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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…
A. S. Ondziel Opara, L. I. P. Ondima, A. M. Ondongo Atipo, C. Boutol Mandavo, R. B. Banga Mouss, Dimi Nyanga, P. P. Avala, A. W. S. Odzébé, P. A. Bouya
Aim: To improve management of the posterior urethral valve (PUV) in children in a hospital environment. Patients and Methods: This was a retrospective descriptive study that covered a sixteen (16) years period, from January 1, 2002 to December 31, 2017, In pe…
Adiren Mougougou, Steevy Ndang Ngou Milama, Jean Félix Ngomas, Natacha Boumas, Francine Chimelle Mbana Boukoulou, Dimitri Mbethe, Izoudine Bissiriou, Jean Massande Mouyendi
I ntroduction: Priapism is a rare pathology, known since antiquity. Sickle cell disease is the main aetiology in Africa. The aim of our work was to report our experience in its treatment. Material and Methods: This is a prospective, descriptive study carried…
Dramane Cisse, Abdoulaye Traore, Honoré Jean Gabriel Berthe, Mory Kone, Modibo Coulibaly, Diamilatou Thiam, Djibril Traoré, Bréhima Traoré, Mamadou Tidiani Coulibaly, Alkadri Diarra, Amadou Kassogue, Moussa Salifou Diallo, Oumar Guindo
Introduction: Complete cervico-urethral transection is a vesicovaginal fistula characterized by total disinsertion of the urethra from the bladder. It is a fistula of the cervico-urethral intersection threatening the mechanism of continence. The aim of this s…
Evans A. Akpakli, Lisa Kaestner, John Lazarus, Kwame S. Norvixoxo
Background: Kidney stone disease, also termed nephrolithiasis is associated with significant morbidities such as severe colicky flank pain, haematuria, urinary tract infection and kidney failure. Kidney stone disease was perceived as uncommon in developing co…
Abubakar Sadiq Muhammad, Abdullahi Khalid
Background: Bladder cancer is a common cause of morbidity and mortality in our institution due to the late presentation. Morbidity is defined as a development of complications that may lead to mortality. Uraemia is a common presentation that constitutes a man…
Kodjo Tengue, Edoé Viyomé Sewa, Komi Hola Sikpa, Gnimdou Botcho, Essodina Padja, Matchonna Tchilabalo Kpatcha, Ekoué David Dosseh
Introduction: Trauma of the external male genital organs (TEMGO) is multifaceted and rare. The objective of this work was to provide an overview of these lesions by describing the epidemiology, the diagnostic approach, their therapeutic and prognostic aspects…
Erik Wilander, Manuel de la Torre, Ursula Wilhelmsson, Sören Nygren
Background: Worldwide, prostatic adenocarcinoma is the most common tumour type among men. Aim: The aim of the present investigation was to develop a computer program to identify normal prostate biopsies and distinguish them from biopsies showing premalignant…
Ovidiu-Spiru Barnoiu, F. J. Baron, T. Sæter, A. O. Tysland, A. Andersen
Purpose: We introduce the concept of intraoperative Trifecta during laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN) as the simultaneous achievement of estimated blood loss (EBL) < 500 ml, warm ischemia time (WIT) < 20 minutes and minimal changes of the intraoperative…
Grace Lum Shi Xian, Lit Kiat Tan, George Eng Geap Lee
Background: Penile metastasis of colorectal carcinoma is a rare phenomenon in clinical setting. They normally manifest as penile lesion and acute urinary retention. However, presentation of priapism is exceedingly rare. Aims: Discussion of this rare presentat…
Lucienne Irène Patricia Ondima, Melvin Ondongo Atipo, Steve Aristide Ondziel Opara, Didace Massamba-Miabaou, Régis Moyikoua, Peggy Dalhia Galou Mawandza, Moïse Yanguedet Service, Caryne Mboutol-Mandavo, Pierre Aymar Oko, Jean-Claude Mieret, Cardinale Princilia Okiemy Niendet, Gracia Christelle Ossete, Erica Nuptia Akobande, Anani Wenceslas Séverin Odzébé, Prosper Bouya
Congenital uro or genito-digestive fistulas are frequently found in the context of caudal pole malformations. Isolated congenital forms without associated anorectal malformation have not been reported until now. We report the first case we know a 9 year old f…
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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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