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Rwanda Urological Association

Research & Innovation

Advancing urological care through cutting-edge research and evidence-based medicine

Active Projects

3

Published Papers

48

International Partners

15

Current Initiatives

Ongoing2023-2026
National Prostate Cancer Screening Registry

A multi-center prospective study establishing a comprehensive registry to improve early diagnosis and management of prostate cancer across Rwanda.

Early DetectionEpidemiologyTreatment Outcomes
Ongoing2024-2025
Pediatric Urological Congenital Anomalies Study

Investigating predictors of delayed consultation in undescended testis and other congenital urological conditions in rural populations.

PediatricsAccess to CareSurgical Timing
Completed2021-2024
Urethral Stricture Prevention Initiative

Clinical evaluation of catheterization-associated strictures and the implementation of standardized nursing protocols to reduce incidence.

Clinical SafetyPost-op CareQuality Improvement

Peer-Reviewed Publications

Our contributions to global and regional medical journals.

2024Pan African Medical Journal

Incidental prostate cancer status in two tertiary centers in Kigali, Rwanda: insights from a retrospective review

T. Ndayishimye, D.J. Mutuyimana, S. Ikugabire, et al.

DOI: 52/124Peer Reviewed
2024Rwanda Medical Journal

Effect of medical treatment on outcome of benign prostatic hyperplasia in patients followed in Kigali

Research Team

DOI: Vol 81, Issue 4Regional Impact
2023Rwanda Medical Journal

Ectopic and mal-rotated kidney with bilateral hydronephrosis

Research Team

DOI: 10.4314/rmj.v80i1.9Case Study
2022Pan African Medical Journal

Predictors of delayed consultation in undescended testis patients

A. Bonane, I. Nzeyimana, A. Nyirimodoka, et al.

DOI: 2022:52:124High Impact
2021International Urology and Nephrology

Diagnosis of advanced prostate cancer at the community level in Rwanda

Research Team

DOI: 10.1007/s11255-021-02921-8International
2021East and Central African Journal of Surgery

Urethral catheterization–associated urethral strictures in men at a tertiary hospital in Kigali

Research Team

DOI: 119137Regional Impact
2020Academic Surgical Congress

Pattern and Management of Prostate Cancer in Rwanda: a multicenter prospective study

A. Nyirimodoka, I. Nzeyimana, et al.

DOI: 81-05Conference Paper
2018African Journal of Urology

Pattern and Clinical Management of Penile Cancer in Rwanda

E. Ngendahayo, M. Nzayirambaho, A. Bonane, et al.

DOI: 10.1016/j.afju.2018.07.001High Impact
2017BMC Surgery

Emergency general surgery in Rwandan district hospitals: spectrum, management, and patient outcomes

Research Team

DOI: PMC5709982International
2017Journal of Surgical Education

Introducing a morbidity and mortality conference in Rwanda

Innocent Nzeyimana

DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2017.01.009Education Research

Research Collaboration

We are always looking to partner with international institutions and researchers to advance urological care in Sub-Saharan Africa.