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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

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：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Radiation exposure during medical procedures continues to be an increasing concern for physicians and patients. We determined organ-specific dose rates and calculated effective dose rates during right and left percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) using a validated phantom model. MATERIALS AND MET...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Lipkin ME,Mancini JG,Toncheva G,Wang AJ,Anderson-Evans C,Simmons WN,Ferrandino MN,Yoshizumi TT,Preminger GM

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Recent preclinical data have indicated that erythropoietin (Epo) can protect organs from ischemic damage. We evaluated the ability of Epo to protect the kidney from the effects of ischemia. METHODS:Thirty dogs underwent a laparoscopic nephrectomy and were allowed to recover for 2 weeks. The dogs...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Phillips CK,Hruby GW,Mirabile G,Motamedinia P,Lehman DS,Okhunov Z,Singh H,Schwartz M,Benson MC,Landman J

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the effect of cryoablation on the collecting system in the porcine kidney and the possible development of pelvic injury or fistula. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Six kidneys from three domestic swine were utilized. Under MRI guidance, a 3-mm cryoprobe was placed percutaneously and advanced to a point adja...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Shingleton WB,Farabaugh P,Hughson M,Sewell P

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Purpose: To review the literature on optimal methods of drainage for obstructive urolithiasis in adult patients, comparing percutaneous nephrostomy (PCN) with retrograde ureteral catheterization (Double J [JJ]) regarding success of procedure, efficacy, complications, quali...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Weltings S,Schout BMA,Roshani H,Kamphuis GM,Pelger RCM

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine factors affecting patients' discomfort during the period self-retaining ureteral stents are in place. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Between April 2001 and May 2003, 58 male and 42 female patients underwent temporary double-pigtail stenting. The indications were endopyelotomy in 39 patients, ureteroscopy in...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： El-Nahas AR,El-Assmy AM,Shoma AM,Eraky I,El-Kenawy MR,El-Kappany HA

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Caliceal diverticulum management has been performed using various modalities, including ureteroscopy, percutaneous treatment, and laparoscopy. We present our experience with laparoscopic management of caliceal diverticulum in two patients with large caliceal diverticulum and a history of failed open surgery because of...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Basiri A,Radfar MH,Lashay A

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seventy-four consecutive cases of ureteral stones listed for ureteroscopic lithotripsy were studied prospectively. In all cases, the Wolf 7.5F or 9F ureteroscope was used in conjunction with the Swiss Lithoclast system. Dormia baskets were employed on four occasions to prevent forward propulsion of fragments. Ureteros...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Tan PK,Tan SM,Consigliere D

更新日期：1998-08-01 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:There are a variety of ureteral access sheath (UAS) lengths (13-55 cm) and diameters (9.5/11.5F-16/18F) available in the market. However, urologists are faced with a dilemma when choosing the ideal UAS diameter. Thus, we evaluated a case-control study of the efficacy and safety of 12/14F and 14/16F UASs in flex...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Chen Y,Liao B,Feng S,Ye D,Zeng G,Wang K,Shi M

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate prospectively the actual bladder perforation incidence during transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURB) performed by residents and to identify possible predisposing factors to such condition. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Thirty-four patients with bladder tumor were submitted to TURB in our academic i...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： El Hayek OR,Coelho RF,Dall'oglio MF,Murta CB,Ribeiro Filho LA,Nunes RL,Chade D,Menezes M,Srougi M

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eighteen male patients underwent endoscopic management of urethral obliterations and severe strictures of the subprostatic urethra. Thirteen patients who performed clean urethral self-dilatation after endoscopic repair had a lower incidence of recurrent strictures (P = 0.03) and required fewer visual internal urethrot...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Alzimaity MF,Mosli H,Farsi HM,Bahnassy AA

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Previous robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) studies have identified various predictors of overall and major postoperative complications, but few have evaluated the specific role of these factors in the development of medical and surgical complications. In this study, we present an analysis of the mo...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Moskowitz EJ,Paulucci DJ,Reddy BN,Blum KA,Rosen DC,Abaza R,Eun DD,Hemal AK,Krane LS,Badani KK

更新日期：2017-03-01 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：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：: Objective: To evaluate whether reducing the dose of fluoroscopy to ¼ of standard dose during unilateral ureteroscopy for ureteral stone treatment would impact in a reduction of total radiation emitted and whether this strategy would impact operation time, stone-free rate, ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Danilovic A,Nunes E,Lipkin ME,Ferreira T,Torricelli FCM,Marchini GS,Srougi M,Nahas WC,Mazzucchi E

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

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：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Percutaneous nephrolithotomy for staghorn calculi is reported to have a residual stone rate of 28%, while shockwave lithotripsy alone results in residual stones in approximately 50% of cases. Combination therapy, sandwich therapy, and multiple percutaneous accesses have also been advocated for st...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Wong C,Leveillee RJ

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the temperature-time threshold of local cell death in vivo for thermal therapy in a prostate cancer animal model and to use this value as a benchmark to quantify global tissue injury. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Two studies were designed in the Dunning AT-1 rat prostate tumor hind limb model. For both s...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Bhowmick S,Swanlund DJ,Coad JE,Lulloff L,Hoey MF,Bischof JC

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Biodegradable urethral stents have been used clinically for some years mainly in order to prevent postoperative urinary retention after minimally invasive thermotreatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. We previously reported a 15-month-follow-up pilot study of a bioabsorbable self-expandable, s...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Isotalo T,Talja M,Välimaa T,Törmälä P,Tammela TL

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Water-Induced Thermotherapy (WIT trade mark ) was developed to treat lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and to reduce bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The principle is to produce heat-induced coagulative necrosis and secondary ablation of the obstructing hyperplastic t...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Muschter R

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To demonstrate the safety and efficacy of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for management of large renal stones between single-functioning kidney and double-kidney patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Thirty single-functioning kidneys and 30 double-kidney patients with a mean age of 38.5 (±15.6) years in the sing...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Basiri A,Shabaninia S,Mir A,Soltani MH

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new technique of endosurgical pelvic lymph node dissection was performed for the staging of 10 prostate and 8 bladder cancers. The technique, involving an exclusive extraperitoneal space development with CO2 insufflation, is described in detail. Using the standard endosurgical (laparoscopic) equipment, we performed ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Villers A,Vannier JL,Abécassis R,Baron JC,Anidjar M,Khoury R,Delmas V,Desmonts JM,Boccon-Gibod L

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM AND BACKGROUND:Posttransplant vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is a common urologic complication after renal transplantation, although its management is controversial. The treatment of choice is open surgical revision ureteral reimplantation with significant morbidity. Recently, endoscopic correction by using nonanimal ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Yucel S,Akin Y,Celik O,Erdogru T,Baykara M

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The improvements in flexible ureteroscopes provide efficient access to the upper urinary tract and advancements in laser technology strengthens the endourologists' armamentarium. The endourologists must be aware of the advantages and the potential complications of these powerful technological equipments. O...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Butticè S,Sener TE,Proietti S,Dragos L,Tefik T,Doizi S,Traxer O

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Extrinsic ureteral compression challenges a ureteral stent's ability to facilitate urinary drainage and to protect the kidney. Our purpose was to evaluate the performance of new metallic coil-based ureteral stents in terms of tensile strength and radial compression force. MATERIALS AND METHODS:T...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Hendlin K,Korman E,Monga M

更新日期：2012-03-01 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：: Purpose: To report on the safety, technical results, and oncologic outcomes of computed tomography guided percutaneous microwave ablation of stage cT1b renal cell carcinoma. Materials and Methods: This single-center retrospecti...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Guo J,Arellano RS

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the feasibility and report early outcomes of robot-assisted anatrophic nephrolithotomy (RAN) as a treatment modality for patients with complex staghorn calculi. PATIENTS AND METHODS:In this single-center prospective study, seven consecutive patients underwent RAN for complex staghorn calculi. After d...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： King SA,Klaassen Z,Madi R

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00