Single-center review of fluoroscopy-guided percutaneous nephrostomy performed by urologic surgeons.

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：:One of the most significant developments in imaging technology has been the process of digitalization. By incorporating currently available digital imaging equipment into surgical practice, urologists can be assured of obtaining real-time video images with optimal clarity and detail. In addition, one can efficiently c...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kuo RL,Preminger GM

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Pretreating a pig kidney with 500 low-energy shock waves (SWs) before delivering a clinical dose of SWs (2000 SWs, 24 kV, 120 SWs/min) has been shown to significantly reduce the size of the hemorrhagic lesion produced in that treated kidney, compared with a protocol without pretreatment. However, since the time...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Connors BA,Evan AP,Handa RK,Blomgren PM,Johnson CD,Liu Z,Lingeman JE

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We aimed to understand the characteristics of patients who are less likely to submit adequate urine collections at metabolic stone evaluation. METHODS:Inadequate urine collection was defined using two definitions: (1) Reference ranges for 24-hour creatinine/kilogram (Cr/24) and (2) discrepancy in total 24-hour...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： McGuire BB,Bhanji Y,Sharma V,Frainey BT,McClean M,Dong C,Rimar K,Perry KT,Nadler RB

更新日期：2015-06-01 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：:Looking for a virtually "scarless" surgery mini-laparoscopy (ML) could be a viable alternative to conventional laparoscopy. ML is a reproducible technique and allows for the preservation of the triangulation concept, the cornerstone of laparoscopic surgery. Drawback of ML could be the poor performance of miniaturized ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Porpiglia F,Bertolo R,Morra I,Fiori C

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the frequency of minimally invasive radical cystectomy (MIRC) conversion to open surgery, what factors influence conversion, whether or not the benefits of MIRC vs open radical cystectomy (ORC) persist after conversion, and compare ORC and MIRC outcomes. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We performed a retrosp...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Ko OS,Weiner AB,Smith ND,Meeks JJ

更新日期：2018-06-01 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：: 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：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Published outcomes of pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND) during robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP) demonstrate significant variability. The purpose of the study was to compare PLND outcomes in patients at risk for lymph node involvement (LNI) who were undergoing radical prostatecto...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Silberstein JL,Vickers AJ,Power NE,Parra RO,Coleman JA,Pinochet R,Touijer KA,Scardino PT,Eastham JA,Laudone VP

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Introduction: Ionizing radiation is used throughout urologic surgery and is known to cause a greater cancer risk with increasing exposure. The International Commission on Radiological Protection states that "it is the control of radiation dose that is important, no matter ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Hager SP,Balouch B,Desai S,Buckley M,Amster M,Belkoff L,May N

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Introduction: Double-J ureteral stents are subject to encrustation. Studies have shown that the encrustation onset is linked with indwelling time. In prevention, it is admitted that the Double-J stent indwelt for medium or long term should be replaced periodically. However...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Legrand F,Saussez T,Ruffion A,Celia A,Djouhri F,Musi G,Kalakech S,Desriac I,Roumeguère T

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We herein present the first case in the literature of enucleation of an aldosterone-producing adenoma by laparoscopy. The indication for adrenal-sparing surgery was bilateral adrenal adenoma. The operation turned out to be easier than laparoscopic adrenalectomy. The postoperative course was uneventful, and the patient...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Janetschek G,Lhotta K,Gasser R,Finkenstedt G,Jaschke W,Bartsch G

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the safety and effectiveness of laparoscopic retroperitoneal surgery and attempt to define its role in the management of urolithiasis. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Laparoscopic retroperitoneal surgery (LRS) was undertaken in 72 male and 42 female patients with calculous disease from March 1994 to April 2000 ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Hemal AK,Goel A,Kumar M,Gupta NP

更新日期：2001-09-01 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：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Ureteral stents are commonly used in urology today, but the biofilms that form on them within hours of placement may harbor bacteria that can result in infection or encrustation. Triclosan is an antimicrobial commonly used in consumer and medical products that inhibits bacterial fatty-acid synthe...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Chew BH,Cadieux PA,Reid G,Denstedt JD

更新日期：2006-11-01 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：:The indications, instrumentation, surgical technique, and complications of laparoendoscopic single-site radical nephrectomy (LESS-RN) are being described in detail in an attempt to familiarize urologists with this novel laparoscopic technique. Our initial experience of 30 consecutive cases of LESS-RN is reported. The ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Stolzenburg JU,Do M,Haefner T,Dietel A,Kallidonis P,Kyriazis I,Beatty J,Liatsikos EN

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We present our experience in the design and development of a training program in laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP), and the validation of the first steps of the program by objective measurement of the attendants' skills improvement and subjective evaluation of its contents. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Our tra...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Pérez-Duarte FJ,Fernández-Tomé B,Díaz-Güemes I,Enciso S,Matos-Azevedo AM,Sánchez-Hurtado MA,Hernández L,Sánchez-Margallo FM

更新日期：2014-07-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Clinical studies have shown beneficial role of oral alpha-blockers for ureteral stent-related morbidity. However, the in vivo effects of oral alpha-blockers on a stented ureter are unclear. We evaluated the effects of alpha-blockade on ureteral dynamics in a stented porcine ureter. METHODS:Twenty-seven fe...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Johnson LJ,Davenport D,Venkatesh R

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Introduction: A number of clinical and radiological predictors of either stone impaction or ureteral stone passage (SP) have been proposed. We aimed at identifying the key predictors of successful SP by using readily available CT-based tools/measurements. ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kachroo N,Jain R,Maskal S,Alshara L,Armanyous S,Milk J,Kahn L,Monga M,Sivalingam S

更新日期：2020-10-27 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：:Cold-knife retrograde endopyelotomy is a simple, safe, and effective therapeutic option for primary and secondary symptomatic ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO). Our long-term success rate with negligible complications demonstrates its durability and safety. Retrograde endopyelotomy should be considered a viabl...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Butani RP,Eshghi M

更新日期：2008-04-01 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：:Patients with large median prostate lobes undergoing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy are at potential risk of ureteric orifice injury, during posterior bladder neck transection and vesicourethral anastomosis reconstruction. We describe our technique of in situ robot-assisted ureteral stenting with double-pigtail ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： El Douaihy Y,Tan GY,Dorsey PJ,Jhaveri JK,Tewari AK

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The permanent Urolume Wallstent has been used for the relief of bladder outlet obstruction (BOO), detrusor-external sphincter dyssnergia (DESD), and recurrent bulbar urethral strictures. Because of its woven construction, it allows ingrowth of urothelial tissue, resulting in complete epithelialization by 6 to 12 month...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Corujo M,Badlani GH

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:We sought to examine a large nationwide (United States) sample of emergency department (ED) visits to determine data related to utilization and costs of care for urolithiasis in this setting. METHODS:Nationwide Emergency Department Sample was analyzed from 2006 to 2009. All patients presenting t...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Eaton SH,Cashy J,Pearl JA,Stein DM,Perry K,Nadler RB

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic prostatitis and prostatodynia are troublesome disorders that are not responsive to any kind of treatment. Patients with treatment-resistant chronic nonbacterial prostatitis (n = 61) or prostatodynia (n = 17) for longer than 3 years underwent a single 1-hour session of transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUM...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Choi NG,Soh SH,Yoon TH,Song MH

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:As the indications for topical hemostatic agents increase in urology, the question arises: what happens to these agents when they enter the urinary collecting system? To answer this question, we performed a series of in-vitro experiments mixing three hemostatic agents with normal and sanguineous ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Uribe CA,Eichel L,Khonsari S,Finley DS,Basillote J,Park HK,Li CC,Abdelshehid C,Lee DI,McDougall EM,Clayman RV

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00