Single-Center Comparative Evaluation of Freehand Transperineal and Transrectal Prostate Biopsy Techniques Performed Under Local Anesthesia.

To diagnose prostate cancer, a prostate biopsy is required. Two methods are commonly used for biopsy: transrectal and transperineal. The transperineal approach, particularly the "freehand" technique under local anesthesia, offers better access to the anterior prostate, lower infection risk, and higher detection rates.

The Impact of Ureteral Stent Indwelling Duration on Encrustation Degree and Extraction Difficulty: A Retrospective Study.

Ureteral stents are indispensable tools in contemporary urological practice; however, their prolonged indwelling is frequently associated with a spectrum of complications. This study aims to evaluate the correlation between indwelling duration and the extent of stent encrustation, as well as the impact on extraction difficulty. A retrospective analysis was conducted on 33 patients treated at Clinical County Emergency Hospital of Brașov between December 2023 and December 2024.

Overactive bladder: A review and update.

Overactive bladder syndrome is a chronic, disabling condition with physical, psychological and social consequences that significantly affects the quality of life of millions of patients worldwide. The economic impact of this disorder is crucial. Overactive bladder syndrome is a little-known condition, with different manifestations from patient to patient, which causes a great deal of frustration to the medical staff involved.