Basics in haemostatic surgical tools
Haemostatic surgical tools are widely used day by day in operating rooms around the world. But which are and how do they work? When to use them? Don’t miss this Urology Cheat Sheet to know more!
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Basics in percutaneous nephrolithotomy By Saeed Bin Hamri
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is an urological procedure that consists in creating a percutaneous tract for the treatment of kidney stones bigger than 2cm and usually placed in inferior or mid calyceal groups. There are no contraindications based on the physical complexion of the patient or previous abdominal surgeries. The classic prone position for PCNL was …
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Systematic Review: essential steps and practical tips
A systematic review (SR) is a review of a clearly formulated question that uses systematic and reproducible methods to identify, select and critically appraise all relevant research, and to collect and analyse data from the studies that are included in the review. Systematic Review is the highest point of the evidence pyramid but many authors are frightened …
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Wilms tumor
Wilms tumor or nephroblastoma is the most frequent tumor of the kidney in infants and children. The incidence of Wilms tumor is 8.2 cases for every 1 million children younger than 15 years and most often affects children ages 3 to 4. Pathologically, a triphasic nephroblastoma comprises three elements: blastema, stroma and epithelium. Signs and …
Human Papilloma Virus for Urologists
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most widespread sexually transmitted infection. Much of the information about HPV focuses on women, as having the virus increases the risk of cervical cancer, but HPV in men can also cause health problems. More than half of sexually active men have HPV. Men often clear the virus on their own …
Eponyms in Urology and Andrology III
An EPONYM is a person, real or fictitious, who gives the name to a disease, structure, diagnostic or therapeutic procedure, classification, or instrument that for some reason is associated with him/her. This Urology Cheat Sheet explores eponymous terms and conditions in Urology and Andrology. Volume III
Basics in ureteral stents
Ureteral stents are thin tubes inserted into the ureter to treat or prevent a blockage that prevents the flow of urine from the kidney to the bladder. They are one of the most crucial tools used for various clinical conditions in the urological field. The most common reason for ureteral stents is the treatment of …
Management of penile prosthesis complications By Ignacio Moncada
A penile prosthesis, or penile implant, is a medical device that is surgically implanted within the corpora cavernosa of the penis during a surgical procedure. It’s an effective erectile dysfunction solution for patients who do not respond to more conservative therapies. Standardization of surgical technique in penile prosthesis implants and improvements in device construction have …
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Urodynamics Practical Guide
Urodynamics is the study of lower urinary tract function and its relationship to the patient’s urinary symptoms. The aim is to reproduce the patient’s lower urinary tract symptoms to provide a pathophysiological explanation and guide treatment. Urodynamic studies encompass a range of clinical tests such as uroflowmetry, filling cystometry, pressure-flow studies and assessment of urethral …
Prostate cancer, basic on diagnosis By Karim Touijer
Prostate cancer represents 15% of all cancer and is the second most common cancer in men worldwide. The average age of diagnosis is 66 years. Most prostate cancers are found when the disease is in only the prostate and nearby organs and the 5-year survival rate for most people with local or regional affectation is nearly 100%. However, for people diagnosed …
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