Ergonomics in endourology and laparoscopy: an overview of musculoskeletal problems in urology.

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：:Urologists have witnessed replacement of complex open surgical procedures with minimally invasive therapies over the past quarter century. Nothing personifies this more than an anatrophic nephrolithotomy in the management of kidney stones. The Boyce procedure, once the gold standard for staghorn calculi, is rarely per...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Rastinehad AR,Andonian S,Smith AD,Siegel DN

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

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：: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 and Objective: Current available lithotrites have clinical stone clearance rates averaging 24 to 32 mm2/minute. The objective of this study was to critically evaluate the initial experience with the Swiss LithoClast ® ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Nottingham CU,Large T,Cobb K,Sur RL,Canvasser NE,Stoughton CL,Krambeck AE

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Chronic unilateral hematuria is characterized by intermittent or continuous gross hematuria that cannot be diagnosed using standard radiology and hematology methods. In the past, it was managed with partial or total nephrectomy. In the age of minimally invasive procedures, however, endoscopy has ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Brito AH,Mazzucchi E,Vicentini FC,Danilovic A,Chedid Neto EA,Srougi M

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Holmium:YAG lithotripsy of uric acid calculi produces cyanide. The laser and stone parameters required to produce cyanide are poorly defined. In this study, we tested the hypotheses that cyanide production: (1) varies with holmium:YAG power settings; (2) varies among holmium:YAG, pulsed-dye, and ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Corbin NS,Teichman JM,Nguyen T,Glickman RD,Rihbany L,Pearle MS,Bishoff JT

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:A crucial step in laparoscopic nephrectomy is control and ligation of the renal pedicle. Commonly, an endovascular gastrointestinal anastomosis (GIA) stapling device, titanium staples, or both is employed for vascular control. Herein, we report on the use of the Hem-o-Lok polymer ligating clip (W...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Eswar C,Badillo FL

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the accuracy of prostate histoscanning (PHS) for spatial detection and localization of prostate cancer (PCa). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Prospective, single center study from January to September 2012 was conducted. Inclusion criterion was biopsy confirmed PCa in patients scheduled for radical prostatectom...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Macek P,Barret E,Sanchez-Salas R,Galiano M,Rozet F,Ahallal Y,Gaya JM,Durant M,Mascle L,Giedelman C,Lunelli L,Validire P,Nesvadba M,Cathelineau X

更新日期：2014-03-01 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：:Inability to remove a urethral catheter after radical retropubic prostatectomy is an uncommon complication. We describe removal of a urethral catheter entrapped in vesicourethral anastomotic sutures, which was safely performed endoscopically using a holmium laser. ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Nagarajan M,Weston PM,Biyani CS

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:There is a continuing reluctance among transplant surgeons to procure a right-kidney allograft laparoscopically. We describe our experience with right laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (RLDN) by three techniques. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We retrospectively analyzed all seven RLDNs performed at our cent...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Sudhindran S,Bhat S,Sanjeevan KV,Sayeed CS

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cryoablation of renal masses is an evolving in situ ablative technique for the management of localized renal masses and can be performed in a laparoscopic or percutaneous manner. Its usefulness is increasing and correlates with the increasing frequency of incidentally diagnosed renal lesions. At present, this techniqu...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Badwan K,Maxwell K,Venkatesh R,Figenshau RS,Brown D,Chen C,Bhayani SB

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:To assess the feasibility and efficacy of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in patients with spinal deformities. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Between 1999 and 2008, eight patients (nine renal units) with spinal deformities underwent 10 PCNLs. Mean stone burden was 372 mm(2) (160-840 mm(2)). Preoperati...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Goumas-Kartalas I,Montanari E

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 55-year-old man had a solid tumor in the right part of a horseshoe kidney. He had previously undergone open cholecystectomy and appendectomy with panperitonitis. Retroperitoneoscopic nephrectomy was performed, with rapid recovery and good short-term results. This appears to be the first case of endoscopic surgery on...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kitamura H,Tanaka T,Miyamoto D,Inomata H,Hatakeyama J

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Nephrostomy tract dilation is one of the important steps in percutaneous renal surgery. We present our experiences with using Amplatz and metal telescopic dilators (Alken) to create a percutaneous tract and compare the advantages and risk factors of both procedures. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We retro...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Ozok HU,Sagnak L,Senturk AB,Karakoyunlu N,Topaloglu H,Ersoy H

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 2005 we reported in this journal the treatment of cystic nephroma, a rare but presumed benign renal tumor, with percutaneous resection. Initial follow-up confirmed removal of the intra-pelvic portion of the cystic nephroma and persistence of the unresected intra-parenchymal portion. Surveillance with computed tomog...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Wolf JS Jr,Dash A

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

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：: Objectives: To compare the efficacy, complications, and costs of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) and extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) in the treatment of a 20 to 30 mm single renal pelvic stone with a density ≤1000 HU. Patients and Me...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Gadelkareem RA,Abdelsalam YM,Ibraheim MA,Reda A,Sayed MA,El-Azab AS

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twelve female microminipigs with normal bladder capacity underwent laparoscopic bladder seromyotomy. Three other female microminipigs were added to the study as controls. Urodynamic studies and cystograms were performed preoperatively and at 2 and 4 months after a laparoscopic bladder seromyotomy. Histologic studies o...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Figenshau RS,Clayman RV,Klutke CG,McDougall EM,Pearle MS,Moon YT,Gardner SM,Tiemann DD

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Double-J stents revolutionized the minimally invasive management of ureteral strictures, but have significant morbidity. We compare stent-related symptoms and quality of life between a conventional Double-J stent and a novel thermoexpandable metal segmental ureteral stent (Memokath) in patients with ureter...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Maan Z,Patel D,Moraitis K,El-Husseiny T,Papatsoris AG,Buchholz NP,Masood J

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The permanent Urolume Wallstent has been used for the relief of bladder outlet obstruction (BOO), detrusor-external sphincter dyssnergia (DESD), and recurrent bulbar urethral strictures. Because of its woven construction, it allows ingrowth of urothelial tissue, resulting in complete epithelialization by 6 to 12 month...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Corujo M,Badlani GH

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Retrograde ureteroscopic marsupialization is a pure natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES). We retrospectively examined the feasibility and safety of this technique to manage symptomatic simple renal cysts. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Sixteen patients with simple renal cysts were selec...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Li EC,Hou JQ,Yang LB,Yuan HX,Hang LH,Alagirisamy KK,Li DP,Wang XP

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to assess the metabolic characteristics and risks of stone recurrence in young adult stone patients in Korea. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The medical records of 1532 patients presenting with renal or ureteric stones at our stone clinic between 1994 and 2015 were retrospectively reviewed. Pat...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kang HW,Seo SP,Kim WT,Kim YJ,Yun SJ,Kim WJ,Lee SC

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Performing warm-up exercises before athletic competition or stage performance is very common; however, most surgeons do not "warm up" before performing complex surgery. We analyzed the intraoperative effects of warming up before surgery in an experienced laparoscopic surgeon. METHODS:A retrospec...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Mucksavage P,Lee J,Kerbl DC,Clayman RV,McDougall EM

更新日期：2012-07-01 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：OBJECTIVE:Hospitalization and general anesthesia to perform transurethral resection of bladder tumors (BTs) may not be necessary for small recurrent BTs. We developed a new outpatient procedure. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Patients with recurrent small tumors who had previously undergone transurethral resection of BTs for lo...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Endo F,Shiga Y,Yashi M,Hattori K,Muraishi O

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The ability to maintain normothermia during surgical procedures is crucial for improvement of the quality of patient care and the outcome of the procedure. We tested the hypothesis of whether one warming protocol is able to maintain normothermic core temperatures equally well in major open and laparoscopic urol...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Hoda MR,Popken G

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Several kinds of flexible ureteroscopes are in use for the removal of kidney stones. This study evaluated and compared the characteristics of four new-generation flexible ureteroscopes. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The flexible ureteroscopes studied were: the ACMI Dur-8 Elite, the Storz Flex-X2 the Oly...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Paffen ML,Keizer JG,de Winter GV,Arends AJ,Hendrikx AJ

更新日期：2008-10-01 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