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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…
Messan Semefa Agbedey, Kanowa Gracia Makala, Komi Hola Sikpa, Edoe Viyome Sewa, 1 1, Gnimdou Botcho, Ngalamulume David Tshimbundu, Kambala Stephane Kangudia, Kanowa Christian Katanga, Moussa Salifou Diallo, Ibrahima Diallo, Tchongwang Pierre Ndengang, Essodina Padja, Essomindelou Leloua, Kodjo Kevin Tengue
Aim: Radical prostatectomy started in TOGO for nearly a decade. We purposed to evaluate the indications, technique and result obtained by this practical in our context. Methods: Descriptive retrospective study over 6 years, involves patients who underwent rad…
Tiéoulé Mamadou Traore, Stéphane Kohpe Kapseu, Fred Dikongue Dikongue
Scrotal trauma in motorcycle accidents (STMA) is a rare entity in the literature. In general, trauma to the genitals is not life-threatening. However, STMA can cause rupture of the testis with consequences that can lead to alteration of sexuality and reproduc…
Saurel Ralmach Ngassaki, Ngor Side Diagne, Prince Eliot Sounga Bandzouzi, Glen Parisse Ngola, Rolph William Bakoudissa
Introduction: Clean intermittent self-catheterization is the gold standard for the management of urinary retention. But its use remains limited in our practice. Objective: We are conducting this study to assess physicians’ knowledge of its practice in order t…
Dieudonné Moningo Molamba, Richard Demongawi Koseka, Alpha Mafuta Tsita, Pitchou Mbey Mukaz, Junior Liloku Konga, Timothée Mawisa Kemfuni, Tacite Mazoba Kpanya, Pascal Eloko Mata Mazango, Diangienda Nkutima Pablo, Matthieu Loposso Nkumu, Bienvenu Lebwaze Massamba, Fabrice Bokambadja Lolangwa, Augustin Punga Maole
Context: In DR Congo, prostate adenoma was treated solely by open surgery till the practice of minimally invasive surgery in 2012. Surgical management of large prostate glands has greatly improved over the last years. Even if open adenomectomy is indicated fo…
Coulibaly Noël, Yao Evrard Kouamé, Khume Stéphane, Adebayo Tawakaltu Bolasade, Diallo Abdoulaye, Akobé Privat
Background: Intra uterine device (IUD) is commonly used as contraceptive procedure. A mislocation is possible and may reduce quality of life. Aim: This paper aims to present a rare case report and emphasize on the difficulty of diagnosis. Case Presentation: A…
Orock Agbor Tanyi, Mbassi Achille Aurele, Mekeme Mekeme Junior, Fouda Jean Cedrick, Owon Abessolo, Nwatchap Jean Jacques, Awoundja Christain, Pierre Joseph Fouda
Circumcision remains a frequently performed surgical procedure and could be associated with various complications, ranging from mild to catastrophic. Penile amputation is a rare and severe complication usually complex and challenging to manage. We describe th…
Junior Barthelemy Mekeme Mekeme, Etoa Ndzie, Agbor Orock Tanyi, Jean Cedrick Fouda, Achille Aurele Mbassi, Philip Owon Abessolo, Bright Che Awondo, Marcel Junior Yon Mekeme, Pierre Ongolo Zogo, Pierre Joseph Fouda, Eugene Sobngwi, Zachary Sando, Angwafo III Fru
Introduction: Surgical management of adrenal tumors has greatly improved over the past years, with laparoscopic adrenalectomy being the gold standard. However, Open adrenalectomy is indicated in large adrenal tumors, malignant tumors and large phaeochromocyto…
Axel Stéphane Nwaha Makon, Landry Oriol Mbouche, Landry Tchuenkam, Laure Kamkui Dadje, Marcella Derboise Biyouma, Bertin Nginkeu Njinou, Pierre Joseph Fouda, Maurice Aurelien Sosso
Introduction and Objective: Laparoscopic radical cystectomy (LRC) is an alternative to open approach with lower morbidity and better oncologic outcome. We aim to share our experience on laparoscopic radical cystectomy and to evaluate our morbidity and oncolog…
Sossa Jean, Fanou Lionelle, Hounto Yao Félicien, Yevi Dodji Magloire Inès, Hodonou Fred Martin, Avakoudjo Déjinnin Josué Georges
Background: Comorbidities are additive diseases and care burdens in urological patients. Determining the epidemiologic profile of comorbidities in urological patients in our setting may help us to better the management of urological disease. Objective: To eva…
Sossa Jean, Fanou Lionelle, Kikpadé Joiachim, Hounto Yao Félicien, Yevi Dodji Magloire Inès, Hodonou Fred Martin, Avakoudjo Déjinnin Josué Georges
Background: Aromatase and leptin are two adipose tissue cytokines. The former converts androgens into estrogens and stimulates adipogenesis. The latter cannot fully stimulate GnRH release as its hypothalamic receptors are reduced in obese men. Thus, obesity w…
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