Critical role of the assistant in laparoscopic and robot-assisted radical prostatectomy.

abstract：PURPOSE:To report our experience with congenital inferior vena cava (IVC) anomalies found during laparoscopic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (LRPLND). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Two men with a mean age of 31.5 years (range 26-37 years) underwent LRPLND because of nonseminomatous germ-cell tumors (NSGCT) between Decem...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Castillo OA,Sanchez-Salas R,Alvarez JM,Vitagliano G,Cortes O

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine whether the overall ureteral flow through an obstructed ureter using the 3F MicroStent™ that uses a novel film occlusion anchoring mechanism is comparable to the flow using a conventional 3F and 4.7F Double-J stent. MATERIALS AND METHODS:An in vitro silicone ureter model and an ex vivo porcine uri...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Lange D,Hoag NA,Poh BK,Chew BH

更新日期：2011-06-01 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：: Purpose: We assessed the ability of enhanced cystoscopy with CHROMA image enhancement (Karl Storz SE & Co. KG, Tuttlingen, Germany) to improve cancer detection during transurethral resection of bladder tumors (TURBT) in patients with known or suspected nonmuscle invasive b...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Howard JM,Woldu SL,Daneshmand S,Lotan Y

更新日期：2020-12-04 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe flexible ureteroscopy-directed retrograde nephrostomy access using a puncture wire to achieve renal access. This is a natural extension of modern retrograde intrarenal surgical techniques and a modernization of the original Lawson technique for retrograde nephrostomy tract creation. In appropriately select...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Wynberg JB,Borin JF,Vicena JZ,Hannosh V,Salmon SA

更新日期：2012-10-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To assess the association between the R.E.N.A.L. Nephrometry score, the amount of non-neoplastic parenchymal volume (NNPV) removed, and the renal function decline in patients undergoing robotic partial nephrectomy (RPN). PATIENTS AND METHODS:The Multi-institutional Mount Sinai Kidney Cancer Database was used...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Husain FZ,Rosen DC,Paulucci DJ,Sfakianos JP,Abaza R,Badani KK

更新日期：2016-10-01 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：:Obtaining a precise fascial closure of larger laparoscopic port sites presents an ongoing challenge for even the most experienced laparoscopic surgeons. To this end, we evaluated five new methods for closing laparoscopic port sites and compared these with the standard technique of a hand-sutured repair using a 0 absor...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Nakada SY,McDougall EM,Gardner SM,Gonzalez G,Clayman RV

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate contemporary management approaches to medium-sized (10-20 mm) renal stones. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A total of 935 patients treated for medium-sized renal stones (10-20 mm) between July 2012 and March 2014 were included in the study program. Contemporary minimally invasive approaches applied in the ma...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kiremit MC,Guven S,Sarica K,Ozturk A,Buldu I,Kafkasli A,Balasar M,Istanbulluoglu O,Horuz R,Cetinel CA,Kandemir A,Albayrak S

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Small renal lesions often confer relatively low oncologic risk and, as such, dictate for treatment strategies with low morbidity. Minimally invasive ablative techniques have been developed and can deliver good outcomes where used judiciously. The potential risks of treatment relate to the method of ablation, the route...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Crow P,Keeley FX

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Microdialysis is an innovative technique used to monitor the chemistry of the interstitial fluid in living tissue. We documented changes in concentration of interstitial fluid metabolites before, during, and after induced renal ischemia. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Under general anesthesia, a microdialysis probe was...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Weld KJ,Montiglio C,Bush AC,Harroff HH,Cespedes RD

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Performance of laparoscopic surgery requires adequate hand-eye coordination. Video games are an effective way to judge one's hand-eye coordination, and practicing these games may improve one's skills. Our goal was to see if there is a correlation between skill in video games and skill in laparosc...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Rosenberg BH,Landsittel D,Averch TD

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the accuracy of the surgeon's impression as to the stone-free rate at the end of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), and to evaluate predictors for inaccurate estimation. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A prospective study conducted between 2010 and 2015. Surgeon's impression, categorized as "insignific...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Nevo A,Holland R,Schreter E,Gilad R,Baniel J,Cohen A,Lifshitz DA

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The introduction of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) into other fields of surgery has fueled the interest to study its application in small renal masses (SRM). Some controversies remain, however, regarding its oncologic efficacy. We review technical factors and tissue characteristics that influence ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Joniau S,Tailly T,Goeman L,Blyweert W,Gontero P,Joyce A

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effects on the potency of a bilateral cavernosal nerve-sparing approach to robot-assisted radical cystectomy (RARC) in a preoperatively potent population. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We conducted a retrospective review of 254 patients who underwent RARC between 2003 and 2012 at our single institutio...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Haberman K,Wittig K,Yuh B,Ruel N,Lau C,Wilson TG,Chan KG

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Extended ureteral stricture is a rare complication of renal transplantation. Its management remains challenging. The aim of our study was to report our 15 years of experience with subcutaneous pyelovesical bypass graft (SPBG) in selected renal transplant patients who presented with extended urete...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Muller CO,Meria P,Desgrandchamps F

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 42-year-old man undergoing bilateral laparoscopic hernia repair requested vasectomy for family planning purposes. Bilateral vasectomy was done by a laparoscopic approach at the time of extraperitoneal hernia repair, and a separate scrotal incision was avoided. In addition to reporting a case of laparoscopic vasectom...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kakitelashvili V,Thompson J,Balaji KC

更新日期：2002-03-01 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:Nephroureterectomy (NU) with bladder cuff excision is the gold standard treatment for patients with upper urinary tract urothelial cancer. We report our initial experience with laparoendoscopic single-site plus one port (LESS POP) technique for NU and bladder cuff excision. PATIENTS AND METHODS:...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Tsivian A,Tsivian M,Stanevsky Y,Benjamin S,Sidi AA

更新日期：2014-06-01 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：PURPOSE:The CyberKnife (CK), a linear accelerator mounted on a robotic device, enables excellent dose conformation to the target and minimizes dose to surrounding normal tissue. It is a very suitable device for performing hypofractionated stereotactic body radiotherapy as monotherapy for low- to intermediate-risk prost...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Aluwini S,van Rooij P,Hoogeman M,Bangma C,Kirkels WJ,Incrocci L,Kolkman-Deurloo IK

更新日期：2010-05-01 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：:Lasertripsy of upper urinary tract calculi after unsuccessful extracorporeal lithotripsy (SWL) or ureteroscopy (Group 1; N = 26 patients, 36 calculi) was compared with primary lasertripsy (Group 2; N = 56 patients, 79 calculi). Access to calculi was achieved by a Candela miniscope or flexible ureteroscope, and laser f...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Boline GB,Belis JA

更新日期：1993-12-01 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：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：PURPOSE:Robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP) is an increasingly popular treatment choice among men with clinically localized prostate cancer and has resulted in the need to adequately train urologists to perform the procedure. We reviewed the City of Hope experience to determine if the extent of fellow invo...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Link BA,Nelson R,Josephson DY,Lau C,Wilson TG

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the effectiveness of palladium-103 brachytherapy in stage T1 and T2 adenocarcinoma of the prostate. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The charts of 1048 patients treated between 1991 and 1999 with transperineal realtime ultrasound-guided (103)Pd (Theraseed) implants were reviewed to assess the effects on serum pr...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Sharkey J,Chovnick SD,Behar RJ,Perez R,Otheguy J,Rabinowitz R,Steele J,Webster C,Donohue M,Solc Z,Huff W,Cantor A

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Objective: To assess the safety and efficacy of a novel vacuum-assisted access sheath (VAAS) in minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy (MPCNL). Materials and Methods: Seventy-five consecutive patients with single renal...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Lai D,Chen M,Sheng M,Liu Y,Xu G,He Y,Li X

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT) is the standard of care for initial bladder tumor management. In response to its shortcomings, we propose an alternative technique for tumor resection and retrieval: The endoscopic snare resection of bladder tumor (ESRBT). Eleven tumors managed by ESRBT were reviewed re...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Maurice MJ,Vricella GJ,MacLennan G,Buehner P,Ponsky LE

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00