Abscess formation after a ruptured appendix is a well-known phenomenon. Extra-abdominal complications are somewhat rare. Here we present an unusual urologic complication in a case of a perforated appendix and abdominal sepsis.

Prostate cancer is the most common malignant tumor in our country [1]. Radical surgery is used for the management of localized disease. Consistent results globally confirm the safety, reproducibility and effectiveness of roboticsurgery [2-4]. Robotic surgery for urologic disease is becoming increasingly widespread [5-6]. However, there is a known learning curve for this technology that can inhi...

Clinically insignificant residual fragments (CIRFs) are small fragments (less than 5 mm) that are present in upper urinary tract at the time of regular post-SWL followup. The term is controversial because they may remain silent and asymptomatic or become a risk factor for stone growth and recurrence, leading to symptomatic events, and need further urologic treatment. Although a stone-free state...

Background: Decisional regret (DR) has previously been applied to other urologic issues (hypospadias, prostate cancer). The present study seeks evaluate certain patient factors that directly correlate high DR scores in anti-incontinence procedures.

The evaluation and management of genitourinary emergencies is a fundamental component of the training and practice of emergency physicians. Urologic procedures are common in the emergency room. Emergency physicians play a vital role in the initial evaluation and treatment because delays in management can lead to permanent damage. This article discusses the most common urologic procedures in whi...

This is a panel discussion of seven complex urologic cases in female urology and neurourology. Differences in diagnosis and management are discussed by this international panel of experts.

The more common urologic problems seen in infancy and childhood that require urgent or emergent pediatric urologic referral are discussed, including a brief description of the usual presenting signs or symptoms, differential diagnoses, proper diagnostic work-up recommended before or at the time of referral, and the usual therapeutic course of management after evaluation by the urologist. These ...