A Novel Flexible Ureteroscope with Omnidirectional Bending Tip Using Joystick-Type Control Unit (URF-Y0016): Initial Validation Study in Bench Models.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the prevalence of preoperative anemia and the impact of preoperative anemia and blood transfusion requirement on 30- and 90-day complications in a cohort of patients undergoing robot-assisted radical cystectomy with intracorporeal urinary diversion (iRARC). PATIENTS AND METHODS:IRARC was performed...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Tan WS,Lamb BW,Khetrapal P,Tan MY,Tan ME,Sridhar A,Cervi E,Rodney S,Busuttil G,Nathan S,Hines J,Shaw G,Mohammed A,Baker H,Briggs TP,Klein A,Richards T,Kelly JD

更新日期：2017-02-01 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:To evaluate the effect of increasing age of urology patients on the outcome of laparoscopic procedures. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We performed a retrospective review of patients undergoing laparoscopic urologic procedures from 1998 to 2005, comparing patients 75 or older with all other patients undergoing the same ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Zhao LC,Rubenstein RA,Vardi IY,Tenggardjaja C,Smith N,Nadler RB

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess application of cystatin C and neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) as biomarkers for renal ischemic injury. We also evaluated the use of allopurinol as a renoprotective agent. A second goal was to assess cystatin C as a biomarker in patients undergoing partial nephrectomy. METHODS:Using ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Woodson BW,Wang L,Mandava S,Lee BR

更新日期：2013-12-01 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：OBJECTIVES:We determined the effect of an anterior urethropexy (AU) stitch on postoperative urinary continence, irritative urinary symptoms, and sexual function after robotic radical prostatectomy (RP). METHODS:Consecutive patients undergoing robotic RP for prostate cancer were prospectively evaluated. The Expanded Pr...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Johnson EK,Hedgepeth RC,He C,Wood DP Jr

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Large stone burden can be treated ureteroscopically, but the treatment often requires more than one procedure. Placement of a preoperative stent may theoretically enhance stone clearance by dilating the ureter to facilitate both access and stone removal. This study determines the impact of stent placement befor...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Chu L,Sternberg KM,Averch TD

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We investigated the surgical efficiency and cutoff criteria to determine whether retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) or supine miniaturized percutaneous nephrolithotomy (MPCNL) is appropriate for managing renal stones with a mean size >10 mm. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Data of a single session RIRS or supine MPC...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Park J,Oh S,Cho MC,Son H,Jeong H,Jeong CW,Oh JJ,Cho SY

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Whereas ureteroscopic lithotripsy is more efficacious than SWL in treating lower-ureteral stones, the same has not been universally said of its ability to treat proximal ureteral stones. Because failed proximal lithotripsy is often attributable to the complications associated with stone migration...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Maislos SD,Volpe M,Albert PS,Raboy A

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Purpose: Photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP) with a 940-nm diode laser is an option for treating symptoms caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Here, we present our experience using this technology. Methods: ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Tanaka EY,Barbosa FT,Murta CB,Claro JF,Manzano JP

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the safety and effectiveness of laparoscopic retroperitoneal surgery and attempt to define its role in the management of urolithiasis. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Laparoscopic retroperitoneal surgery (LRS) was undertaken in 72 male and 42 female patients with calculous disease from March 1994 to April 2000 ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Hemal AK,Goel A,Kumar M,Gupta NP

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the effectiveness and efficacy of laparoscopic transperitoneal adrenalectomy (LTA) with those of open adrenalectomy (OA) in patients with pheochromocytoma. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Among 24 patients (13 male, 11 female) who underwent surgical removal of pheochromocytoma, LTA and OA were performed in 15 ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kim HH,Kim GH,Sung GT

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We established a new strategy for nonpalpable testis, including intra-abdominal testis, testicular nubbins, and intracanalicular testis, to correct these conditions by laparoscopic procedures. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Of the 53 boys (mean age, 24.5 months), nonpalpable testis was on the right side in 13, on the le...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kojima Y,Mizuno K,Kamisawa H,Kato T,Kohri K,Hayashi Y

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The best management of upper ureteral calculi is undefined. We performed a prospective randomized comparison between semirigid ureteroscopy (URS) and shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) for upper ureteral stones <2 cm to evaluate safety and efficacy of both procedures. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Patients with...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kumar A,Nanda B,Kumar N,Kumar R,Vasudeva P,Mohanty NK

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Laparoscopic radical cystectomy is confined to centers where advanced laparoscopy is performed, and its role is not yet well clear. Our aim was to evaluate, through a prospective comparative study, the advantages of the laparoscopic compared with an open approach. PATIENTS AND METHODS:From Novem...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Porpiglia F,Renard J,Billia M,Scoffone C,Cracco C,Terrone C,Scarpa RM

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We describe and evaluate a new transperineal laparoscopic approach for male patients, designed to facilitate laparoscopic prostatectomy and cystectomy. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We operated on 12 patients. We did three laparoscopic prostatectomies and nine laparoscopic cystectomies. On five, an ileal conduit was ma...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Sanchez-de-Badajoz E,Jimenez-Garrido A,Salvi M

更新日期：2011-04-01 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：PURPOSE:Partial nephrectomy has been established as a standard of care for T(1a) renal tumors. Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN) has been described as more difficult to perform than open partial nephrectomy (OPN). We compare our series of LPN and OPN. PATIENTS AND METHODS:From October 2002 to January 2006, 76 LPN...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Gong EM,Orvieto MA,Zorn KC,Lucioni A,Steinberg GD,Shalhav AL

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the necessity of placing a ureteral stent after transperitoneal laparoscopic ureterolithotomy (TPLU). PATIENTS AND METHODS:In the period from May 2006 to November 2010, 46 patients underwent TPLU. There were 13 females and 33 males. All patients had an impacted stone larger than 1.5 cm in the upper a...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Karami H,Javanmard B,Hasanzadeh-Hadah A,Mazloomfard MM,Lotfi B,Mohamadi R,Yaghoobi M

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Objective: To assess the safety and efficacy of a novel vacuum-assisted access sheath (VAAS) in minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy (MPCNL). Materials and Methods: Seventy-five consecutive patients with single renal...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Lai D,Chen M,Sheng M,Liu Y,Xu G,He Y,Li X

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Caliceal diverticula are rare congenital abnormalities that can become symptomatic if associated with a calculus or infection. We review percutaneous management of caliceal diverticula. METHODS:Pathogenesis, clinical evaluation, management options, and recommended follow-up for symptomatic calic...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Krambeck AE,Lingeman JE

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of retroperitoneal laparoscopic pyelolithotomy (RLP) versus percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for large renal pelvic calculi using a randomized controlled trial. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Patients with large renal pelvic calculi were prospectively randomized using matched-pair...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Li S,Liu TZ,Wang XH,Zeng XT,Zeng G,Yang ZH,Weng H,Meng Z,Huang JY

更新日期：2014-08-01 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：: Aim: We sought to compare the outcomes of patients who underwent an open vs robotic ureteroneocystostomy for ureteral obstruction. Methods: Retrospective review was performed on adult patients who underwent primary ureteroneocy...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Skupin PA,Stoffel JT,Malaeb BS,Barboglio-Romo P,Ambani SN

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The role of volumetric estimation is becoming increasingly important in the staging, management, and prognostication of benign and cancerous conditions of the kidney. We evaluated the use of three-dimensional reconstruction volume (3DV) in determining renal parenchymal volumes (RPV) and renal tum...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Durso TA,Carnell J,Turk TT,Gupta GN

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:To provide a realistic experience of lower urinary tract endoscopic procedures, we have developed and continue to expand a computer-based surgical simulator that incorporates a surgical tool interface with anatomic detail and haptic feedback. METHODS:Surface-based geometric data for the lower ur...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Manyak MJ,Santangelo K,Hahn J,Kaufman R,Carleton T,Hua XC,Walsh RJ

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Since first being described in 1993, laparoscopic pyeloplasty has proven to be less morbid but equally as effective as open pyeloplasty. The technical complexity of the procedure, however, has made it difficult for many surgeons to adopt. The da Vinci robot-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty (RP) ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Yanke BV,Lallas CD,Pagnani C,Bagley DH

更新日期：2008-06-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Morcellation of the adenoma after laser enucleation of the prostate (LEP) is both time-consuming and prone to complications. We have designed a novel polyethylene sack (ProSac) to improve the morcellation process following LEP. Both silicone and cadaver models were utilized to evaluate the safety and effic...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Johnson B,Sorokin I,Beardsley H,Cadeddu JA,Gahan J

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Although the evidence is sparse, most urologists advise the insertion of a safety guide wire (SGW) alongside the ureteroscope whenever performing ureteroscopy (URS). The aim of the study was to compare the results of ureteroscopic treatment for ureteral stones at the Oslo University Hospital (OUH...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Ulvik Ø,Rennesund K,Gjengstø P,Wentzel-Larsen T,Ulvik NM

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00