Image converter eliminates mirror imaging during laparoscopy.

abstract：:It seems likely, and indeed inevitable, that medical device usage will continue its rapid increase over the next 10 to 20 years and beyond. For surgeons, these new inventions will come in many forms but should take into account biocompatibility and resistance to encrustations and to microorganisms. This review focuses...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Reid G,Millsap K,Denstedt J

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic prostatitis and prostatodynia are troublesome disorders that are not responsive to any kind of treatment. Patients with treatment-resistant chronic nonbacterial prostatitis (n = 61) or prostatodynia (n = 17) for longer than 3 years underwent a single 1-hour session of transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUM...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Choi NG,Soh SH,Yoon TH,Song MH

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report an unusual ureteral foreign body resulting from a complication of pulsed-dye laser lithotripsy: a retained laser fiber fragment. It was removed with two endoscopic procedures without long-term problems. ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Restrepo NC,Belis JA

更新日期：1994-02-01 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：: Aims: To investigate whether spinal anesthesia with an obturator nerve block (SA+ONB) can be effectively used for transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT) during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic to improve patient outcomes while also avoiding aeroso...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Krishan A,Bruce A,Khashaba S,Abouelela M,Ehsanullah SA

更新日期：2020-12-22 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We report our initial experience with robot-assisted laparoscopic neurovascular bundle (NVB) sparing radical cystoprostatectomy (RALRC), bilateral extended lymph node dissection (BELND) with intracorporeal Studer pouch construction for invasive bladder cancer. PATIENTS AND METHODS:After initially performing >5...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Akbulut Z,Canda AE,Ozcan MF,Atmaca AF,Ozdemir AT,Balbay MD

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The use of flexible ureteroscopy for diagnosis and management of upper urinary tract diseases is limited both by loss of maximum active deflection through the inserted working probes and a high frequency of damage with consequent costs. A newly developed ureteroscope (Flex-X, Karl Storz) with a m...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Wendt-Nordahl G,Trojan L,Alken P,Michel MS,Knoll T

更新日期：2007-12-01 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：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Laparoscopic adrenalectomy remains a controversial procedure for large tumors. We examined the outcome and complications of laparoscopic adrenalectomy for such lesions. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A total of 178 patients underwent laparoscopic adrenalectomy, of whom 29 patients had large (>or =5 cm) tu...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Tsuru N,Suzuki K,Ushiyama T,Ozono S

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Because of the high rate of ipsilateral multifocal disease and the low incidence of contralateral disease, upper tract transitional-cell carcinoma has historically been treated with radical nephroureterectomy. This operation has been performed laparoscopically in many medical centers, with various techniques. The diff...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Savage SJ,Gill IS

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ureteral obstruction secondary to extrinsic compression is uncommon. Extrinsic compression results from both benign and malignant conditions of the retroperitoneum. In certain patients, laparoscopic ureterolysis is a minimally invasive alternative to the open approach. To date, the largest numbers of patients have und...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Wen CC,Wang DS

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：:To assess the durability of the results of transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT) for symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), we have reviewed publications describing trials with at least 3 years of follow-up. For men treated only by TUMT, improvement in symptoms and quality of life appears to be maintai...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Ramsey EW,Dahlstrand C

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report the use of the hand-assisted laparoscopic (HAL) technique for removal of a horseshoe kidney in a patient with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). CASE REPORT:Hospital and outpatient records were reviewed for a 65-year-old man with end-stage renal disease secondary to ADPKD who under...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Hammontree LN,Passman CM

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ureteral stents find wide application in urology. The majority of patients with indwelling ureteral stents are at an increased risk of urinary tract infection. Stent encrustation and its associated complications lead to significant morbidity. This review critically evaluates various polymers that find their applicatio...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Venkatesan N,Shroff S,Jayachandran K,Doble M

更新日期：2010-02-01 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：PURPOSE:To report the outcomes of patients with ureteroenteric strictures after ileal conduit urinary diversion that were managed with Resonance metallic ureteral stents. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Ten ureteroenteric strictures in patients with ileal conduits that were managed with metallic ureteral stenting were retrospect...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Garg T,Guralnick ML,Langenstroer P,See WA,Hieb RA,Rilling WS,Sudakoff GS,O'Connor RC

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Vascular control is an important step in laparoscopic nephrectomy. The various options are titanium clips, Hem-o-lok clips (Weck Closure Systems, Research Triangle Park, NC), T-knot, and stapling devices. We report our experience with the use of Hem-o-lok clips. PATIENTS AND METHODS:From January...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kapoor R,Singh KJ,Suri A,Dubey D,Mandhani A,Srivastava A,Kumar A

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Minimal bleeding during endoscopic surgery of the urinary tract may prevent optimum vision. We used neurosurgical patties for dissection during our laparoscopic procedures in the pediatric population and aimed to describe this technique as an alternative to standard ways of dissection during laparoscopic procedures. W...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Burgu B,Aydogdu O,Wilcox D

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We evaluated complications of urologic laparoscopic surgery at our institution. PATIENTS AND METHODS:From December 1991 to January 2009, 1017 urologic laparoscopic surgical procedures were performed in Kansai Medical University, including 277 radical prostatectomies, 13 donor nephrectomies, 74 partial nephrect...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Inoue T,Kinoshita H,Satou M,Oguchi N,Kawa G,Muguruma K,Murota T,Matsuda T

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cryoablation of renal masses is an evolving in situ ablative technique for the management of localized renal masses and can be performed in a laparoscopic or percutaneous manner. Its usefulness is increasing and correlates with the increasing frequency of incidentally diagnosed renal lesions. At present, this techniqu...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Badwan K,Maxwell K,Venkatesh R,Figenshau RS,Brown D,Chen C,Bhayani SB

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The learning curve for robotic surgery is not completely defined, and ideal training components have not yet been identified. We attempted to determine whether skill development would be accelerated with formal, organized instruction in robotic surgical techniques versus informal practice alone. MATERIALS...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Benson AD,Kramer BA,Boehler M,Schwind CJ,Schwartz BF

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：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：: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:To evaluate the physical properties of urethral catheters that are predictive of ease of placement and risk of urethral trauma: Stiffness, buckling, and friction forces. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Eleven Bard Lubri-Sil and 10 Kendall Dover 16F Foley catheters were tested using a linear motion stage driven by a step...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Hendlin K,Meyers J,Monga M

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN) has not received widespread clinical application because of its technical challenge. Bovine serum albumin glutaraldehyde (BSAG) is a hemostatic agent that is independent of the clotting cascade. We evaluated the use of BSAG as the sole agent for parenchymal and collec...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Louie MK,Gamboa AJ,Kaplan AG,Khosravi A,Truong H,Andrade L,Lin R,Alipanah R,Ortiz C,McCormick D,Box GN,Lee HJ,Deane LA,Edwards RA,McDougall EM,Clayman RV

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The permanent Urolume Wallstent has been used for the relief of bladder outlet obstruction (BOO), detrusor-external sphincter dyssnergia (DESD), and recurrent bulbar urethral strictures. Because of its woven construction, it allows ingrowth of urothelial tissue, resulting in complete epithelialization by 6 to 12 month...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Corujo M,Badlani GH

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Introduction and Objectives: After transurethral prostatectomy, erectile dysfunction and ejaculatory dysfunction are significant concerns for patients. We compared ejaculatory hood-sparing technique in patients who underwent photoselective vaporization of the prostate usin...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kini M,Te AE,Kashanian JA,Kaplan S,Chughtai B

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Adequate urine production and excretion may be important for clearance of stone fragments after extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (SWL). This study evaluated the impact of renal function, measured by preoperative serum creatinine concentration, on the efficacy of SWL. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Fro...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Lee C,Ugarte R,Best S,Monga M

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00