Laparoscopy for definite localization and simultaneous treatment of ectopic ureter draining a dysplastic kidney in children.

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the morbidity of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) requiring multiple percutaneous tracts with that of procedures requiring a single tract for calculus clearance. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Data from 20 patients undergoing PCNL through two or more percutaneous renal tracts over a 1-year period were comp...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Hegarty NJ,Desai MM

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lasertripsy of upper urinary tract calculi after unsuccessful extracorporeal lithotripsy (SWL) or ureteroscopy (Group 1; N = 26 patients, 36 calculi) was compared with primary lasertripsy (Group 2; N = 56 patients, 79 calculi). Access to calculi was achieved by a Candela miniscope or flexible ureteroscope, and laser f...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Boline GB,Belis JA

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Our study sought to demonstrate the effects of remote ischemic preconditioning (R-IPC) on renal function in a large animal (porcine) solitary-kidney model. METHODS:Twelve pigs were assigned to two groups: Each underwent a right nephrectomy followed by a week of recovery. Group 1 (No-IPC) underwent left renal h...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Bedir S,Ma Y,Antonelli J,Cadeddu JA,Gahan JC

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Raman spectroscopic and microscopic techniques have been used for nondestructive characterization of tissues and to differentiate benign and malignant tissues. The discovery of the principles of spectroscopy is credited to Sir C.V. Raman of India, who in 1930 brought the Nobel Prize in Physics to the East side of Suez...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Rao AR,Hanchanale V,Javle P,Karim O,Motiwala H

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Since the holmium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Ho:YAG) laser is the flexible lithotrite of choice for ureteral stones, its application to ureteral strictures associated with ureteral calculi is convenient. The results of Ho:YAG laser endoureterotomy in this specific setting have not been defined. We report our expe...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Gdor Y,Gabr AH,Faerber GJ,Roberts WW,Wolf JS Jr

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:No literature exists examining the risk factors for failure after robot-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty for ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) in children. The goal of this study was to compare the success of robot-assisted pyeloplasty between UPJO kidneys with preoperative renal functio...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Grimsby GM,Jacobs MA,Gargollo PC

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The Endockscope combines a smartphone, a battery powered flashlight and a fiberoptic cystoscope allowing for mobile videocystoscopy. We compared conventional videocystoscopy with the Endockscope paired with next generation smartphones in an ex-vivo porcine bladder to evaluate its image quality. MATERIALS ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Tse C,Patel RM,Yoon R,Okhunov Z,Landman J,Clayman RV

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Purpose: Photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP) with a 940-nm diode laser is an option for treating symptoms caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Here, we present our experience using this technology. Methods: ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Tanaka EY,Barbosa FT,Murta CB,Claro JF,Manzano JP

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bisphosphonates bind renal calculi and inhibit calcium oxalate crystal growth in vitro. We evaluated their ability to inhibit calcium oxalate urolithiasis in a lithogenic rat model. Male Sprague-Dawley rats (four groups, eight rats each) were fed 1.0% ethylene glycol in their drinking water for 6 weeks. All rats had i...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Gupta M,Tuncay OL,Valderrama E,Smith AD

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although more than a decade of experience with laparoscopic radical nephrectomy indicates it is an alternative to open surgery for localized renal-cell carcinoma (RCC), the long-term oncologic effectiveness of this procedure remains to be established. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A thorough MEDLINE and PubMed lite...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Permpongkosol S,Chan DY,Link RE,Jarrett TW,Kavoussi LR

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe flexible ureteroscopy-directed retrograde nephrostomy access using a puncture wire to achieve renal access. This is a natural extension of modern retrograde intrarenal surgical techniques and a modernization of the original Lawson technique for retrograde nephrostomy tract creation. In appropriately select...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Wynberg JB,Borin JF,Vicena JZ,Hannosh V,Salmon SA

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Functional outcome and quality of life (QOL) domains are important outcomes after curative therapy for prostate cancer. Although useful for scientific purposes, QOL questionnaires may be too extensive for daily routine, and single questions or interview-assessed outcomes may be more practical alternatives....

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： van der Poel HG,Tillier C,de Blok WM,Acar C,van Muilekom EH,van den Bergh RC

更新日期：2013-11-01 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 created an Internet-based survey of patients treated for urolithiasis to evaluate for trends in treatment, outcome, and patient satisfaction and to establish internet surveys as a feasible medium for future research of patient urolithiasis treatment experiences. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We used the website "ki...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Chandrasekar T,Monga M,Nguyen M,Low RK

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We present a series of cystinuric patients with renal cystine calculi between 1.5 and 3.0 cm treated with retrograde renoscopy and intracorporeal lithotripsy and report our results, complications, and inpatient utilization with this approach. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The hospital and office charts of five consecut...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Rudnick DM,Bennett PM,Dretler SP

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP) is an increasingly popular treatment choice among men with clinically localized prostate cancer and has resulted in the need to adequately train urologists to perform the procedure. We reviewed the City of Hope experience to determine if the extent of fellow invo...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Link BA,Nelson R,Josephson DY,Lau C,Wilson TG

更新日期：2009-02-01 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：OBJECTIVE:Symptomatic renal calculi found within caliceal diverticula are difficult to treat. We present a single-surgeon cohort of 21 consecutive patients undergoing percutaneous treatment of stones within caliceal diverticula over a 12-year period. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Each patient was managed by a one-stage percuta...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Donnellan SM,Harewood LM,Webb DR

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To enable all personnel involved with laparoscopy to obtain cheap and ready practice in a variety of situations. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A number of components are required to practice laparoscopic techniques: a cavity, lighting, video imaging, instruments, operating sutures, etc. and operative tissue. Alternati...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Blacker AJ

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Pretreating the kidney with 100 low energy SWs with a time pause before delivering a clinical dose of SWs (Dornier HM-3, 2000 SWs, 24 kV, 120 SWs/min) has been shown to significantly reduce the size of the hemorrhagic lesion produced in that treated kidney, compared to a protocol without pretreatment. It has be...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Connors BA,Gardner A,Liu Z,Lingeman JE,Williams JC Jr

更新日期：2021-01-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Criteria for determining the durability of the response to transrectal high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) ablation of prostate cancer have been established by calculating progression-free probability. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A series of 82 patients (mean age 71 +/- 5.7 years) with biopsy-prov...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Gelet A,Chapelon JY,Bouvier R,Rouvière O,Lasne Y,Lyonnet D,Dubernard JM

更新日期：2000-08-01 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：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Development of flexible renoureteroscopy had a significant impact on the diagnosis and management of upper urinary tract pathology. The aim of our study was to compare the performances of a fiberoptic flexible ureteroscope (FFU) with those of a digital flexible ureteroscope (DFU). MATERIAL AND M...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Multescu R,Geavlete B,Georgescu D,Geavlete P

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the necessity of placing a ureteral stent after transperitoneal laparoscopic ureterolithotomy (TPLU). PATIENTS AND METHODS:In the period from May 2006 to November 2010, 46 patients underwent TPLU. There were 13 females and 33 males. All patients had an impacted stone larger than 1.5 cm in the upper a...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Karami H,Javanmard B,Hasanzadeh-Hadah A,Mazloomfard MM,Lotfi B,Mohamadi R,Yaghoobi M

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We analyzed the results of patients who underwent percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for management of kidney stone disease under combined spinal-epidural anesthesia and compared surgical parameters and outcomes with a matched control group who underwent PCNL under general anesthesia. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A t...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kuzgunbay B,Turunc T,Akin S,Ergenoglu P,Aribogan A,Ozkardes H

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND PURPOSE:Restricture after internal urethrotomy is the major limitation to the long-term success of the procedure. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of intraurethral brachytherapy after internal urethrotomy or transurethral scar resection on recurrent urethral stricture. PATIENTS AND MET...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Sun YH,Xu CL,Gao X,Jin YN,Wang LH,Liao GQ,Wang ZF,Hou JG,Qian SX,Yong-Jiang MA

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To investigate perioperative outcomes, the learning curve, and 2-year follow-up after transurethral enucleation with bipolar (TUEB) for patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). METHODS:From December 2011 to October 2016, 603 consecutive patients underwent TUEB for BPH, performed by a single surgeon...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Hirasawa Y,Kato Y,Fujita K

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of a foreign body-induced renal stone in which the patient was treated successfully with a ureterorenoscopic approach is presented. ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Applewhite JC,Assimos DG

更新日期：1999-07-01 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:The treatment of bilateral urinary calculus disease is often staged, irrespective of the modality of the treatment. Bilateral simultaneous percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is still considered by many to be adventurous and risky. We carried out this prospective study of bilateral PCNL under a s...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Maheshwari PN,Andankar M,Hegde S,Bansal M

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00