World journal of urology

PURPOSE: Robot-assisted surgical management of ureteral stricture is a relatively uncommon procedure with numerous techniques described. This literature review combined with expert opinion outlines the key surgical principles of ureteral re…

BACKGROUND: The current results of endoscopic treatment of ureteral strictures are characterized by very divergent treatment results, which is due to a wide range of criteria for including patients in the analyses and different definitions …

PURPOSE: The Acute Cystitis Symptom Score (ACSS) is a clinically validated instrument to assess symptoms and quality of life in women with uncomplicated urinary tract infections (uUTIs). A previous study examining the content validity of th…

Ureteral obstruction, a common clinical condition, is associated with various renal disorders affecting all age groups and can lead to permanent renal damage. In Partial unilateral ureteral obstruction (PUUO), increased ureteral pressure, a…

PURPOSE: To investigate outcomes of robotic ureteral reconstruction (RUR) in female patients with ureteral strictures caused by peri-ureteral endometriosis lesions. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed our multi-institutional Collaborative…

PURPOSE: To investigate the diagnostic and prognostic value of netrin-1 in Bladder Pain Syndrome /Interstitial Cystitis (BPS/IC). METHODS: A total of 40 BPS/IC patients, 20 patients with overactive bladder (OAB), and 20 healthy controls we…

INTRODUCTION: Versius CMR is a novel robotic system characterized by an open surgical console and independent bedside units. The system has potentials of flexibility and versatility, and has been used in urological, gynecological, and gener…

The diagnosis and management of pelvic pain presents a challenge to the medical practitioner. The approach should be systematic and organized to provide the best possible care. The aim of this article is to increase awareness among urologis…

Chronic pelvic pain is a common condition, which accounts for up to 10% of gynecological consultations and for over a third of diagnostic laparoscopies. In addition to gynecological etiologies for the pelvic pain, the physician must also co…