Comparison of measured renal tumor size versus R.E.N.A.L. nephrometry score in predicting patient outcomes after robot-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the preoperative and perioperative predictive factors of morbidity/mortality in patients undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), using the Clavien's classification. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We performed a retrospective chart review of patients who underwent PCNL between January 2005 and Jan...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Moreno-Palacios J,Maldonado-Alcaraz E,Montoya-Martínez G,Rivas-Ruiz R,Cedillo-López U,Okhunov Z,Serrano-Brambila EA

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The learning curve for robotic surgery is not completely defined, and ideal training components have not yet been identified. We attempted to determine whether skill development would be accelerated with formal, organized instruction in robotic surgical techniques versus informal practice alone. MATERIALS...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Benson AD,Kramer BA,Boehler M,Schwind CJ,Schwartz BF

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The lateral repair is an accepted method for the reconstitution of paravaginal defects. Several open or vaginal approaches have been described, but there is still a deficit of reproducible laparoscopic approaches. Thus, only a few clinics perform the laparoscopic approach although it offers several advantages compared...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Banerjee C,Noé KG

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the safety of tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy in patients undergoing supracostal percutaneous renal access. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Between October 1999 and October 2010, 302 patients underwent percutaneous nephrolithotomy via a supracostal access tract. Two hundred forty-eight (82.1%) patients ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Duty B,Conlin M,Wagner M,Bayne A,Adams G,Fuchs E

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The treatment of bilateral urinary calculus disease is often staged, irrespective of the modality of the treatment. Bilateral simultaneous percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is still considered by many to be adventurous and risky. We carried out this prospective study of bilateral PCNL under a s...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Maheshwari PN,Andankar M,Hegde S,Bansal M

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Telemedicine has become a common method for the transmission of images and patient data across long distances. Our goal was to assess the efficiency and accuracy of Photomailer MD software, a store-and-forward telemedicine system, in the urologic setting. METHODS:Photomailer MD software was loaded on two compu...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kuo RL,Aslan P,Dinlenc CZ,Lee BR,Screnci D,Babayan RK,Kavoussi LR,Preminger GM

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Patients who are undergoing laparoscopic ablative therapy (LAT) are often older with more comorbidities in comparison with patients who are undergoing laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN). A matched control study was performed to compare the surgical and functional outcomes of LPN and LAT. PAT...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kiriluk KJ,Shikanov SA,Steinberg GD,Shalhav AL,Lifshitz DA

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:In most cases, analgesia is required for extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) treatment. Commonly, a combination of a sedative and a synthetic opioid is used, with a wide range of undesirable side effects. To provide an alternative analgesic especially for outpatients, we performed a prospe...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Rogenhofer S,Wimmer K,Blana A,Roessler W,Wieland WF,Filbeck T

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:In this study, we tried to design a scheme for performing transrectal ultrasonographic (TRUS)-biopsies that would be accurate and include the optimal number of cores. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We included in this study 600 consecutive patients with suspicious findings on a per-rectum examination and/or an elevated ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kravchick S,Cytron S,Stepnov E,Ben-Dor D,Kravchenko Y,Peled R

更新日期：2009-06-01 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：PURPOSE:To determine the effect of cryoablation on the collecting system in the porcine kidney and the possible development of pelvic injury or fistula. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Six kidneys from three domestic swine were utilized. Under MRI guidance, a 3-mm cryoprobe was placed percutaneously and advanced to a point adja...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Shingleton WB,Farabaugh P,Hughson M,Sewell P

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To review the success rate and complications of radiologically guided percutaneous nephrostomies (PCNs) performed by urologists and compare the complication rates with the standards recommended by the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) and the American College of Radiology (ACR). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Fr...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Rana AM,Zaidi Z,El-Khalid S

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Magnesium (Mg(2+)) has been shown to be a kidney stone inhibitor; however, the exact mechanism of its effect is unknown. Using theoretical models, the interactions of calcium and oxalate were examined in the presence of Mg(2+). METHODS:Molecular dynamics simulations were performed with NAMD and ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Riley JM,Kim H,Averch TD,Kim HJ

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eighteen male patients underwent endoscopic management of urethral obliterations and severe strictures of the subprostatic urethra. Thirteen patients who performed clean urethral self-dilatation after endoscopic repair had a lower incidence of recurrent strictures (P = 0.03) and required fewer visual internal urethrot...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Alzimaity MF,Mosli H,Farsi HM,Bahnassy AA

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP) is an increasingly popular treatment choice among men with clinically localized prostate cancer and has resulted in the need to adequately train urologists to perform the procedure. We reviewed the City of Hope experience to determine if the extent of fellow invo...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Link BA,Nelson R,Josephson DY,Lau C,Wilson TG

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Balloon dilation potentially represents a safer and simpler technique for the treatment of ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction and ureteral strictures. Using a porcine model, we sought to establish the optimal balloon size for endoballoon rupture of the UPJ and ureter. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The efficacy o...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Collyer WC,Landman J,Olweny EO,Andreoni C,McDougall EM,Clayman RV

更新日期：2001-11-01 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 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：: Purpose: Transparently reported, high-quality randomized controlled trials (RCTs) play a critical role in guiding evidence based clinical practice and informing evidence-based guidelines in patients with nephrolithiasis. Prior studies have found reporting quality to be low...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Thompson E,Lai A,Morrey L,Borofsky MS,Dahm P

更新日期：2020-04-01 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：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：PURPOSE:To evaluate the efficacy of doxazosin in inducing spontaneous passage of stones in the distal ureter and to compare its efficacy according to the size of the stone. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Seventy-three patients with a mean age of 46.38 +/- 10.17 years who presented with a distal-ureteral stone were divided into ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Liatsikos EN,Katsakiori PF,Assimakopoulos K,Voudoukis T,Kallidonis P,Constantinides C,Athanasopoulos A,Stolzenburg JU,Perimenis P

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to assess the extent of the increased intracranial pressure (ICP) resulting from CO2 pneumoperitoneum and steep Trendelenburg positioning using ultrasonographic measurement of optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) in patients undergoing robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectom...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kim MS,Bai SJ,Lee JR,Choi YD,Kim YJ,Choi SH

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Background: Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) is a highly effective procedure for benign prostatic hyperplasia that is size independent and has been recommended for patients necessitating antiplatelet (AP) and anticoagulant (AC) medications. Although HoLEP ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Agarwal DK,Large T,Stoughton CL,Heiman JM,Nottingham CU,Rivera ME,Krambeck AE

更新日期：2021-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To enable all personnel involved with laparoscopy to obtain cheap and ready practice in a variety of situations. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A number of components are required to practice laparoscopic techniques: a cavity, lighting, video imaging, instruments, operating sutures, etc. and operative tissue. Alternati...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Blacker AJ

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness, safety, and reproducibility of the micro-ureteroscopy (m-URS) in the treatment of distal ureteral stones in women. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A multicenter, prospective observational study was designed and conducted between March and December 2015. We included w...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Caballero-Romeu JP,Galán-Llopis JA,Pérez-Fentes D,Budia-Alba A,Cepeda-Delgado M,Palmero-Marti JL,Cansino-Alcaide JR,Caballero-Pérez P,Ibarluzea-Gonzalez G

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the effects of previous open nephrolithotomy on the results and morbidity of subsequent percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Between March 2005 and January 2006, 89 patients underwent PCNL at our institution. We compared the patients who had had previous open surgery on the sa...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Sofikerim M,Demirci D,Gülmez I,Karacagil M

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe what appears to be the first case of a port-site hernia at the site of insertion of a 10-mm non-bladed trocar, which was discovered 4 days after laparoscopic live-donor nephrectomy. We now close all 10-mm port sites in adults and all 5-mm port sites in children; this can be done easily using the Carter-Tho...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Lowry PS,Moon TD,D'Alessandro A,Nakada SY

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Patients with spinal neuropathy are at an increased risk for urolithiasis. Data on percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in this population are limited. Our objective is to review our experience in managing stones with PCNL in patients with spinal neuropathy. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Twenty-one patien...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Nabbout P,Slobodov G,Mellis AM,Culkin DJ

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After an extensive favorable experience with the Lapides-Ball open retropubic bladder neck suspension, we chose to perform this operation laparoscopically. We describe video-assisted extraperitoneal laparoscopic bladder neck suspension (VELBNS), in which we employ a single laparoscopic cannula and a laparoscopic bladd...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Frankel G,Kantipong M

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00