Latest Highlighted Urology Articles
October 29, 2024 | Cureus U
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October Cureus U Selected Articles
- Adenomatous Polyposis Coli (APC) Promoter Gene Methylation in Urine-Derived DNA: A Non-invasive Biomarker for Early Bladder Cancer Detection and Tumor Aggressiveness
- Lowering the Carbon Footprint Through Telehealth Vasectomy Consults: A Retrospective Observational Study
- Perioperative Hypothermia in Surgical Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis at a Busy District General Hospital
- Adrenal Pheochromocytoma: The Great Masquerader
- An Infected Urachal Cyst With Umbilical Granuloma in an Adult Patient
September Cureus U Selected Articles
- Bacillus Calmette-Guérin Instillations May Mimic Prostate Cancer on Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Body Mass Index Combined With Inflammatory Factors Can Better Predict Varicocele
- Dietary Influence on Bladder Pain Syndrome: A Systematic Review
- An Uncommon Consequence of Perforated Acute Appendicitis in Elderly Patients: Fournier’s Gangrene
- Invasive Ureteral Aspergillosis Causing an Abscess: A Report of a Rare Case
August Cureus U Selected Articles
- Fascial Plane Blocks With Glucocorticoids or Liposomal Bupivacaine Versus Local Infiltration for Laparoscopic Non-donor Nephrectomy: A Propensity Score-Weighted Study
- Beyond the Incision: A Comparative Study of Suprainguinal and Inguinal Varicocele Surgeries
- A Cadaveric Case Report of an Incomplete Double Ureter Associated With Testicular Arterial Variations
- A Rare Case of Collecting Duct Carcinoma: A Comprehensive Analysis Using Ultrasound, Computed Tomography, and Histopathological Examination
- Medicated Foley Catheters Do Not Prevent Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
July Cureus U Selected Articles
- Assessment of Factors Responsible for Stone-Free Status After Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery
- Assessment of the Efficacy of Nalbuphine as an Adjuvant to Intrathecal Bupivacaine in Endoscopic Urological Surgeries for the Prolongation of Postoperative Analgesia
- Description of Transperineostomal Resection of the Prostate: A Case Report
- Comparison Between Retrograde and Antegrade Ureteroscopic Laser Lithotripsy for the Management of Medium-Sized Proximal Ureteral Stones: A Randomized Prospective Study
- Testicular Torsion as a Complication Following Preperitoneal Packing for Pelvic Fractures in a Motorcycle Accident: A Case Report
June Cureus U Selected Articles
- The Impact of Kidney Stones on Congestive Heart Failure Risk
- Clinical Presentation, Tumor Characteristics, and Management of Intradiverticular Transitional Cell Carcinoma of the Urinary Bladder: A Systematic Review
- Cystoscopic Management of the Intravesical Migration of an Intrauterine Device Complicated by Bladder Stone Formation: A Video Case Report
- Use of Split-Thickness Skin Grafts and Autologous Skin Cell Suspension in a Case of Extensive Fournier Gangrene
- Reproductive Outcomes of Infertile Males With Novel Genetic Defects
June Cureus U Selected Articles
- Changes in Renal Function After Nephroureterectomy for Upper Tract Urothelial Cancer in Elderly Patients
- Multifaceted Imaging of Renal Lesions With an Emphasis on Cross-Sectional Imaging
- Prevalence and Risk Factors of Pelvic Floor Disorders After Delivery in Japanese Women Using the Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory: A Retrospective Cohort Study
- The Impact and Implications of Regenerative Medicine in Urology
- Identification and Management of Testicular Mesothelioma Identified Intraoperatively: A Case Series
April Cureus U Selected Articles
- Low Serum Testosterone as a Poor Prognostic Marker in Urethral Stricture: A Single-Center Prospective Longitudinal Study
- Impact of Duration of Catheterization on the Success Rate of Trial Without Catheter in Acute Urinary Retention Due to Benign Prostatic Enlargement
- Current Status and Prospects of Pediatric Stone Disease: A Bibliometric and Visualization Study
- The Da Vinci Single-Port (SP) Treatment of Nutcracker Syndrome: A Case Report of a Novel Approach
- The Role of Continuous Theta Burst Stimulation on Primary Motor Cortex in Improving Bladder Function in Post-stroke Patients: A Case Report
March Cureus U Selected Articles
- Evaluating Transperineal Prostate Biopsies Performed by a New Operator: A Prospective Clinical Audit at Dorset County Hospital
- Outcomes of Early vs. Late Surgical Intervention in Children With Undescended Testis
- A Single-Center Study on the Clinical Profiles and Ultrasonographic Assessments of Living Kidney Donors in the Marathwada Region of Maharashtra
- A Novel Technique of Renorrhaphy in Difficult Partial Nephrectomies by Single-Layered Parenchymal Imbrication
- Safety and Efficacy of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in Solitary Functioning Kidneys: A Retrospective Cohort Study in an Asian Population
- Protective Effects of Syringic Acid on Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury in Testicular Torsion: An Experimental Study in a Rat Model
- Priapism as an Unusual Symptom of T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in a Pediatric Case
- A Huge Hemangioma of the Urinary Bladder: A Case Report and Literature Review
- Mesh Extraction Surgery and Laser Treatment for Pain After Mid-Urethral Sling Surgery: A Case Series
- The Management of Large Bladder Calculi by Utilizing Dual-Action Percutaneous Lithotripsy via Suprapubic Tube Sheath: A Novel Technique
February Cureus U Selected Articles
- A Discrete Mathematics Approach for Understanding Risk Factors in Overactive Bladder Treatment
- Effect of Haematological Parameters in the Development of Urethrocutaneous Fistula After Hypospadias Surgery
- Evaluating Non-ablative Erbium Yttrium Aluminium Garnet (YAG) Laser Treatment for Polypropylene Mesh-Induced Vaginal Erosion: A Case Series
- Nephrological Detrimental Impacts Resulting From Novel Immunotherapy Drugs Used in the Treatment of Cancer: A Systematic Review
- Lateral Medullary Infarction With Atonic Bladder and Lateropulsion
January Cureus U Selected Articles
- Ring Finger Protein 34 (RNF34) as a Prognostic Biomarker for Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma
- The Effects of N-acetylcysteine on Transient Receptor Potential Melastatin 2 Channels Activation and Expression in Testicular Tissue of Diabetic Rats
- En-Bloc Resection of Renal Cell Carcinoma With Tumor Thrombus Propagating Into the Intrapericardial Inferior Vena Cava: Efficacy and Safety of Transabdominal Approach
- Analgesic Effect of the Kampo Formula Yokukansan via the Suppression of Substance P in an Experimental Rat Model of Hunner-Type Interstitial Cystitis
- Nitrofurantoin-Induced Lung Injury: A Reminder of an Overlooked Threat
December Cureus U Selected Articles
- Degrees of Testicular Atrophy Following Orchidopexy for Testicular Torsion
- A Comparison Between Saline and Balanced Solutions in Kidney Transplants: A Randomized Clinical Trial
- Predictors of Phosphodiesterase Type 5 Inhibitor Treatment Failure in Patients Diagnosed With Erectile Dysfunction
- Awareness, Knowledge, and Attitude Towards Urinary Tract Infections: An Appraisal From Saudi Arabia
- Unusual Presentation of Prostate Cancer: A Case Report
November Cureus U Selected Articles
- Role of Posterior Acoustic Shadow Width in Ultrasound in Determining Stone Size in Urolithiasis
- Postnatal Calyceal-to-Parenchymal Ratio: A Promising Predictor for Surgical Correction of Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction in Newborns
- Tapia Syndrome and Severe Pain Induced by Occipital Bone Metastasis of Prostate Cancer
- Priapism in a 31-Year-Old Male With Paranoid Schizophrenia
- Adrenal Crest in Testicular Tissue of an Undescended Testis in an Adult Patient: A Case Report
October Cureus U Selected Articles
- Interobserver Variability in Semen Analysis: Findings From a Quality Control Initiative
- Association of Chronic Hyperglycemia With the Risk of Urolithiasis
- Prenatal Sonographic Clues to Diagnose External Genital Anomalies: Is It a Girl or a Boy?
- To Evaluate the Impact of Ho:YAG Laser Lithotripsy for Ureteroscopic Removal of Proximal and Distal Ureter Calculi
- Yo-Yo Reflux Into a Blind-Ending Branch of a Bifid Ureter: A Case Report
September Cureus U Selected Articles
- An Experimental Rat Model Study: Is There Any Effect of Syringic Acid on Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury in Priapism?
- Could Testicular Tissue Be a New Arena for the Holmium Laser?
- Carcinosarcoma Arising From the Renal Pelvis: A Rare Case Report
- Ureter as the Content in a Large Inguino Scrotal Hernia: A Diagnostic Dilemma for Unprepared Surgeons
- Renal Leiomyosarcoma: Unraveling the Mysteries of a Rare Malignancy
August Cureus U Selected Articles
- Effect of Arsenate and p-Phenylenediamine on the Expression of Aquaporins in Cultured Human Urothelial Cells
- Internal Herniation of Small Bowel Underneath Iliac Vascular Axis After Pelvic Surgery: A Systematic Review
- Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome Associated With Urinary Tract Hemangiomas: A Case Report
- Urachal Adenocarcinoma: A Rare Primary Cancer Managed With FOLFOX Chemotherapy
- Urinary Incontinence Due to Complete Ureteral Duplication With an Ectopic Vulvar Ureteral Orifice: A Case Report
July Cureus U Selected Articles
- Retrospective Evaluation of Urological Problems in Rare Childhood Syndromes
- A Comparative Study of Continuous Versus Interrupted Suturing Technique in Creating a Vascular Access for Hemodialysis: An Institutional-Based Experience
- Improving Surgical Safety in Living Donor Renal Transplantation With Antiseptic Skin Preparation, Bladder Irrigation, Corner-Saving Vascular Anastomosis, DJ Stenting, and Extravesical Ureteroneocystostomy Modifications: A Comprehensive Approach
- Paraganglioma of the Urinary Bladder: A Case Report on a Rare and Unexpected Tumor Location
- Prostatic Abscess Secondary to Staphylococcus haemolyticus and Escherichia coli: A Case Report
June Cureus U Selected Articles
- Efficacy of Ultrasound-Guided Erector Spinae Plane Block in Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
- A Study of Normal Renal Dimensions at Ultrasonography and Their Influencing Factors in an Indian Population
- Efficacy of Degarelix in the Neoadjuvant Setting in Managing Locally Advanced Prostate Cancer
- Renal-Protective Urinoma Formation in a Newborn Boy With Posterior Urethral Valves
- Penile Glans Necrosis Associated With Antiphospholipid Syndrome: A Rare Complication
May Cureus U Selected Articles
- Exploring the Legal Implications of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Surgeries in the United States: A Comprehensive Analysis of Two Decades of Lawsuits
- Comparing Tubeless and Tubed Approaches in Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy for Moderate Renal Calculi: Outcomes on Safety, Efficacy, Pain Management, Recovery Time, and Cost-Effectiveness
- Association of Virulence Markers With Resistance to Oral Antibiotics in Escherichia coli Isolates Causing Uncomplicated Community-Acquired Cystitis
- An Overview of Emphysematous Epididymo-Orchitis: A Systematic Review of Case Reports
- A Rare Case of Myxoid Adrenocortical Carcinoma
April Cureus U Selected Articles
- Is Penile Doppler Ultrasonography Overdiagnosed?
- Prostatic Leiomyoma: An Uncommon Diagnosis Found in Clinically Suspected Cases of Severe Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Without Elevated Serum Total Prostate-Specific Antigen Levels
- Long-Term Improvement in Urinary Incontinence in an Elite Female Athlete Through the Laser Treatment: A Case Report
- Artificial Urinary Sphincter With Bilateral Atrophic Kidneys and Accessory Renal Arteries in a Male Cadaveric Subject: A Case Report and Clinicopathological Reconciliation of Urinary Abnormalities and Embryogenetic Correlation of Vascular Aberrations
- Surgical Treatment of Penile Verrucous Squamous Cell Carcinoma in an HIV-Infected Patient: A Case Report
March Cureus U Selected Articles
- Outcomes in Lower Pole Kidney Stone Management Using Mini-Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Compared With Retrograde Intra Renal Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- Retention of a Foreign Body in the Vagina of an Adult for 13 Years: A Case Report
- An Extremely Rare and Demanding Diagnosis of Primary Renal Synovial Sarcoma: A Case Report
January Cureus U Selected Articles
- Weekend Effect on Mortality, Access to Renal Replacement Therapy, and Other Outcomes Among Patients With End-Stage Renal Disease: A Retrospective Analysis of the Nationwide Inpatient Sample
- N-butyl 2-Cyanoacrylate (NBCA) in Nephron Sparing Superselective Embolization of Iatrogenic Renovascular Injuries: A Single Centre Experience
- Renal Angiomyolipoma Causing Inferior Vena Cava Thrombus in a Young Girl With Tuberous Sclerosis
- Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy Performed in a Patient With Zinner’s Syndrome: The First Case Described in the Literature
- Penile Keloid Successfully Cured in a Keloid High-Tendency Patient
December Cureus U Selected Articles
- Persistent Testosterone Suppression After Cessation of Androgen Deprivation Therapy for Prostate Cancer
- Dermal Matrices: Do We Always Know What Is Going On?
- A Rare Case of Prostatic Stromal Tumour of Uncertain Malignant Potential Surrounding Ejaculatory Ducts in a Patient With Concurrent Prostate Adenocarcinoma
- A Rare Cause of Urinary Retention Refractory to Conventional Measures: Bladder Fungoma
- Primary Ewing’s Sarcoma of the Penis: First Reported Case in the United Kingdom
November Cureus U Selected Articles
- Semen Quality in Males Suffering From COVID-19: A Pilot Study
- Renal Carcinoma Patterns and Prevalence in Bahrain: A Descriptive Study
- Surgical Treatment of an Exuberant Case of Penoscrotal Elephantiasis
- An Aggressively Enlarging Benign Mixed Epithelial Stromal Tumor (MEST) of the Kidney
- Is Erbium/Neodymium Laser Combination Therapy an Effective Treatment Option for Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome With Vulvodynia?
October Cureus U Selected Articles
- The Interest in Permanent Contraception Peaked Following the Leaked Supreme Court Majority Opinion of Roe vs. Wade: A Cross-Sectional Google Trends Analysis
- Improving the Quality of Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumour (TURBT) Operative Notes Following the European Association of Urology Guidelines: A Completed Audit Loop Study
- Emphysematous Cystitis Complicated by Pneumorrhachis
September Cureus U Selected Articles
- The Use of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocols and Sugammadex in a Friedreich Ataxia Patient Who Underwent Robotic Surgery: A Case Report of a Patient Who Required No Postoperative Opioids and Was Discharged Home Earlier Than Anticipated
- A Rare Case of Urinary Retention Due to Prostate Tuberculosis in Vietnam
- Renal Transplantation Could Reverse Dialysis-Associated Porphyria
- A Large Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor of the Urinary Bladder in a Parturient Treated by Partial Cystectomy: Case Report and Literature Review
- Peri-Ureteral Abscess Formation Following Ureteroscopic Laser Lithotripsy: A Case Report
August Cureus U Selected Articles
- Observational Study of Early Outcomes in Single-Vessel and Multiple-Vessel Renal Allograft
- An Innovative Technique of Testicular Preservation in Fournier’s Gangrene: Surgical Details and Illustration
- Ileal Obstruction Secondary to Internal Hernia Under the External Iliac Artery: A Case Report and Literature Review
- Bilateral T-shaped Scrotoplasty as an Ancillary Technique of Staged Anterior Urethroplasty: The End Justifies the Means
July Cureus U Selected Articles
- Utility of Post-ureteroscopy Lesion Scale (PULS) in Per-operative Decision-Making for the Need of Double J Stent
- Patient, Family, and Peer Engagement in Nursing Care as an Effort to Improve the Functional Independence of Post-stroke Urinary Incontinence Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study
- Potential Ophthalmological Side Effects Induced by Anti-Neoplastic Regimens for the Treatment of Genitourinary Cancers: A Review
- Burned-Out Testicular Germ Cell Tumor Presenting as Retroperitoneal Lymphadenopathy in a Patient With Cryptorchidism: A Case Report & Review of Literature
June Cureus U Selected Articles
- Efficacy and Safety of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Monotherapy for Men With Hypogonadal Symptoms and Normal Testosterone
- Duplex Kidney Anomalies and Associated Pathologies in Children: A Single-Center Retrospective Review
- The Role of Urinary Nitrite in Predicting Bacterial Resistance in Urine Culture Analysis Among Patients With Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infection
- Non-bacterial Cystitis With Increased Expression of Programmed Cell Death Ligand 1 in the Urothelium: An Unusual Immune-Related Adverse Event After Atezolizumab Administration for Metastatic Breast Cancer
- A Rare Case of Bladder Perineurioma
May Cureus U Selected Articles
- Impact of Urinary Incontinence on Quality of Life Among Women of Childbearing Age in Al Madinah Al Munawara, Saudi Arabia
- Various Techniques and Outcomes of Arterial Anastomosis in Live Renal Transplant: An Institutional Experience
- A Primer and Literature Review on Internal and External Retention Mechanisms for Catheter Fixation
April Cureus U Selected Articles
- The “Wet Collar” Sign: A Case of Paraphimosis on CT
- Natural Orifice Transurethral Endoscopic Vesicovaginal Fistula (NOTE-VVF) Treatment for Early and Small Fistulas: Case Report and the Point of Technique
- Atypical Presentation of a Urachal Carcinoma as an Enterocutaneous Fistula
- Delayed Bleeding After Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery: A Rare Complication in Ectopic Pelvic Kidney
March Cureus U Selected Articles
- Comparison of Autologous Rectus Fascia and Synthetic Sling Methods of Transobturator Mid-Urethral Sling in Urinary Stress Incontinence
- Comparative Study of Externalized Ureteral Catheter Versus Double-J Stent on Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- Anterograde Mini-Percutaneous Retropelvic Extra-Luminal Endopyelotomy: A Novel Approach to Uretero-Pelvic Junction Obstruction
- Renal Subcapsular Hematoma Due to Reperfusion Injury Following Renal Angioplasty in Fibromuscular Dysplasia: A Dilemma in Diagnosis and Management
February Cureus U Selected Articles
- Comparison of Self-Conducted and Assistant-Supervised Uroflowmetry Methods
- Do Women Have a Seat at the Table: Trends in Female Representation Among the Board of Directors in American Urological Association Subspecialty Societies
- Clinical and Molecular Profile of Patients With Condyloma Acuminatum Treated in the Brazilian Public Healthcare System
- Propensity Score-Matched Analysis of Single Fraction Robotic Radiosurgery Versus Open Partial Nephrectomy in Renal Cell Carcinoma: Oncological Outcomes
January Cureus U Selected Articles
- Relationship Between Chronic Kidney Disease Staging and Vitamin D Deficiency: A Retrospective Study
- Impact of COVID-19 on Online Interest in Urologic Conditions: An Analysis of Google Trends
- Synchronous Bilateral Primary Testicular Tumors With Discordant Histopathology
- Urinary Bladder Hernia: A Rare Cause of Urinary Frequency
- Metastatic Prostate Adenocarcinoma: A Rare Presentation
December Cureus U Selected Articles
- Evaluation of Retinal Changes in Varicocele Patients With Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography
- The Influence of Aging on Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy for Complete Staghorn Stones: A Retrospective Comparative Study
- Contemporary Management of Chronic Prostatitis
- Glomus Tumor of the Kidney Harboring Malignant Potential
- Testicular Pouch Hibernoma: A Case Report
November Cureus U Selected Articles
- An Open Prospective Study on Whether Intracytoplasmic Morphologically Selected Sperm Injection (IMSI) Offers a Better Outcome Than Conventional Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)
- To Determine the Diagnostic Accuracy of Diffusion-Weighted Imaging in the Diagnosis of Prostate Carcinoma Taking Histopathology As the Gold Standard
- C-Reactive Protein Is a Poor Marker of Baseline Inflammation in Prostate Cancer and Response to Radiotherapy or Androgen Ablation
- Abdominoscrotal Hydrocele With Intra-abdominal Undescended Testis in an Elderly: A Case Report
- Fluoroscopic-Guided Bilateral Superior Hypogastric Plexus Neurolysis in the Treatment of Intractable Neoplasm-Related Penile Pain
October Cureus U Selected Articles
- A Prospective Study and Single-Center Experience: Effectivity of Fusion Prostate Biopsy in Biopsy-Naïve Patients
- The Effect of Transmuscular Quadratus Lumborum Block on Postoperative Opioid Consumption in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: A Randomized Controlled Study
- Efficacy of Probiotics as Prophylaxis for Urinary Tract Infections in Premenopausal Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
- Placenta Percreta Complications
- Isolated Intrinsic Ureteral Endometriosis: A Rare Presentation of Ureteral Obstruction
September Cureus U Selected Articles
- Evaluating Acute Testicular Pain Using Point-of-Care Hand-Held Doppler in the Emergency Department: A Prospective Pilot Study
- The Assessment of Reconstructive Urology-Associated Google Search Trends During COVID-19
- Patient Engagement With Urologists on Social Media in a Community Practice
- Prostate Cancer Support Groups: The Unadvertised Camaraderie
- Extramedullary Waldenström Macroglobulinemia Presenting as a Subcutaneous Penile Mass
August Cureus U Selected Articles
- Characterizing Surgical and Radiotherapy Outcomes in Non-metastatic High-Risk Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
- Venous Gas Embolism During Radical Robotic Prostatectomy: A Case Report and Evidence-Based Management Algorithm
- Modified Dual Docking Robotic Surgery for Hereditary Paraganglioma-Pheochromocytoma Syndrome
- Zinner Syndrome: A Case Report of a Rare Etiology of Infertility