Flexible ureteroscopy-directed retrograde nephrostomy for percutaneous nephrolithotomy: description of a technique.

abstract：: Objective: The aim was to assess a new biodegradable and antireflux intraureteral stent (BraidStent®) design in a swine model after ureteral laparoscopic operation. Materials and Methods: A total of 24 female pigs underwent ini...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Soria F,de la Cruz JE,Budia A,Serrano A,Galan-Llopis JA,Sanchez-Margallo FM

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Vascular control is an important step in laparoscopic nephrectomy. The various options are titanium clips, Hem-o-lok clips (Weck Closure Systems, Research Triangle Park, NC), T-knot, and stapling devices. We report our experience with the use of Hem-o-lok clips. PATIENTS AND METHODS:From January...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kapoor R,Singh KJ,Suri A,Dubey D,Mandhani A,Srivastava A,Kumar A

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Preoperative percutaneous nephrostomy (PCN) has been commonly performed for patients with urinary stones complicated with pyelonephritis or obstructive uropathy; in fact, a considerable number of patients undergo ureteroscopic removal of stone (URS) in the presence of a PCN. We assessed the effectiveness of P...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kwon SY,Choi JY,Kim BS,Kim HT,Yoo ES,Park YK

更新日期：2013-10-01 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：: Objective: To evaluate the learning curve in an untrained resident surgeon for the initial case series of tension-free vaginal tape-obturator (TVT-O) to treat stress urinary incontinence. Materials and Methods: A retrospective ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Song R,He X,Chang Y,Zhu F,Zhang W,Cheng X,Song Q,Hao Y,Huang M,Huang G,Li H

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the incidence of urethral strictures after monopolar transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and bipolar transurethral resection in saline (TURIS) for symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Between January 2005 and January 2009, 518 patients with symptomatic benign pro...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Michielsen DP,Coomans D

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE:Despite guidelines, routine 24-hour urine testing is completed in <10% of high-risk, recurrent stone formers. Using surrogates for metabolic testing, such as key patient characteristics, could obviate the cost and burden of this test while providing information needed for proper stone prevent...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Otto BJ,Bozorgmehri S,Kuo J,Canales M,Bird VG,Canales B

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Partial or complete obstruction of the urinary tract is a common and challenging urological condition that may occur in patients of any age. Serum creatinine is the most commonly used method to evaluate global renal function, although it has low sensitivity for early changes in the glomerular filtration ra...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Olvera-Posada D,Dayarathna T,Dion M,Alenezi H,Sener A,Denstedt JD,Pautler SE,Razvi H

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Extrinsic ureteral compression challenges a ureteral stent's ability to facilitate urinary drainage and to protect the kidney. Our purpose was to evaluate the performance of new metallic coil-based ureteral stents in terms of tensile strength and radial compression force. MATERIALS AND METHODS:T...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Hendlin K,Korman E,Monga M

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endoscopic treatment of upper-tract transitional-cell carcinoma (TCC) is well established. Nevertheless, many patients still required major ablative surgery. We have applied our experience with laparoscopic nephrectomy to the performance of laparoscopic nephroureterectomy in order to make the management of upper-tract...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Keeley FX Jr,Tolley DA

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laparoscopy has become the essential surgical approach to the adrenal gland at many institutions, including ours. At the Cleveland Clinic, laparoscopic adrenalectomy for benign and malignant adrenal neoplasms can be performed by either the transperitoneal or the retroperitoneal approach. Herein, we present our techniq...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Sung GT,Hsu TH,Gill IS

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We compared experimental renal lesions created with temperature-based or impedance-based radiofrequency (RF) generators using normal renal parenchyma in an animal model with protocols recommended by the manufacturer. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Bilateral renal mobilization was completed in seven farm pigs in prepara...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Gettman MT,Lotan Y,Corwin TS,Smith TG,Napper CA,Lindberg G,Cadeddu JA

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The impact of intrafascial versus interfascial nerve sparing during radical prostatectomy on oncologic and postoperative outcome is still controversial. This manuscript compares the outcomes of intrafascial versus interfascial techniques of nerve sparing used during robot-assisted laparoscopic radical pros...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Potdevin L,Ercolani M,Jeong J,Kim IY

更新日期：2009-09-01 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:To determine the feasibility of retrograde endoscopy after radical retropubic prostatectomy (RRP) and its effects on post-prostatectomy continence. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed all patients who underwent RRP at our institution between 1999 and 2005, identifying those who subsequently requir...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Gibbons EP,Ricchiuti D,Nelson J,Averch T

更新日期：2007-02-01 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：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The optimal treatment option for ureteral calculi is a controversial issue. In this study, we present our experience of 60 patients, divided into three groups, who were treated using open surgery, laparoscopic surgery, or transureteral lithotripsy (TUL). PATIENTS AND METHODS:We enrolled 60 patie...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Falahatkar S,Khosropanah I,Allahkhah A,Jafari A

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The impact of drainage type after percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) on the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) has been rarely studied. We conducted a prospective randomized study to evaluate the differences in HRQoL among patients who received different drainage types. METHODS:A total of 90 patients who ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Jiang H,Huang D,Yao S,Liu S

更新日期：2017-11-01 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：:The results of 10 years' experience of treating pelviureteric junction (PUJ) obstruction by balloon dilatation are reviewed, and recommendations about the suitability of the technique for individual patients are made based on the patient's history and a preoperative DTPA renogram. Of 76 patients, 32 (42%) had no furth...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Webber RJ,Pandian SS,McClinton S,Hussey J

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy has emerged as a viable surgical treatment for patients with certain renal tumors. We hypothesized that extirpation of more complex tumors, as graded with the nephrometry score, would result in worse operative and postoperative outcomes when compared with tumors...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Mufarrij PW,Krane LS,Rajamahanty S,Hemal AK

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Aims: To compare outcomes of monopolar vs bipolar transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) in the management of exclusively moderate-large volume prostatic hyperplasia in terms of maximum flow rate as a surrogate for clinical efficacy, duration of catheterization, ho...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Bruce A,Krishan A,Sadiq S,Ehsanullah SA,Khashaba S

更新日期：2020-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Development of flexible renoureteroscopy had a significant impact on the diagnosis and management of upper urinary tract pathology. The aim of our study was to compare the performances of a fiberoptic flexible ureteroscope (FFU) with those of a digital flexible ureteroscope (DFU). MATERIAL AND M...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Multescu R,Geavlete B,Georgescu D,Geavlete P

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Surgical outcomes depend on patient and disease-related factors, as well as the technical skill of the surgeon. Various distractions in the operating room (OR) environment have been shown to negatively impact a surgeon's performance. A survey was conducted with the objective to evaluate and chara...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Lee JY,Lantz AG,McDougall EM,Landman J,Gettman M,Sweet R,Sundaram CP,Zorn KC

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report our experience with en bloc stapling of the renal hilum during laparoscopic nephrectomy (LN) and nephroureterectomy and to compare it with separate stapling performed during the same period at the same institution. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We conducted a retrospective review of 125 laparoscopic nephrecto...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Schatloff O,Ramon J,Lindner U,Kitrey N,Dotan Z,Nahtomi-Shick O,Nadu A

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prosthesis-related infection accounts for nearly half of nosocomial infections, resulting in significant morbidity, mortality, prolonged hospitalization, and higher healthcare costs. Although numerous antimicrobial-coated surfaces have been suggested to guard against prosthesis-related infection, only a few, such as m...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Darouiche RO

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Objectives: To describe our surgical technique of robotic ureteroileal reimplantation (RUIR) for ureteroileal anastomosis strictures with the use of near-infrared fluorescence imaging (NIFI) after transnephrostomic antegrade injection of indocyanine green in patients previ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Tuderti G,Brassetti A,Minisola F,Anceschi U,Ferriero M,Leonardo C,Misuraca L,Vallati G,Guaglianone S,Gallucci M,Simone G

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Newer generation lithotriptors have been modified to induce less pain. We evaluated factors contributing to post-shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) pain and assessed potential benefits of preemptive analgesia using Rofecoxib, a COX-II inhibitor, and potential effects on stone passage rates. MATERIALS AND METHOD...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Greene TD,Joseph JV,Erturk E

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review focuses on the biomaterials used in urology, in particular, the properties of urethral catheters and ureteral stents currently being used in clinical practice. The importance of biomaterial type, biocompatibility, and encrustations are discussed and explained. Current management of bacterial infection and ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Denstedt JD,Wollin TA,Reid G

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Intradetrusor injection of onabotulinumtoxinA (BTX-A) can be performed with rigid or flexible cystoscopy. The primary aim of this study was to analyze irrigant flow rate and total angle of deflection for the intradetrusor injection needles used for flexible cystoscopic injection of BTX-A to see if any need...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Williams RD,Dove J,Petrou SP,Thiel DD

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00