We aimed to evaluate the use of computed tomography (CT) as the first imaging modality in patient... more We aimed to evaluate the use of computed tomography (CT) as the first imaging modality in patients with renal colic and microscopic haematuria.
We aimed to investigate the predictive ability of the Hounsfield unit (HU) on non‐contrast comput... more We aimed to investigate the predictive ability of the Hounsfield unit (HU) on non‐contrast computed tomography (NCCT) for the success of medical expulsive therapy (MET) using silodosin in distal ureteric stones of 4‐10 mm.
Objective: Our aim was to determine the performance of abnormal digital rectal examination (DRE) ... more Objective: Our aim was to determine the performance of abnormal digital rectal examination (DRE) in prostate cancer detection at different PSA levels. Methods: A total of 1612 patients having abnormal DRE and/or elevated PSA whom underwent TRUS guided prostate biopsies were included in the study. Any pal-pable induration or nodularity was accepted as abnormal DRE findings. Pathologic features of biopsy speci-mens were compared within groups according to DRE findings and serum PSA level groups of 2.5- 4, 4- 10 and>10 ng/ml. Results: Abnormal DRE was detected in 339 patients; of whom 48.7 % were determined to have cancer. Cancer detection rates of patients having abnormal DRE were found to be 20%, 31.5 % and 68% at PSA ranges 2.5- 4, 4- 10 and>10 ng/ml, respectively. Significantly higher grade cancers were detected by abnormal DRE at each PSA group. The positive and negative predictive values of abnormal DRE accord-ing to groups of PSA 2.5- 4, 4- 10 and>10 ng/ml were 20 % and...
BACKGROUND We aimed to assess the results of first- and fifth-year outcomes and the effect on qua... more BACKGROUND We aimed to assess the results of first- and fifth-year outcomes and the effect on quality of life (QoL) of transobturator tape (TOT) treatment in patients with stress urinary incontinence (SUI). METHODS The patients who underwent TOT surgery between January 2008 and June 2013 were screened retrospectively. The QoL was evaluated with Incontinence Impact Questionnaire (IIQ-7) and Urogenital Distress Inventory-Short Form (UDI-6). The subjective evaluation of patients in terms of incontinence outcome was classified as worsened (UDI-6 and IIQ-7 if pre-operative < postoperative), improved (UDI-6 and IIQ-7 if pre-operative > postoperative), or cured (UDI-6 and IIQ-7 postoperative <10). The first-year and fifth-year success rates were compared between the IIQ-7 and UDI-6 results. RESULTS A total of 109 patients were included in the study. There was a significant improvement (P<0.001) in the patients' UDI-6 and IIQ-7 scores when the preoperative and postoperative ...
BACKGROUND We aimed to investigate the factors predicting the need for ureteral J stent placement... more BACKGROUND We aimed to investigate the factors predicting the need for ureteral J stent placement in the treatment of distal ureteral stones by ureteroscopy (URS). METHODS Between January 2007 and June 2018, 550 consecutive patients who underwent URS with the diagnosis of distal ureteral stone disease were evaluated in a single center. The patients were divided into two groups as; group 1 who received a ureteral J stent, and group 2 without ureteral J stent. The two groups were compared in terms of possible preoperative, perioperative and postoperative risk factors. RESULTS History of systemic disease, stone disease and extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) were significantly higher in group 1 (P<0.001, P=0.009, P=0.016). The operation time was longer in group 1 (P<0.001). The rate of impacted stones was higher in group 1 (61.7% vs 15.6%; P<0.001). In multivariate analysis, co-morbidities, previous SWL history, presence of impacted ureteral stone and prolongation of t...
We aimed to compare the efficacy of silodosin and a terpene combination in the treatment of dista... more We aimed to compare the efficacy of silodosin and a terpene combination in the treatment of distal ureteral stones.
We aimed to evaluate the use of computed tomography (CT) as the first imaging modality in patient... more We aimed to evaluate the use of computed tomography (CT) as the first imaging modality in patients with renal colic and microscopic haematuria.
We aimed to investigate the predictive ability of the Hounsfield unit (HU) on non‐contrast comput... more We aimed to investigate the predictive ability of the Hounsfield unit (HU) on non‐contrast computed tomography (NCCT) for the success of medical expulsive therapy (MET) using silodosin in distal ureteric stones of 4‐10 mm.
Objective: Our aim was to determine the performance of abnormal digital rectal examination (DRE) ... more Objective: Our aim was to determine the performance of abnormal digital rectal examination (DRE) in prostate cancer detection at different PSA levels. Methods: A total of 1612 patients having abnormal DRE and/or elevated PSA whom underwent TRUS guided prostate biopsies were included in the study. Any pal-pable induration or nodularity was accepted as abnormal DRE findings. Pathologic features of biopsy speci-mens were compared within groups according to DRE findings and serum PSA level groups of 2.5- 4, 4- 10 and>10 ng/ml. Results: Abnormal DRE was detected in 339 patients; of whom 48.7 % were determined to have cancer. Cancer detection rates of patients having abnormal DRE were found to be 20%, 31.5 % and 68% at PSA ranges 2.5- 4, 4- 10 and>10 ng/ml, respectively. Significantly higher grade cancers were detected by abnormal DRE at each PSA group. The positive and negative predictive values of abnormal DRE accord-ing to groups of PSA 2.5- 4, 4- 10 and>10 ng/ml were 20 % and...
BACKGROUND We aimed to assess the results of first- and fifth-year outcomes and the effect on qua... more BACKGROUND We aimed to assess the results of first- and fifth-year outcomes and the effect on quality of life (QoL) of transobturator tape (TOT) treatment in patients with stress urinary incontinence (SUI). METHODS The patients who underwent TOT surgery between January 2008 and June 2013 were screened retrospectively. The QoL was evaluated with Incontinence Impact Questionnaire (IIQ-7) and Urogenital Distress Inventory-Short Form (UDI-6). The subjective evaluation of patients in terms of incontinence outcome was classified as worsened (UDI-6 and IIQ-7 if pre-operative < postoperative), improved (UDI-6 and IIQ-7 if pre-operative > postoperative), or cured (UDI-6 and IIQ-7 postoperative <10). The first-year and fifth-year success rates were compared between the IIQ-7 and UDI-6 results. RESULTS A total of 109 patients were included in the study. There was a significant improvement (P<0.001) in the patients' UDI-6 and IIQ-7 scores when the preoperative and postoperative ...
BACKGROUND We aimed to investigate the factors predicting the need for ureteral J stent placement... more BACKGROUND We aimed to investigate the factors predicting the need for ureteral J stent placement in the treatment of distal ureteral stones by ureteroscopy (URS). METHODS Between January 2007 and June 2018, 550 consecutive patients who underwent URS with the diagnosis of distal ureteral stone disease were evaluated in a single center. The patients were divided into two groups as; group 1 who received a ureteral J stent, and group 2 without ureteral J stent. The two groups were compared in terms of possible preoperative, perioperative and postoperative risk factors. RESULTS History of systemic disease, stone disease and extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) were significantly higher in group 1 (P<0.001, P=0.009, P=0.016). The operation time was longer in group 1 (P<0.001). The rate of impacted stones was higher in group 1 (61.7% vs 15.6%; P<0.001). In multivariate analysis, co-morbidities, previous SWL history, presence of impacted ureteral stone and prolongation of t...
We aimed to compare the efficacy of silodosin and a terpene combination in the treatment of dista... more We aimed to compare the efficacy of silodosin and a terpene combination in the treatment of distal ureteral stones.
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