Laparoscopic vasectomy: case report and review of the literature.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Retrograde ureteroscopic marsupialization is a pure natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES). We retrospectively examined the feasibility and safety of this technique to manage symptomatic simple renal cysts. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Sixteen patients with simple renal cysts were selec...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Li EC,Hou JQ,Yang LB,Yuan HX,Hang LH,Alagirisamy KK,Li DP,Wang XP

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Purpose: The conventional flexible ureteroscope has limited access into the lower calix and often causes biomechanical stress to surgeons. Recently, a novel flexible ureteroscope with an omnidirectional bending tip with a joystick-type control unit (URF-Y0016; Olympus, Jap...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Tambo M,Inoue T,Miura H,Matsuzaki J,Nutahara K,Hamamoto S,Okada S,Fukuhara H,Fujisawa M,Matsuda T

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obtaining a precise fascial closure of larger laparoscopic port sites presents an ongoing challenge for even the most experienced laparoscopic surgeons. To this end, we evaluated five new methods for closing laparoscopic port sites and compared these with the standard technique of a hand-sutured repair using a 0 absor...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Nakada SY,McDougall EM,Gardner SM,Gonzalez G,Clayman RV

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endopyelotomy is currently advocated for management of the obstructed ureteropelvic junction (UPJ). Healing of the stented UPJ occurs by secondary intention. Regardless of the method employed, success rates approach 85%. In order to increase the rate of success, we have devised a method of performing endopyelotomy in ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Oshinsky GS,Jarrett TW,Smith AD

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the supracostal approach is thought to increase the difficulties and patient morbidity of PCNL, it facilitates the management of certain urinary infirmities, such as UPJ obstruction, staghorn stone, upper pole stone, proximal ureteral abnormalities, impacted UPJ stone and upper calix diverticulum. Hereby the ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Pedro RN,Netto NR

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The appeal of laser therapy is rooted in its absence of complications relative to the gold standard of transurethral electroresection. As in any evaluation of a new medical intervention, efficacy must be weighed against the degree of complications that accompany it. Although there has been a relative paucity of litera...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Sonn DJ,Badlani GH

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We assessed whether high shock number is associated with higher rates of acute complication development after extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (SWL). PATIENTS AND METHODS:A retrospective chart review of 372 patients who underwent 436 SWL procedures at 24 kV using a Medstone STS-T lithotripter (Medstone Int...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Hadj-Moussa M,Brown JA

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:A "Negative" ureteroscopy (URS) is defined as a URS in which no stone is found during the procedure. It may occur when the stone has already been passed spontaneously or when it is located outside the collecting system. The aim of the study was to outline risk factors for Negative-URS. MATERIALS AND METHO...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Katafigiotis I,Sabler IM,Heifetz EM,Rosenfeld A,Stavros S,Lorber A,Latke A,Yutkin V,Hidas G,Landau EH,Pode D,Gofrit ON,Duvdevani M

更新日期：2018-09-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Endoscopic treatment of upper-tract transitional-cell carcinoma (TCC) is well established. Nevertheless, many patients still required major ablative surgery. We have applied our experience with laparoscopic nephrectomy to the performance of laparoscopic nephroureterectomy in order to make the management of upper-tract...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Keeley FX Jr,Tolley DA

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine whether minimally invasive PCNL (MPCNL) is as safe and effective in the management of complex renal caliceal stones as it is for simple renal stones. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed 5761(41.2%) simple caliceal stones (isolated renal pelvis including isolated calix) and 8223 (58.8%...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Zeng G,Zhao Z,Wan S,Mai Z,Wu W,Zhong W,Yuan J

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myelomeningocele (MMC) is characterized by paraplegia and incontinence, often necessitating surgery. Current models of MMC in sheep and primates create a spinal defect long after anomalous neural tube closure ordinarily occurs. An ideal model of MMC would allow creation of the defect at the earliest age in a low-cost ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Calvano CJ,Reddy PP,Moran ME,Boyle KE,Housley HT,Jennings RW,Harrison MR,Mandell J

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Urinary incontinence may be the result of various forms of detrusor overactivity. Several surgical therapies have been devised, but with the exception of procedures to relieve urethral obstruction, none abolishes the overactivity or restores normal micturition. In general, ablative neurosurgery is considered only in p...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Blaivas JG,Heritz DM

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate perioperative morbidity and mortality rate, a 3-year recurrence-free survival, and cancer-specific mortality rate in patients older than 80 years undergoing robot-assisted radical cystectomy (RARC). MATERIALS AND METHODS:We retrospectively collected data of 155 consecutive patients who received R...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： De Groote R,Gandaglia G,Geurts N,Goossens M,Pauwels E,D'Hondt F,Gratzke C,Fossati N,De Naeyer G,Schatteman P,Carpentier P,Novara G,Mottrie A

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The greatest difficulty in performing a laparoscopic pyeloplasty is the suturing of the ureteropelvic junction. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the use of nonperforating titanium vascular closure staple (VCS) clips to perform in laparoscopic ureteroureterostomy in the porcine model. Six female minipigs under...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Maxwell KL,McDougall EM,Shalhav AL,Elbahnasy AM,Hoenig DM,Humphrey PA,Clayman RV

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We retrospectively investigated the factors that affect the success of rigid ureteroscopy in the pediatric population for the management of pediatric ureteral stones. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We present a retrospective review of 61 consecutive pediatric patients who underwent 66 rigid ureteroscopy procedures for u...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Turunc T,Kuzgunbay B,Gul U,Kayis AA,Bilgilisoy UT,Aygun C,Ozkardes H

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although most caliceal diverticula are asymptomatic, they can be associated with pain, and concomitant calculi are common. When treatment is indicated, a variety of surgical options are available, although the management is often a challenge even to the most experienced surgeon. We review the indications, surgical opt...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Rapp DE,Gerber GS

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated the safety and efficacy of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) using a modified Sonablate 200 and compared the clinical response with that of the prototype Sonablate at 6 months after treatment. Since 1995, 35 patients ages 66 +/- 7 years underwent HIFU with the Sonablate 200 for symptomatic benign p...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Nakamura K,Baba S,Saito S,Tachibana M,Murai M

更新日期：1997-06-01 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：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:At present, open retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND) remains the preferred approach at many high-volume centers for the surgical treatment of patients with low-stage testis cancer. Despite the potential advantages of a minimally invasive approach, including improved cosmesis and shorter...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Gardner MW,Roytman TM,Chen C,Brandes SB,Kibel AS,Grubb RL,Bhayani SB,Figenshau RS

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine if patients with pathological, medical renal disease, defined as evidence of pathological abnormalities indicative of renal damage in the non-neoplastic partial nephrectomy specimens, have worsened functional outcomes following robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RPN). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Sixt...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Mobley JM,Kim EH,Larson JA,Figenshau RS,Vetter JM,Johnson MH,Bhayani SB

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Repair of ureteral injuries and strictures often necessitates a major reconstructive procedure such as a psoas hitch, Boari flap, renal mobilization, ileal interposition, or autotransplantation. Tissue expanders have been used to elongate nerves and arteries. We examined the effects of acute ur...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Goldfischer ER,Stravodimos KG,Jabbour ME,Klima WJ,Anderson A,Smith AD

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using ureterorenoscopes with unidirectional flow, the urologist faces a conflict between a good view on one hand and high pressure in the ureter and the pelvic collecting system of the kidney on the other hand. The ureterorenoscope designed by Gelet, which has continuous (bidirectional) flow and separate irrigation an...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Weber A,Michel MS,Krautschick AW,Köhrmann KU,Alken P

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:To assess the feasibility and efficacy of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in patients with spinal deformities. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Between 1999 and 2008, eight patients (nine renal units) with spinal deformities underwent 10 PCNLs. Mean stone burden was 372 mm(2) (160-840 mm(2)). Preoperati...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Goumas-Kartalas I,Montanari E

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Stents are used abundantly to maintain ureteral patency. The majority are plastic tubes that adjust easily to upper urinary-tract motion. Recently, a coiled-wire lumenless stent was introduced (ZebraStent, Neo Medical, Munich, Germany) to facilitate expulsion of stone fragments after lithotripsy. Its metal c...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Bafaloukas N,Birch M,Buchholz N

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The preliminary experience with 64 patients who have undergone HoLEP combined with intravesical morcellation is presented. The mean preoperative prostate volume was 75.3 cc. The mean laser time was 46.9 minutes and the morcellator time a further 10.5 minutes. A mean total of 35.5 g of tissue was obtained, and 93% of t...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Gilling PJ,Kennett K,Das AK,Thompson D,Fraundorfer MR

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Renal cysts are common in the adult population. Symptomatic cysts traditionally have been treated by percutaneous aspiration with injection of sclerosant agents. Our aim was to compare the efficacy and side effects of ethanol and sodium tetradecyl sulfate (STDS) as sclerosants for symptomatic sim...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Demir E,Alan C,Kilciler M,Bedir S

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We developed minimal incision-assisted retroperitoneoscopic surgery (MARP) in an attempt to pursue optimized patient-related benefits. We evaluated the clinical value of MARP for upper urinary tract diseases compared with pure retroperitoneoscopic surgery (PRPS). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Between January 2003 an...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Ye Z,Xi Q,Wang S,Liu J,Song X,Yu X

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The use of bipolar electrocautery has proven advantages over monopolar energy during transurethral surgery by limiting hyponatremia and its clinical sequelae. Percutaneous ablation of caliceal diverticula and parapelvic renal cysts has been shown to be an effective surgical approach for the manag...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Korets R,Mues AC,Gupta M

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the last three decades, minimally invasive techniques have progressed significantly, replacing traditional open surgery as the mainstay of stone disease surgical treatment. The challenge for the next millennium remains medical prevention of calcium urolithiasis, a field where less dramatic progress has been achieve...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Lifshitz DA,Shalhav AL,Lingeman JE,Evan AP

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess application of cystatin C and neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) as biomarkers for renal ischemic injury. We also evaluated the use of allopurinol as a renoprotective agent. A second goal was to assess cystatin C as a biomarker in patients undergoing partial nephrectomy. METHODS:Using ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Woodson BW,Wang L,Mandava S,Lee BR

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00