Urology journal
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Unwanted intra-operative penile erection during pediatric hypospadiasis repair. Comparison of propofol and halothane.
To compare the erectile effect of propofol and halothane on unwanted intraoperative penile erection (UIOPE) during pediatric hypospadiasis repair. ⋯ The use of propofol during hypospadiasis surgical repair is more safe and effective than halothane in preventing UIOPE and reducing surgery and anesthesia time.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Sterile water versus isotonic saline solution as irrigation fluid in percutaneous nephrolithotomy.
We evaluated the safety of sterile water as an irrigation solution for percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). ⋯ Sterile water is an inexpensive alternative to isotonic saline for irrigation during PCNL. We did not find any difference between the two irrigation solutions regarding the safety; however, this should be confirmed further, especially for larger calculi.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Intrathecal meperidine for prevention of shivering during transurethral resection of prostate.
The aim of this study was to investigate low-dose intrathecal meperidine for prevention or alleviation of shivering after induction of spinal anesthesia for transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). ⋯ Low-dose intrathecal meperidine is effective and safe in reducing the incidence of shivering associated with spinal anesthesia for TURP.