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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…
Nwaha Makon Axel Stephane, Mekeme Mekeme Junior Barthélemy, Hinoussa Ahmadou, Fouda Jean Cedrick, Ngapagna Mfétié Youssofa, Fonji Esong Maurice, Mbog Wetjeng Aurel, Moby Mpah Hervé Edouard, Ngowe Ngowe Marcellin, Fru Angwafo III, 1 1, 1 1
Background: Urinary lithiasis affects 4% - 12% of the population in industrialized countries and is more frequent in tropical and arid regions such as northern Cameroon. Objective: To describe the epidemiological, clinical and therapeutic aspects of urinary l…
Axel Stephane Makon Nwaha, Franz Ngalle Epoupa, Bilous Dountio Djousse, Youssofa Mfétié Ngapagna, Jerry Marcel Ngandeu, Jean Cédrick Fouda, Junior B. Mekeme Mekeme, Yelem Achille Kpanou, Laurent Zogo Moly, Axel Ndzama, Amidou Wouliapouognigni, Harouna Hamza, Moundjid El Alaoui, Brice Leku, Joseph Parfait Essama, Duplex Nguimphe, Maurice Essong Fonji, Oumar Saad Ndikumana, Hervé Edouard Mpah Moby, Marcellin Ngowe Ngowe, 1 1, 1 1
Introduction : Kidney cancer is the 14th most frequent cancer and the 3rd urological cancer, with a steadily increasing annual incidence. Despite the accuracy of diagnostic methods and improvements in management strategies, several African studies have shown…
Axel Stephane Makon Nwaha, Youssofa Mfétié Ngapagna, Mirice Kegne Noubosse, Jerry Marcel Ngandeu, Jean Cédrick Fouda, Yelem Achille Kpanou, Laurent Zogo Moly, Axel Ndzama, Amidou Wouliapouognigni, Harouna Hamza, Moundjid El Alaoui, Brice Leku, Joseph Parfait Essama, Duplex Nguimphe, Maurice Essong Fonji, Oumar Saad Ndikumana, Hervé Edouard Mpah Moby, Marcellin Ngowe Ngowe, 1 1
Introduction : Premature ejaculation (PE) remains the most common male sexual disorder, yet it is still insufficiently explored in urology services in Cameroon. Through this study conducted in Douala, we aimed to estimate the frequency of this condition in ur…
Muhamed Bioumy Elbioumy, Ayman Ezzat Elshazly, Mohamed Mostafa Kamal, Ahmed Mostafa Alhomosany, Ibrahim Maher Mikhail, Abdullah Elrashidy
Background: Zinner syndrome (ZS) is a rare congenital triad consisting of unilateral renal agenesis, an ipsilateral seminal vesicle cyst, and ejaculatory duct obstruction. While typically diagnosed in the second or third decade of life, it can manifest earlie…
Eskil S. Pedersen, Ovidiu S. Barnoiu, Tom B. Johannesen, Thomas Bjerregaard Bertelsen, Lien M. Diep, Karin M. Hjelle, Christian Beisland
Objectives : To determine the predictors and incidence for indeterminate surgical margins (ISMs) following partial nephrectomy (PN) and to assess associated clinical outcomes. Patients and Methods: A retrospective analysis of 524 patients from the Cancer Regi…
Mahmoud Aly Eltanany, Rasha Ahmed Matar, Abdullah Mohamed Elrashidy
Background: Periurethral abscess is an uncommon but life-threatening urological emergency, particularly in immunocompromised patients. If not managed promptly, it can progress to necrotizing fasciitis (Fournier’s Gangrene). Case Presentation: A 47-year-old ma…
Serge Mbiya Nsumba, Nkodila Aliocha, Alpha Tsita Mafuta, Trésor Yebe Mosolongo, Dolly Kolela Bilonda, Jean Paul Mokumu Esika, Pablo Kuntima Diangienda, Matthieu Nkumu Loposso, Bienvenue Massamba Lebwaze, Augustin Maole Punga, Dieudonné Molamba Moningo, 1 1, 1 1
Introduction: Prostate cancer (PCa) is a hormone-dependent malignancy and a major public health concern. In resource-limited settings such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo, it is frequently diagnosed at an advanced stage, making hormone therapy the cor…
Frantz Guy Ngalle Epoupa, Philip Hernandez Owon’Abessolo, Armel Quentin Essomba, Maurice Esong Fonji, Fru Angwafo III
Introduction: Severe kidney injury is becoming increasingly common in our setting, particularly secondary to penetrating and blunt injuries. This injury often goes unnoticed on initial presentation. The decision to perform a nephrectomy in cases of kidney tra…
Josephine Mpomaa Kyei, Erica Quist, George Twum Barima, Ebelechukwu Ijeoma Onwuagbaizu, William Menkah, Charles Ampong Adjei, Mathew Yamoah Kyei, 1 1
Nurses play a central role in optimizing patient outcomes with specialty training offering the most benefit. As urology services expand, skill gaps across outpatient, inpatient, day-care, and operative settings limit efficiency, safety, and the patient experi…
Kanté Daouda, Cissé Demba, Barry Alpha Oumar, Bangoura Morlaye Fatoumata, Traoré Yakpaoro Elisé, Guilavogui Rémy Francois Akoi, Kourouma Fatoumata, Bah Mamadou Bissiriou, Diallo Thierno Mamadou Oury, Diallo Thierno Oumar, Diallo Abdoulaye Bobo, Bah Oumar Raphiou
Introduction: Medical imaging plays a predominant role in the diagnosis of urinary lithiasis. Objective: To evaluate the contribution of imaging in the management of urinary lithiasis in the Urology-Andrology department of Ignace Deen hospital. Methodology: T…
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