faye, Modou Diop, Mohamed Cisse, Amy Diame, Yoro Diallo, Cheickna Sylla
Introduction: Prostate cancer is the leading urological cancer. It is the most common cancer in men over 50. Objective: To determine the epidemiological, diagnostic and therapeutic characteristics of prostate cancer in hospitals in the Thiès region. Patients…
Saint Charles Nabab Kouka, Ramatoulaye Ly, Ngor Mack Thiam, Modou Diop, Cisse Mouhamed, Cheikh Diop, Yoro Diallo, Cheickna Sylla
Background: Urethrocystoscopy is a method of endoscopic exploration that allows direct visualization of the urethra and bladder for diagnosis or treatment of diseases of the lower urinary tract. Purpose : To determine the epidemiological profile of patients w…
Vadandi Valentin, Mahamat Ali Mahamat, Minguemadji Allah Siyangar, Temga Ouang Michael, Vounouzia Barthelemy, Ndormadjita Allah Siyangar, Abdelmahamoud Chene, Konan Paul Gerard, Rimtebaye Kimassoum
Introduction: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a frequent complication of diabetes and more frequently affects type 2 diabetics. It is often unrecognised or its management is delayed because it is often overshadowed by other complications. The aim of our study wa…
Kouassi Patrice Avion, N’diamoi Akassimadou, Venance Alloka, Sadia Kamara, Koffi Dje
Background: bladder tumors rank 2nd among urological tumors in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in C ô te d’Ivoire. Objective: to report the results of transurethral resection of the bladder (TURB) for the treatment of non-muscle-infiltrating bladder tum…
Kouassi Patrice Avion, N’diamoi Akassimadou, Venance Alloka, Sadia Kamara, Koffi Dje
Background: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is defined histologically as adenomyofromatous hyperplasia of the transitional zone of the prostate. It remains the most common benign tumour in men over the age of 50, and transurethral resection of the prostate…
Musapudi Éric Mbuya, Komi Hola Sikpa, Edoe Viyome Sewa, Messan Semefa Agbedey, Gnimdou Botcho, Kodjo Tengue, Tchilabalo Matchonna Kpatcha, 1 1
Introduction: Endoscopic internal urethrotomy (EIU) is a method for stricture opening using transurethral incision by direct visualisation of the urethral channel, resulting in a widening of the urinary canal with the aim of improving the quality of bladder e…
Mahamat Ali Mahamat, Vadandi Valentin, Aché Haroun, Saleh Nedjim, Abderassoul Abdraman Gadam, Kimassoum Rimtebaye
Introduction: Urogenital fistula is the existence of an abnormal pathway between a urinary organ and a genital organ. It is a public health problem because of its frequency and social aspect. The aim of this study was to analyse the management of urogenital f…
Cyrille Ze Ondo, Abdoulaye Ndiath, Amath Thiam, Alioune Sarr, Ndiaga Seck Ndour, Ousmane Sow, Babacar Sine, Babacar Diao, Alain Khassim Ndoye
Purpose: High urinary retention (HUR) can negatively impact renal function. Our study aimed to present the epidemiological, diagnostic, and therapeutic aspects of HUR in a Senegalese academic hospital. Patients and Methods: We conducted a retrospective study…
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