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All publications by 'Samsudin A'



Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust – St Helens & Knowsley Staff

Prophylactic intravenous gentamicin with sedation-free cystoscopic injection of BoNT-A

Objectives To determine whether administration of single dose prophylactic intravenous gentamicin prior to intravesical injection of botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) is associated with adverse extravesical neuromuscular effects in idiopathic overactive bladder syndrome. Patients and methods A retrospective analysis of 220 consecutive idiopathic overactive bladder patients following sedation-free flexible cystoscopic injection..

Published: 02/03/2023
Authors: Chamsin A, Floyd Jr MS, Samsudin A, Omar A

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Emergency Urology procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK: A 3-month prospective study

Objective COVID-19 resulted in Regional tiered restrictions being introduced across the UK with subsequent implications for planned and emergency surgical care. Specific to Merseyside, Tier 4, Tier 2 and Tier 5 restrictions were introduced in late 2020 and early 2021. The purpose of this study was to examine the nature and workload of emergency urological..

Published: 08/11/2022
Authors: Georgiou M, Ridzuan-Allen A, Chamsin A, Siddiqui Z, Tolofari S, Ejikeme C, Jones R, Napier-Hemy TP, Rotas S, Hughes KE, Khattak AQ, McCabe JE, Omar A, Mistry R, Samsudin A, Gana HB, Floyd Jr MS

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The Whiston Snare Technique for Loop Extraction of Stents (WHISTLES)

Background While ureteric stent removal remains a frequently performed endourological procedure stent migration either proximally or distally can present the endourologist with a significant intraoperative dilemma. In cases where the stent is of large calibre or impacted into the mucosa of the ureter, retrieval may prove refractory to traditional approaches...

Published: 14/03/2022
Authors: Floyd Jr MS, Samsudin A

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1234 Emergency Urology Procedures During COVID-19 Pandemic: A 2 Monthly Prospective Study

Introduction COVID-19 resulted in Regional tiered restrictions being introduced across the UK with subsequent implications for planned and emergency care. Specific to Merseyside Tier 4 and Tier 2 restrictions were introduced in late 2020. At the onset of the pandemic in the Spring, elective work ceased, and emergency admissions were minimal. The purpose..

Published: 12/10/2021
Authors: Georgiou M, Ridzuan-Allen A, Chamsin A, Tolofari S, Ejikeme C, Jones R, Siddiqui Z, Napier-Hemy TP, Rotas S, Hughes KE, Khattak AQ, McCabe JE, Omar A, Mistry R, Samsudin A, Gana HB, Floyd Jr MS

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Re: Uretero-inguinal hernia with obstructive urolithiasis

To the editor, We read with interest the recent radiology page publication by Rathburn et al. highlighting the case of a 64 year old male with prostate cancer who was incidentally found to have left hydronephrosis and renal impairment during staging. Formal computed tomography revealed a 1cm stone in his distal..

Published: 01/01/2021
Authors: Khattak AS, Feyisetan O, Floyd Jr MS, Samsudin A

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Large subcapsular hematoma following ureteroscopic laser lithotripsy of renal calculi in a spina bifida patient

​ INTRODUCTION: Paraplegic patients are at greater risk of developing complications following ureteroscopic lithotripsy because of urine infection associated with neuropathic bladder, difficulties in access due to altered anatomy of urinary bladder and urethra, spinal curvature, spasticity, and contractures. We report the occurrence of large subcapsular hematoma following ureteroscopy and discuss..

Published: 30/01/2017
Authors: Samsudin A

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Obstructive uropathy secondary to bilateral ureteroinguinoscrotal herniation

O, Feyisetan; Floyd, MS Jr, Samsudin, A. (2016). Obstructive uropathy secondary to bilateral ureteroinguinoscrotal herniation​ . International Brazilian journal of urology. 42 (3), 621-622.​

Published: 19/07/2016
Authors: Feyisetan O, Floyd Jr MS, Samsudin A

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Tips and tricks of ureteroscopy - Part I

​ Abstract Ureteroscopy is fast becoming the first line treatment option for the majority of urinary tract stones. Ureteroscopy training can be performed in a variety of ways including simulation, hands on ureteroscopy courses and supervised operative experience. We report an “expert consensus view” from experienced endourological surgeons, on all aspects..

Published: 19/07/2016
Authors: Samsudin A

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Tips and tricks of ureteroscopy - Part II

​ Abstract Our “tips and tricks” focuses on all aspects of upper tract endourology and we hope these will be of use to all trainees and consultants who perform ureteroscopy. We report an “expert consensus view” from experienced endourological surgeons, on all aspects of advanced ureteroscopic techniques, with a particular focus..

Published: 19/07/2016
Authors: Samsudin A

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Mobile lithotripsy service

​ Objective The introduction of Extracorporeal Shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) in the 1980s revolutionised the treatment of urinary stones. ESWL is a popular treatment option due to the low risk of morbidity and the reported good rates of stone clearance. Mobile lithotripters offer an ESWL service for DGH populations at a fraction..

Published: 19/07/2016
Authors: , McCabe JE, , Samsudin A

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