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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…
Henry Kimbi Yisa, Yunfen Liao, Guoxi Zhang
Introduction: Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is one among the foremost common diseases affecting the aging man with, almost 80% of the lads greater than 70 affected. BPH is caused by unregulated proliferati…
Cyril Kamadjou, Divine Enoru Eyongeta, Edouard Herve Moby, Jerry Kuitche, Fru Angwafor
Aim: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of intraluminal lithotripsy with a pneumatic lithotripter (EMS, Switzerland) and laser Holmium YAG in retrograde rigid ureteroscopy for proximal and distal ureteric calculi. Materials and Methods: This was a retrospect…
Cyril Kamadjou, Calson Ambomatei, Achille Mbassi, Annie Kameni, Dolly Bilonda Kolela, Fru Angwafor
Aim: To evaluate the efficacy of extracorporeal lithotripsy in the management of renal and ureteric calculi in a urology center in Douala, Cameroon. Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective study carried out over six years, between January 2014 and Dece…
Daniel Fernando Méndez López, Jhonatan Gómez Domínguez, Jorge Antonio Rojas González, Marco Antonio Ortiz Jiménez, Omar Santos Moreno
Anastomosing hemangioma is a type of tumor lesion of benign behavior scarcely documented, it has been observed in renal parenchyma, testicles, ovaries and adrenal glands, it is usually prone to perirenal and renal medullary adipose tissue. In this case report…
Rolland Bertille Banga Mouss, Aristd Stève Ondziel Opara, Armel Melvin Ondongo Atipo, Junior Joseph Damba, Yannick I. Dimi Nyanga, Daniela Glore Ngassiele, Mathias Andzin, Anani Wencesl Séverin Odzébé, Prosper Alain Bouya
Background: Priapism is defined as a prolonged and painful erection that persists beyond or is unrelated to sexual stimulation. Its frequency is high in sickle cell patients in our regions. Despite being a urological emergency, many patients are diagnosed at…
Roland Bertille Banga Mouss, Aristide Stève Ondziel Opara, Armel Melvin Ondongo Atipo, Yannick I. Dimi Nianga, F. C. Btchiv, Joseph Damba, J. P. Otilibili, Anani Wencesl Séverin Odzébé, Prosper Alain Bouya
Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of stricture treatment using endoscopic internal urethrotomy in the male urethra. Patients and Methods: We conducted a retrospective study from 2012 to 2017 at the Urology and Andrology Department…
Landry Oriole Mbouché, Guy Aristide Bang, Axel Stéphane Nwaha Makon, Frantz Guy Epoupa Ngallé, Eric Patrick Savom, Roland Metomo, Junior Mekeme Mekeme, Achille Aurèle Mbassi, Justin Kamga, Blondel Nana Oumarou
Background: Varicocele is an abnormal dilation and tortuosity of the internal spermatic veins within the pampiniform plexus veins draining the testicle. The principle of varicocele treatment is to block the reflux in the internal spermatic vein while preservi…
Kimassoum Rimtebaye, Mahamat Ali Mahamat, Freddy Rimtebaye Kimassoum, Frederic Meurde Nemia, Antoinette Djekoundade, Valentin Andjeffa, Valentin Vadandi, Koldjimadje Mingue
Introduction: Penile cancer is a rare primary malignancy that occurs in patients in their 60s and 70s. The aim of the study was to describe the anatomical aspects of penile cancer and to report the difficulties of its management. Materials and Methods: This w…
Mamadou II Barry, Demba Cissé, Moussa Gnalen Diakité, Lahoumbo Ricardo Gnammi, Thierno Mamadou Oury Diallo, Mamadou Diawo Bah, Mamadou Bissiriou Bah, Alimou Diallo, Daouda Kanté, Ibrahima Bah, Ibrahima Bah, Abdoulaye Bobo Diallo, Oumar Raphiou Bah
Introduction: Endoscopic internal urethrotomy (EIU) is a technique that consists of an incision of the stenosed urethra under visual control. Its indication is widespread since the first description in 1971 by Sachse. The objective was to analyze the results…
Kimassoum Rimtebaye, Mahamat Ali Mahamat, Freddy Rimtebaye Kimassoum, Frederic Meurde Nemia, Antoinette Djekoundade, Valentin Andjeffa, Valentin Vadandi, Koldjimadje Mingue, Teguil Noar
Introduction: Buschke Lowenstein Tumor (BLT) is a tumor, belonging to the group of verrucous carcinomas. It is endowed with an unpredictable potential of recurrence and degeneration. The aim of the work is to present the anatomical and therapeutic characteris…
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