Biomolecular Messages Associated With the Differentiation of Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells...
Female Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ ProlapseFemale urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse are common diseases especially in aged women that frequently cause urogenital infection, voiding difficulty, urinary retention, pelvic pain, constipation, and coital difficulty, as well as impact the quality of life of women. Risk factors of the above diseases include pregnancy, vaginal delivery, and menopausal status. Despite playing a crucial role in the pathophysiology of the above diseases, the urogenital skeletal muscular dysfunction cannot be fully corrected via the current treatment modalities. The human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) represent a prime candidate cell type for current research and future cell therapy because of their significant self-renewal, differentiation potential and the relative lack of ethical conflict. With the advent of efficient technology of reprogramming peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) into hiPSCs, researchers can generate personalized lines of cells from which it will be possible to obtain differentiated cells in a less invasive way, introducing opportunities in treating diseases that are now considered incurable. Until very recently, little success has been achieved in terms of skeletal muscle differentiation from hiPSCs. The purpose of this study is to explore the applicability of the differentiation into skeletal muscle progenitor cells from hiPSC cell lines and the associated biomolecular messages. It is anticipated that the derived skeletal muscle progenitor cells can be reprogrammed from PBMCs of female patients with urinary incontinence and/or pelvic organ prolapse and used in preclinical testing for relieving female urogenital problems.
Inflammation and Cellular Immunity in Vaginal Tissue in Patients With Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Pelvic Organ ProlapseThe aim of this study is to investigate the inflammatory and maturation processes of immature myeloid cells (IMC) in the vaginal tissue in women with advanced pelvic organ prolapse (POP) (stage III-IV) and in normal non-POP controls. We hypothesize that the processes contributing to POP may be related to immune response and changes in myeloid cell populations and the cytokine environment.
Clinical Significance of Whitnall Ligament Structure
Congenital PtosisProspective clincal study to relate the structure of Whitnall ligament in cases of congenital ptosis to the severety of ptosis and the postoperative results.
Complications: Urgent C Section VS Elective C Section
Urgent Caesarian Section Secondary to Cord ProlapseThe medical literature does not provide sufficient information or recommendation regarding specific antibiotic coverage for urgent Caesarian sections. The goal of this study is to compare maternal and neonatal morbidity of women who have undergone urgent Caesarian Sections for Prolapsed Cord to those who have undergone Elective Caesarian Sections in order to develop a standard treatment protocol. The Medical Record review will include many parameters including complications, type of antibiotic usage etc.
4K Versus 3D Laparoscopic Colporraphy by Surgeons in Training: a Prospective Randomized Trial
Uterine FibroidUterine Bleeding1 moreThis prospective randomized trial aims to assess if the operative time of vaginal cuff suture performed by trainees could be reduced using 3D laparoscopy instead of 4K laparoscopy.
Mesh Debate Awareness Among Non-urogynecologists. A Practical Survey Study.
Pelvic Organ ProlapseUrinary Incontinence1 moreThis study evaluates the awareness of mesh discussions in urogynecology among non-urogynecologists. A web-based questionnaire will be sent to four groups. Group-1 is King's College Hospital doctors. Group-2 is Uludag University Hospital doctors. Group-3 is doctors from the United States, and Group-4 is doctors from all over the world.
Apical Pelvic Support in Infertility Patients
InfertilityFemale2 moreThis study aims to evaluate apical pelvic compartment support in infertility patients at the time of hysteroscopy. Apical pelvic compartment evaluation for pelvic organ prolapse will be performed in infertility patients undergoing hysteroscopy.
Primary Mitral Regurgitation Repair
Mitral Valve InsufficiencyMitral Valve Prolapse6 moreThis longitudinal cohort study evaluates the relationship of myocardial tissue markers characteristics assessed by cardiac MRI, with clinical measures of symptoms and functions in adults with primary mitral regurgitation. Participants are followed conservatively or may choose to undergo surgical repair at the discretion of their clinical team.
Can 3D Laparoscopy Improve Surgical Performances in Surgeons in Training?
Uterine FibroidUterine Bleeding1 moreDue to the inconclusive results on the benefits of 3D laparoscopic system present in literature, this prospective randomised pilot study aims to assess if the operative time of total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) for benign indication performed by trainees could be reduced using 3D laparoscopy instead of standard laparoscopy.
Genetic and Phenotypic Characteristics of Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve ProlapseGenetic DiseasePhenotypic characterisation of MVP by echocardiography in families. Identification of genes involved in MVP.