Retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy: lateral approach.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether or not temporary drainage is necessary immediately following laparoscopic (lap) and robot-assisted (rob) pyeloplasty (PP). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Of 99 patients undergoing lap PP (n = 23) or rob PP (n = 76) for treatment of ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO), 52 had no drainage, 47 ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Rühle A,Arbelaez E,Mattei A,Danuser H

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Bleeding is a major concern during percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), especially with the use of multiple tracts. This prospective study aimed to identify factors affecting blood loss during PCNL. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Data were collected prospectively from 236 patients undergoing 301 PCNL proc...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kukreja R,Desai M,Patel S,Bapat S,Desai M

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Purpose: Transparently reported, high-quality randomized controlled trials (RCTs) play a critical role in guiding evidence based clinical practice and informing evidence-based guidelines in patients with nephrolithiasis. Prior studies have found reporting quality to be low...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Thompson E,Lai A,Morrey L,Borofsky MS,Dahm P

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Clinical studies have shown beneficial role of oral alpha-blockers for ureteral stent-related morbidity. However, the in vivo effects of oral alpha-blockers on a stented ureter are unclear. We evaluated the effects of alpha-blockade on ureteral dynamics in a stented porcine ureter. METHODS:Twenty-seven fe...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Johnson LJ,Davenport D,Venkatesh R

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES:There is a need to improve prescreening determination of prostate cancer to better select patients who need biopsy. Such a strategy properly implemented, will decrease the number of negative biopsies for prostate cancer and in turn better balance the risks and morbidity for patients recommen...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Tsai YS,Jou YC,Chen CH,Chang CC,Yang WH,Lai JL,Tzai TS

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Purpose: Kidney stone recurrence rates vary between patients. A patient's risk informs the frequency and intensity of preventative interventions. Clinicians routinely use clinical experience to estimate risk. We sought to compare clinician estimated recurrence risk with th...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Forbes CM,McCoy AB,Hsi RS

更新日期：2020-11-16 00:00:00

abstract：: Introduction: Nephrolithiasis is a known risk factor for chronic kidney disease (CKD); however, it is unknown how CKD affects urinary parameters related to stone risk. The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship of diminishing glomerular filtration rate (GFR) ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Sui W,Calvert JK,Kavoussi NL,Gould ER,Miller NL,Bejan CA,Hsi RS

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We identified 40 patients (25 men and 15 women) who developed calculi composed totally or partially of sulfonamides (acetylsulfamethoxazole, sulfadiazine, and acetylsulfisoxazole) between 1980 and 1987. The incidence of sulfonamide stones is less than 1% of stones. Patient characteristics were determined from question...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Albala DM,Prien EL Jr,Galal HA

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Bacterial colonization of indwelling ureteral stents may serve as a nidus for bacteriuria in operations where stents are manipulated. The predictive value of urine cultures in the assessment of stent colonization was examined in 65 patients with indwelling ureteral stents. PATIENTS AND METHODS:P...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Lifshitz DA,Winkler HZ,Gross M,Sulkes J,Baniel J,Livne PM

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Purpose: To examine gas bubbles generated by two laser lithotripsy devices, a pulsed thulium solid-state laser and a holmium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Ho:YAG) device, and their possible effects in lithotripsy. Materials and Methods: ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Petzold R,Suarez-Ibarrola R,Miernik A

更新日期：2020-12-22 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine the effectiveness of a radiation awareness program in reducing the radiation exposure to patients treated by a Medstone lithotripter, the exposure was calculated at the end of each extracorporeal shockwave (SWL) treatment using a table of measurements of the estimated entrance exposure rates 70 cm from th...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Ugarte RR,Cass AS

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The identification of calcium-binding proteins in urine and kidney stones has led to a closer look at the role of matrix proteins in urolithiasis. We analyzed five struvite stones for protein content and identified two bands (8 and 14 KDa) that were confirmed by gel electrophoresis and amino acid sequencing to be calg...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Bennett J,Dretler SP,Selengut J,Orme-Johnson WH

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Renal Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) has gained popularity due to increasing options in management of renal lesions such as energy ablation and active surveillance. The diagnostic yield of renal FNAC varies between 40-90%. We hypothesized that adequate and diagnostic FNA samples would be ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Andonian S,Okeke Z,Okeke DA,Sugrue C,Wasserman PG,Lee BR

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The results of 10 years' experience of treating pelviureteric junction (PUJ) obstruction by balloon dilatation are reviewed, and recommendations about the suitability of the technique for individual patients are made based on the patient's history and a preoperative DTPA renogram. Of 76 patients, 32 (42%) had no furth...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Webber RJ,Pandian SS,McClinton S,Hussey J

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:A variety of ureteroscopic irrigation systems are available, ranging from gravity-driven pressure bags to hand-operated pumps. Endoscopic valves maintain a watertight seal during ureteroscopy (URS) while facilitating passage of instruments. The clinical utility and ergonomics of such devices have...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Tarplin S,Byrne M,Farrell N,Monga M,Sivalingam S

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of our study was to evaluate if there is any advantage of three-dimensional helical computed tomography (3D-HCT) over intravenous urogram (IVU) in the morphometric and morphological analysis of lower pole spatial anatomy of the kidney. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We analyzed 52 renal collecting systems in 3...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Rachid Filho D,Favorito LA,Costa WS,Sampaio FJ

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To conduct a study to assess the association between calculus location and size and the incidence of both microhematuria and symptoms of urolithiasis in a urology office environment. PATIENTS AND METHODS:After Institutional Review Board approval, a prospective study was conducted with data from 100 consecutive...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Lallas CD,Liu XS,Chiura AN,Das AK,Bagley DH

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:We have previously shown that men tolerate office flexible cystoscopy better when they simultaneously view the monitor during their procedure. We sought to demonstrate similar effects of distraction on women undergoing rigid office cystoscopy. PATIENTS AND METHODS:100 consecutive women underwent...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Patel AR,Jones JS,Babineau D

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Accurate tumor staging in renal cancer is critical for prognostic projections, follow-up schedules, clinical trials and potential systemic therapies. We studied patients undergoing laparoscopic radical nephrectomy (LRN) to determine the extent of upstaging on histopathology evaluation and correlated the clini...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Goel MC,Mohammadi Y,Sethi AS,Brown JA,Sundaram CP

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Holmium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Ho:YAG) laser lithotripsy is the standard lithotrite in ureteroscopy. We investigated the influence of pulse frequency, energy and length on the fragmentation efficiency of Ho:YAG laser lithotripsy in non-floating artificial stones in vitro. MATERIALS AND METHODS...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Wezel F,Häcker A,Gross AJ,Michel MS,Bach T

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Objectives: To investigate the feasibility and efficacy of live renal ultrasonography to guide Double-J ureteral stent placement at the bedside. Patients and Methods: Between April 12 and June 5, 2020, patients presenting with ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Yang H,Chappidi M,Overland M,Ahn J,Bayne D,Chi T

更新日期：2020-12-17 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Morcellation of the adenoma after laser enucleation of the prostate (LEP) is both time-consuming and prone to complications. We have designed a novel polyethylene sack (ProSac) to improve the morcellation process following LEP. Both silicone and cadaver models were utilized to evaluate the safety and effic...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Johnson B,Sorokin I,Beardsley H,Cadeddu JA,Gahan J

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Laparoscopic radical cystectomy is confined to centers where advanced laparoscopy is performed, and its role is not yet well clear. Our aim was to evaluate, through a prospective comparative study, the advantages of the laparoscopic compared with an open approach. PATIENTS AND METHODS:From Novem...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Porpiglia F,Renard J,Billia M,Scoffone C,Cracco C,Terrone C,Scarpa RM

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the feasibility of using the potassium titanyl phosphate (KTP) laser to perform laparoscopic partial nephrectomy in a porcine model, with saline irrigation to reduce intraoperative smoke formation. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A high-power (80 W) KTP laser was used without hilar occlusion in 14 laparoscop...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Liu M,Rajbabu K,Zhu G,Petersen A,Muir GH,Poulson J

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to measure acoustic access to the prostate for extracorporeal ultrasound ablation. Both transabdominal and transperineal approaches were considered. The objective was to measure the size and shape of the aperture available for unobstructed targeting of the prostate. CT images of 17 randomly selected m...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Hall TL,Hempel CR,Sabb BJ,Roberts WW

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Cryoablation has demonstrated therapeutic effectiveness for selected renal tumors. We compared our perioperative and short-term outcomes of laparoscopic (LAP) v percutaneous (PERC) renal cryoablation. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Thirty-four patients (18 men/16 women) underwent a LAP and 26 patients (19...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Derweesh IH,Malcolm JB,Diblasio CJ,Giem A,Rewcastle JC,Wake RW,Patterson AL,Gold R

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Comprehensive metabolic evaluation has become an important aspect of the management of recurrent nephrolithiasis, yet the role of stone analysis is often neglected or perhaps underestimated. The purpose of this study was to determine the role of stone analysis in medical decision making in patien...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kourambas J,Aslan P,Teh CL,Mathias BJ,Preminger GM

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the utility of two ipsilateral ureteral stents placed for benign and malignant ureteral obstruction. METHODS:We performed a retrospective analysis of all cases of tandem ureteral stent (TUS) insertion at our institution from July 2007 through January 2013. Student t, Fisher exact, and log-rank test...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Elsamra SE,Motato H,Moreira DM,Waingankar N,Friedlander JI,Weiss G,Smith AD,Okeke Z

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We aimed to understand the characteristics of patients who are less likely to submit adequate urine collections at metabolic stone evaluation. METHODS:Inadequate urine collection was defined using two definitions: (1) Reference ranges for 24-hour creatinine/kilogram (Cr/24) and (2) discrepancy in total 24-hour...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： McGuire BB,Bhanji Y,Sharma V,Frainey BT,McClean M,Dong C,Rimar K,Perry KT,Nadler RB

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To present the experience of pediatric percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) of our center. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This study was conducted from 1995 to 2015, on patients <15 years of age having renal and upper ureteral stones who underwent PCNL. Stones were classified as per Guy's stone score (GSS). Standard b...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Yadav SS,Aggarwal SP,Mathur R,Sharma KK,Yadav RG,Tomar V,Teli RD,Jain D

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00