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Editor’s Pick: Recent Developments in Minimally Invasive Radical Prostatectomy

Minimally invasive surgery has gained a dominant status in prostate cancer surgery during the last decade. The benefits of minimally invasive…

Bladder Cancer and Genetic Polymorphisms: A Review

The aetiology of bladder cancer (BC) is still not fully understood. Genetic factors and many different pathways could be involved in the formation and…

An Overview of the Management of Male Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Benign Prostatic Obstruction

Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in older men are common and often bothersome, resulting in a significant use of healthcare resources. Symptoms were…

Contemporary Role of Testis Sparing Surgery: A Systematic Review

Testis-sparing surgery (TSS) represents a therapeutic choice for testicular cancer (TC). However, international guidelines are very cautious about the…

Incidentally Detected Primary Giant Renal Cystic Enchinococcosis in a Young Patient: An Underestimated Entity?

Echinococcosis is a parasitic infestation caused by Echinococcus granulosus and is an endemic disease in many parts of world. The symptoms and signs…

An Overview of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy

Urolithiasis is a worldwide problem in the general population, due to its high prevalence and frequency of recurrence. Since the first successful stone…

Efficiency of Imaging Methods Prior to Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy

The most important step of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is planning the puncture site. A well selected puncture will facilitate nephroscopic…

Complicated Urinary Tract Infections: Highlights On Diagnosis And Minimally Invasive Treatment

Complicated urinary tract infection (UTI) has always been a challenging subject to diagnose and treat. New, less invasive, techniques have been…

Urinary Tract Infection: How It Happens?

Urinary tract infections (UTIs), including cystitis and pyelonephritis, affect a large proportion of the world population and account for substantial…

Kidney Stones and Ceftriaxone

Metabolic causes such as hypercalciuria, urinary tract infection, and obstruction are the most common aetiologies of urolithiasis, and drugs, although…