Biparametric magnetic resonance imaging as a diagnostic tool for differentiating RCC and renal pseudotumor in CKD patients.

Introduction: Pseudotumors are benign lesions which may mimic like a malignant tumor on conventional imaging. They are formed in kidneys which are scarred and deformed by chronic pyelonephritis, glomerulonephritis, trauma or infarction. There is a diagnostic dilemma in most of the cases as to differentiate RCC and pseudotumors.

Does Radical Local Treatment in Oligometastatic Prostate Cancer Improve Overall Survival: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Objective: To determine the impact of radical local treatment (RLT) on overall survival (OS) and other survival outcomes in patients with OligoMetastatic Prostate Cancer (OMPC).

Methods: We performed a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published in the MEDLINE and CENTRAL databases until May 2023. We included RCTs that randomized patients to RLT (either radical prostatectomy [RP] or external beam radiotherapy [EBRT]) and standard of care and reported on OMPC.

Ureterovesical Leak Following Renal Transplant and Effects of Acute Rejection and Antirejection Therapy: A Nested Case-Control Analysis and Outcome of 1102 Consecutive Renal Transplant Recipients.

Objectives: Studies on nontechnical risk factors for ureterovesical leak after renal transplant are scarce. This study aimed to report the possible pre- and postoperative risk factors and the role of acute rejection and antirejection therapies for urine leak after transplant and its effect on graft and patient survival.

Materials And Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of 13 patients (1.

Clinical and Urodynamic Predictors for Failure of Medical Management with Alpha Blockers in PBNO: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis.

Objective: To evaluate the clinical and urodynamic variables that may predict the failure of alpha-blockers in primary bladder neck obstruction (PBNO) patients. Alpha-blockers are useful as a treatment option in patients with PBNO. Nonresponders need to undergo bladder neck incision (BNI).

Vesicovaginal Fistula Repair by Transvaginal Route: Comparison of Resource Utilisation and Outcome with Literature Reported Population Matched Cohort of Patients Operated by Minimally Invasive Route.

Introduction And Objectives: VVF is conventionally repaired by open transvaginal or transabdominal routes. In last few decades, minimally invasive techniques (laparoscopic/robotic) for VVF repair have gained popularity. We have reported our experience of transvaginal vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) repair and compared it with the literature reported population matched cohort of VVF repair done by laparoscopic or robot-assisted techniques.

A prospective randomized study to define the role of low dose continuous prophylactic antibiotics and anti-adherence agents in altering the microbial colonization related to indwelling double-J stents.

Objective: Despite conflicting evidence, it is common practice to use continuous antibiotic prophylaxis (CAP) in patients with indwelling double-J (DJ) stents. Cranberry extracts and d-mannose have been shown to prevent colonization of the urinary tract. We evaluated their role in this setting.

Permanent perineal urethrostomy for anterior urethral strictures: A critical appraisal of long-term outcomes and erectile function.

Objective: In complex strictures, especially in elderly patients, perineal urethrostomy (PU) provide excellent voiding function. This study aimed at evaluating the long-term voiding and erectile function of PU as a permanent procedure for such strictures.

Material And Methods: We retrospectively evaluated 146 patients who underwent permanent PU at our institution from January 2000 to December 2018.