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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…
Mahamat Ali Mahamat, Alkadri Diarra, Amadou Kassogué, Divine Eyongeta, Vadandi Valentin, Ndormadjita Allah-Syengar, Koldimadji Mingué, Ramat Wakamadja, Moussa Kalli, Okim Ahmat, Kimassoum Rimtebaye
Introduction: Renal colic is a medico-surgical emergency in which complicated forms could progress to renal failure and nonfunctional kidney. The objective of our study is to describe the epidemiological, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of renal colic at t…
Clotaire Alexis Marie Kiemdiba Donega Yaméogo, Bienvenu Ky, Adama Ouattara, Brahima Kirakoya, Fasnewendé Aristide Kaboré
The treatment of urinary stones uses a varied therapeutic arsenal. Nowadays the mini-invasive techniques are the most used. We report our first experience on the results of flexible and semi-rigid ureteroscopy in the treatment of the upper urinary tract stone…
Anani Wencesl Séverin Odzébé, Crayne Mboutol Mandavo, Irene Patricia Lucie Ondima, Prosper Alain Bouya
Objective: To determine the diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of urinary tract anomalies in children in our environment. Patients and methods: This was a retrospective descriptive study conducted in the pediatric surgery and urology-andrology departments of…
Clotaire Alexis Marie Kiemdiba Donega Yaméogo, Bienvenu Ky, Fasnewendé Aristide Kaboré, Adama Ouattara, Brahima Kirakoya
The treatment of prostatic tumour-related lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) uses a varied therapeutic arsenal. In our country, the treatment is dominated by open surgery. Laser treatment is becoming an efficient alternative to trans-urethral prostatic resec…
Anani Wencesl Séverin Odzébé, Roland Bertille Banga Mouss, Aristide Stève Ondziel Opara, Joseph Junior Damba, Armel Melvin Atipo Ondongo, Aucloz Mouzenzo, Prosper Alain Bouya
Objective: The objectives of this study, was to analyze epidemiological diagnosis, therapeutic option and evolutionary aspects. Materials and methods: This is a retrospective study regarding clinical data of nine penile fracture patients who have been admitte…
Abayomi B. Ajayi, Bamgboye M. Afolabi, Victor D. Ajayi, Ifeoluwa O. Oyetunji, Adedamilola Atiba, Seun Saanu, Ayodeji T. Adeoye, Joy Ehichioya, Ibukun I. Ayelehin
Introduction: In humans, the ideal ejaculation frequency depends on age, exercise and sexual potential. Natural ejaculation frequency balances the testosterone levels in the body. Materials and Methods: Semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect inform…
Mutsuo Hayashi, Tetsutaro Hayashi, Kiyotaka Oka, Keisuke Goto, Ryuhei Kanaoka
Background: Salvage radiotherapy has been used as the treatment for patients with local recurrence after radical prostatectomy. However, the therapy is time-consuming and it experiences adverse effects of some kind. Simple and less invasive treatment is highl…
Cisse Demba, Barry Mamadou II, Kante Daouda, Bah Ibrahima, Bah Mamadou Diawo, Diallo Thierno Mamadou Oury, Bah Mamadou Bissiriou, Fofana Houssein, Fomonyuy Edwin, Cherif Mahamoud Sama, Diallo Ab, Bah Oumar Raphiou
Bladder Extrophy is a rare urogenital malformation of the penis and bladder. This is an impressive fact at birth, due to the absence of the anterior bladder wall and the dorsal side of the penis. We report the clinical observation of a 21-month-old child who…
Rahul Bhatia, Tariq Hameed, Pawan Lal, Lovenish Bains, Gaurish Sawant, Haraesh Maranna
Objective: To evaluate the outcome of ureteroscopic pneumatic lithotripsy in single lower ureteric calculus and correlate its success with different CT parameters like HU, size of calculus and hydrnephrosis, if present. Patients and Methods: This study was co…
Edwin Mwintiereh Ta-ang Yenli, 1 1, Jacob Nii Otinkorang Ankrah, 1 1, David Eklu Zeyeh, Juventus Benogle Ziem
Background: This study seeks to identify the prevalence of catheter associated urinary infection and the type of bacteria that are associated with this infection, as well as the antibiotic susceptibility patterns of the organisms isolated. This would guide th…
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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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