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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…
Boris Amougou, Fred Dikongue Dikongue, Divine Eyongeta, Thierno Mamadou Oury Diallo, David Douglas Banga Nkomo, Demba Cisse, Arlette Dongmo, Alice Ghislaine Ndoumba Afouba, Joseph Fondop, Theodore Sala Beyeme, Faustin Atemkeng, Yaya Sow, Abdoulaye Bobo Diallo, Fru Angwafor
Aim: This paper aims to report the second case of mucinous carcinoma of the scrotum revealed by scrotal fistulas listed in the literature and highlight the difficulties in the search and difficulties encountered in the management of urogenital cancers in deve…
Salvador V. C. Lima, Fernanda C. F. S. Calisto, Flavia C. M. Pinto, Daniel C. C. Aragão, Eugênio S. Lustosa, Heron O. Schots, Paulo A. A. Alves, Fábio O. Vilar
Contextualization: Emptying the bladder is a challenging problem for the urological community. Intermittent catheterization is the most widely used method to restore bladder emptying mechanism. However, this procedure can have a negative impact on self-image…
Walid Alame, Cynthia Alame, Serge Ibrahim
Ultrasound is a non-invasive diagnostic imaging modality that has become the urologist’s stethoscope in the outpatient clinic for diagnosis and monitoring of various urological pathologies. Objectives: Check if office ultrasound is beneficial in the outpatien…
Jean Sossa, Lionelle Fanou, Yao Félicien Hounto, Dodji Magloire Inès Yevi, Fred Jean-Martin Hodonou, Déjinnin Josué Georges Avakoudjo
Background: Urological care has been advancing quickly over the last ten years in Benin. In order to conveniently support that trend towards better urological care standards, decision-makers need sound data on urological diseases in the country. Objective: To…
Kimio Sugaya, Katsumi Kadekawa, Katsuhiro Ashitomi, Saori Nishijima, Seiji Matsumoto
Objective: In women with pelvic organ prolapse (POP), decreased expression of transforming growth factor-beta 1 (TGF- β 1) has been shown in POP tissues. However, no studies have evaluated plasma TGF- β 1 levels in patients with POP, so it is unknown whether…
Bah Mamadou Bissiriou, Kanté Daouda, Cissé Demba, Diallo Thierno Mamadou Oury, Barry Mamadou Dian, Diallo Alimou, Bah Mamadou Diao, Bah Ibrahima, Diallo Abdoulaye Bobo, Bah Oumar Raphiou
Introduction: Death is a major accident which constitutes an element whose evaluation and analysis are necessary in a surgical service. Such a study is especially important in our country where the health structure operates with limited resources and more tha…
Thierno Oumar Diallo, Demba Cissé, Aboubacar Traoré, Alimou Diallo, Youssouf Keita, Thierno Mamadou Oury Diallo, Boubacar Fall, Oumar Raphiou Bah
Introduction: Transurethral resection of the prostate is still the most popular procedure that use for the surgical treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic obstruction in developed countries. Bipolar transurethral resection of the pr…
Mohamed Lamine Sadou Sacko, Balla Keita, Thierno Saidou Barry, Mory Sangare, Mamadou Madiou Barry, Moussa Conde, Daniel Agbo-Panzo
Pubo-penile testicular ectopia is a rare congenital malformation whose etiopathogenesis remains poorly understood. It represents other testicular ectopias less than 1% of all testicular migration disorders. We report a clinical observation of a 4-month-old in…
Komi Hola Sikpa, Gnimdou Botcho, Edoe Viyome Sewa, Sabi Rachid Sade, Essomindedou Leloua, Messan Semefa Agbedey, Essodina Padja, Kossiwa Rose Assou, Kodjo Tengue, Tchilabalo Matchonna Kpatcha
Background: Urethral stricture is a pathology frequently encountered in urological practice. Management is often surgical, with possible recurrences. What about this pathology in Kara, a semi-urban city? Objective: Assess the management of male urethral stric…
Mohamed Asmaou Bangoura, Mohamed Lamine Touré, Mohamed Traoré, Aliou Talibé Diallo, Mamadou Oury Mané, Alhassane Fadiga, Gouled Houssein Moussa, Karinka Diawara, Ibrahima Siré Diallo, Cissé Fodé Abass
Introduction: Complications of Urinary sphincter disorders of neurological origin can be life threatening. The objective of this study was to describe the prognosis of urinary sphincter disorders during neurological conditions. Methods: This was a six-month a…
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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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