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Published: 2024-03-26

Editorial

Safer surgery in Africa

John Lazarus
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Original Research

A histopathological study of bladder cancer in Uganda

B Ssekitooleko, D Namuguzi, S Kalungi, N Kiwanuka, H Muwonge, M Galukande, I Kajja, B Ssuna, F Asiimwe, BM Olika, J Kuteesa, JB Masaba, H Matumaini, H Nalwoga

1-6

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Pyonephrosis: epidemiological, clinical, and therapeutic aspects at Aristide Le Dantec University Hospital Centre (Dakar)

NS Ndour, CZ Ondo, A Sarr, A Ndiath, M Ndiaye, A Athie, O Sow, M Diaw, A Thiam, B Sine, B Diao, AK Ndoye

7-11

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Evaluation of the accuracy of the International Prostate Symptom Score in the assessment of lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic enlargement when translated into Shona

KT Macheka, TI Mangwiro

12-15

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Congenital megaprepuce: description of a simple, reproducible novel surgical technique

M Chimhamhiwa, J Howlett, J Lazarus

16-20

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Elemental profile of urolithiasis at a tertiary hospital: a four-year retrospective study

AJM Muntaka, EMT Yenli, AS Seidu, AR Gyasi

21-24

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High-risk prostate cancer and very high PSA level: results of transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy in a Cameroonian population

LO Mbouche, AA Mbassi, JCE Nkolo , J Kamga, JBM Mekeme, PJ Fouda, Z Sando, FF Angwafo III

25-29

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Epidemiological-clinical and therapeutic profiles of benign prostatic hypertrophy at the General Reference Hospital of N’djili, Democratic Republic of Congo

MK Madibulaya, D Soh, JM Yanga , CK Lusunsi

40-43

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Pathological Pelvic Kidneys

A Sarr, T Sangare, CZ Ondo, B Sine, A Thiam, O Sow, M Ndiaye, A Ndiath, M Randriantsalama, B Diao, PA Fall, AK Ndoye

44-48

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Epidemiological, clinical and histopathological characteristics of bladder cancers in Conakry

TMO Diallo, MD Bah, MB Bah, A Barry, D Kanté, D Cissé, RL Gnammi, AB Diallo, OR Bah

49-53

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Prevalence of and factors associated with Crystalluria at the regional hospital of Tanguieta, Benin

S Ahoui, J Sossa; IK Gandaho; WGS Allawenon, NS Houeto, E Eteka, AM Melikan, JSS Godonou, J Vigan, M Gomina

54-59

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Effects of an herbal tea made up with dried Chrysanthellum afroamericanum plants on crystalluria and urinary stones

S Ahoui , IK Gandaho, J Sossa, WGS Allawenon, NS Houeto, E Eteka, AM Melikan, JSS Godonou, J Vigan, M Gomina

60-66

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Urolithiasis: morphological and constitutional profile of stones at a university hospital in Senegal

M Ndiaye, AW Gomo Nkombo, B Sine, A Sarr , A Thiam, NS Ndour, A Ndiath, O Sow, EHM Diaw , O Gaye, I Cisse, CZ Ondo, Y Sow, B Diao, AK Ndoye

67-70

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Single-sitting endourological management of retained ureteral stents at Groote Schuur Hospital: a four-year retrospective study

W Ombuki, L Kaestner

71-74

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Contribution of the transperineal prostatic biopsy: descriptive study of the first cases at the Hôpital Général Idrissa Pouye, Dakar

M Jalloh, M Ndoye, M Sow, TA Sow, IL Mane, MM Mbodji, A Diallo, I Labou, J McDonal, J Rusere, S Gueye, L Niang

75-79

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Indications and results of total cystectomy to the Luxembourg University Teaching Hospital in Bamako

A Diarra, A Tsayem, B Sissoko, MM Keita, H Simido

80-85

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Stentless pyeloplasty for paediatric ureteropelvic junction obstruction: a 15-year experience at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital

OJ Mbwambo, J Lazarus

86-90

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Novel curved ureteric access sheath holds the potential to aid anatomical placement and allow adjustment in the renal pelvis: a feasibility study

M Wellmann, J Lazarus

91-93

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The Mitrofanoff technic: a second case report and literature review at the Luxembourg University Teaching Hospital

A Diarra, A Tsayem, M Kouma, B Sissoko, MM Keita, H Simido

94-98

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Comparison of outcome of total versus subcapsular orchidectomy in the management of patients with advanced carcinoma of the prostate

UI Alili, E Irekpita, FE Ogbetere, KC Osuji, SU Eluhike

105-110

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Obstetric vesicovaginal fistulas: management and results of surgical treatment at the Labé Regional Hospital

VA Gamamou, D Kanté, LR Gnammi, A Cherif, K Diallo, AB Diallo, OR Bah

118-123

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Pathologies of the patent processus vaginalis in a secondary hospital: experience of Aného Hospital in Togo

A Sogan, EV Sewa, EG Amouzou, YS Sanni, A Nassoma, K Adabra, GK Akakpo-Numado

127-130

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Describing the 90-day postoperative outcomes after open radical cystectomies and evaluating predictive nomograms at a South African referral centre

DE Du Plessis, L Chonco, G Grobler, T Esterhuizen, A Van der Merwe

131-138

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Prostate cancer screening practices and barriers to seeking information and medical care related to prostate cancer among males in rural communities in southern Nigeria

YN Ogbetere, SO Onegbedan , FE Ogbetere

139-144

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Review

Congenital megaprepuce: review of the literature

M Chimhamhiwa, J Howlett, J Lazarus

30-35

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Case Report

Genital self-mutilation following cannabis-induced psychosis: Klingsor syndrome – a case report

PO Odeyemi, NA Idowu, OO Abiola, IA Okunade

36-39

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Finding of Enterobius vermicularis on prostate biopsy: a case report

R Marais, A Van Wyk

99-101

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A rare case of basal cell carcinoma – “where the sun don’t shine”

JC Hellig, G Grobler, AC van Wyk, DE Du Plessis, A van der Merwe

102-104

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Prostatic abscess revealing HIV infection: analysis of two observations with a review of literature at a medical clinic in Conakry

D Kanté, AV Gamamou, LR Gnammi, TMO Diallo, MD Bah, A Cherif, AB Diallo, T Sy

111-113

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Post-sclerotherapy erectile dysfunction for hemorrhoidal pathology

LR Gnammi, A Diarra, H Sabi Couscous, VA Gamamou, T Sy, AB Diallo

114-117

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Primary ureteral stump carcinoma: a rare entity following nephrectomy for non-malignant indications

H Nadeem Ur Rahman, J Sharma, S Aggarwal, G Pandey, R Malik

124-126

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Bilateral gynaecomastia – a diagnostic indicator of malignant testicular mass: case report and review of literature

EU Oyibo, B Price, JM Lazarus

148-150

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Scientific Letters/Short Report

From African hands to an African heart: my KARL STORZ endourology experience at Groote Schuur Hospital/University of Cape Town, South Africa

UE Oyibo

145-147

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CPD Questionnaire

CPD Questionnaire (V04N01)

Editorial Office

47

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CPD Questionnaire (V04N02)

Editorial Office
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CPD Questionnaire (V04N03)

Editorial Office
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Congress

Welcome SAUA/PAUSA Congress 2024

Greg Webb

4

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Report back SAUA Congress 2022 – Bloemfontein

Freddie Claassens

6-9

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Focus Fistula Mozambique: Five years of passionate work, improving women’s health and restoring their physical integrity and dignity

Acia Salles

12

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Workshop Roundup News

Editorial Office

14-18

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SAUA/PAUSA joint 2024 congress report back

Editorial Office
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Bladder Exstrophy Special Edition

Introduction to the special edition of African Urology regarding the Second Annual Bladder Exstrophy Workshop

RI Mathews, MA Eldridge, EM Haddad, PS Artigas, JB Gibson, M Situma, A Colline, S Watya, AJ Schaeffer

S3-4

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Enhanced anaesthesia strategies for bladder exstrophy patients

J George, J Hunsberger, D Schwengel

S5-10

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Classic bladder exstrophy – the timing of initial closure and technical highlights

RI Mathews, AJ Schaeffer, JP Gearhart

S11-15

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Classic bladder exstrophy: patient and operating theatre preparation for primary bladder closure

EA McMullin

S16-19

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Bladder exstrophy-epispadias-cloacal exstrophy complex: characteristics, aetiologies, and epidemiologic findings

K Fendereski, AJ Schaeffer

S20-25

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Orthopaedic management and considerations for classic bladder exstrophy

G Benes, PD Sponseller

S26-30

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Multimodal postoperative pain management including epidural analgesia for primary bladder exstrophy repair

D Schwengel, C Hoeck, A Garcia, T Vecchione

S31-37

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Supporting children’s development during extended hospitalisation for bladder exstrophy

A Eldridge

S38-42

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Bladder exstrophy-epispadias complex: patient and family psychosocial support

E Haddad, S Nakwataho

S43-47

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Nursing care of the bladder exstrophy patient: after primary closure

MA Eldridge

S48-51

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Resilience: my story of overcoming obstacles of bladder exstrophy to impact lives around the world

A Artigas

S52-53

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