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To evaluate cumulative and incremental changes in penile curvature after each treatment cycle of collagenase clostridium histolyticum (CCH) in men with Peyronie's disease (PD).

To assess the difference in cranio-caudal renal position in both the supine and prone position, as well as the effect of arm position on renal location, using magnetic resonance imaging in subjects with BMI <30.

A 44-year-old male presented to our emergency department with a chief complaint of a hard plastic bottleneck strangulating around the base of his penis for 3 hours. The patient inserted his penis into a bath lotion bottle for masturbation, of which the bottleneck was approximately 1.8 centimeters in diameter. Due to penis swelling, congestion and pain, the patient found that the penis could not be pulled out after 2 hours. He tried to remove it completely by himself but failed. As the patient was concerned about penile necrosis, he sought emergency care at our hospital.

Congenital bilateral absence of the vas deferens (CBAVD) occurs in almost all men with Cystic Fibrosis. Prevailing theories on this pathophysiology relate to pathogenic mutations in the Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Regulator (CFTR) gene leading to agenesis or obliteration of vas deferens in utero. In this study, we present a case of two brothers with congenital anomalies of the vas deferens who were found to have carry a rare, heterozygous CFTR variant p.r347h without pulmonary or gastrointestinal signs or symptoms of CF.

To evaluate variability among hospitals in susceptibility of common uropathogens to antimicrobial agents frequently used in transurethral procedures in order to examine whether state-based guidelines might be more appropriate than national prophylactic guidelines.

Historically, Staphylococcus epidermidis has been considered a contaminant when grown on urine cultures. However, a growing body of literature suggests that S. epidermidis can cause urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children with anatomic variants or a history of instrumentation. In this case report, we describe a previously healthy child who presented with symptoms of UTI and urine cultures grew this uropathogen. The patient was screened for anatomic abnormalities and none were found; nonetheless, appropriate treatment should be initiated even if no underlying pathology is found.

To prospectively examine the influence of weight status on urinary and sexual function in clinically localized prostate cancer patients treated by radical prostatectomy (RP).

Uretero-inguinal hernia (UIH) is a rare condition in children. We present our experience with an unexpected UIH in a male infant with associated anomalies and a literature review of pediatric cases.A full-term male newborn was referred to our hospital for microcolon and right hydroureteronephrosis. Voiding cystourethrography showed grade-IV right vesicoureteral reflux and a dilated, convoluted, ureter protruding in the right inguinal canal, suggesting a right UIH, which was uneventfully repaired at two months of life.

To report the technique and preliminary results for extraperitoneal robot-assisted laparoscopic YV-plasty (RAYV) for refractory bladder neck stenosis (BNS) and vesicourethral anastomosis stenosis (VUAS).

To evaluate the Gleason grade (GG) discrepancy between biopsy (Bx) techniques (transperineal (TP) /transrectal (TR) approaches or multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) targeted biopsy (TBx) / standard template biopsies (SBx)) and prostatectomy (RP) specimens.

To determine if imaging with a thermal infrared camera might aid clinicians with diagnosis of equivocal necrotizing soft tissue infections of the genitalia (NSTIG) cases and help surgeons when determining appropriate surgical resection margins.

To assess efficacy, efficiency and safety in holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP), we directly compared intraoperative performance, postoperative outcomes, and safety in the original three-lobe enucleation technique with the more recent en-bloc method. As HoLEP is widely accepted as a size-independent method for surgical treatment of patients with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) secondary to benign prostatic obstruction (BPO), detailed understanding of its benefits is mandatory.

To assess the role of bladder emptying on outcomes of males undergoing transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP).

To assess how the validated Prostate Health Index (PHI) risk stratifications perform with African American (AA) men and establish a threshold PHI value to potentially rule out the need for prostate biopsy.

A 78-year-old man with a BMI 28.7, a moon face and a medical history of diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism and undefined adrenal insufficiency, has been in urological follow up for both prostate cancer (PCa) and a non-muscle invasive high-grade urothelial cell carcinoma of the bladder (UCC). PSA remained low and stable after External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT) and adjuvant androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). Cystoscopy revealed no recurrence of malignancy after transurethral resection of bladder tumour and instillation of BCG.

To determine the feasibility of epidural anesthesia in patients undergoing transvesical single-port (SP) robotic simple and radical prostatectomy.

To report our experience and outcomes using a novel robotic technique for the simultaneous repair of rectovesical fistula (RVF) with vesicourethral anastomotic stricture (VUAS) after radical prostatectomy (RP).

Testicular compartment syndrome (TCS) requires timely diagnosis and intervention but may be challenging. We present a case discussing the presentation and management of testicular compartment syndrome following testicular trauma in an 11-year-old male. The patient presented 24 hours after testicular trauma from a kick with testicular enlargement and sharp pain. Ultrasound showed markedly decreased blood flow and a reactive hydrocele. Testis-sparing intervention included emergent tunica albuginea incision, debridement, and tunica vaginalis flap.

To compare the efficacy and safety of mirabegron versus vibegron in postmenopausal women with treatment-naïve overactive bladder (OAB).

To compare intra-operative UDS results with UDS in the post-operative care unit (PACU) to assess the accuracy and efficacy of intra-operative UDS in children who cannot tolerate ambulatory urodynamic evaluation.