Endoscopic placement of coaxial balloon dilating catheter to facilitate open ureteral surgery.

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：:Four techniques of intracorporeal lithotripsy are now available: ballistic, ultrasonic, electrohydraulic, and laser. Their therapeutic efficacies have generally been evaluated and compared, but very few data have been available on their relative risks of iatrogenic trauma to the urothelial wall. We conducted a compara...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Piergiovanni M,Desgrandchamps F,Cochand-Priollet B,Janssen T,Colomer S,Teillac P,Le Duc A

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the physical properties of urethral catheters that are predictive of ease of placement and risk of urethral trauma: Stiffness, buckling, and friction forces. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Eleven Bard Lubri-Sil and 10 Kendall Dover 16F Foley catheters were tested using a linear motion stage driven by a step...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Hendlin K,Meyers J,Monga M

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We evaluated the collagen content and differentiation of the ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) of patients who underwent Anderson-Hynes dismembered pyeloplasty after failure of antegrade endopyelotomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A total of 12 UPJ obstructions were examined more than 12 months after endopyelotomy with bo...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Sergi F,Flammia GP,Alcini A,Perrone G,Guaglianone S,Forastiere E,Rabitti C,Gallucci M

更新日期：2007-01-01 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：INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES:We evaluated patients who underwent treatment for prostate cancer and then subsequent robotic radical cystectomy (RARC). Our objective was to understand clinical, pathologic, and survival outcomes in these patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A total of 333 male patients underwent RARC with stan...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Patel NH,Miranda G,Cai J,Desai MM,Gill I,Aron M

更新日期：2020-12-02 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:Recent preclinical data have indicated that erythropoietin (Epo) can protect organs from ischemic damage. We evaluated the ability of Epo to protect the kidney from the effects of ischemia. METHODS:Thirty dogs underwent a laparoscopic nephrectomy and were allowed to recover for 2 weeks. The dogs...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Phillips CK,Hruby GW,Mirabile G,Motamedinia P,Lehman DS,Okhunov Z,Singh H,Schwartz M,Benson MC,Landman J

更新日期：2009-03-01 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：PURPOSE:To determine the feasibility of bladder cryoablation (BC) applied laparoscopically, percutaneously, and transurethrally in a porcine survival study. The expected and observed area of cell death after BC was also examined. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Nine pigs were divided equally into the three treatment groups. Cry...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Sutherland DE,Wagner KR,Compton JB,Rezaei MK,Schwartz AM,Jarrett TW

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:To evaluate the safety and efficacy of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for the management of complete staghorn calculi in children

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Aron M,Yadav R,Goel R,Hemal AK,Gupta NP

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Long-term treatment of patients undergoing definitive management of a small renal mass depends largely on the final pathology determination. Preablation renal biopsy (PABx) is often the only source of determining pathology in patients undergoing thermal ablation of a small renal mass. We sought t...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Lorber G,Jorda M,Leveillee R

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine the effectiveness of a radiation awareness program in reducing the radiation exposure to patients treated by a Medstone lithotripter, the exposure was calculated at the end of each extracorporeal shockwave (SWL) treatment using a table of measurements of the estimated entrance exposure rates 70 cm from th...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Ugarte RR,Cass AS

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Ascertaining the optimal depth of dilator progression is a crucial factor during tract dilation in percutaneous nephrolithotomy. Dilation is generally guided under fluoroscopy, ultrasonography, or combination of both techniques, and it is still difficult to prevent overdilation causing perforatio...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Shah AK,Xu K,Liu H,Lin T,Xie K,Huang H,Han J,Fan X,Chen J,Huang J

更新日期：2013-07-01 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：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Laparoscopic urologic surgery is not widely practiced in South Africa. After presenting a laparoscopic training course, we evaluated how effectively this training translated into clinical practice. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:Invitations to the course were sent to all South African urologists. Ten appl...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Naude AM,Heyns CF,Matin SF

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Introduction and Objectives: After transurethral prostatectomy, erectile dysfunction and ejaculatory dysfunction are significant concerns for patients. We compared ejaculatory hood-sparing technique in patients who underwent photoselective vaporization of the prostate usin...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kini M,Te AE,Kashanian JA,Kaplan S,Chughtai B

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To present the combination of laparoscopy and nephroscopy for the treatment of stones in pelvic ectopic kidneys. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The series included seven male and four female patients (mean age 43 +/- 9 years). Laparoscopy-assisted percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) was performed for caliceal stones in ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

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

更新日期：2007-10-01 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：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Laparoscopic pyeloplasty (LP) for the repair of ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction provides results similar to those of open pyeloplasty with less morbidity, but its use has been limited, as it requires advanced laparoscopic skills. Robotic computer-assisted pyeloplasty (RAP) has the potent...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Weise ES,Winfield HN

更新日期：2006-10-01 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：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The management of urolithiasis in patients with a solitary kidney is challenging for endourologists. This study was aimed at evaluating the safety and efficacy of retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) in the treatment of such patients with renal stones. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Between January 2010 a...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Gao X,Peng Y,Shi X,Li L,Zhou T,Xu B,Sun Y

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Since the holmium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Ho:YAG) laser is the flexible lithotrite of choice for ureteral stones, its application to ureteral strictures associated with ureteral calculi is convenient. The results of Ho:YAG laser endoureterotomy in this specific setting have not been defined. We report our expe...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Gdor Y,Gabr AH,Faerber GJ,Roberts WW,Wolf JS Jr

更新日期：2008-11-01 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:We compared experimental renal lesions created with temperature-based or impedance-based radiofrequency (RF) generators using normal renal parenchyma in an animal model with protocols recommended by the manufacturer. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Bilateral renal mobilization was completed in seven farm pigs in prepara...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Gettman MT,Lotan Y,Corwin TS,Smith TG,Napper CA,Lindberg G,Cadeddu JA

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During cryotherapy of the prostate, identification of probe tips that are misplaced into the bladder is often not readily apparent via transrectal ultrasonography. Ultimately, cystoscopy is needed to ensure this has not occurred before initiating a freeze. We describe the innovative use of continuous flexible cystosco...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Dimon M,Williams C

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently, the use of botulinum toxin A has been extended to patients with non-neurogenic urologic disorders such as refractory idiopathic overactive bladder. We describe a modification of our original injection technique that allows one to deliver botulinum toxin into the bladder quickly and efficiently in an office s...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Smith CP,Chancellor MB

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The tissue effects of a laser are responsible for the therapeutic value as well as the potential for complications. Within certain constraints, the type and depth of energy effect can be controlled by the selection of the wavelength as well as of appropriate energy parameters. In a clinical endoscopic setting, however...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Smith JA Jr

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the outcomes of retroperitoneoscopic nephroureterectomy (RNU) with those of open retroperitoneal nephroureterectomy (ORNU) for upper urinary tract cancer. PATIENTS AND METHODS:This study included 240 consecutive patients who received a clinical diagnosis of localized upper urinary tract cancer and u...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Terakawa T,Miyake H,Hara I,Takenaka A,Fujisawa M

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the efficacy of transvesical obturator nerve block (ONB) in the prevention of obturator nerve reflex and leg jerking during transurethral resection of bladder tumors (TURBT). PATIENTS AND METHODS:A total of 60 patients were studied, in whom the transurethral resection of tumors on the posterolatera...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Khorrami MH,Javid A,Saryazdi H,Javid M

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00