Bovine serum albumin glutaraldehyde for completely sutureless laparoscopic heminephrectomy in a survival porcine model.

abstract：PURPOSE:We present a series of cystinuric patients with renal cystine calculi between 1.5 and 3.0 cm treated with retrograde renoscopy and intracorporeal lithotripsy and report our results, complications, and inpatient utilization with this approach. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The hospital and office charts of five consecut...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Rudnick DM,Bennett PM,Dretler SP

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Kidney stone disease is rare in the South African black (B) population and more prevalent in the white (W) population. Genetic studies have not previously examined this anomaly. The AGT Pro11Leu polymorphism in the alanine:glyoxylate aminotransferase (AGT) enzyme has been suggested as possibly pl...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Theka T,Rodgers AL,Webber D,O'Ryan C

更新日期：2014-05-01 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：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:We have developed novel iron-based microparticles (Fe-MP) that bind to calcium oxalate stone fragments, rendering them paramagnetic. Previously, we demonstrated enhanced efficiency of stone extraction in an inanimate model using magnetic instrumentation. Before in vivo stone extraction studies, w...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Mir SA,Best SL,McLeroy S,Donnally CJ 3rd,Gnade B,Hsieh JT,Pearle MS,Cadeddu JA

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Percutaneous stone surgery can be challenging in spina bifida (SB) patients due to their body habitus and spinal cord anomalies. A safe surgical approach may necessitate acceptance of lower stone-free (SF) rates. We seek to determine if anatomic complexity, as measured by spinal cord curvature and torso length,...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Chaudhry R,Theisen KM,Stephany HA,Schneck FX,Cannon GM,Ost MC

更新日期：2017-04-01 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：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：:The tissue effects of a laser are responsible for the therapeutic value as well as the potential for complications. Within certain constraints, the type and depth of energy effect can be controlled by the selection of the wavelength as well as of appropriate energy parameters. In a clinical endoscopic setting, however...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Smith JA Jr

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the safety and efficacy of conversion from pure laparoscopy to hand-assisted laparoscopy to control mild-to-moderate bleeding during renal surgery. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Between August 2006 and August 2008, we performed 94 laparoscopic nephrectomies (44 partial and 50 radical). A total of three radica...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Vricella GJ,Young DB,Boncher NA,Madi R

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:To evaluate the safety and efficacy of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for the management of complete staghorn calculi in children

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Aron M,Yadav R,Goel R,Hemal AK,Gupta NP

更新日期：2005-10-01 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：PURPOSE:To compare the efficacy of extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) in patients with radiopaque and radiolucent ureteral calculi. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Between September 2001 and August 2002, a total of 113 consecutive patients with ureteral calculi (58 radiopaque [Group 1], 55 radiolucent [Group 2]) were tre...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Cimentepe E,Unsal A,Saglam R,Balbay MD

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the "body mass index" (BMI) (weight and length) of 12 flexible ureteroscopes (digital and fiber optic) along with the light cables and camera heads, to make the best use of our instruments. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Twelve different brand-new flexible ureteroscopes from four different manufacturers, al...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Proietti S,Somani B,Sofer M,Pietropaolo A,Rosso M,Saitta G,Gaboardi F,Traxer O,Giusti G

更新日期：2017-10-01 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：:Vesicourethral reconstruction is the most critical and time-consuming step of laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. We describe the use of two hemicircumferential running sutures that has significantly simplified the procedure in our last 30 patients. The vesicourethral reconstruction took 31 minutes on average. Six mon...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Hoznek A,Salomon L,Rabii R,Ben Slama MR,Cicco A,Antiphon P,Abbou CC

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Purpose: Kidney stone recurrence rates vary between patients. A patient's risk informs the frequency and intensity of preventative interventions. Clinicians routinely use clinical experience to estimate risk. We sought to compare clinician estimated recurrence risk with th...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Forbes CM,McCoy AB,Hsi RS

更新日期：2020-11-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair has become a frequently performed procedure. It is thus inevitable that some candidates for radical prostatectomy for prostatic carcinoma will have undergone such previous intervention. Mesh placement in the space of Retzius as performed in laparoscopic hernia ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Haifler M,Benjamin B,Ghinea R,Avital S

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION/OBJECTIVE:We sought to examine the contemporary relationship between case volume and outcome for percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) using a publically available administrative database. METHODS:A weighted sample of 7785 patients was obtained from the 2010 Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) Na...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kadlec AO,Ellimoottil C,Guo R,Trinh QD,Sun M,Turk TM

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe our experience using an iodinated contrast solution to hydrodissect adjacent structures before percutaneous renal cryoablation. Hydrodissection was performed before cryoablation with placement of a 20-gauge, 15-cm introducer needle into the retroperitoneum under CT or ultrasonographic guidance followed by ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Patel SR,Hinshaw JL,Lubner MG,Lee FT Jr,Nakada SY,Hedican SP

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seventy-four consecutive cases of ureteral stones listed for ureteroscopic lithotripsy were studied prospectively. In all cases, the Wolf 7.5F or 9F ureteroscope was used in conjunction with the Swiss Lithoclast system. Dormia baskets were employed on four occasions to prevent forward propulsion of fragments. Ureteros...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Tan PK,Tan SM,Consigliere D

更新日期：1998-08-01 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：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Adrenalectomy is indicated for patients with large adrenal lesions or functional tumors. Cryoablation is currently used as a surgical alternative for the treatment of prostate, lung, brain, pharynx, and liver tumors. The purpose of this study was to determine if cryosurgery could be delivered ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Schulsinger DA,Sosa RE,Perlmutter AA,Vaughan ED Jr

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Liver injury during percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is very rare and is usually overlooked. In this report, we present a case of inadvertent liver injury during right supracostal PCNL and describe diagnostic tools, conservative management measures, and outcome. A literature review of potential risk factors and sug...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： El-Nahas AR,Mansour AM,Ellaithy R,Abol-Enein H

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Kidney stone disease (KSD) affects millions of people worldwide and has an increasing incidence. Social media (SoMe) and search engines are both gaining in usage, while also being used by patients to research their conditions and aid in managing them. With this in mind, many authors have expressed the beli...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Jamnadass E,Aboumarzouk O,Kallidonis P,Emiliani E,Tailly T,Hruby S,Sanguedolce F,Atis G,Ozsoy M,Greco F,Somani BK

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Burst wave lithotripsy (BWL) is a transcutaneous technique with potential to safely and effectively fragment renal stones. Preclinical investigations of BWL require the assessment of potential renal injury. This study evaluates the capabilities of real-time ultrasound and MRI to detect and evaluate BWL injury t...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： May PC,Kreider W,Maxwell AD,Wang YN,Cunitz BW,Blomgren PM,Johnson CD,Park JSH,Bailey MR,Lee D,Harper JD,Sorensen MD

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine if patients with pathological, medical renal disease, defined as evidence of pathological abnormalities indicative of renal damage in the non-neoplastic partial nephrectomy specimens, have worsened functional outcomes following robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RPN). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Sixt...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Mobley JM,Kim EH,Larson JA,Figenshau RS,Vetter JM,Johnson MH,Bhayani SB

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Percutaneous renal access is an integral step in percutaneous renal drainage and percutaneous nephrolithotomy. Urologists are increasingly obtaining access themselves, as this eliminates reliance on a second "surgeon" and increases flexibility with respect to procedure timing and the location of the access tract. Surp...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Stern J,Zeltser IS,Pearle MS

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Urinary-tract fistulas present unique clinical challenges that often necessitate open surgical excision with interposition of healthy tissue. Advances in retrograde instrumentation have enabled endourologists to employ more minimally invasive approaches to urologic disease, including fistulas. We...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Sharma SK,Perry KT,Turk TM

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Introduction and Objective: Despite the adoption of robotic donor nephrectomy, the steep learning curve of robotic recipient transplantation has hindered the implementation of a complete robot-assisted kidney transplantation (RAKT). We sought to develop a high-fidelity per...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Saba P,Belfast E,Melnyk R,Patel A,Kashyap R,Ghazi A

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:During laparoscopic nephrectomy (LPN), a stapling device is often used for vascular control, especially of the renal vein. Herein, we report our experience using a polymer clip (Hem-o-lok) for routine control of the vessels during LPN in the animal and clinical setting. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Fift...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Yip SK,Tan YH,Cheng C,Sim HG,Lee YM,Chee C

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00