A comparison of the histopathological findings after open and percutaneous needle testicular biopsy in adult male rats

WOS: 000165663900022PubMed ID: 11119106Objective To define the histopathological changes occurring as a result of open and percutaneous needle testicular biopsy in adult rats. Materials and methods Percutaneous needle and open testicular biopsies were taken from 35 male albino rats (120-140 days old). Nine of the rats were killed 10 days after the biopsy, eight after 30 days and the other eight 60 days after the biopsy. A control group of six rats underwent orchidectomy with no preceding testicular biopsy. Results Significant tubulitis and obstructive findings were detected 10 days after needle biopsy (P < 0.05); epididymo-orchitis was frequent after open biopsy during this period. At 10-30 days after needle biopsy the mean seminiferous tubule diameters were significantly greater than in either the control group or after open biopsy (P < 0.05). The histopathological damage recovered 60 days after open and needle biopsy. Conclusion Although percutaneous, a needle biopsy (as an alternative to open biopsy) causes tubulitis and frequent obstructive findings in the early period; therefore, repeat testicular procedures should be planned after these changes have resolved

The role of ESWL in the treatment of calculi with anomalous kidneys

WOS: A1997WU39500008PubMed ID: 9129920Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) in renal anomalies. Material and Methods: From 1991 to May 1995, 53 patients with calculi in anomalous kidneys presented to our clinic for treatment with ESWL. Average patient age was 39 years, a range of 6-66 years. These patients (32 male and 21 female) underwent ESWL treatments. ESWL was performed in 27 patients with urolithiasis in duplex system, 18 with horse-shoe kidneys, 4 with unilateral renal agenesis, 2 with pelvic ectopic kidneys, 1 with sigmoid kidney and 1 with L-shaped kidney. Results: Among patients who completed ESWL the rate free of stones was 60.4% and the rate of clinically insignificant residual fragments was 30.2%. No sign of stone disintegration was observed in 2 patients. They underwent open surgery. The shock waves per therapy varied between 811 and 18,101. Double-J stents were placed in 13 patients. Conclusion: Most patients with calculi in anomalous kidneys can be managed primarily with ESWL

The cost of prostatectomy for benign prostatic hyperplasia in Turkey

6th Congress of the Mediterranean-Urological-Association -- SEP 06-09, 1999 -- CAIRO, EGYPTWOS: 000082647100013Open or transurethral prostatectomy has for many years been the gold standard treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Data on direct cost of BPH are incomplete. and data on indirect or tangible cost are practically absent The aim of this study is to estimate the cost of surgical treatment for BPH, including those related to the initial prostatectomy, the treatment of postsurgical complications, and reoperation within one year, We identified 988 men who underwent prostatectomy for BPH during March 1994 - December 1998. Mean total inpatient costs (including all hospital charges and professional service fees) for these procedures were estimated to be $684 and$714, respectively. Total expected costs of transurethral and open prostatectomy. inclusive of readmissions for complications and reoperations within last year, were estimated to be $724 and$751. respectively.Mediterranean Urol Asso

Evaluating the relationship between lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and erectile dysfunction role of autonomic hyperactivity

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