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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…
José Augusto da Silva Jr, Bianca Soares, Jorge Ocké, Luiz J. Budib, Marcos Dall’Oglio, Fabrício Kaminagakura
Objective: to assess the evolution of serum creatinine in patients undergoing radical nephrectomy (malignant) or total (benign), to identify risk factors connected with an unfavorable renal function outcome. Material and Methods: observational, transversal an…
Komi Hola Sikpa, Gnimdou Botcho, Messan Semefa Agbedey, Essodina Padja, Essomindelou Leloua, Kossi Edem Gueouguede, Pwerew Rodolphe Plante, Edoe Viyome Sewa, Kodjo Kevin Tengue, Matchonna Tchilabalo Kpatcha
Background: The urology department of the Teaching Hospital of Kara is the 2nd urology department in Togo, Kara being a semi-urban town located 400 km from Lomé the capital. While for a long time only open surgery was used, the acquisition of urological endos…
Jenna Reisler, Brendan Gorman, Joseph Sonstein, Luca Cicalese
Introduction: Ureteral stricture is the most common complication after kidney transplant and is largely responsible for graft dysfunction. Surgical intervention is the definitive treatment if conservative management with stenting and percutaneous nephrostomy…
Alimou Diallo, Thierno Mamaou Oury Diallo, Thierno Oumar Diallo, Demba Cissé, Sory Naby Camara, Alpha Oumar Barry, Mamadou Barry, Ibrahima Bah, Abdoulaye Bobo Diallo, Oumar Raphiou Bah
Objective: Evaluate pyeloplasty according to Küss-Anderson-Hynes at the urology-andrology department of the Sino-Guinean Friendship Hospital. Patient and Method: This is a 3-year prospective descriptive study from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2020. It focu…
Eloy González, R. Tellez Mendez, Maria González Yibirín, David Rincón Matute
Background: A very strict control of urinary pH is recommended to maintain it between 5.5 and 6.2, preventing formation or recurrence of crystals. Kidney stones are a common problem, with a high rate of recurrence, not altered by the success of surgery. Medic…
Mohamed Izeldeen Ibrahim, Ahmed Ibrahim Ahmed
Current minimally invasive interventions for ureteric stones involve either ESWL or Ureteroscopy and stone localization is mandatory for successful treatment in both. Objectives: To avoid doing KUB radiograph before ESWL routinely by correlating the stone att…
Smith Giscard Olagui, Mariette Nsa Bidzo, 1 1, Crepin Olende, Jean Placide Owono Bouengou
Introduction: The management of kidney stones has benefited from endoscopic techniques, in particular the development of flexible ureteroscopy (ureterorenoscopy). This endoscopic treatment has made it possible to treat many upper urinary tract stones, with sa…
Abhulimen Victor, Danagogo Okigbeye
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the most common benign prostate disease in elderly men, and its incidence increases with age and is associated with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). The international prostate symptoms score (IPSS) is the most common…
Koukichi Murakami, Isao Kuroda, Go Nagao, Kanta Fukusima, Naohiro Kamoda, Gen Arai, Teiichiro Aoyagi
Foreign body insertion in the urethra and bladder is not uncommon and has been reported in many studies to date. However, since foreign bodies are often accidentally introduced into the urethra and bladder during masturbation, they take a variety of shapes an…
Gbobo Isesoma Francis, Abhulimen Victor
Background: Circumcision is the removal of the fore skin of the penis. It is one of the commonest operations performed worldwide. Meatal stenosis is an uncommon long-term complication of circumcision that can lead to problems voiding. Aim: To identify the cli…
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