Browsing by Author "Sarıca, Kemal"
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Analysis of stone free rates and residual fragment sizes following standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy: mistakes in the treatment of non opaque kidney stones
Yıldırım, Ümit; Sarıca, Kemal; Ezer, Mehmet; Ezer, Mehmet; Uslu, Mehmet; Erihan, Ismet Bilger; Kara, Cengiz (Springer, 2023)Abstract Our presented study aimed to evaluate the possible effects of stone opacity, on both the success of percutaneous nephrolithotomy and the sizes of residual fragments following the procedure. Medical records of ... -
Attitudes of urologists on metabolic evaluation for urolithiasis: Outcomes of a global survey from 57 countries
Karagöz, Mehmet Ali; Güven, Selçuk; Tefik, Tzevat; Gökçe, Mehmet İlker; Kiremit, Murat Can; Atar, Feyzi Arda; İbiş, Muhammed Arif; Yitgin, Yasin; Böyük, Abubekir; Verep, Samed; Sarıca, Kemal (Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 12.2022)Although stone disease is an important health problem with high incidence and recurrence rates, it is a preventable disease. Attitudes and practices of urologists regarding the prevention of recurrence continue to be a ... -
Bacterial spectrum and antibiotic resistance of urinary tract infections in patients treated for upper urinary tract calculi: A multicenter analysis
Lorenzis, Elisa De; Alba, Alberto Budia; Cepeda, Marcos; Galan, Juan Antonio; Geavlete, Petrisor; Giannakopoulos, Stilianos; Saltirov, Iliya; Sarıca, Kemal; Skolarikos, Andreas; Stavridis, Sotir; Yürük, Emrah; Geavlete, Bogdan; Carbajosa, García; Hristoforov, Stefan; Karagöz, Mehmet Ali; Nassos, Nikolaos; Jurado, Guzmán Ordaz; Paslanmaz, Filip; Poza, Marina; Saidi, Skender; Tzelves, Lazaros; Trinchieri, Alberto (Springer, 10.2020)The purpose of this study is to collect information on the bacterial resistance to antibiotics of bacteria isolated from urine cultures of patients treated for upper urinary tract calculi. Data of patients with urinary ... -
The best treatment approach for lower calyceal stones ≤20 mm in maximal diameter: mini percutaneous nephrolithotripsy, retrograde intrarenal surgery or shock wave lithotripsy A systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature conducted by the European Section of Uro-Technology and Young Academic Urologists
Kallidonis, Panagiotis; Adamou, Constantinos; Ntasiotis, Pantelis; Pietropaolo, Amelia; Somani, Bhaskar Kumar; Özsoy, Mehmet; Liourdi, Despoina; Sarıca, Kemal; Liatsikos, Evangelos; Tailly, Thomas (Edizioni Minerva Medica, 2022)INTRODUCTION: The highest in quality data in the literature which compared mini percutaneous nephrolithotripsy (mPCNL), retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) and shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) for the management of lower pole ... -
Can additional variables be used to predict stone-free rates following retrograde intrarenal surgery? Anticoagulants and parenchyma thickness: A detailed examination
Yıldırım, Ümit; Ezer, Mehmet; Uslu, Mehmet; Güzel, Rasim; Sarıca, Kemal (Springer Nature, 2023)The purpose of this article is to identify the factors that predict the success of retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS), with a focus on the efect of renal parenchymal thickness and anticoagulant use on stone-free rates. ... -
Classification and standardized reporting of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL): International Alliance of Urolithiasis (IAU) Consensus Statements
Choong, Simon; Rosette, Jean DE LA; Denstedt, John; Zeng, Guohua; Sarıca, Kemal; Mazzon, Giorgio; Saltirov, Iliya; Pal, Shashi K.; Agrawal, Madhu; Desai, Janak; Petrik, Ales; Buchholz, Noor; Maroclo, Marcus Vinicius; Gordon, Stephen; Sridhar, Ashwin (Minerva Urology and Nephrology, 2022)Background: The aim of this study was to reach a consensus in the classification and standardized reporting for the different types of PCNLs. Methods: The RAND/UCLA appropriateness methodology was used to reach a consensus. ... -
Comparison of dusting and fragmentation methods in the fexible ureteroscopic treatment of kidney lower calyx stones
Yıldırım, Ümit; Ezer, Mehmet; Uslu, Mehmet; Güzel, Rasim; Sarıca, Kemal (Springer Nature, 2023)Abstract To compare the long-term stone-free status of patients who underwent fragmentation of stones followed by active basketing versus stone dusting and spontaneous passage following fexible ureteroscopic treatment for ... -
Comparison of middle and lower calyceal access for renal pelvis stone in percutaneous nephrolithotomy: A prospective randomized study
Eryıldırım, Bilal; Sarıca, Kemal; Üstün, Fatih; Sevinç, Ahmet Halil; Şimşek, Berkan; Şahan, Ahmet; Çanakçı, Cengiz; Tarhan, Fatih (Karger Publishers, 09.2020)Objective:The aim of the study was to evaluate the possible effects of calyceal choice for renal puncture under sonographic guidance on the outcomes of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL).Materials and Methods:A total of ... -
Contemporary minimal invasive surgical management of stones in children
Güzel, Rasim; Yıldırım, Ümit; Sarıca, Kemal (Elsevier, 2023)Abstract Objective: Pediatric urolithiasis has been more common over the past 20 years, and urologists have unique challenges in managing it surgically because this particular demographic is recognized as one of the ... -
Could retrograde intrarenal surgery be a safe and efective alternative to mini‑percutaneous nephrolithotomy ın the management of relatively large (20–30 mm) stones? A critical evaluation
İbiş, Muhammed Arif; Gökçe, Mehmet İlker; Babayiğit, Muammer; Yitgin, Yasin; Karagöz, Mehmet Ali; Böyük, Abubekir; Verep, Samed; Turan, Serdar; Tefik, Tzevat; Kiremit, Murat Can; Sönmez, Mehmet Giray; Ergül, Rıfat; Güven, Selçuk; Sarıca, Kemal (Springer Nature, 2022)Abstract Purpose To compare the outcomes of mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mPCNL) and retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) in patients with renal stones sizing 2–3 cm. Methods A total of 566 patients from 6 institutions ... -
Current management of renal colic across europe and its compliance to the european association of urology guidelines on urolithiasis: A survey from the european section of uro-technology, european section of urolithiasis, young academic urologists study groups
Güven, Selçuk; Sönmez, Mehmet Giray; Somani, Bhaskar Kumar; Gözen, Ali Serdar; Sarıca, Kemal; Rivas, Juan Gomez; Nagele, Udo; Tokas, Theodoros (Polish Urological Association, 2022)Introduction Renal colic due to ureteral stones represents the primary acute condition in urology. Although guideline recommendations are available the institution, urologist, and patient preferences in diagnosis and ... -
Development and content validation of the percutaneous nephrolithotomy assessment score
Quirke, Kate; Aydın, Abdullatif; Bultitude, Matthew; Sarıca, Kemal; Glass, Jonathan; Khan, Azhar; Marsh, Howard; Al-Hayek, Samih; Wiseman, Oliver; Patterson, Jake; Makanjuola, Jonathan; Skolarikos, Andreas; Somani, Bhaskar Kumar; Khan, Muhammad Shamim; Dasgupta, Prokar; Ahmed, Kamran (John Wiley & Sons, 08.2020)Objectives: To develop and content validate a percutaneous nephrolithotomy assessment score, taking into consideration the procedure-specific risks. Methods: This prospective international study utilized the Healthcare ... -
Diagnostic value ultrasound signs of stones less than or equal to 10 mm and clinico-radiological variants of ureteric colic
Krakhotkin, Denis V.; Chernylovskyi, Volodymyr A.; Sarıca, Kemal; Tsaturyan, Arman; Liatsikos, Evangelos; Makevicius, Jurijus; Iglovikov, Nikolay Yu; Pikhovkin, Dmitry N. (Elsevier, 2023)Objective: To determine the diagnostic value of ultrasound signs of urinary stones less than or equal to 10 mm and to determine clinico-radiological variants of ureteric colic. Methods: A total of 455 ultrasound investigations ... -
Dietary management of hypocitraturia in children with urolithiasis: Results from a systematic review
Castellani, Daniele; Giulioni, Carlo; Stefano, Virgilio De; Brocca, Carlo; Fuligni, Demetra; Galosi, Andrea Benedetto; Teoh, Jeremy Yuen-Chun; Sarıca, Kemal; Gauhar, Vineet (Springer, 2023)Purpose Hypocitraturia is a low urinary excretion of citrate and a well-known risk factor for kidney stone development in children. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the dietary management of hypocitraturia in ... -
Do Hounsfeld Units have any signifcance in predicting intra and postoperative outcomes in retrograde intrarenal surgery using Holmium and Thulium fber laser? Results from the FLEXible ureteroscopy outcomes registry (FLEXOR)
Keat, William Ong Lay; Somani, Bhaskar Kumar; Pietropaolo, Amelia; Chew, Ben Hall; Chai, Chu Ann; Inoue, Takaaki; Ragoori, Deepak; Biligere, Sarvajit; Galosi, Andrea Benedetto; Pavia, Maria Pia; Milanese, Giulio; Ahn, Thomas; More, Sumit; Sarıca, Kemal; Traxer, Olivier; Teoh, Jeremy Yuen-Chun; Gauhar, Vineet; Castellani, Daniele (SpringerLink, 2023)Abstract Purpose: To evaluate outcomes of flexible ureteroscopy for renal stones by comparing hard versus soft stones based on their attenuation on computed tomography (Hounsfield Units-HU). Methods: Patients were divided ... -
Does the power of the laser devices matter for a successful HoLEP procedure? A prospective comparative study
Tokatlı, Zafer; Ferhat, Mehmet; İbiş, Muhammed Arif; Türkmen Sarıyıldız, Gülçin; Elhan, Atilla; Sarıca, Kemal (Wiley, 10.2021)Background: The objectives of this prospective study were to evaluate the efficiency, safety and applicability of medium-power (MP) holmium laser devices in the endoscopic enucleation of the enlarged prostate (HoLEP) ... -
Dose-dependant preventive effect of a herbal compound on crystal formation in rat model
Güzel, Rasim; Erihan, Ismet Bilger; Aydın, Uğur; Özaydın, İsa; Bağcıoğlu, Murat; Kocaaslan, Ramazan; Yıldırım, Ümit; Sarıca, Kemal (PAGEpress, 2023)Abstract Introduction: To analyze the dose-dependent preventive effect of a plant-based herbal product on the new crystal formation in a rat model. Materials and methods: A total of 42 rats were divided into 7 groups and ... -
Efective and quick discharge of residual fragments after minimal invasive stone procedures with “EPVL” modality: a new and promising approach
Sarıca, Kemal (Springer Nature, 01.07.2020)Residual stone fragments and/or gravel following extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) or retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) constitute a real challenge to the endourologists in clinical practice due to the high ... -
Effect of constipation on acute urinary retention following transrectal prostate biopsy
Şahin, Cahit; Sinanoğlu, Orhun; Karaca, Yavuz; Yüksel, Alpaslan; Küçük, Eyüp Veli; Sarıca, Kemal; Erdogan, Erhan (The Korean Urological Association, 2023)Abstract Purpose: To evaluate the possible effect of constipation on the acute urinary retention (AUR) after transrectal ultrasound-guidedMaterials and Methods: A total of 1,167 patients with prostate-specific antigen ... -
Effect of simulation-based training on surgical proficiency and patient outcomes: A randomised controlled clinical and educational trial
Aydın, Abdullatif; Ahmed, Kamran; Abe, Takashige; Raison, Nicholas; Hemelrijck, Mieke Van; Garmo, Hans; Ahmed, Hashim U.; Mukhtar, Furhan; Al-Jabir, Ahmed; Brunckhorst, Oliver; Shinohara, Nobuo; Zhu, Wei; Zeng, Guohua; Sfakianos, John P.; Gupta, Mantu; Tewari, Ashutosh; Gözen, Ali Serdar; Rassweiler, Jens; Skolarikos, Andreas; Kunit, Thomas; Knoll, Thomas; Moltzahn, Felix; Thalmann, George N.; Lantz Powers, Andrea G.; Chew, Ben H.; Sarıca, Kemal; Khan, Muhammad Shamim (Elsevier, 2021)Background: It is hypothesised that simulation enhances progression along the initial phase of the surgical learning curve. Objective: To evaluate whether residents undergoing additional simulation, compared to conventional ...
