Safety and efficacy of retrograde intrarenal surgery for renal stones in patients with a solitary kidney: a single-center experience.

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：:Partial nephrectomy (PN) is a technically challenging procedure, making selection of appropriate patients paramount to a successful operation. To identify patients at increased risk of an adverse outcome after PN, there are a number of scoring systems available. The nephrometry score was initially described in a serie...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Sea JC,Bahler CD,Mendonsa E,Lucas SM,Sundaram CP

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is well accepted that identification and control of the adrenal vein is a critical step in laparoscopic adrenalectomy. The surgical and anatomic literature propagates the notion of a dominant or multiple dominant adrenal arteries that should likewise be controlled during surgical extirpation. MATERIALS A...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Joel AB,Rubenstein JN,Arredondo S,Meng MV,Duh QY,Stoller ML

更新日期：2005-09-01 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：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the ex vivo accuracy of an MRI-TRUS fusion device for guiding targeted prostate biopsies, to identify the origin of errors, and to evaluate the likelihood that lesions can be accurately targeted. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Three prostate phantoms were used to perform 27 biopsies using transperineal M...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Wegelin O,Henken KR,Somford DM,Breuking FA,Bosch RJ,van Swol CF,van Melick HH

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The da Vinci surgical platform is becoming increasingly available and utilized. Due to the lack of haptic feedback, visual cues are necessary to estimate grip forces and tissue tensions during surgery. We directly measured the grip forces of robotic EndoWrist instruments using the three available da Vinci ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Mucksavage P,Kerbl DC,Pick DL,Lee JY,McDougall EM,Louie MK

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Introduction: Ionizing radiation is used throughout urologic surgery and is known to cause a greater cancer risk with increasing exposure. The International Commission on Radiological Protection states that "it is the control of radiation dose that is important, no matter ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Hager SP,Balouch B,Desai S,Buckley M,Amster M,Belkoff L,May N

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Introduction and Objective: Single-use flexible ureteroscopes have the benefit of decreasing infection transmission, avoiding sterilization need, and no maintenance cost. Primary objective was to compare in vivo performance and surgical outcomes with two single-use uretero...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Patil A,Agrawal S,Singh A,Ganpule A,Sabnis R,Desai M

更新日期：2021-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：:The preliminary experience with 64 patients who have undergone HoLEP combined with intravesical morcellation is presented. The mean preoperative prostate volume was 75.3 cc. The mean laser time was 46.9 minutes and the morcellator time a further 10.5 minutes. A mean total of 35.5 g of tissue was obtained, and 93% of t...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Gilling PJ,Kennett K,Das AK,Thompson D,Fraundorfer MR

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We developed minimal incision-assisted retroperitoneoscopic surgery (MARP) in an attempt to pursue optimized patient-related benefits. We evaluated the clinical value of MARP for upper urinary tract diseases compared with pure retroperitoneoscopic surgery (PRPS). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Between January 2003 an...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Ye Z,Xi Q,Wang S,Liu J,Song X,Yu X

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We report the results of a controlled survival study in a porcine model investigating Tisseel or a combination of FloSeal and Tisseel in dealing with vascular and collecting-system injury during partial nephrectomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We performed an open right lower-pole partial nephrectomy on 15 large fem...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： L'Esperance JO,Sung JC,Marguet CG,Maloney ME,Springhart WP,Preminger GM,Albala DM

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Ureteral stents are commonly used in urology today, but the biofilms that form on them within hours of placement may harbor bacteria that can result in infection or encrustation. Triclosan is an antimicrobial commonly used in consumer and medical products that inhibits bacterial fatty-acid synthe...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Chew BH,Cadieux PA,Reid G,Denstedt JD

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:A unilateral paravertebral (PVB) block with catheter can provide extendable analgesia without physiological changes. The objective of this study was to assess the efficacy of PVB bupivacaine for providing perioperative pain relief in adults undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) under gen...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Borle AP,Chhabra A,Subramaniam R,Rewari V,Sinha R,Ramachandran R,Kumar R,Seth A

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We evaluated the feasibility and effectiveness of percutaneous urinary diversion in patients with obstructive uropathy. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A total of 206 percutaneous nephrostomies (PCNs) (right-sided in 54, left in 56, and bilateral in 48) were performed in 102 male and 57 female patients 18 to 94 years ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Pappas P,Stravodimos KG,Mitropoulos D,Kontopoulou C,Haramoglis S,Giannopoulou M,Tzortzis G,Giannopoulos A

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the ability of heparin coating to inhibit Double J stent encrustation and compare it with the classic polyurethane Double J stent. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The study involved five patients with bilateral obstructions, who required bilateral ureteral Double J stent placement. Every patient received a he...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Cauda F,Cauda V,Fiori C,Onida B,Garrone E

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Radical prostatectomy undoubtedly causes inflammatory damage to surrounding neuromuscular tissues (i.e., bladder, urethra, and nerves) that may contribute to urinary incontinence. We report the use of local hypothermia during robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy to attenuate this injury. METHODS:Regi...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Finley DS,Osann K,Chang A,Santos R,Skarecky D,Ahlering TE

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To investigate perioperative outcomes, the learning curve, and 2-year follow-up after transurethral enucleation with bipolar (TUEB) for patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). METHODS:From December 2011 to October 2016, 603 consecutive patients underwent TUEB for BPH, performed by a single surgeon...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Hirasawa Y,Kato Y,Fujita K

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Purpose: Several case series have demonstrated the safety and feasibility of outpatient robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) in well-selected patients; however, the patient perspective of this practice has not been well explored. In this study, we explored patients'...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Dobbs RW,Nguyen TT,Shahait M,Lee DJ,Kim JL,El-Fahmawi A,Lee DI

更新日期：2020-04-01 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：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Calculi from patients with musculoskeletal (MS) anomalies who are largely immobile and prone to urinary infections have been traditionally composed primarily of struvite and carbonate apatite. Because of substantial improvements in the care of these patients in recent decades, stone etiology may ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Gnessin E,Mandeville JA,Handa SE,Lingeman JE

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine the effects of antibiotic prophylaxis on postoperative infection rate in patients with negative urine cultures undergoing ureteroscopy (URS). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Using the Clinical Research Office of the Endourological Society (CROES) URS Global Study database, patients with a negative baseline uri...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Martov A,Gravas S,Etemadian M,Unsal A,Barusso G,D'Addessi A,Krambeck A,de la Rosette J,Clinical Research Office of the Endourological Society Ureteroscopy Study Group.

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Traditional techniques for obtaining percutaneous renal access utilize continuous fluoroscopy. In an attempt to minimize radiation exposure, we describe a novel laser direct alignment radiation reduction technique (DARRT) for percutaneous access and test it in a bench-top model. METHODS:In this randomized...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Khater N,Shen J,Arenas J,Keheila M,Alsyouf M,Martin JA,Lightfoot MA,Li R,Olgin G,Smith JC,Baldwin DD

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate a modified laparoscopic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection technique using an extraperitoneal approach and to evaluate its feasibility. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A group of consecutive patients from a single institution underwent extraperitoneal laparoscopic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Qin C,Shao P,Meng X,Li P,Cao Q,Lv Q,Li J,Ju X,Wang M,Zhang Z,Gu M,Zhang W,Yin C

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:As life expectancy continues to increase, we will be faced with the need to counsel older patients on the risks and benefits of undergoing surgery. It is clear that laparoscopic renal surgery has significant benefits over open renal surgery. However, contemporary data on whether these benefits ca...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Lai FC,Kau EL,Ng CS,Fuchs GJ

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Percutaneous nephrolithotomy for staghorn calculi is reported to have a residual stone rate of 28%, while shockwave lithotripsy alone results in residual stones in approximately 50% of cases. Combination therapy, sandwich therapy, and multiple percutaneous accesses have also been advocated for st...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Wong C,Leveillee RJ

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Objectives: To evaluate the outcomes of robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) in cystic renal tumors. Materials and Methods: We retrospectively analyzed patients who underwent RAPN for either cystic (n = 46) or solid (n = 2...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Zennami K,Takahara K,Matsukiyo R,Nukaya T,Takenaka M,Fukaya K,Ichino M,Fukami N,Sasaki H,Kusaka M,Toyama H,Sumitomo M,Shiroki R

更新日期：2021-01-06 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：:Bisphosphonates bind renal calculi and inhibit calcium oxalate crystal growth in vitro. We evaluated their ability to inhibit calcium oxalate urolithiasis in a lithogenic rat model. Male Sprague-Dawley rats (four groups, eight rats each) were fed 1.0% ethylene glycol in their drinking water for 6 weeks. All rats had i...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Gupta M,Tuncay OL,Valderrama E,Smith AD

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Patients with ileal conduit urinary diversions are at an increased risk of long-term upper urinary tract (UUT) complications, including anastomotic strictures, infections, and urolithiasis. The reconstructed urinary system poses challenges for endoscopic manipulation. We present and describe our dual-cente...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Olson L,Satherley H,Cleaveland P,Zelhof B,Mokete M,Neilson D,Srirangam S

更新日期：2017-09-01 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