Acupuncture for pain in extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy.

abstract：PURPOSE:This study was designed to determine the outcome and safety of tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in the treatment of renal calculi. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Between November 2005 and March 2006, 48 patients were randomized to either an 18F Re-entry nephrostomy tube (group 1) or a 6F Double-J stent (grou...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Sofikerim M,Demirci D,Huri E,Erşekerci E,Karacagil M

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Background: Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) is a highly effective procedure for benign prostatic hyperplasia that is size independent and has been recommended for patients necessitating antiplatelet (AP) and anticoagulant (AC) medications. Although HoLEP ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Agarwal DK,Large T,Stoughton CL,Heiman JM,Nottingham CU,Rivera ME,Krambeck AE

更新日期：2021-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:There is no uniform consensus regarding the anatomic factors that influence the clearance rate of caliceal stones after SWL, as different authors have studied various independent factors separately. We correlated both favorable and unfavorable factors into a formula to predict the clearance rate....

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Desai MR,Raghunath SK,Manohar T,Prajay S

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a 14-year-old boy with bladder augmentation, Mitrofanoff appendicovesicostomy, Malone antegrade enema stoma, and bladder neck reconstruction, urinary continence was restored by injection of Teflon with a Veress needle and the aid of a 2-mm laparoscopic port. The method has since been used for nine treatments in six...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Lund L,Yeung CK

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to assess the metabolic characteristics and risks of stone recurrence in young adult stone patients in Korea. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The medical records of 1532 patients presenting with renal or ureteric stones at our stone clinic between 1994 and 2015 were retrospectively reviewed. Pat...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kang HW,Seo SP,Kim WT,Kim YJ,Yun SJ,Kim WJ,Lee SC

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inability to remove a urethral catheter after radical retropubic prostatectomy is an uncommon complication. We describe removal of a urethral catheter entrapped in vesicourethral anastomotic sutures, which was safely performed endoscopically using a holmium laser. ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Nagarajan M,Weston PM,Biyani CS

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Oxalobacter formigenes is an anaerobic commensal colonic bacterium capable of degrading oxalate through the enzyme oxalyl-CoA decarboxylase. It has been theorized that individuals who lack this bacterium have higher intestinal oxalate absorption, leading to a higher urinary oxalate concentration ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Troxel SA,Sidhu H,Kaul P,Low RK

更新日期：2003-04-01 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

abstract：:Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) has been established as a viable alternative to open and laparoscopic partial nephrectomy for small renal tumors. Multiple variations in surgical technique have been described to reduce warm ischemia time (WIT). We present our off-clamp technique for RAPN. From August 2007 to ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Sandhu GS,Kim EH,Tanagho YS,Bhayani SB,Figenshau RS

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Ureteroscopy is one of the therapeutic options in the management of urinary stone disease in children. Previous literature has described ureteroscopy primarily in mid to distal ureteral calculi. We report our experience with flexible ureteroscopy in the management of upper ureteral calculi. PATIENTS AND M...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Nerli RB,Patil SM,Guntaka AK,Hiremath MB

更新日期：2011-04-01 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：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Proper management of the nonpalpable testicle requires an accurate diagnosis. Laparoscopic orchiopexy (LO) has become the standard for diagnosis and treatment. We classified the location of nonpalpable testicles, reviewed the technique of LO in detail, and report the results of our series, the la...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Samadi AA,Palmer LS,Franco I

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Kidney stone disease (KSD) affects millions of people worldwide and has an increasing incidence. Social media (SoMe) and search engines are both gaining in usage, while also being used by patients to research their conditions and aid in managing them. With this in mind, many authors have expressed the beli...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Jamnadass E,Aboumarzouk O,Kallidonis P,Emiliani E,Tailly T,Hruby S,Sanguedolce F,Atis G,Ozsoy M,Greco F,Somani BK

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Objective: To evaluate the learning curve in an untrained resident surgeon for the initial case series of tension-free vaginal tape-obturator (TVT-O) to treat stress urinary incontinence. Materials and Methods: A retrospective ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Song R,He X,Chang Y,Zhu F,Zhang W,Cheng X,Song Q,Hao Y,Huang M,Huang G,Li H

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the clinical efficacy and safety of photoselective laser vaporization of the prostate (PVP) in the treatment of patients with acute urinary retention (AUR) secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Forty-two patients (mean age 72 +/- 5 years, range 65-89) with AUR because ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Fu WJ,Gao JP,Hong BF,Yang Y,Cai W,Zhang L

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vesicourethral reconstruction is the most critical and time-consuming step of laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. We describe the use of two hemicircumferential running sutures that has significantly simplified the procedure in our last 30 patients. The vesicourethral reconstruction took 31 minutes on average. Six mon...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Hoznek A,Salomon L,Rabii R,Ben Slama MR,Cicco A,Antiphon P,Abbou CC

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the outcomes of retroperitoneoscopic nephroureterectomy (RNU) with those of open retroperitoneal nephroureterectomy (ORNU) for upper urinary tract cancer. PATIENTS AND METHODS:This study included 240 consecutive patients who received a clinical diagnosis of localized upper urinary tract cancer and u...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Terakawa T,Miyake H,Hara I,Takenaka A,Fujisawa M

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Recent advances in endoscopy have enabled microscopic imaging of live bladdercancer cells in situ. The newly developed Endocystoscopy system (Olympus Medical Systems Co., Tokyo, Japan) is a flexible digital endoscope that has more than a 450-fold magnifying power on a video monitor. PATIENTS AND...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Ohigashi T,Kozakai N,Mizuno R,Miyajima A,Murai M

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abstract Since the first description of percutaneous nephrolithotripsy (PNL) over 30 years ago, the indications for this procedure in the management of upper tract urinary stones has greatly expanded. Despite recent advances in shock wave lithotripsy and ureteroscopic technologies, PNL maintains a dominant role in the...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Méndez Probst CE,Denstedt JD,Razvi H

更新日期：2009-10-01 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:To determine the feasibility of retrograde endoscopy after radical retropubic prostatectomy (RRP) and its effects on post-prostatectomy continence. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed all patients who underwent RRP at our institution between 1999 and 2005, identifying those who subsequently requir...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Gibbons EP,Ricchiuti D,Nelson J,Averch T

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Partial nephrectomy has been established as a standard of care for T(1a) renal tumors. Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN) has been described as more difficult to perform than open partial nephrectomy (OPN). We compare our series of LPN and OPN. PATIENTS AND METHODS:From October 2002 to January 2006, 76 LPN...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Gong EM,Orvieto MA,Zorn KC,Lucioni A,Steinberg GD,Shalhav AL

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the degree of postoperative storage symptoms after GreenLight™ laser photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP) and Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) for management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and its predictors. METHODS:A retrospective review was performed for patien...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Elkoushy MA,Elshal AM,Elhilali MM

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate forces exerted on a stone with different ureteroscopic irrigation systems that could impact stone migration during ureteroscopy. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A 3-mm steel simulated stone was welded to a 3F stone basket. The basket wire was then backloaded into the working channel of a 4.5F Wolf semirigid ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Hendlin K,Weiland D,Monga M

更新日期：2008-03-01 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: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：:Four techniques of intracorporeal lithotripsy are now available: ballistic, ultrasonic, electrohydraulic, and laser. Their therapeutic efficacies have generally been evaluated and compared, but very few data have been available on their relative risks of iatrogenic trauma to the urothelial wall. We conducted a compara...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Piergiovanni M,Desgrandchamps F,Cochand-Priollet B,Janssen T,Colomer S,Teillac P,Le Duc A

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laparoscopy has become the essential surgical approach to the adrenal gland at many institutions, including ours. At the Cleveland Clinic, laparoscopic adrenalectomy for benign and malignant adrenal neoplasms can be performed by either the transperitoneal or the retroperitoneal approach. Herein, we present our techniq...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Sung GT,Hsu TH,Gill IS

更新日期：2001-06-01 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