In-vitro activity of triclosan-eluting ureteral stents against common bacterial uropathogens.

abstract：: Purpose: To examine the dusting performance of a novel solid state Thulium laser device compared to a standard holmium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Ho:YAG) device. Methods: This study compares a Dornier Medilas H Solvo 35 with an e...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Petzold R,Miernik A,Suarez-Ibarrola R

更新日期：2020-09-09 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe our experience using an iodinated contrast solution to hydrodissect adjacent structures before percutaneous renal cryoablation. Hydrodissection was performed before cryoablation with placement of a 20-gauge, 15-cm introducer needle into the retroperitoneum under CT or ultrasonographic guidance followed by ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Patel SR,Hinshaw JL,Lubner MG,Lee FT Jr,Nakada SY,Hedican SP

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Chronic unilateral hematuria is characterized by intermittent or continuous gross hematuria that cannot be diagnosed using standard radiology and hematology methods. In the past, it was managed with partial or total nephrectomy. In the age of minimally invasive procedures, however, endoscopy has ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Brito AH,Mazzucchi E,Vicentini FC,Danilovic A,Chedid Neto EA,Srougi M

更新日期：2009-08-01 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：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to assess the extent of the increased intracranial pressure (ICP) resulting from CO2 pneumoperitoneum and steep Trendelenburg positioning using ultrasonographic measurement of optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) in patients undergoing robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectom...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kim MS,Bai SJ,Lee JR,Choi YD,Kim YJ,Choi SH

更新日期：2014-07-01 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：: 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：INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES:To examine the association of glycemic control, including strict glycemic control, with 24-hour urine risk factors for uric acid and calcium calculi. MATERIALS AND METHODS:With institutional review board (IRB) approval, we identified 183 stone formers (SFs) with 459 twenty-four-hour urine c...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Maciolek KA,Penniston KL,Jhagroo RA,Best SL

更新日期：2018-08-01 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：:The appropriate position of the hand-access device and trocars for hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery depends on several factors, including the surgeon's preference, physical stature, and handedness; the patient's anatomy; and the type of procedure being performed. This article reviews the options, including measures ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Lopez-Pujals A,Leveillee RJ

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Expert-reported outcomes and complications may not reflect the standardized coding that can be provided by independent, third-party evaluations. The goal of this article is to compare expert-reported complications with standardized coding by the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP). The pr...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Knight BA,Potretzke AM,Larson JA,Bhayani SB

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine whether day-case surgery (DS) laparoscopic pyeloplasty (LP) is feasible and safe. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Thirty-two consecutive patients, planned for DS LP between March 2006 and January 2010 at a single urologic center, were enrolled in this retrospective observational study. Every patient underwen...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Ilie CP,Luscombe CJ,Smith I,Boddy J,Mischianu D,Golash A

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We evaluated the feasibility and effectiveness of percutaneous urinary diversion in patients with obstructive uropathy. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A total of 206 percutaneous nephrostomies (PCNs) (right-sided in 54, left in 56, and bilateral in 48) were performed in 102 male and 57 female patients 18 to 94 years ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Pappas P,Stravodimos KG,Mitropoulos D,Kontopoulou C,Haramoglis S,Giannopoulou M,Tzortzis G,Giannopoulos A

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the role of color-coded Doppler sonography (CCDS) in the assessment of internal ureteral stent patency. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We compared micturating cystography (MC) and CCDS in 48 patients with internal ureteral stents. Forty-five of these patients had pyelocaliectasis on renal sonography. RESU...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Haferkamp A,Brkovic D,Wiesel M,Staehler G,Dörsam J

更新日期：1999-04-01 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 results of 10 years' experience of treating pelviureteric junction (PUJ) obstruction by balloon dilatation are reviewed, and recommendations about the suitability of the technique for individual patients are made based on the patient's history and a preoperative DTPA renogram. Of 76 patients, 32 (42%) had no furth...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Webber RJ,Pandian SS,McClinton S,Hussey J

更新日期：1997-08-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To determine if patients with pathological, medical renal disease, defined as evidence of pathological abnormalities indicative of renal damage in the non-neoplastic partial nephrectomy specimens, have worsened functional outcomes following robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RPN). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Sixt...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Mobley JM,Kim EH,Larson JA,Figenshau RS,Vetter JM,Johnson MH,Bhayani SB

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Long-term treatment of patients undergoing definitive management of a small renal mass depends largely on the final pathology determination. Preablation renal biopsy (PABx) is often the only source of determining pathology in patients undergoing thermal ablation of a small renal mass. We sought t...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Lorber G,Jorda M,Leveillee R

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The treatment of cystine stones is a clinical problem. This in vitro study was performed to establish an experimental system that enables standardized and reproducible investigations on chemolysis of cystine stones to look for an improvement of dissolution strategies. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Artif...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Jacobs D,Heimbach D,Müller SC,Hesse A

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Partial nephrectomy (PN) is a technically challenging procedure, making selection of appropriate patients paramount to a successful operation. To identify patients at increased risk of an adverse outcome after PN, there are a number of scoring systems available. The nephrometry score was initially described in a serie...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Sea JC,Bahler CD,Mendonsa E,Lucas SM,Sundaram CP

更新日期：2013-12-01 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：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Analgesic abuse is a potential cause of end-stage renal disease. Such patients bear an elevated risk of developing malignancies, predominantly transitional-cell carcinoma. We report our experience with laparoscopic nephroureterectomy carried out in patients with analgesic nephropathy to exclude u...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Doehn C,Fornara P,Fricke L,Jocham D

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We established a new strategy for nonpalpable testis, including intra-abdominal testis, testicular nubbins, and intracanalicular testis, to correct these conditions by laparoscopic procedures. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Of the 53 boys (mean age, 24.5 months), nonpalpable testis was on the right side in 13, on the le...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kojima Y,Mizuno K,Kamisawa H,Kato T,Kohri K,Hayashi Y

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Objective: To assess the effectiveness of laser lithotripsy in different holmium:yttrium aluminum garnet (Ho-YAG) laser settings with a wide range of energies, frequencies, and power. Materials and Methods: Two types of phantom...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Jongjitaree K,Chotikawanich E

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The gold standard treatment for upper-tract transitional-cell carcinoma is radical nephroureterectomy, but management of the distal ureter is not standardized. Two treatment options to detach the distal ureter are open cystotomy (OC) and excision of a bladder cuff or transurethral incision of the...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Ko R,Chew BH,Hickling DR,Razvi H,Luke PP,Chin JL,Izawa JI,Pautler SE

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the feasibility of using the potassium titanyl phosphate (KTP) laser to perform laparoscopic partial nephrectomy in a porcine model, with saline irrigation to reduce intraoperative smoke formation. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A high-power (80 W) KTP laser was used without hilar occlusion in 14 laparoscop...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Liu M,Rajbabu K,Zhu G,Petersen A,Muir GH,Poulson J

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since 1993, we have treated patients having lower urinary tract symptoms and benign prostatic obstruction using the high-energy transurethral microwave thermotherapy (HE-TUMT) protocol (Prostasoft; software version 2.5). This study was conducted to investigate the outcome and durability of this treatment. A series of ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： d'Ancona FC,Francisca EA,Debruyne FM,de la Rosette JJ

更新日期：1997-08-01 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:Ureteral stents are commonly inserted under fluoroscopic guidance. Our objective was to determine the intravesical landmarks for stent insertion by mapping the fluoroscopic location of the ureteral orifices (UOs) and bladder neck (BN) in relation to the pubic symphysis (PS). METHODS:In patients undergoing uret...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Perks AE,Schuler TD,Pace K,Honey RJ

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00