Purpose: Primary valve ablation is preferred to vesicostomy in the initial management of
posterior urethral valves. However, some neonates have a prohibitively small urethra. We …

Abstract Purpose of Review The purpose of this review is to bring the reader up to date on
the current risk factors for the development of renal deterioration in the boys with posterior …

Objective To evaluate the use of holmium: YAG laser for posterior urethral valve (PUV)
fulguration and compare with electro-fulguration. Methods Forty boys underwent primary …

Introduction Refinements in endoscopic instrumentation, the widespread popularization of
endourology and the minimal invasiveness of endoscopic approaches have led to evolving …

Introduction There are conflicting reports on the criteria with which to determine success
following posterior urethral valve (PUV) ablation. The aims of this study were to assess the …

Objective: Thulium laser (ThL) has become popular in urology, because of its powerful
action on tissue, achieving optimal ablation and hemostasis. Aim of our article was to …

Background: Posterior urethral valve (PUV) is life-threatening congenital anomaly of the
urinary tract that results in vesicoureteric reflux, recurrent UTI, voiding dysfunction and renal …

Purpose To find patients at high risk of obstructive remnant leaflets after valve ablation
among boys with posterior urethral valve (PUV), we evaluated any possible relationship …

Objective To determine the adulthood outcomes of bladder, kidney, and sexual functions of
posterior urethral valve (PUV) patients. Materials And Methods The records of patients who …

Background Posterior urethral valve (PUV) is the most common cause of congenital lower
urinary tract obstruction in boys. It is considered that early diagnosis and intervention have …