Assessment of encrustations on polyurethane ureteral stents.

abstract：:Seminal vesicle cysts associated with other genitourologic abnormalities are rare. We describe the first known robot-assisted excision of a cystic seminal vesicle associated with ipsilateral renal agenesis in a symptomatic pediatric patient. The patient was discharged home on postoperative day 1 and remains symptom fr...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Moore CD,Erhard MJ,Dahm P

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Purpose: We assessed the ability of enhanced cystoscopy with CHROMA image enhancement (Karl Storz SE & Co. KG, Tuttlingen, Germany) to improve cancer detection during transurethral resection of bladder tumors (TURBT) in patients with known or suspected nonmuscle invasive b...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Howard JM,Woldu SL,Daneshmand S,Lotan Y

更新日期：2020-12-04 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study is to validate a training model that combines the use of nonbiologic and biologic simulators as well as live porcine animal model in endoscopic retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS). MATERIALS AND METHODS:A total of 60 urologists took part in this study, and the activity lasted for 2 days....

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Soria F,Morcillo E,Serrano A,Cansino R,Rioja J,Fernandez I,de la Cruz J,Van Cleynenbreugel B,Sanchez-Margallo FM

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Various laparoscopic devices have been described for suture anchoring during solidorgan parenchymal closure. Application of these devices expedites the closure of parenchymal defects and minimizes ischemia time. We compared different technologies as suture anchors for parenchymal closure. MATERI...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Ames CD,Perrone JM,Frisella AJ,Morrissey K,Landman J

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two women with symptomatic stone-filled caliceal diverticula were treated by a retroperitoneoscopic approach. With a three-port technique, the diverticulum was marsupialized, the calculi removed, the cavity fulgurated, and perirenal fat inserted. The patients had no morbidity and remain stone and symptom free. They re...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Terai A,Habuchi T,Terachi T,Kamoto T,Ogawa O

更新日期：2004-09-01 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:To evaluate current practice patterns in U.S. emergency departments (EDs) for the diagnosis, treatment, and counseling of patients with ureteral calculi. METHODS:Hospital-based ED physicians were invited by e-mail to participate in a Survey-Monkey survey. E-mails were delivered in March 2008 by Direct Medica...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Phillips E,Kieley S,Johnson EB,Monga M

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the "body mass index" (BMI) (weight and length) of 12 flexible ureteroscopes (digital and fiber optic) along with the light cables and camera heads, to make the best use of our instruments. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Twelve different brand-new flexible ureteroscopes from four different manufacturers, al...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Proietti S,Somani B,Sofer M,Pietropaolo A,Rosso M,Saitta G,Gaboardi F,Traxer O,Giusti G

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Patients who are undergoing laparoscopic ablative therapy (LAT) are often older with more comorbidities in comparison with patients who are undergoing laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN). A matched control study was performed to compare the surgical and functional outcomes of LPN and LAT. PAT...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kiriluk KJ,Shikanov SA,Steinberg GD,Shalhav AL,Lifshitz DA

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) is a common condition that physically and mentally debilitates the patient. In the developing countries such as India, it results mainly due to neglected obstetric care. Options for surgical repair of VVF consist of transvaginal, transvesical, laparoscopic repair. Endoscopic manag...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Shah SJ

更新日期：2010-10-01 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：:The Clinical Research Office of the Endourological Society (CROES) conducts large-scale, international, multicenter clinical trials in the field of endourology. One of the major challenges that these trials pose is to ensure that data collected remotely and online within a very short time frame are valid and reliable....

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Preminger GM,Alken P,Habuchi T,Wijkstra H,Skolarikos A,Yin CJ

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 42-year-old man undergoing bilateral laparoscopic hernia repair requested vasectomy for family planning purposes. Bilateral vasectomy was done by a laparoscopic approach at the time of extraperitoneal hernia repair, and a separate scrotal incision was avoided. In addition to reporting a case of laparoscopic vasectom...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kakitelashvili V,Thompson J,Balaji KC

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess factors that affect prostate biopsy results following salvage whole gland cryoablation. PATIENTS AND METHODS:One hundred seventy-four patients underwent prostate biopsy following salvage whole gland cryoablation of the prostate in the Cryo-OnLine Database registry. Wilcoxon rank-sum and χ2 tests and ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Nyame YA,Elshafei A,Greene DJ,Arora HC,Given RW,Tay KJ,Polascik TJ,Ross AE,Mouraviev VB,Lugnani F,Jones JS

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Ablation by cold (cryoablation) or radiofrequency energy (RFA), has been popularized for the treatment of small renal tumors. Regrettably, there currently is no reliable method of radiologically monitoring the propagation of RF lesions in real time. Ultrasonography enhanced by gas-filled microbub...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Slabaugh TK,Machaidze Z,Hennigar R,Ogan K

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:It has been suggested that renal laparoscopy has resulted in an underuse of partial nephrectomy (PN) for small renal masses in the U.S. In the absence of evidence-based medicine (EBM) guide-lines, multiple-perspective reasoning is required where complete v partial nephrectomy and the laparoscopic...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Perrotti M,Badger WJ,McLeod D,Prater S,Moran ME

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:We present the role of the transportal technique of laparoscopy-assisted surgeries.This report highlights the advantages of transportal technique over pure laparoscopic surgeries and laparoscopy-assisted surgeries. PATIENTS AND METHODS:In the last 3 years, we have adopted this approach for six p...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Ramalingam M,Senthill K,Pai MG

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:An integral component of many urologic reconstructive surgical procedures is the positioning of a Double-J stent to span the anastomosis. Some surgeons prefer to place a retrograde stent during cystoscopy, either during or after the reconstruction. In this communication, we describe our straightf...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Mufarrij PW,Rajamahanty S,Krane LS,Hemal AK

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) has been reported to improve the symptoms of Peyronie's disease. However, the response rates to this treatment appear to be variable. This study aimed to determine whether any patient or plaque characteristics are associated with a better outcome. PATIENTS...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Taylor J,Forster JA,Browning AJ,Biyani CS

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess whether intravenous magnesium sulfate infusion affects analgesic requirements during monitored anesthesia care (MAC) for shockwave lithotripsy (SWL). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Fifty patients in ASA class I or II undergoing SWL with MAC were randomized into two groups. Induction of MAC was produced by bolu...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kaymak C,Yilmaz E,Basar H,Ozcakir S,Apan A,Batislam E

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Objective: The aim was to assess a new biodegradable and antireflux intraureteral stent (BraidStent®) design in a swine model after ureteral laparoscopic operation. Materials and Methods: A total of 24 female pigs underwent ini...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Soria F,de la Cruz JE,Budia A,Serrano A,Galan-Llopis JA,Sanchez-Margallo FM

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new tip design of a 3.3F electrohydraulic probe for endoureteral lithotripsy was evaluated in comparison to a regular probe. The peak pressure, as well as the slope of the shock front, depend solely on the voltage. Increasing the capacity leads merely to broader pulses. A laser-like short high-pressure pulse has a g...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Vorreuther R

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Holmium:YAG lithotripsy of uric acid calculi produces cyanide. The laser and stone parameters required to produce cyanide are poorly defined. In this study, we tested the hypotheses that cyanide production: (1) varies with holmium:YAG power settings; (2) varies among holmium:YAG, pulsed-dye, and ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Corbin NS,Teichman JM,Nguyen T,Glickman RD,Rihbany L,Pearle MS,Bishoff JT

更新日期：2000-03-01 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：:The lateral repair is an accepted method for the reconstitution of paravaginal defects. Several open or vaginal approaches have been described, but there is still a deficit of reproducible laparoscopic approaches. Thus, only a few clinics perform the laparoscopic approach although it offers several advantages compared...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Banerjee C,Noé KG

更新日期：2010-10-01 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：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:In laparoscopy, the term "mirror imaging" is used to describe a visual illusion resulting in paradoxical movements when a surgeon is positioned opposite the laparoscope. Mirror imaging is a common problem, creating difficulty in ergonomics and task performance. We introduce the use of a video ima...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Johnston WK 3rd,Low RK,Das S

更新日期：2003-06-01 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：PURPOSE:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of retroperitoneal laparoscopic pyelolithotomy (RLP) versus percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for large renal pelvic calculi using a randomized controlled trial. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Patients with large renal pelvic calculi were prospectively randomized using matched-pair...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Li S,Liu TZ,Wang XH,Zeng XT,Zeng G,Yang ZH,Weng H,Meng Z,Huang JY

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Double-J stents revolutionized the minimally invasive management of ureteral strictures, but have significant morbidity. We compare stent-related symptoms and quality of life between a conventional Double-J stent and a novel thermoexpandable metal segmental ureteral stent (Memokath) in patients with ureter...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Maan Z,Patel D,Moraitis K,El-Husseiny T,Papatsoris AG,Buchholz NP,Masood J

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00