Tracked ultrasonography snapshots enhance needle guidance for percutaneous renal access: a pilot study.

abstract：:Water-Induced Thermotherapy (WIT trade mark ) was developed to treat lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and to reduce bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The principle is to produce heat-induced coagulative necrosis and secondary ablation of the obstructing hyperplastic t...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Muschter R

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The indications, instrumentation, surgical technique, and complications of laparoendoscopic single-site radical nephrectomy (LESS-RN) are being described in detail in an attempt to familiarize urologists with this novel laparoscopic technique. Our initial experience of 30 consecutive cases of LESS-RN is reported. The ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Stolzenburg JU,Do M,Haefner T,Dietel A,Kallidonis P,Kyriazis I,Beatty J,Liatsikos EN

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Pretreating a pig kidney with 500 low-energy shock waves (SWs) before delivering a clinical dose of SWs (2000 SWs, 24 kV, 120 SWs/min) has been shown to significantly reduce the size of the hemorrhagic lesion produced in that treated kidney, compared with a protocol without pretreatment. However, since the time...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Connors BA,Evan AP,Handa RK,Blomgren PM,Johnson CD,Liu Z,Lingeman JE

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Bacterial colonization of indwelling ureteral stents may serve as a nidus for bacteriuria in operations where stents are manipulated. The predictive value of urine cultures in the assessment of stent colonization was examined in 65 patients with indwelling ureteral stents. PATIENTS AND METHODS:P...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Lifshitz DA,Winkler HZ,Gross M,Sulkes J,Baniel J,Livne PM

更新日期：1999-12-01 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：:Large bladder calculi are often outside the range of treatment with conventional endoscopic lithotrites because of either anatomic factors or the mechanical limits of available instruments. Alternative methods of cystolithotripsy: ultrasonic, electrohydraulic, or laser, can prove time-consuming or even hazardous, so t...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Husain I,el-Faqih SR,Shamsuddin AB,Atassi R

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The appropriate position of the hand-access device and trocars for hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery depends on several factors, including the surgeon's preference, physical stature, and handedness; the patient's anatomy; and the type of procedure being performed. This article reviews the options, including measures ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Lopez-Pujals A,Leveillee RJ

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:As many as 96% of patients report some kind of discomfort/pain during transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS)-guided prostate biopsy, and when pain is severe, it may be necessary to decrease the planned number of biopsies or interrupt the procedure. Various modalities have been recommended to alleviat...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： De Maria M,Mogorovich A,Giannarini G,Manassero F,Selli C

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:To compare urinary stone size as measured by abdominal plain radiography (AXR) with stone size as measured by noncontrast three-dimensional spiral CT in patients with acute renal colic. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Patients presenting to the emergency room of a single institution with urinary stones tha...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Parsons JK,Lancini V,Shetye K,Regan F,Potter SR,Jarrett TW

更新日期：2003-11-01 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：:Ureteral obstruction secondary to extrinsic compression is uncommon. Extrinsic compression results from both benign and malignant conditions of the retroperitoneum. In certain patients, laparoscopic ureterolysis is a minimally invasive alternative to the open approach. To date, the largest numbers of patients have und...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Wen CC,Wang DS

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The LithoClast Trilogy is a novel single probe, dual-energy lithotripter with ultrasonic (US) vibration and electromagnetic impact forces. ShockPulse and LithoClast Select are existing lithotripters that also use a combination of US and mechanical impact energies. We compared the efficacy and tip motion of thes...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Carlos EC,Wollin DA,Winship BB,Jiang R,Radvak D,Chew BH,Gustafson MR,Simmons WN,Zhong P,Preminger GM,Lipkin ME

更新日期：2018-06-01 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：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:We present the role of the transportal technique of laparoscopy-assisted surgeries.This report highlights the advantages of transportal technique over pure laparoscopic surgeries and laparoscopy-assisted surgeries. PATIENTS AND METHODS:In the last 3 years, we have adopted this approach for six p...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Ramalingam M,Senthill K,Pai MG

更新日期：2008-12-01 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：PURPOSE:To determine factors affecting patients' discomfort during the period self-retaining ureteral stents are in place. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Between April 2001 and May 2003, 58 male and 42 female patients underwent temporary double-pigtail stenting. The indications were endopyelotomy in 39 patients, ureteroscopy in...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： El-Nahas AR,El-Assmy AM,Shoma AM,Eraky I,El-Kenawy MR,El-Kappany HA

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In five patients with chronic intractable ureteral obstruction, a fine-bore nephrostomy tube was placed in a subcutaneous tunnel to drain the kidney without an external appliance. Good quality of life was achieved for 6 months to 2 years. When conventional intraluminal stents cannot be used, consideration should be gi...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Paterson PJ,Forrester A

更新日期：1997-12-01 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:GreenLight HPS™ laser photoselective vaporization prostatectomy (PVP) is a treatment option for lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia. We review our experience using the 120 W GreenLight HPS laser system. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We prospectively evaluated our experience with Gree...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Gu X,Strom K,Spaliviero M,Wong C

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Conical blunt trocar insertion may eliminate the need for fascial closure (FC) in transperitoneal laparoscopic renal surgery. This concept applies to 12-mm blunt trocar placement through muscular parts of the abdominal wall, relying on muscle splitting and eventual muscle retraction when the troc...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Shalhav AL,Barret E,Lifshitz DA,Stevens LH,Gardner TA,Lingeman JE

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report our experience in the laparoscopic transperitoneal repair of retrocaval ureter in two cases, highlighting a new technique of stenting. ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Ramalingam M,Selvarajan K

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES:There is a need to improve prescreening determination of prostate cancer to better select patients who need biopsy. Such a strategy properly implemented, will decrease the number of negative biopsies for prostate cancer and in turn better balance the risks and morbidity for patients recommen...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Tsai YS,Jou YC,Chen CH,Chang CC,Yang WH,Lai JL,Tzai TS

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We herein present the first case in the literature of enucleation of an aldosterone-producing adenoma by laparoscopy. The indication for adrenal-sparing surgery was bilateral adrenal adenoma. The operation turned out to be easier than laparoscopic adrenalectomy. The postoperative course was uneventful, and the patient...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Janetschek G,Lhotta K,Gasser R,Finkenstedt G,Jaschke W,Bartsch G

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Histotripsy is a nonthermal, noninvasive, pulsed ultrasound technology that homogenizes tissue within the targeted volume. From previous experiments, it appeared that the resultant fibrotic response from histotripsy was limited compared with the typical tissue response seen after thermoablation. The object...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Darnell SE,Hall TL,Tomlins SA,Cheng X,Ives KA,Roberts WW

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Routine imaging following ureteroscopy for treatment of renal/ureteral calculi continues to be a topic of debate. However, with the increasing focus on healthcare costs and quality, judicious use of diagnostic imaging to optimize outcomes while minimizing resource utilization is a priority. We so...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Omar M,Chaparala H,Monga M,Sivalingam S

更新日期：2015-10-01 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: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：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:During laparoscopic nephrectomy (LPN), a stapling device is often used for vascular control, especially of the renal vein. Herein, we report our experience using a polymer clip (Hem-o-lok) for routine control of the vessels during LPN in the animal and clinical setting. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Fift...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Yip SK,Tan YH,Cheng C,Sim HG,Lee YM,Chee C

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Routine preoperative electrocardiogram (ECG) before shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) is frequently performed despite recommendations against its use in asymptomatic patients undergoing low-risk surgical procedures. This study assesses whether routine preoperative ECG before SWL is useful in patients at low risk...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Sowerby RJ,Lantz Powers AG,Ghiculete D,Hong A,Farcas M,Barrett K,Lee JY,Ordon M,Pace KT,Honey RJD

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the long-term outcome of early endoscopic realignment (EER) of complete posterior urethral disruption. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The study included 11 consecutive patients with complete posterior urethral disruption secondary to a road accident (n = 9) or a falling impact (n = 2). EER was performed using ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Sofer M,Mabjeesh NJ,Ben-Chaim J,Aviram G,Bar-Yosef Y,Matzkin H,Kaver I

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00