Can We Accomplish Better Oncological Results with Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy?

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the suitability of a bioabsorbable stent as a partial internal catheter after percutaneous endopyelotomy in ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction therapy. PATIENT AND METHODS:The material for the helical spiral stents was a copolymer of polylactide and glycolide (PLGA; L:G ratio 80/20). The self...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Talja M,Multanen M,Välimaa T,Törmälä P

更新日期：2002-06-01 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：:A trichobezoar with a calculus in the center was diagnosed in a young woman on long-term urethral catheter drainage. Urologists need to be aware of this potentially preventable complication to save patients from significant morbidity. ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Rao AR,Hussein A,Motiwala H

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Safe insertion of the first port during laparoscopic surgery has always been problematic, from the early use of the Veress needle to the open Hasson technique. We describe a novel, safe, and well-illuminated technique of port entry using the Killian nasal speculum. This technique has been used successfully in t...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Adshead J,Hanbury DH,Boustead GB,McNicholas TA,Boomers O,Ballaro A

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Introduction: Calcium oxalate (CaOx) is the predominate component within renal calculi and can be divided into two subtypes: CaOx-monohydrate (COM) and CaOx-dihydrate (COD). COM and COD form in differing urinary environments, which suggest differential underlying metabolic...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Bamberger JN,Blum KA,Kan KM,Parkhomenko E,Gallante B,Gupta M

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Protease inhibitors, specifically indinavir, have historically been implicated as a cause of nephrolithiasis in the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected patients. There is a paucity of data, however, on stone disease with nonindinavir etiologies since the introduction of highly active anti...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Raheem OA,Mirheydar HS,Palazzi K,Chenoweth M,Lakin C,Sur RL

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seminal vesicle cysts associated with other genitourologic abnormalities are rare. We describe the first known robot-assisted excision of a cystic seminal vesicle associated with ipsilateral renal agenesis in a symptomatic pediatric patient. The patient was discharged home on postoperative day 1 and remains symptom fr...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Moore CD,Erhard MJ,Dahm P

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:During robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP), patients remain in a steep Trendelenburg position. This can cause positioning injuries as well as rhabdomyolysis. The primary diagnostic indicator of rhabdomyolysis is elevated serum creatine kinase (CK). We investigate whether RARP with extende...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Mattei A,Di Pierro GB,Rafeld V,Konrad C,Beutler J,Danuser H

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Adrenalectomy is indicated for patients with large adrenal lesions or functional tumors. Cryoablation is currently used as a surgical alternative for the treatment of prostate, lung, brain, pharynx, and liver tumors. The purpose of this study was to determine if cryosurgery could be delivered ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Schulsinger DA,Sosa RE,Perlmutter AA,Vaughan ED Jr

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The Endockscope combines a smartphone, a battery powered flashlight and a fiberoptic cystoscope allowing for mobile videocystoscopy. We compared conventional videocystoscopy with the Endockscope paired with next generation smartphones in an ex-vivo porcine bladder to evaluate its image quality. MATERIALS ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Tse C,Patel RM,Yoon R,Okhunov Z,Landman J,Clayman RV

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the effect of metabolic syndrome (MS) and its components on the outcomes of transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Fifty patients with MS and 50 without MS were enrolled for the study. Patients without MS were assigned to Group 1 and patients with MS were in Group 2...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Sener NC,Zengin K,Ozturk U,Bas O,Ercil H,Ekici M,Evliyaoglu Y,Imamoglu MA

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Objective: To determine if radiologically diagnosed nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an independent risk factor for nephrolithiasis using data from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey III (NHANES III). Patients and Methods: ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Decker RD,Ghiraldi EM,Weiss AH,Gaughan JP,Friedlander JI

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To define possible predictive factors for success and complications for ureteroscopic holmium laser lithotripsy procedures. PATIENTS AND METHODS:All 105 ureteroscopic holmium laser lithotripsy procedures performed between 1996 and 2005 were analyzed. Data recorded were sex, age, stone size, stone location, com...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Leijte JA,Oddens JR,Lock TM

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To present our initial experience with single-port laparoscopic urologic surgery via the retroperitoneal approach using the Alexis wound retractor with flexible laparoscopic instrumentation. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Since December 2008, 14 patients have undergone single-port laparoscopic surgery for various urolog...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Ryu DS,Park WJ,Oh TH

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is a case report of a 37-year-old man with severe testicular pain unresolved after conventional investigative and therapeutic methods. On the basis of his history of abdominal trauma followed by emergency splenectomy and evidence of functioning splenic tissue on a radionuclide scan, the diagnosis of splenosis was...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Koleski FC,Turk TM,Ouwenga M,Herrell SD,Borge MA,Albala DM

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After urinary diversion, access to the distal ureter for either resection or repair, especially in patients with history of infection, extravasation, radiation, or other abdominal surgery, can be hazardous. We report two cases where the endoscopic placement of a coaxial balloon dilating catheter prior to open explorat...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Sershon PD,Segura JW

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of short-duration use of finasteride and dutasteride before transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) on intraoperative blood loss and microvessel density (MVD) of prostate stroma and suburethral tissues in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). METHODS:T...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Bansal A,Arora A

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a global impact on all aspects of health care, including surgical procedures. For urologists, it has affected and will continue to influence how we approach the care of patients preoperatively, intraoperatively, and postoperatively. A risk-benefit assessment of ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Steward JE,Kitley WR,Schmidt CM,Sundaram CP

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:An integral component of many urologic reconstructive surgical procedures is the positioning of a Double-J stent to span the anastomosis. Some surgeons prefer to place a retrograde stent during cystoscopy, either during or after the reconstruction. In this communication, we describe our straightf...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

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

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:In laparoscopy, the term "mirror imaging" is used to describe a visual illusion resulting in paradoxical movements when a surgeon is positioned opposite the laparoscope. Mirror imaging is a common problem, creating difficulty in ergonomics and task performance. We introduce the use of a video ima...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Johnston WK 3rd,Low RK,Das S

更新日期：2003-06-01 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:The goal of this study is to identify the most efficient sweeping angle (SA) during photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Experiments were conducted with GreenLight XPS™ laser at 120 and 180 W. Ten blocks of porcine kidney were used for each SA (0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, and 120...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Ko WJ,Choi BB,Kang HW,Rajabhandharaks D,Rutman M,Osterberg EC

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Among patients with renal insufficiency secondary to autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), the onset of refractory urinary infection, hypertension, pain, or hematuria often necessitates a nephrectomy. However, the huge size of these kidneys makes a standard laparoscopic approach difficult, an...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Lee DI,Clayman RV

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Looking for a virtually "scarless" surgery mini-laparoscopy (ML) could be a viable alternative to conventional laparoscopy. ML is a reproducible technique and allows for the preservation of the triangulation concept, the cornerstone of laparoscopic surgery. Drawback of ML could be the poor performance of miniaturized ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Porpiglia F,Bertolo R,Morra I,Fiori C

更新日期：2016-06-01 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 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：PURPOSE:To determine whether day-case surgery (DS) laparoscopic pyeloplasty (LP) is feasible and safe. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Thirty-two consecutive patients, planned for DS LP between March 2006 and January 2010 at a single urologic center, were enrolled in this retrospective observational study. Every patient underwen...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Ilie CP,Luscombe CJ,Smith I,Boddy J,Mischianu D,Golash A

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy is a demanding procedure. To popularize the procedure, simplifying the technique is of great concern for most laparoscopic urologists. Our objective was to evaluate the results of laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN) when eliminating bolster in repair of the tum...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Simforoosh N,Noor-Alizadeh A,Tabibi A,Soleimani M,Basiri A,Ziaee SA,Radfar MH,Aminsharifi A

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Introduction: Miniaturization of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mPCNL) was proposed to decrease postoperative bleeding, as there is decreased parenchymal injury compared with standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy (SPCNL). Published randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evalua...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Thakur A,Sharma AP,Devana SK,Parmar K,Mavuduru R,Bora GS,Mandal À

更新日期：2020-10-12 00:00:00