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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…
Dimitri Mbethe, Elvir Adande Menest, Steevy Ndang Ngou Milama, Pauline Nzalimbaninenou Mboula, Leslie Nguyen Akendengue, Gloire Allogho Mbouye, Bissiriou Izoudine, Adrien Mougougou
Introduction: Prostate surgery accounts for a significant proportion of urological surgical procedures. With the advent of endoscopy, conventional surgery has gradually given way to these new techniques. In this study, we evaluate the role of TURP in the mana…
Clotaire Alexis Marie Kiemdiba Donega Yaméogo, Hassami Sawadogo, Brahima Kirakoya, Abdoul-Karim Pare, Souléymane Ouédraogo, Adama Ouattara, Fasnewinde Aristide Kabore
Introduction: Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction (UPJO) is a common obstructive congenital uropathy. This study aimed to describe its epidemiological, diagnostic, and therapeutic aspects in a West African context. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional retr…
Gnabro Gnakouri Alain-Pacome, Vodi Clément Cyrille, Kramo Nykan Félicité, Ehui Yannick, Fofana Abroulaye, Drabo Ali, Coulibaly Issoufou, Konan Kevin, Kouamé Benjamin, Dekou Angoran Hyjin, 1 1
Background: Tuberculous orchitis is a rare form of genitourinary tuberculosis that can closely mimic testicular malignancy, particularly in endemic regions. Its nonspecific clinical and radiological features often lead to delayed diagnosis and unnecessary orc…
Yevi Dodji Magloire Inès, Hodonou Fred, Kogui Douro Akim, Adjakidje Parfait, Sossa Jean, Alidou Al Fayad Toundé, Agounkpe Michel Michael, Natchagande Gilles, Ouake Khadidjatou, Avakoudjo Josue
Introduction: Urethral stricture is the dominant cause of obstructive pathology of the lower urinary tract. This condition results from several mechanisms and can be the source of several serious complications, including renal failure, urinary tract infection…
Divine Enoru Eyongeta, Cyril Kamadjou, Boris Amougou, Gima Graham, Oteh Njockawoh, Ghislain Dema, 1 1
B ackground: Cryptorchidism is a developmental defect in which a testis or both testes fail to descend from high in the abdomen to the bottom of the scrotum. It has a prevalence of 1.5%. The cause of cryptorchidism often can not be determined, making this a c…
Mbadinga-Nzamba Ghislain, Yevi Dodji Magloire Inès, Olagui S. Giscard, Adandé Ménest Elvire, Avakoudjo Josué, Bénizri Eric Jacob
Back ground: Prostate cancer is the most common urological cancer in men over fifty. Its most common metastatic sites are bone, lymph nodes, liver, and lungs. Cranial metastases are rare. The authors report a rare case of craniocerebral metastasis from prosta…
Yevi Dodji Magloire Inès, Mbadinga-Nzamba Ghislain, Olagui S. Giscard, Adandé Ménest Elvire, Avakoudjo Josué, Bénizri Eric Jacob
Bac kground: Bladder tumors are rare in children. Their clinical manifestations are similar to those found in adults. Only pathological examination of the lesion can confirm the diagnosis. Case Presentation : We report the first case of bladder urothelial car…
Benjamin Kouame, Felicite Nykan Kramo, Kevin Konan, Vital James Elisee Amangoia, Ali Drabo, Issoufou Coulibaly, Angoran Dekou
Intr oduction : The aim of our study was to identify the factors that determine the vital and functional prognosis of patients with gangrene of the external genitalia. Patients and Methods: Our study is retrospective and descriptive. It concerned all patients…
Benjamin Kouame, Felicite Nykan Kramo, Ali Drabo, Vital James Elisee Amangoia, Issoufou Coulibaly, Kevin Konan, Angoran Dekou
Objective: To analyze the rate and the main causes of mortality in the Urology Department of the CHU of Cocody. Patients and Methods : A retrospective study was conducted on 548 patients who died between January 2000 and December 2021 in the Urology Departmen…
Abroulaye Fofana, Tawakultu Bolasade Adebayo-Kamagate, Noel Coulibaly, Evrard Kouame Yao, Issoufou Coulibaly, Kevin Djekett Marcel Adams Konan, Donafologo Daouda Yeo, Ange Felix Morel Aka, Legnima Sekou Michel Tuo, 1 1
Introduction: Venous priapism is common among young people with sickle cell disease in Ivory Coast. Objective: To report the results of the management of venous priapism. Methods: This was a retrospective cross-sectional study, which concerned the files of pa…
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