Success of laser endoureterotomy of ureteral strictures associated with ureteral stones is related to stone impaction.

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate prospectively the benefits of three-dimensional stereolithographic biomodeling produced from CT data as an aid to achieving optimal access for percutaneous nephrolithotripsy (PCNL). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Eight patients with complex urinary calculi were selected. Multislice CT scans of the kidney ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Radecka E,Brehmer M,Holmgren K,Palm G,Magnusson P,Magnusson A

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Retroperitoneoscopy is an established procedure for renal surgery. We evaluated our results with retroperitoneoscopic pyeloplasty for ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction. PATIENTS AND METHODS:In 14 female and 10 male patients, a retroperitoneoscopic pyeloplasty was performed (13 right/11 le...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Wyler SF,Bachmann A,Casella R,Gasser T,Sulser T

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION/PURPOSE:Medical simulation offers the advantage of improving resident skill and comfort without impacting patient care. Five years ago, we identified trends in the use of robotic and laparoscopic simulation in 2008 and 2009 at American urology residency training programs. We seek to identify the changes in...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Clements MB,Morrison KY,Schenkman NS

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the efficacy of doxazosin in inducing spontaneous passage of stones in the distal ureter and to compare its efficacy according to the size of the stone. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Seventy-three patients with a mean age of 46.38 +/- 10.17 years who presented with a distal-ureteral stone were divided into ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Liatsikos EN,Katsakiori PF,Assimakopoulos K,Voudoukis T,Kallidonis P,Constantinides C,Athanasopoulos A,Stolzenburg JU,Perimenis P

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cryoablation of renal masses is an evolving in situ ablative technique for the management of localized renal masses and can be performed in a laparoscopic or percutaneous manner. Its usefulness is increasing and correlates with the increasing frequency of incidentally diagnosed renal lesions. At present, this techniqu...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Badwan K,Maxwell K,Venkatesh R,Figenshau RS,Brown D,Chen C,Bhayani SB

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report an unusual ureteral foreign body resulting from a complication of pulsed-dye laser lithotripsy: a retained laser fiber fragment. It was removed with two endoscopic procedures without long-term problems. ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Restrepo NC,Belis JA

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After an extensive favorable experience with the Lapides-Ball open retropubic bladder neck suspension, we chose to perform this operation laparoscopically. We describe video-assisted extraperitoneal laparoscopic bladder neck suspension (VELBNS), in which we employ a single laparoscopic cannula and a laparoscopic bladd...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Frankel G,Kantipong M

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Recent evidence would suggest a low rate of metabolic assessment in stone formers, even in those deemed as high risk. We wished to assess the attitudes and practice patterns of metabolic work up in North American members of the Endourological Society as part of the management of stone-forming patients. ME...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： McGuire BB,Matulewicz RS,Zuccarino-Crowe R,Nadler RB,Perry KT

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) is established in urology practice with routine use of fluoroscopic guidance. Herein, we retrospectively evaluated the potential factors affecting the fluoroscopic screening time (FST) during PNL. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A total of 282 patients with documented FST in detail dur...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Tepeler A,Binbay M,Yuruk E,Sari E,Kaba M,Muslumanoglu AY,Tefekli A

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The long-term effects of extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) on children treated for renal calculi are unclear. To study the effects on the immature animal, we evaluated 31 Wistar white rats that underwent right nephrectomy at 30 days of age. At 40 days of age they were divided into three groups: a control grou...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Ferreira U,Claro Jde A,Rodrigues Netto N Jr,Denardi F,Figueiredo JF,Riccetto CL

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abstract Laparoscopic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND) has been shown to be safe and effective in appropriately selected pediatric and adolescent patients with paratesticular rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) and testicular germ-cell tumors (T-GCT). While the use of robot-assisted laparoscopy has expanded rapidly ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Cost NG,DaJusta DG,Granberg CF,Cooksey RM,Laborde CE,Wickiser JE,Gargollo PC

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the maximal active deflection capabilities of a newly designed dual-deflection ureteroscope with those of a standard flexible ureteroscope. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The dual-deflection ureteroscope is similar in design to single-deflection ureteroscopes with the addition of a second, more proximal unid...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Shvarts O,Perry KT,Goff B,Schulam PG

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Standard laparoscopic surgery requires maintenance of the working cavity by continual carbon dioxide insufflation and exaggerated Trendelenburg positioning. Both cardiopulmonary and metabolic adverse effects may result from these maneuvers, which may be avoided by a gasless approach to laparoscopic surgery. We investi...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Hirsch IH,Moreno JG,Lotfi MA,Gomella LG

更新日期：1995-12-01 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：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Laparoscopic radical cystectomy is confined to centers where advanced laparoscopy is performed, and its role is not yet well clear. Our aim was to evaluate, through a prospective comparative study, the advantages of the laparoscopic compared with an open approach. PATIENTS AND METHODS:From Novem...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Porpiglia F,Renard J,Billia M,Scoffone C,Cracco C,Terrone C,Scarpa RM

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We assessed whether high shock number is associated with higher rates of acute complication development after extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (SWL). PATIENTS AND METHODS:A retrospective chart review of 372 patients who underwent 436 SWL procedures at 24 kV using a Medstone STS-T lithotripter (Medstone Int...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Hadj-Moussa M,Brown JA

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The gold standard treatment for upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) is radical nephroureterectomy (RNU). The role of endoscopic resection is limited to low-risk patients. In this study, we present our 30-year experience in the endoscopic management of UTUC. METHODS:In this retrospective study, we iden...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Motamedinia P,Keheila M,Leavitt DA,Rastinehad AR,Okeke Z,Smith AD

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Purpose: Several case series have demonstrated the safety and feasibility of outpatient robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) in well-selected patients; however, the patient perspective of this practice has not been well explored. In this study, we explored patients'...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Dobbs RW,Nguyen TT,Shahait M,Lee DJ,Kim JL,El-Fahmawi A,Lee DI

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Bleeding is a major concern during percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), especially with the use of multiple tracts. This prospective study aimed to identify factors affecting blood loss during PCNL. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Data were collected prospectively from 236 patients undergoing 301 PCNL proc...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kukreja R,Desai M,Patel S,Bapat S,Desai M

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Rapid prototyping is a technique used for creating computer images in three dimensions more efficiently than classic techniques. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a popular method to remove kidney stones; however, broader use by the urologic community has been hampered by the morbidity associated with need...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Bruyère F,Leroux C,Brunereau L,Lermusiaux P

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:A unilateral paravertebral (PVB) block with catheter can provide extendable analgesia without physiological changes. The objective of this study was to assess the efficacy of PVB bupivacaine for providing perioperative pain relief in adults undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) under gen...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Borle AP,Chhabra A,Subramaniam R,Rewari V,Sinha R,Ramachandran R,Kumar R,Seth A

更新日期：2014-09-01 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：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Single-system ectopic ureter draining a dysplastic kidney is a rare urologic abnormality. In this study, we evaluated our own experience using laparoscopy for the simultaneous identification and removal of such ureterorenal units. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Between February 1999 and August 2001, four ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kim HH,Kang J,Kwak C,Byun SS,Oh SJ,Choi H

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The role of volumetric estimation is becoming increasingly important in the staging, management, and prognostication of benign and cancerous conditions of the kidney. We evaluated the use of three-dimensional reconstruction volume (3DV) in determining renal parenchymal volumes (RPV) and renal tum...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Durso TA,Carnell J,Turk TT,Gupta GN

更新日期：2014-06-01 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：:Ureteral stents find wide application in urology. The majority of patients with indwelling ureteral stents are at an increased risk of urinary tract infection. Stent encrustation and its associated complications lead to significant morbidity. This review critically evaluates various polymers that find their applicatio...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Venkatesan N,Shroff S,Jayachandran K,Doble M

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Hemodynamic changes during abdominal laparoscopic procedures have been described as multifactorial phenomena. We report the possible occurrence of bradycardia and asystolic cardiac arrest during insufflation of the balloon trocar as a rare and serious but reversible complication during endoscopic...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Hoda MR,Friedrichs M,Kümmel C,Nitzke T,Popken G

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Calculi from patients with musculoskeletal (MS) anomalies who are largely immobile and prone to urinary infections have been traditionally composed primarily of struvite and carbonate apatite. Because of substantial improvements in the care of these patients in recent decades, stone etiology may ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Gnessin E,Mandeville JA,Handa SE,Lingeman JE

更新日期：2011-09-01 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：:Urinary incontinence may be the result of various forms of detrusor overactivity. Several surgical therapies have been devised, but with the exception of procedures to relieve urethral obstruction, none abolishes the overactivity or restores normal micturition. In general, ablative neurosurgery is considered only in p...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Blaivas JG,Heritz DM

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00