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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…
Armel Quentin Essomba, Frantz Epoupa Ngalle, Philip Fernandez Owon’Abessolo, Bright Awondo-Che, Achille Aurele Mbassi, Axel Stephane Nwaha Makon, Pierre Joseph Fouda, 1 1
Introduction : Epispadias is a rare form of urogenital congenital anomaly with cosmetic consequences on the quality of life. We hereby report the case of a 10-year-old male child presenting with glandular male epispadias treated using the penile disassembly M…
Asmita Hossain, Panagiotis Papikinos, Toby Murray
Background : Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair is widely favored for its low recurrence rates and faster recovery. However, rare complications such as bladder injuries and vesico-cutaneous fistulas (VCF) may occur, often due to mesh-related erosion. Aim : T…
Armel Quentin Essomba, Frantz Epoupa Ngalle, Jean Cedric Fouda, Akade Nfor-Budi Nli, Philip Fernandez Owon’Abessolo, Stephane Ebongue Njoume, Bright Awah Awondo-Che, Herve Moby Mpah
Melanomas of the urinary tract are rare aggressive cancers, often with very poor prognoses. We report a case of primary melanoma of the female urethra in a 69-year-old female farmer who was referred for the management of a vulvar mass associated with dysuria…
Oumar Bah, Mohameden Moctar, Mohamed Rajel, Mouhamedou Diagana
Sacrococcygeal teratoma represents the most prevalent type of neonatal tumor, with an occurrence rate of approximately 1 in 35,000 to 40,000 live births. The prenatal diagnosis is predominantly conducted through morphological ultrasound and Doppler studies, f…
Abroulaye Fofana, Evrarad Kouame Yao, Issoufou Coulibaly, Noel Coulibaly, Ali Drabo, Djekett Kevin Marcel Adams Konan, Daouda Donafologo Yeo, Legnima Sekou Michel Tuo
Obj ective : To report the factors promoting penile fracture. Patie nts and Method : This was a retrospective cohort study consisting of 27 patients received from 2021 to 2022 in urology at the University Hospital Center (UHC) of Cocody for penile fracture. T…
Samuel Aidoo, Akisibadek Alekz Afoko, Yussif Adams, Peter Paul M. Dapare, Simon Bannison Bani, Vivian Afoko, Vera Alliah, 1 1, 1 1
The study aimed at assessing the effect of beta-human chorionic gonadotropin ( β hCG) therapy on gonadal function in men with subfertility. This was an interventional study conducted at a teaching hospital in Ghana. A total of 57 clinically confirmed men with…
Junior Barthélémy Mekeme Mekeme, Jean Cedrick Fouda, Philipp Fernandez Owon’Abessolo, Jean Jacques Nwatchap, Axel Nwaha Makon, Landry Oriole Mbouche, Achille Aurèle Mbassi, Georges Kemegni, Junior Marcel Yon Mekeme, Devi Junior Ngue Ngue, Maurice Fonji, Pierre Joseph Fouda, Pierre Ongolo Zogo, Paul Owono Etoundi, Angwafo III Fru, 1 1, 1 1
Introduction: The aim of this study is to determine the indications, surgical techniques and results related to ureterovesical reimplantation surgery based on two surgical techniques known and practiced daily in two university teaching hospitals in Cameroon.…
Moses A. Ogunjimi, Abraham T. Oladimeji, Olukayode A. Oseni, Emmanuel A. Jeje, 1 1
We report an uncommon complication of indwelling suprapubic catheter in an adult male. Suprapubic catheterization is a form of urinary diversion which is often indicated in patients with urethral stricture and bladder neck stenosis. Suprapubic catheter can al…
Vitalis Obisike Ofuru, Ovunda Jack Omodu, Ekechi Stella Amadi
B ackground : The prevalence of benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH is increasing in our environment. Besides androgens and age could there be other risk factors? Aim : To investigate the roles of sexually transmitted infections, STI and frequency of ejaculatio…
Divine Enoru Eyongeta, Cyril Kamadjou, Oteh Njockawoh Mpey, Boris Amougou, Glennis T. Ayuk, Fru F. Angwafo III
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the leading causes of Erectile Dysfunction (ED) in men of all ages. The unawareness, coupled with common myths surrounding ED, confound the attempts of patients to seek and receive treatment and the attempts of doc…
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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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