Diseases of the genitourinary system

Testicular torsion

Testicular torsion is a common urological disease characterized by pathological twisting of the spermatic cord due to rotation of the testicle, which leads to strangulation of its tissues.

Torsion of the testicular hydatid and testicular appendage

Torsion of the hydatid testicle and its appendage is a common urological disease that occurs as a result of acute and chronic circulatory disorders due to trauma to the appendage of the testicles.

Closed injuries and trauma to the scrotum and testicle

Closed injuries and trauma to the scrotum and testicle most often occur as a result of a direct blow, falling on hard objects, compression (squeezing), stretching, strangulation of the scrotum, etc.

Open injuries and trauma to the scrotum and testicle

During military operations, open injuries and traumas of the scrotum and testicle occur more often. In modern combat conditions, they occur in 29.4% of those wounded with damage to the genitourinary system.

Damage and trauma to the urethra

In peacetime, damage and injury to the urethra occurs in 15% of victims.

Bladder foreign bodies

Foreign bodies in the bladder are more often found in women, since their urethra is short and wide.

Foreign bodies in the urethra

Foreign bodies in the urethra are found mainly in men (children and adults). They penetrate through the external opening or from the bladder.

Iatrogenic injuries and trauma to the bladder

Iatrogenic damage and injuries to the bladder occur 2-10 times more often during laparoscopic surgeries than during open surgeries.

Open injuries and trauma to the bladder

Open injuries and trauma to the bladder are observed in 24.1% of cases of gunshot wounds to the abdomen and 19.3% of cases of damage to the genitourinary organs.

Closed injuries and trauma to the bladder

Closed injuries and trauma to the bladder in most cases occur as a result of transport trauma, less often as a result of compression or a fall of the victim, a blow to the abdomen, or the impact of a shock wave from a mine blast injury.