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Urology/Medicine
Antalya Education and Research Hospital
Urology, oncology, endourology, andrology
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Sahin Kilic, Murat Sambel, Mehmet Resat Inal, Batuhan Furkan Berk, Kayhan Yilmaz, Mahmut Taha Olcucu, and Mutlu Ates
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SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to evaluate the minimum number of required cases for successful robotic retroperitoneal partial nephrectomy for an experienced surgeon in transperitoneal robotic surgery. METHODS: Our prospectively collected clinic database was evaluated retrospectively, and 50 patients who underwent robotic retroperitoneal partial nephrectomy by a single experienced surgeon from January 2019 to February 2023 were included in this study. Demographic and perioperative data and R.E.N.A.L. nephrometry scores were noted. margin, ischemia, and complication score was used to predict surgical success. Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis was used to determine how many cases were required to achieve margin, ischemia, and complication score positivity and to apply the off-clamp technique. Also, the first 25 patients were assigned to Group 1 and the second 25 patients to Group 2, and the data were compared between the groups. RESULTS: The patients’ demographic data and tumor characteristics were similar in the groups. The off-clamp technique and sutureless technique rates in Group 2 were significantly higher than that in Group 1. Margin, ischemia, and complication score positivity was observed in 60% (n=15) of Group 1 and 96% (n=24) of Group 2. At receiver operating characteristic curve analysis, the 25th and later cases were statistically significant in terms of margin, ischemia, and complication score positivity. In terms of performing surgery with the off-clamp technique, the 28th and subsequent cases were statistically significant. CONCLUSION: A total of 25 or more cases appear to be sufficient to provide optimal surgical results in robotic retroperitoneal partial nephrectomy for an experienced surgeon.
Engin Kolukcu, , Sahin Kilic, Bekir Suha Parlaktas, Faik Alev Deresoy, Dogan Atilgan, Ozge Gumusay, Nihat Uluocak, , ,et al.
AVES Publishing Co.
Testicular metastasis of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is a very rare condition in the literature. In this case report, a 56-year-old man with RCC in the right kidney and metastasis of RCC to the left testicle detected 12 months after nephrectomy was assessed and discussed in the context of literature information.
Engin Kolukcu, Sahin Kilic, Bekir Suha Parlaktas, Fikret Erdemir, Velid Unsal, Dogan Atılgan, and Nihat Uluocak
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Dogan Atilgan, Yusuf Gencten, Engin Kolukcu, Sahin Kilic, Nihat Uluocak, Bekir Suha Parlaktas, and Fikret Erdemir
AVES Publishing Co.
OBJECTIVE
The aim of this study was to compare the efficacies of oral ciprofloxacin administration and oral trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) regimens in preventing infectious complications following transrectal ultrasound guided biopsy of the prostate.
MATERIAL AND METHODS
Between 2011-2013, the medical records of 391 (mean age 64.62±7.64 years; range 40 to 87 years) patients who underwent transrectal prostate biopsies, due to suspicion of prostate cancer were retrospectively reviewed. While 500 mg ciprofloxacin was given orally twice daily starting one day before the procedure, continued for 3 days in the first 174 patients (group 1); was given orally twice daily starting one day before the procedure, continued for 3 days in the remaining 217 patients (group 2) for prophylaxis. Urine samples were obtained for urine culture before the procedure. The two groups were compared with respect to findings of urine cultures performed before and after the procedure and complications.
RESULTS
In the ciprofloxacin and groups, any positive urine culture before the procedure was not observed. Complications occured in 93 patients (37 in group 1 and 56 in group 2), after the procedure. Twenty-two (5.6%) (11 in group 1 and 11 in group 2). patients were admitted to our clinic because of high fever occurring after biopsy. Nine ciprofloxacin-treated (5.2%) and 16 TMP-SMX-treated (7.4%) patients had severe dysuria after the procedure. Twenty-one ciprofloxacin recipients (12.1%) and 40 TMP-SMX recipients (18.4%) had macroscopic hematuria. In the ciprofloxacin and TMP-SMX groups, the incidences of new culture positivity were 4% (n=7) and 2.8% (n=6) after the procedure, respectively. All of the isolated bacteria was Escherichia coli. While 11 patients were hospitalized due to signs of complicated urinary tract infections, and 2 patients were treated as outpatients. Rectal bleeding that did not require any intervention was observed in a patient 8 hours after biopsy. SIRS findings were detected in two patients. There were no significant differences between the two groups with respect to age, prostate volume, prostate spesific antigen (PSA) levels, and results of urine culture performed after the procedure (p>0.05).
CONCLUSION
Despite the increasing resistance to antibiotics, ciprofloxacin and TMP-SMX are effective prophylactic treatment modalities for transrectal prostate biopsy. Both three-day ciprofloxacin and TMP-SMX regimens seem to be equally effective in the antibiotic prophylaxis for transrectal prostate biopsy.
Dogan Atilgan, Sahin Kilic, Yusuf Gencten, Nihat Uluocak, Fatih Firat, Engin Kolukcu, and Bekir Suha Parlaktas
AVES Publishing Co.
OBJECTIVE
Herein, the impact of off-clamp open partial nephrectomy on early postoperative period renal functions were evaluated in patients with low RENAL nephrometry scoring small renal masses.
MATERIAL AND METHODS
Twenty-three patients (12 women, and 11 men) who had undergone non-hilar clamping open partial nephrectomy in our clinic between the years 2010, and 2013 were retrospectively evaluated. Mean age, body mass index (BMI), operative time, blood loss, renal nephrometry score, mean hospital stay, pre-, and postoperative serum creatinine (Cr), and glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of the patients were assessed.
RESULTS
Mean age, BMI, tumor size, and preoperative renal nephrometry scores were 56.09±10.49 years (36-70 yrs), 24.81±2.44 kg/m(2), 3.68±1.125 cm, and 6.41±1.77 pts, respectively. Mean operative time, intraoperative blood loss, and hospital stay were detected as 139.14±33.60 min, 274.9±77.02 mL, and 4.27±1.12 days, respectively. Preoperative mean serum Cr, and GFR levels were 0.804±0.216 mg/dL, and 93.97±25.83 mL/min/1.73 m(2), respectively. Postoperative 1. day mean serum Cr, and GFR levels were 0.896±0.25 mg/dL, and 85.94±28.85 mL/min/1,73 m(2), while corresponding 3. month-values were 0.81±0.205 mg/dL, and 93.59±21.00 mL/dk/1.73 m(2), respectively. A statistically significant difference was not found between preoperative, and postoperative 3. month- serum Cr, and GFR levels. However, postoperative 3. month-serum Cr, and GFR levels were lower than corresponding values estimated on postoperative 1. day (p<0.016).
CONCLUSION
One of the important considerations in partial nephrectomy is to preserve renal functions. Therefore, non-hilar clamping open partial nephrectomy should be taken into consideration for surgeons unexperienced especially in laparoscopic surgery with its lower morbidity, and complication rates.
Dogan Atilgan, Bekir S. Parlaktas, Nihat Uluocak, Fikret Erdemir, Sahin Kilic, Unal Erkorkmaz, Huseyin Ozyurt, and Fatma Markoc
Hindawi Limited
Aim. We aimed to evaluate the antioxidant effects of weight loss and melatonin on the obesity-induced oxidative damage in rat testes.Materials and Methods. 28 male Wistar albino rats were randomly divided into 4 groups, each consisting of 7 rats: control group (Group 1), obesity group (Group 2), obesity + MLT group (Group 3), and weight loss group (Group 4). Rats were weighed at the beginning and at the end of the study. Bilateral orchiectomy was performed and 5 cc blood samples were obtained from all of the rats. Superoxide dismutase (SOD), malondialdehyde (MDA), and protein carbonyl (PC) levels were analysed in the testicular tissues and serum. Spermatogenesis was evaluated with the Johnsen scoring system.Results. The testicular tissue and serum levels of MDA, PC, and SOD activity were increased in the obesity group in comparison to the sham operated group (P<0.05). Weight loss and melatonin treatment ameliorated MDA, PC, and SOD levels in testicular tissue and serum significantly (P<0.05). There was no significant difference between groups in terms of mean Johnsen score (P=0.727).Conclusion. Experimentally created obesity caused oxidative stress and both melatonin and weight loss reduced oxidative stress parameters in rat testes.
D. Atilgan, S. Kilic, H.A. Kayaoglu, and R.D. Koseoglu
Elsevier BV