Is it necessary to place a Double J catheter after laparoscopic ureterolithotomy? A four-year experience.

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：PURPOSE:To evaluate our single institution experience with percutaneous cryoablation of renal masses >or=3 cm in diameter for complications and short-term outcomes. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Between March 2003 and February 2009, 108 patients with 110 renal masses >or=3 cm in diameter were treated with percutaneous cryoabla...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Schmit GD,Atwell TD,Callstrom MR,Farrell MA,Leibovich BC,Patterson DE,Chow GK,Blute ML,Charboneau JW

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Previous robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) studies have identified various predictors of overall and major postoperative complications, but few have evaluated the specific role of these factors in the development of medical and surgical complications. In this study, we present an analysis of the mo...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Moskowitz EJ,Paulucci DJ,Reddy BN,Blum KA,Rosen DC,Abaza R,Eun DD,Hemal AK,Krane LS,Badani KK

更新日期：2017-03-01 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：PURPOSE:To investigate a new method and its effect on the procedure of dilating the ejaculatory duct and flushing the seminal vesicle with an F9 seminal vesicle scope in patients with chronic and recurrent seminal vesiculitis. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Twenty-six patients with a diagnosis based to signs, laboratory detecti...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Xu B,Li P,Niu X,Zhang X,Wang Z,Qin C,Li J,Jia Y,Wu H,Zhang W

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Ureteral stents are commonly inserted under fluoroscopic guidance. Our objective was to determine the intravesical landmarks for stent insertion by mapping the fluoroscopic location of the ureteral orifices (UOs) and bladder neck (BN) in relation to the pubic symphysis (PS). METHODS:In patients undergoing uret...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Perks AE,Schuler TD,Pace K,Honey RJ

更新日期：2008-06-01 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：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Several experienced practitioners of open surgery with limited or no laparoscopic background have adopted robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RLRP) as an alternative to open radical prostatectomy (RRP), demonstrating outcomes comparable to those in large RRP and laparoscopic prosta...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Zorn KC,Orvieto MA,Gong EM,Mikhail AA,Gofrit ON,Zagaja GP,Shalhav AL

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

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：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：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate in vitro and in vivo effects of Moses technology in Holmium laser and to compare it with the Regular mode in terms of lithotripsy efficiency and laser-tissue interactions. METHODS:The Lumenis® Pulse™ P120H holmium laser system together with Moses D/F/L fibers were used to compare the Regular mode...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Elhilali MM,Badaan S,Ibrahim A,Andonian S

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We developed a genitourinary skills training (GUST) curriculum for incoming third year medical students (MS3) and performed a follow-up study of comfort with and utilization of these skills. MATERIALS AND METHODS:GUST consisted of a didactic lecture followed by skills sessions including standardized patient te...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kaplan AG,Abdelshehid CS,Alipanah N,Zamansani T,Lee J,Kolla SB,Sountoulides PG,Graversen J,Lusch A,Kaufmann OG,Louie M,Clayman RV,McDougall EM

更新日期：2012-10-01 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：INTRODUCTION:The Endockscope combines a smartphone, a battery powered flashlight and a fiberoptic cystoscope allowing for mobile videocystoscopy. We compared conventional videocystoscopy with the Endockscope paired with next generation smartphones in an ex-vivo porcine bladder to evaluate its image quality. MATERIALS ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Tse C,Patel RM,Yoon R,Okhunov Z,Landman J,Clayman RV

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The identification of calcium-binding proteins in urine and kidney stones has led to a closer look at the role of matrix proteins in urolithiasis. We analyzed five struvite stones for protein content and identified two bands (8 and 14 KDa) that were confirmed by gel electrophoresis and amino acid sequencing to be calg...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Bennett J,Dretler SP,Selengut J,Orme-Johnson WH

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the composition and the extent of crystalline (and other) encrustation on ureteral catheters inserted under sterile conditions in stone formers, in comparison with catheters of the same type inserted in nonstone formers for the same time but for different clinical reasons. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Fo...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Bithelis G,Bouropoulos N,Liatsikos EN,Perimenis P,Koutsoukos PG,Barbalias GA

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is considered the standard procedure for the removal of large renal calculi. The development of the "minimally invasive PCNL" (mini-PCNL) has reduced the complications of the surgery; it also appears to be associated with less morbidity than the conventional PC...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Hamamoto S,Yasui T,Okada A,Taguchi K,Kawai N,Ando R,Mizuno K,Kubota Y,Kamiya H,Tozawa K,Kohri K

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The UroLume endoprosthesis has been used for recurrent bulbar urethral strictures, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and detrusor-external sphincter dyssynergia. Complications of the UroLume have been described by the North American Multicenter Trial as migration, encrustation, hyperplastic tissue growth, in addition to p...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Corujo M,Badlani GH

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the feasibility of bladder cryoablation (BC) applied laparoscopically, percutaneously, and transurethrally in a porcine survival study. The expected and observed area of cell death after BC was also examined. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Nine pigs were divided equally into the three treatment groups. Cry...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Sutherland DE,Wagner KR,Compton JB,Rezaei MK,Schwartz AM,Jarrett TW

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One of the most difficult, time-consuming, and at the same time critical steps of laparoscopic pyeloplasty is ureteral spatulation. We describe a reproducible technique that greatly simplifies this surgical step. Using standard laparoscopic scissors, the ureter is partially cut just inferior to the ureteropelvic junct...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Giannakopoulos S,Efthimiou I,Bantis A,Kalaitzis C,Touloupidis S

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Until now, open colposuspension has been the gold standard in the surgical treatment of stress urinary incontinence. However, the open procedure is associated with more complications and longer hospital stays and is hard to justify given the availability of minimally invasive alternatives. We rep...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Khan MS,Challacombe B,Rose K,Dasgupta P

更新日期：2007-09-01 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：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：:Renal excursion during breathing is inevitable and is a cause of poor localization during extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy (SWL), which in theory might lead to poor treatment results. Eighty-one patients underwent lithotripsy treatment with and without the use of an image enhancement system designed for use with ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Dawson C,Corry DA,Bowsher WG,Nockler IB,Whitfield HN

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This report describes a new animal model for research on the parameters of shockwave delivery and the mechanisms of shockwave action in SWL. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Female pigs (approximately 45 kg) were anesthetized for creation of an upper pole peripheral caliceal access. The tract was dilated with a 30F Nephr...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Paterson RF,Lingeman JE,Evan AP,Connors BA,Williams JC Jr,McAteer JA

更新日期：2002-10-01 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：:A new technique of endosurgical pelvic lymph node dissection was performed for the staging of 10 prostate and 8 bladder cancers. The technique, involving an exclusive extraperitoneal space development with CO2 insufflation, is described in detail. Using the standard endosurgical (laparoscopic) equipment, we performed ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Villers A,Vannier JL,Abécassis R,Baron JC,Anidjar M,Khoury R,Delmas V,Desmonts JM,Boccon-Gibod L

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:We have previously shown that men tolerate office flexible cystoscopy better when they simultaneously view the monitor during their procedure. We sought to demonstrate similar effects of distraction on women undergoing rigid office cystoscopy. PATIENTS AND METHODS:100 consecutive women underwent...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Patel AR,Jones JS,Babineau D

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:A "Negative" ureteroscopy (URS) is defined as a URS in which no stone is found during the procedure. It may occur when the stone has already been passed spontaneously or when it is located outside the collecting system. The aim of the study was to outline risk factors for Negative-URS. MATERIALS AND METHO...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Katafigiotis I,Sabler IM,Heifetz EM,Rosenfeld A,Stavros S,Lorber A,Latke A,Yutkin V,Hidas G,Landau EH,Pode D,Gofrit ON,Duvdevani M

更新日期：2018-09-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Clinically significant post-transplantation lymphoceles are not uncommon. Surgical marsupialization with internal peritoneal drainage is the treatment of choice. We describe the successful laparoscopic formation of a peritoneal window for post-transplantation lymphocele drainage as an effective a...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Abou-Elela A,Reyad I,Torky M,Meshref A,Morsi A

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00