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Abstracts of the 44th Congress of the Société Internationale d’Urologie
- Société Internationale d’Urologie (SIU)
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2024 October - 10 articles
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The global burden of urological diseases is rising, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) undergoing rapid demographic and epidemiological changes [...]
Robotic surgery has been widely adopted over the past two decades, because it offers significant advantages such as minimally invasive access, precision, ergonomic design, and enhanced safety [...]
Background: Nephrolithiasis, or kidney stone disease, presents a significant global health burden, with global incidence rates and treatment practices varying widely. This study aims to discuss the epidemiology, risk factors, treatment modalities, an...
Kidney transplantation (KT) is a preferred treatment for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) because it offers better long-term survival and cost-effectiveness compared to dialysis. Significant global disparities persist in access to KT, particularly in l...
Introduction: Urological conditions significantly impact global health, with increasing demand for urologists in both developed and developing countries. Disparities in access to surgical care between high-income countries (HICs) and low- and middle-...
Despite the considerable global burden of urologic malignancies, Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) often encounter significant challenges in caring for patients with urologic malignancies. Several interrelated factors impact cancer care in LMI...
Background: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the leading cause of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTSs) in men, with a histological prevalence that increases significantly with age. While extensive research on BPH has been conducted in high-incom...
All 189 World Bank member countries are classified by their capita gross national income into one of four income groups. In this review, we aim to explore the economic burden and management of urologic oncology conditions in low- and middle-income co...
We performed a literature review to identify articles regarding the state of urological cancers in low-to-middle-income countries (LMICs). The challenges that LMICs face are multifactorial and can include poor health education, inadequate screening,...