Effect of advanced age on laparoscopic urologic procedures.

abstract：PURPOSE:To provide a comprehensive review of the classification of surgical errors as well as general measures to detect and prevent their occurrence. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Search in PubMed, Medline, and Cochrane library with combination of the key words: Endoscopy or surgical procedures, minimally invasive, and medic...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Rassweiler MC,Mamoulakis C,Kenngott HG,Rassweiler J,de la Rosette J,Laguna MP

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cystoscopy is a basic urologic skill necessary for the endoscopic evaluation of the urethra and bladder. Presented is a step-by-step guide for flexible cystoscopy of the male and female patient. MATERIALS/METHODS:Routine flexible cystoscopy was performed on a male patient with a history of upper tract uro...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Safiullah S,Lama DJ,Patel R,Clayman RV

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endoscopic treatment of upper-tract transitional-cell carcinoma (TCC) is well established. Nevertheless, many patients still required major ablative surgery. We have applied our experience with laparoscopic nephrectomy to the performance of laparoscopic nephroureterectomy in order to make the management of upper-tract...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Keeley FX Jr,Tolley DA

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To present our initial experience with single-port laparoscopic urologic surgery via the retroperitoneal approach using the Alexis wound retractor with flexible laparoscopic instrumentation. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Since December 2008, 14 patients have undergone single-port laparoscopic surgery for various urolog...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Ryu DS,Park WJ,Oh TH

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lumbar ureteral benign stenosis can be managed by laparoscopy. Prevention of repeat strictures after ureteral anastomosis includes the placement of a ureteral catheter. When laparoscopy is used to perform the anastomosis, a second position is needed to insert the Double J stent. We provide a way to place the double pi...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Brichart N,Prezelin Y,Celhay O,Bruyère F

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Recently, laparoscopic nephropexy has been performed using a transperitoneal approach. We evaluated the efficacy of a retroperitoneoscopic technique for symptomatic nephroptosis. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Three men and two women with right nephroptosis underwent retroperitoneal laparoscopic nephropexy. Their sympto...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Ichikawa T,Yamada D,Takao A,Saegusa M,Aramaki K,Kumon H

更新日期：2003-11-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Laparoscopic trocars typically maintain pneumoperitoneum using trap door valves and silicone seals. However, valves and seals hinder passage of instruments, cause lens smudging, trap specimens and needles being removed from the abdominal cavity, and lose their seal with repeated instrument exchange. AIM:T...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Herati AS,Atalla MA,Rais-Bahrami S,Andonian S,Vira MA,Kavoussi LR

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Intraoperative mannitol is routinely administered for renoprotection in partial nephrectomy (PN). However, there is a paucity of evidence supporting mannitol's renoprotective effect. We performed a retrospective study of mannitol's efficacy in PN. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Using an institutional database, patien...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Cooper CA,Shum CF,Bahler CD,Sundaram CP

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To develop a preoperative prediction model using a computer-assisted volumetric assessment of potential spared parenchyma to estimate the probability of chronic kidney disease (CKD, estimated glomerular filtration rate [eGFR] <60 mL/min/1.73 m(2)) 6 months from extirpative renal surgery (nephron-sparing surgery...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Liss MA,DeConde R,Caovan D,Hofler J,Gabe M,Palazzi KL,Patel ND,Lee HJ,Ideker T,Van Poppel H,Karow D,Aertsen M,Casola G,Derweesh IH

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To review the outcome of transperitoneal laparoscopic dismembered pyeloplasty (LDP) in our institution. PATIENTS AND METHODS:From April 2001 to April 2005, 36 men and 34 women underwent LDP for symptomatic and radiologically proved ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction. A successful outcome was defined clin...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Vijayanand D,Hasan T,Rix D,Soomro N

更新日期：2006-12-01 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：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Clinically significant post-transplantation lymphoceles are not uncommon. Surgical marsupialization with internal peritoneal drainage is the treatment of choice. We describe the successful laparoscopic formation of a peritoneal window for post-transplantation lymphocele drainage as an effective a...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Abou-Elela A,Reyad I,Torky M,Meshref A,Morsi A

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is well accepted that identification and control of the adrenal vein is a critical step in laparoscopic adrenalectomy. The surgical and anatomic literature propagates the notion of a dominant or multiple dominant adrenal arteries that should likewise be controlled during surgical extirpation. MATERIALS A...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Joel AB,Rubenstein JN,Arredondo S,Meng MV,Duh QY,Stoller ML

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection is the most sensitive and specific diagnostic modality for detecting occult lymph node metastases in clinical stage I testicular tumor. In stage II disease, residual tumors after chemotherapy have to be removed surgically. To reduce the morbidity of these procedures we have...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Janetschek G,Peschel R,Hobisch A,Bartsch G

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to measure the accuracy of stone-specific algorithms (S-mode) and the posterior acoustic shadow for determining kidney stone size with ultrasound (US) in vivo. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Thirty-four subjects with 115 renal stones were prospectively recruited and scanned with S-mode on ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： May PC,Haider Y,Dunmire B,Cunitz BW,Thiel J,Liu Z,Bruce M,Bailey MR,Sorensen MD,Harper JD

更新日期：2016-09-01 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：PURPOSE:To evaluate the oncologic results of our operative technique, hand-assisted retroperitoneoscopic nephroureterectomy (HRNU), for the treatment of upper-tract urothelial cancer, various perioperative parameters and oncologic outcomes were compared for HRNU and conventional open nephroureterectomy (CONU). PATIENT...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Nakashima K,Fujiyama C,Tokuda Y,Satoh Y,Nishimura K,Nakashima N,Uozumi J

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Functional losses near 20% are seen in the operated kidney during partial nephrectomy. Resected healthy margins are small and ischemia time limited in the modern era. We hypothesize that reconstruction following tumor resection is modifiable and a significant cause of renal function injury. MATE...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Bahler CD,Sundaram CP

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Nucleation, growth, and aggregation are considered to be the principal crystallization mechanisms in stone development. It is important to understand their relative significance so that appropriate experimental models can be used, and to identify the best therapeutic targets. The aim of this stud...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kavanagh JP

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Since first being described in 1993, laparoscopic pyeloplasty has proven to be less morbid but equally as effective as open pyeloplasty. The technical complexity of the procedure, however, has made it difficult for many surgeons to adopt. The da Vinci robot-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty (RP) ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Yanke BV,Lallas CD,Pagnani C,Bagley DH

更新日期：2008-06-01 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：PURPOSE:Large stone burden can be treated ureteroscopically, but the treatment often requires more than one procedure. Placement of a preoperative stent may theoretically enhance stone clearance by dilating the ureter to facilitate both access and stone removal. This study determines the impact of stent placement befor...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Chu L,Sternberg KM,Averch TD

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Laparoscopic urologic surgery is not widely practiced in South Africa. After presenting a laparoscopic training course, we evaluated how effectively this training translated into clinical practice. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:Invitations to the course were sent to all South African urologists. Ten appl...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Naude AM,Heyns CF,Matin SF

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Port-site metastasis (PSM) is a rare complication of laparoscopic intervention in urologic malignancies. Of the greater than 50 reported cases of PSM in the urologic oncology literature, only 9 have occurred after surgery for renal-cell carcinoma (RCC). We report a 10th instance of RCC metastasis...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Song JB,Tanagho YS,Kim EH,Abbosh PH,Vemana G,Figenshau RS

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Balloon dilation potentially represents a safer and simpler technique for the treatment of ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction and ureteral strictures. Using a porcine model, we sought to establish the optimal balloon size for endoballoon rupture of the UPJ and ureter. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The efficacy o...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Collyer WC,Landman J,Olweny EO,Andreoni C,McDougall EM,Clayman RV

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since the advantages of using ureteral stents in conjunction with extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy were first recognized, the growing demand for outpatient stone treatment has made stent use much more frequent. However, prophylactic stent placement must be judicious to maximize success and minimize associated mor...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Chen AS,Saltzman B

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Bacterial colonization of indwelling ureteral stents may serve as a nidus for bacteriuria in operations where stents are manipulated. The predictive value of urine cultures in the assessment of stent colonization was examined in 65 patients with indwelling ureteral stents. PATIENTS AND METHODS:P...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Lifshitz DA,Winkler HZ,Gross M,Sulkes J,Baniel J,Livne PM

更新日期：1999-12-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To assess the current treatment of benign prostatic obstruction (BPO) in patients on ongoing oral anticoagulation (OA). METHODS:An Internet survey was sent to all active members of the Endourological Society. The survey contained 32 questions regarding transurethral treatment of BPO in patients on ongoing OA...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Becker B,Knipper S,Gross AJ,Netsch C

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00