European urology open science

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Ileal ureter replacement (IUR) is the definitive management approach for extensive ureteral strictures (UrSs). Patients with UrS exhibit poor health-related quality of life (HRQoL). We conducted a long-term, multi-…

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) is a heterogenous symptom syndrome. Patients are often misdiagnosed, and current treatment algorithms do not promote an individualized approach to care. This lat…

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: With advancement in technology, it has been possible to use minimally invasive surgical approaches for performing pyeloplasty for the treatment of ureteral strictures. This study aims to investigate the current tre…

BACKGROUND: The benefits of physical activity are numerous on both physical and mental levels. Urinary incontinence (UI) can influence physical activity level; among US women, nearly two out of three view this problem as a barrier to physic…

BACKGROUND: Complex ureteric strictures and injuries occurring during major abdominal and pelvic operations may cause significant morbidity and distress to patients. A rendezvous procedure is an endoscopic technique used in case of such inj…

UNLABELLED: Rectal perforations during pelvic surgery are rare but serious complications. The occurrence of rectal involvement is generally lower than that of the involvement of other portions of the bowel. The urologic field is responsible…

CONTEXT: A congenital solitary functioning kidney (cSFK) is a common developmental defect that predisposes to hypertension and chronic kidney disease (CKD) as a consequence of hyperfiltration. Every urologist takes care of patients with a c…