Nowadays, neurogenic bladder (NB) diseases are common. Neurogenic disease of the bladder is related to the nerves that affect bladder functions. The main function of the bladder is to store the urine filtered from the kidneys until the time of micturition. Various degrees of neurogenic bladder diseases occur due to many diseases, poisoning and accidents...
Surgical Treatment of Neurogenic Bladder
Neurogenic bladder includes lower urinary tract problems that occur as a result of damage to the nerves that affect bladder functions. Complaints vary according to the type of disease, the location and degree of damage. Normally, there is a harmony between the bladder muscle and the urinary retention mechanism (sphincter). They contract and relax in...
Bladder Augmentation (Ileocystoplasty) Surgery: What is It, To Whom and How is It Done?
Cystoplasty is also known as bladder augmentation or augmentation cystoplasty, ileocystoplasty, bladder augmentation surgery. The aim of this surgery is to increase the severely reduced bladder capacity and to enable the patient to hold their urine longer. Ileocystoplasty surgery can be performed on both men and women. It is a procedure that can also be...
Male Infertility: Spermiogram and Kruger Test
Spermogram (sperm analysis) and Kruger test are tests performed in patients with infertility problems. Infertility is a problem that concerns both men and women. The problem can sometimes be on the male side, sometimes on the female side, and in some cases both sexes. Evaluating the female factor in fertility cases is of interest to...
Male Infertility (Male Infertility): What is it, Causes, Risk Factors and Prevention
Infertility is a common problem of married couples. On average, ! out of every 7 couples have infertility problems. This is not just a problem for women or men. Infertility concerns both male and female couples. Therefore, these patients should be evaluated together. Urology specialist, preferably someone experienced in andrology should make the evaluation in...
Testosterone Deficiency / Low (Hypogonadism): Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Testosterone (T) is an important male hormone. Its main tasks are related to the regulation of sexual functions, sperm production and reproduction, the development of genital organs, the development of male secondary sex characteristics (increase in muscle mass, male-specific hair growth, etc.). In testosterone deficiency, symptoms and complaints related to these functions occur. In this...
Kidney, Ureter and Bladder Stone Fracture / Treatment with Holmium Laser
Urinary system stone disease is common among urological diseases. Stone diseases are a common health problem in our country. In recent years, there has been an increase in the incidence of stone disease due to nutritional problems and a sedentary lifestyle. Stone surgeries, which were previously open, are now performed with endoscopic (closed) methods with...
What is Vasectomy Operation?
In our country, women generally use the contraceptive method. Men don’t use birth control a lot. For this purpose, surgical methods applied to women are more invasive than men. Again, there are some complications of the drugs used by women for birth control. However, in developed western countries, a male contraceptive method with a high...
Circumcision: How is it done, what are the medical benefits?
Circumcision is the surgical removal of the skin covering the head of the penis in men. It is mostly grown in societies for religious/cultural reasons. In terms of religion, circumcision is important for Jews and Muslims. In some cases, circumcision becomes a medical necessity and must be done. Since it has many advantages in scientific...
Urethral Caruncle in Women: What is it, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment/Surgery
The urethral caruncle is one of the most common urethral lesions in postmenopausal women. It appears as a polypoid lesion at the exit of the urethra. Symptoms of the disease are manifested mainly in the form of urinary complaints. Complaints may be more depending on the size of the lesion. In this article, I will...