Complications of laser prostatectomy.

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess whether intravenous magnesium sulfate infusion affects analgesic requirements during monitored anesthesia care (MAC) for shockwave lithotripsy (SWL). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Fifty patients in ASA class I or II undergoing SWL with MAC were randomized into two groups. Induction of MAC was produced by bolu...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kaymak C,Yilmaz E,Basar H,Ozcakir S,Apan A,Batislam E

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Flexible cystoscopy is well established in urological practice. We present a unique image obtained during bladder inspection, illustrating visual refractive distortion, which highlights the potential difficulty in optical interpretation. ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Mangera A,Mehta S,Parys BT

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM AND BACKGROUND:Posttransplant vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is a common urologic complication after renal transplantation, although its management is controversial. The treatment of choice is open surgical revision ureteral reimplantation with significant morbidity. Recently, endoscopic correction by using nonanimal ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Yucel S,Akin Y,Celik O,Erdogru T,Baykara M

更新日期：2010-10-01 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：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The use of flexible ureteroscopy for diagnosis and management of upper urinary tract diseases is limited both by loss of maximum active deflection through the inserted working probes and a high frequency of damage with consequent costs. A newly developed ureteroscope (Flex-X, Karl Storz) with a m...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Wendt-Nordahl G,Trojan L,Alken P,Michel MS,Knoll T

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:New-generation flexible ureteroscopes allow the management of proximal ureteral and intrarenal pathology with high success rates, including complete removal of ureteral and renal calculi. One problem is that the irrigation pressures generated within the collecting system can be significantly elev...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Auge BK,Pietrow PK,Lallas CD,Raj GV,Santa-Cruz RW,Preminger GM

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Renal excursion during breathing is inevitable and is a cause of poor localization during extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy (SWL), which in theory might lead to poor treatment results. Eighty-one patients underwent lithotripsy treatment with and without the use of an image enhancement system designed for use with ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Dawson C,Corry DA,Bowsher WG,Nockler IB,Whitfield HN

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Morphine has been reported to alter immune function. Morphine-induced macrophage apoptosis has been shown to contribute to altered immune status in an opiate milieu. We studied the effect of morphine-induced macrophage apoptosis on the migration of macrophages. Because urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Malik AA,Radhakrishnan N,Reddy K,Smith AD,Singhal PC

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In one-third of patients, prostate cancer (PCa) is monofocal. These patients can undergo focal high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) therapy of the tumor without damage to surrounding structures and not compromising uro-oncologic safety. Robot-assisted HIFU coagulates the entire targeted volume within the prostate ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Chaussy CG,Thüroff S

更新日期：2010-05-01 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：:The long-term effects of extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) on children treated for renal calculi are unclear. To study the effects on the immature animal, we evaluated 31 Wistar white rats that underwent right nephrectomy at 30 days of age. At 40 days of age they were divided into three groups: a control grou...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Ferreira U,Claro Jde A,Rodrigues Netto N Jr,Denardi F,Figueiredo JF,Riccetto CL

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Accurate tumor staging in renal cancer is critical for prognostic projections, follow-up schedules, clinical trials and potential systemic therapies. We studied patients undergoing laparoscopic radical nephrectomy (LRN) to determine the extent of upstaging on histopathology evaluation and correlated the clini...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Goel MC,Mohammadi Y,Sethi AS,Brown JA,Sundaram CP

更新日期：2008-10-01 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：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：PURPOSE:To assess the efficacy and safety of laparoendoscopic single-site adrenalectomy (LESS-A) and conventional laparoscopic adrenalectomy (LA) as a systematic review and meta-analysis of current evidence. METHODS:We conducted a thorough search for comparative studies that compared LESS-A and conventional LA in the ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Hu Q,Gou Y,Sun C,Xu K,Xia G,Ding Q

更新日期：2013-06-01 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:We sought to examine a large nationwide (United States) sample of emergency department (ED) visits to determine data related to utilization and costs of care for urolithiasis in this setting. METHODS:Nationwide Emergency Department Sample was analyzed from 2006 to 2009. All patients presenting t...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Eaton SH,Cashy J,Pearl JA,Stein DM,Perry K,Nadler RB

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Nephroureterectomy (NU) with bladder cuff excision is the gold standard treatment for patients with upper urinary tract urothelial cancer. We report our initial experience with laparoendoscopic single-site plus one port (LESS POP) technique for NU and bladder cuff excision. PATIENTS AND METHODS:...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Tsivian A,Tsivian M,Stanevsky Y,Benjamin S,Sidi AA

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to measure acoustic access to the prostate for extracorporeal ultrasound ablation. Both transabdominal and transperineal approaches were considered. The objective was to measure the size and shape of the aperture available for unobstructed targeting of the prostate. CT images of 17 randomly selected m...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Hall TL,Hempel CR,Sabb BJ,Roberts WW

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the clinical efficacy and safety of photoselective laser vaporization of the prostate (PVP) in the treatment of patients with acute urinary retention (AUR) secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Forty-two patients (mean age 72 +/- 5 years, range 65-89) with AUR because ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Fu WJ,Gao JP,Hong BF,Yang Y,Cai W,Zhang L

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The use of a ureteral access sheath (UAS) may provide significant advantages, particularly, in the treatment of a large renal stone burden. However, in some patients, the passage of a UAS up the ureter is impossible. We prospectively evaluated the ability to insert a 14F UAS and analyzed the possible predi...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Mogilevkin Y,Sofer M,Margel D,Greenstein A,Lifshitz D

更新日期：2014-12-01 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:Proper management of the nonpalpable testicle requires an accurate diagnosis. Laparoscopic orchiopexy (LO) has become the standard for diagnosis and treatment. We classified the location of nonpalpable testicles, reviewed the technique of LO in detail, and report the results of our series, the la...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Samadi AA,Palmer LS,Franco I

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The preliminary results of laparoscopic radical cystectomy in 85 patients are presented in this study. The functional and oncologic outcomes of this procedure in these patients are discussed. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Between December 2002 and May 2006, we performed 85 laparoscopic radical cystectomies with orthoto...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Huang J,Lin T,Xu K,Huang H,Jiang C,Han J,Yao Y,Guo Z,Xie W,Yin X,Zhang C

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The results of 10 years' experience of treating pelviureteric junction (PUJ) obstruction by balloon dilatation are reviewed, and recommendations about the suitability of the technique for individual patients are made based on the patient's history and a preoperative DTPA renogram. Of 76 patients, 32 (42%) had no furth...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Webber RJ,Pandian SS,McClinton S,Hussey J

更新日期：1997-08-01 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：:The literature on standard laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) and robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) is replete with technical descriptions of the primary surgeon's responsibility, but deficient with regard to the detailed role of the assistant surgeon. This video paper describes the critical role of th...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Sur RL,Wagner AA,Albala DM,Su LM

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To estimate the acceptance rate of peer-reviewed journals, to describe the time course of subsequent full publication, and to identify those with characteristics associated with publication of the abstracts presented at the World Congress of Endourology (WCE). METHODS:All abstracts accepted for presentation at...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Autorino R,Quarto G,Sio MD,Lima E,Quarto E,Damiano R,Oliviero R,Osorio L,Marcelo F,D'Armiento M

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laparoscopic living-donor nephrectomy has decreased the disincentives to live renal donation with a risk of complications similar to that of open donor nephrectomy. We report a patient who developed chylous ascites after an otherwise-uneventful laparoscopic donor nephrectomy. On MEDLINE search, we could find only two ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Sharma A,Heer M,Subramanaym Malladi SV,Minz M

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) is an established treatment for patients with prostate cancer in selected centers with appropriate expertise. We studied our single-center experience of developing a LRP service and subsequent training of two additional surgeons by the initial surgeon. We ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Vasdev N,Kass-Iliyya A,Patel A,Bedford G,O'Riordon A,Johnson MI,Durkan GC,Soomro NA

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00