A simple method for estimating the optimum number of prostate biopsy cores needed to maintain high cancer detection rates while minimizing unnecessary biopsy sampling.

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：PURPOSE:To assess the effectiveness of periurethral microballoon implantation for management of female urinary incontinence. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A total of 45 women with urinary incontinence (age range 47-88 years) were treated between May 2000 and June 2001. Microballoons were placed in the proximal periurethral tis...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Mazouni C,Bladou F,Karsenty G,Giorgi R,Andre M,Serment G

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the use of virtual endoscopy (VE) for the investigation of the pelvicaliceal unit and the depiction of its anatomic deformities. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Two study groups were prospectively enrolled in our protocol: ten patients with nonurologic pathologies, and thus without any known deformity of the ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Liatsikos EN,Siablis D,Kagadis GC,Karnabatidis D,Petsas T,Kalogeropoulou C,Voudoukis TP,Athanassopoulos A,Perimenis P,Nikiforidis G,Barbalias GA

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Traditional techniques for obtaining percutaneous renal access utilize continuous fluoroscopy. In an attempt to minimize radiation exposure, we describe a novel laser direct alignment radiation reduction technique (DARRT) for percutaneous access and test it in a bench-top model. METHODS:In this randomized...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Khater N,Shen J,Arenas J,Keheila M,Alsyouf M,Martin JA,Lightfoot MA,Li R,Olgin G,Smith JC,Baldwin DD

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the feasibility and report early outcomes of robot-assisted anatrophic nephrolithotomy (RAN) as a treatment modality for patients with complex staghorn calculi. PATIENTS AND METHODS:In this single-center prospective study, seven consecutive patients underwent RAN for complex staghorn calculi. After d...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： King SA,Klaassen Z,Madi R

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine predictors of fluoroscopy time (FT) during percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and assess the impact of urology postgraduate trainees (PGTs) and S.T.O.N.E. nephrolithometry score. METHODS:A retrospective review of patients undergoing PCNL between 2010 and 2013 at a tertiary healthcare center wa...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Noureldin YA,Elkoushy MA,Andonian S

更新日期：2015-05-01 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：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Ascertaining the optimal depth of dilator progression is a crucial factor during tract dilation in percutaneous nephrolithotomy. Dilation is generally guided under fluoroscopy, ultrasonography, or combination of both techniques, and it is still difficult to prevent overdilation causing perforatio...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Shah AK,Xu K,Liu H,Lin T,Xie K,Huang H,Han J,Fan X,Chen J,Huang J

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate whether the overall safety and efficacy profile of percutaneous surgery for urinary stone disease in older (>70 years) patients might influence the decision for the procedure in the elderly. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A large database was created from our patients (n = 1058) who underwent percutaneous surge...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Anagnostou T,Thompson T,Ng CF,Moussa S,Smith G,Tolley DA

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the ex vivo accuracy of an MRI-TRUS fusion device for guiding targeted prostate biopsies, to identify the origin of errors, and to evaluate the likelihood that lesions can be accurately targeted. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Three prostate phantoms were used to perform 27 biopsies using transperineal M...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Wegelin O,Henken KR,Somford DM,Breuking FA,Bosch RJ,van Swol CF,van Melick HH

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using high-speed photography and acoustic emission measurements, we studied the dynamics of a transient cavitation bubble near a stone surface and the concomitant shockwaves generated during electrohydraulic lithotripsy (EHL). At each spark discharge, a vapor plasma and subsequently a cavitation bubble oscillating aro...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Zhong P,Tong HL,Cocks FH,Preminger GM

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the degree of postoperative storage symptoms after GreenLight™ laser photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP) and Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) for management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and its predictors. METHODS:A retrospective review was performed for patien...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Elkoushy MA,Elshal AM,Elhilali MM

更新日期：2015-10-01 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：: 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:Nephrostomy tract dilation is one of the important steps in percutaneous renal surgery. We present our experiences with using Amplatz and metal telescopic dilators (Alken) to create a percutaneous tract and compare the advantages and risk factors of both procedures. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We retro...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Ozok HU,Sagnak L,Senturk AB,Karakoyunlu N,Topaloglu H,Ersoy H

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Aims: To investigate whether spinal anesthesia with an obturator nerve block (SA+ONB) can be effectively used for transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT) during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic to improve patient outcomes while also avoiding aeroso...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Krishan A,Bruce A,Khashaba S,Abouelela M,Ehsanullah SA

更新日期：2020-12-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Inability to remove a urethral catheter after radical retropubic prostatectomy is an uncommon complication. We describe removal of a urethral catheter entrapped in vesicourethral anastomotic sutures, which was safely performed endoscopically using a holmium laser. ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Nagarajan M,Weston PM,Biyani CS

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine whether on-clamp partial nephrectomy (ON-PN) has any significant impact on long-term renal function in a two kidney model. PATIENTS AND METHODS:From November 1999 to July 2013, 607 patients underwent PN at our institution. After excluding patients with solitary kidneys, multiple renal masses, and ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Salevitz DA,Patton MW,Tyson MD 2nd,Nunez-Nateras R,Ferrigni EN,Andrews PE,Humphreys MR,Castle EP

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Benign ureteral strictures are a potentially difficult problem that typically has been solved by open surgery. However, minimally invasive methods would be preferable. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Three patients with benign ureteral strictures were treated with endoscopic placement of self-expanding permanent indwe...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Slavis SA,Wilson RW,Jones RJ,Swift C

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:To assess the feasibility and efficacy of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in patients with spinal deformities. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Between 1999 and 2008, eight patients (nine renal units) with spinal deformities underwent 10 PCNLs. Mean stone burden was 372 mm(2) (160-840 mm(2)). Preoperati...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Goumas-Kartalas I,Montanari E

更新日期：2010-07-01 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：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：OBJECTIVE:The aim of our study was to evaluate if there is any advantage of three-dimensional helical computed tomography (3D-HCT) over intravenous urogram (IVU) in the morphometric and morphological analysis of lower pole spatial anatomy of the kidney. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We analyzed 52 renal collecting systems in 3...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Rachid Filho D,Favorito LA,Costa WS,Sampaio FJ

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To construct, train, and apply an artificial neural network (ANN) system for prediction of different outcome variables of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). We calculated predictive accuracy, sensitivity, and precision for each outcome variable. METHODS:During the study period, all adult patients who underwe...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Aminsharifi A,Irani D,Pooyesh S,Parvin H,Dehghani S,Yousofi K,Fazel E,Zibaie F

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Holmium:YAG lithotripsy of uric acid calculi produces cyanide. The laser and stone parameters required to produce cyanide are poorly defined. In this study, we tested the hypotheses that cyanide production: (1) varies with holmium:YAG power settings; (2) varies among holmium:YAG, pulsed-dye, and ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Corbin NS,Teichman JM,Nguyen T,Glickman RD,Rihbany L,Pearle MS,Bishoff JT

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:During laparoscopic surgery, scissors are used to cut a variety of tissue, including fibrotic or calcified tissue, sutures, and occasionally tissue containing staples. Disposable scissors may become dull and ineffective. The purpose of this study is to compare the durability and ergonomics of thr...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Harper JD,Figueroa H,Ebrahimi K,Baldwin DD

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

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：: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：PURPOSE:The LithoClast Trilogy is a novel single probe, dual-energy lithotripter with ultrasonic (US) vibration and electromagnetic impact forces. ShockPulse and LithoClast Select are existing lithotripters that also use a combination of US and mechanical impact energies. We compared the efficacy and tip motion of thes...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Carlos EC,Wollin DA,Winship BB,Jiang R,Radvak D,Chew BH,Gustafson MR,Simmons WN,Zhong P,Preminger GM,Lipkin ME

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To demonstrate the safety and efficacy of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for management of large renal stones between single-functioning kidney and double-kidney patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Thirty single-functioning kidneys and 30 double-kidney patients with a mean age of 38.5 (±15.6) years in the sing...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Basiri A,Shabaninia S,Mir A,Soltani MH

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00