A comparison of metal telescopic dilators and Amplatz dilators for nephrostomy tract dilation in percutaneous nephrolithotomy.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) is an established treatment for patients with prostate cancer in selected centers with appropriate expertise. We studied our single-center experience of developing a LRP service and subsequent training of two additional surgeons by the initial surgeon. We ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Vasdev N,Kass-Iliyya A,Patel A,Bedford G,O'Riordon A,Johnson MI,Durkan GC,Soomro NA

更新日期：2012-07-01 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：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Holmium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Ho:YAG) laser lithotripsy is the standard lithotrite in ureteroscopy. We investigated the influence of pulse frequency, energy and length on the fragmentation efficiency of Ho:YAG laser lithotripsy in non-floating artificial stones in vitro. MATERIALS AND METHODS...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Wezel F,Häcker A,Gross AJ,Michel MS,Bach T

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The literature on standard laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) and robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) is replete with technical descriptions of the primary surgeon's responsibility, but deficient with regard to the detailed role of the assistant surgeon. This video paper describes the critical role of th...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Sur RL,Wagner AA,Albala DM,Su LM

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the ureteroscopic unroofing of a symptomatic peripelvic cyst with a holmium laser in a 37-year-old woman. At 1-year follow-up, the patient remains symptom free. Endoscopic management of peripelvic cysts is durable and can be performed safely. ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： O'Connor RC,Guralnick ML,Byrd GF,Murphy MJ,Sulman A

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extravesical robotic-assisted laparoscopic ureteral reimplantation in children is a challenging procedure. Our top-down suturing technique facilitates this reconstructive surgery. After mobilization of the ureter without the use of ureteral stent placement, the detrusor muscle is divided. Once adequate muscle flaps ar...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Silay MS,Baek M,Koh CJ

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Introduction: There has been a surge in robotic surgery research publications over the past 20 years. However, to date, there has been no characterization of urology's contribution to the robotic field, and there is a lack of bibliometric literature to guide future investi...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Jackson SR,Patel MI

更新日期：2019-05-01 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：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Radiation exposure during medical procedures continues to be an increasing concern for physicians and patients. We determined organ-specific dose rates and calculated effective dose rates during right and left percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) using a validated phantom model. MATERIALS AND MET...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Lipkin ME,Mancini JG,Toncheva G,Wang AJ,Anderson-Evans C,Simmons WN,Ferrandino MN,Yoshizumi TT,Preminger GM

更新日期：2012-05-01 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：PURPOSE:To provide clinical outcomes of the Resonance metallic ureteral stent in patients with malignant ureteral obstruction, as well as clinical factors predicting stent failure. METHODS:Cancer patients who have received Resonance stents from July 2009 to March 2012 for ureteral obstruction were included for chart r...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Chow PM,Hsu JS,Huang CY,Wang SM,Lee YJ,Huang KH,Yu HJ,Pu YS,Liang PC

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the outcomes of retroperitoneoscopic nephroureterectomy (RNU) with those of open retroperitoneal nephroureterectomy (ORNU) for upper urinary tract cancer. PATIENTS AND METHODS:This study included 240 consecutive patients who received a clinical diagnosis of localized upper urinary tract cancer and u...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Terakawa T,Miyake H,Hara I,Takenaka A,Fujisawa M

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the current indications for ureteroscopy (URS) treatment, outcome in terms of stone-free rate, and intra- and postoperative complications using the modified Clavien grading system. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The Clinical Research Office of the Endourological Society collected prospective data as part of th...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： de la Rosette J,Denstedt J,Geavlete P,Keeley F,Matsuda T,Pearle M,Preminger G,Traxer O,CROES URS Study Group.

更新日期：2014-02-01 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：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：: 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：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：: 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：:Ureteral stents and nephrostomy tubes have been used extensively in urology. Attendant to their use are their associated morbidities, such as pain, infection, and encrustation. We review the literature on the subject of the encrusted stents and drainage catheters, discuss the risk factors for encrustation, and describ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Vanderbrink BA,Rastinehad AR,Ost MC,Smith AD

更新日期：2008-05-01 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:To evaluate the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of retroperitoneoscopic microwave ablation (MWA) for clinical stage T(1a) (cT(1a)) renal tumors. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Consecutive renal cell carcinomas (RCCs) managed since April 2006 with a minimal follow-up of 12 months were included. A total of 23 tumors in ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Bai J,Hu Z,Guan W,Zhuang Q,Wang S,Liu J,Ye Z

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new semiflexible and steerable cannula was designed for endoscopic reflux operations on infants and children. Because of its small diameter (0.6 mm; < 2F), it fits even through the 9F infant cystoscope. ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Froehlich GA,Stratmeyer RO

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the efficacy, safety, and morbidity of tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and compare it with standard PCNL. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A total of 135 patients (140 renal units) undergoing tubeless PCNL (group 1) from June 2000 to September 2007 were compared with a similar group of 185 (194 rena...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Gupta NP,Mishra S,Suryawanshi M,Seth A,Kumar R

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To investigate perioperative outcomes, the learning curve, and 2-year follow-up after transurethral enucleation with bipolar (TUEB) for patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). METHODS:From December 2011 to October 2016, 603 consecutive patients underwent TUEB for BPH, performed by a single surgeon...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Hirasawa Y,Kato Y,Fujita K

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Laparoscopic urologic surgery is not widely practiced in South Africa. After presenting a laparoscopic training course, we evaluated how effectively this training translated into clinical practice. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:Invitations to the course were sent to all South African urologists. Ten appl...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Naude AM,Heyns CF,Matin SF

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the morbidity of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) requiring multiple percutaneous tracts with that of procedures requiring a single tract for calculus clearance. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Data from 20 patients undergoing PCNL through two or more percutaneous renal tracts over a 1-year period were comp...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Hegarty NJ,Desai MM

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ureteral injury is an uncommon complication of cesarean section. As with all iatrogenic ureteral injuries, if the problem is not recognized intraoperatively, the manifestations may be protean. The management of ureteral injury that is first recognized in the early postoperative period must be individualized. We presen...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Razvi HA,Denstedt JD

更新日期：1994-10-01 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：PURPOSE:To assess the necessity of placing a ureteral stent after transperitoneal laparoscopic ureterolithotomy (TPLU). PATIENTS AND METHODS:In the period from May 2006 to November 2010, 46 patients underwent TPLU. There were 13 females and 33 males. All patients had an impacted stone larger than 1.5 cm in the upper a...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Karami H,Javanmard B,Hasanzadeh-Hadah A,Mazloomfard MM,Lotfi B,Mohamadi R,Yaghoobi M

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate forces exerted on a stone with different ureteroscopic irrigation systems that could impact stone migration during ureteroscopy. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A 3-mm steel simulated stone was welded to a 3F stone basket. The basket wire was then backloaded into the working channel of a 4.5F Wolf semirigid ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Hendlin K,Weiland D,Monga M

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00