Urology annals

Vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) is the most common genitourinary fistula associated with significant, detrimental impact on the quality of life. Surgical repair of VVF may be complex requiring tissue interposition techniques to bring fresh bloo…

Bladder endocervicosis describes the ectopic presence of endocervical tissue within the bladder. It is a rare condition with an unclear aetiology. We report the case of a 29-year-old woman who presented with bladder endocervicosis during he…

INTRODUCTION: The objective of the study is to evaluate the outcome of robot-assisted laparoscopic repair of injuries to urinary tract following gynecological surgery and obstetric injury. METHODS: This retrospective analysis from prospect…

Urinary incontinence is a bothersome situation to the ailing woman. Many times, the woman does not come to medicos due to shyness, and if she comes also she does not reveal all the information. Hence, a sympathetic and structured approach w…

INTRODUCTION: Percutaneous nephrostomy (PCN) is a commonly performed intervention in urology for various benign and malignant conditions causing upper urinary tract obstruction. We present a prospective audit of complications of ultrasonogr…

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to evaluate our experience of laparoscopic ureteroneocystostomy for mid and lower ureteral stricture in a tertiary center in North India. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 20 laparoscopic ureteroneocys…

Robotic surgery in the treatment in certain urological diseases has become a mainstay. With the increasing use of the robotic platform, some surgeries which were historically performed open have transitioned to a minimally invasive techniqu…

Bladder endocervicosis is a benign disease, characterized by the presence of ectopic endocervical tissue in the bladder wall, with few cases described in the literature. A case of bladder endocervicosis in a 35-year-old female, with the pre…

The aim of this study is to report a case of acute ureterovaginal fistula (UVF) formation with immediate symptomatic presentation after transvaginal ultrasound-guided oocyte retrieval (TVOR) for in vitro fertilization (IVF) and to perform a…

PURPOSE: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the presentation and management of posthysterectomy ureteral injuries. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Fourteen patients with ureteric injuries after hysterectomy for benign diseases were evaluated. …

Mucinous cystadenoma of the urinary bladder is a very rare tumor and only a handful of cases have been described in the literature. It can easily be missed on cystoscopic examination as the lesion is not intramucosal. In addition, extensive…

OBJECTIVES: Mixed Epithelial and Stromal Tumor of the kidney is an adult renal neoplasm. It is mostly benign in nature. Typically it is composed of a mixture of epithelial and mesenchymal components. We hereby report on the feasibility of p…

A 32 year old lady presented with recurrent left flank pain for 4 weeks and chronic lower back pain. CT without contrast showed no stones and mild left hydronephrosis. CT of the spine suggested an inflammatory process at L5-S1 vertebra. The…

AIM: The aim of our study was to evaluate the treatment outcomes of medical and surgical management of urinary tract endometriosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Urinary tract endometriosis patients enrolled between Jan 2006 and May 2010 were ret…

The indications for ureteral stent placement have expanded significantly with the progress of surgical procedures and techniques. Although such stents are now an integral part of contemporary urological practice, their use is not free of co…

BACKGROUND: The study was carried out to discuss the pathogenesis and management protocol of seven different varieties of female uro-genital fistulas (FUGFs). PATIENTS AND METHODS: During 2000-2007, total of 15 FUGFs were operated, which b…