High-intensity focused ultrasound energy for benign prostatic hyperplasia: clinical response at 6 months to treatment using Sonablate 200.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Patients who are undergoing laparoscopic ablative therapy (LAT) are often older with more comorbidities in comparison with patients who are undergoing laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN). A matched control study was performed to compare the surgical and functional outcomes of LPN and LAT. PAT...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kiriluk KJ,Shikanov SA,Steinberg GD,Shalhav AL,Lifshitz DA

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION/OBJECTIVE:We sought to examine the contemporary relationship between case volume and outcome for percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) using a publically available administrative database. METHODS:A weighted sample of 7785 patients was obtained from the 2010 Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) Na...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kadlec AO,Ellimoottil C,Guo R,Trinh QD,Sun M,Turk TM

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Growing data suggest that lymphadenectomy is a critical component of the surgical management of urologic malignancies with both diagnostic and therapeutic benefit. The increased use of minimally invasive approaches for the management of urologic malignancies may be in conflict with the need for more extensive lymphade...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Weizer AZ,Montgomery JS

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We aimed to understand the characteristics of patients who are less likely to submit adequate urine collections at metabolic stone evaluation. METHODS:Inadequate urine collection was defined using two definitions: (1) Reference ranges for 24-hour creatinine/kilogram (Cr/24) and (2) discrepancy in total 24-hour...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： McGuire BB,Bhanji Y,Sharma V,Frainey BT,McClean M,Dong C,Rimar K,Perry KT,Nadler RB

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Transurethral electrovaporization of the prostate (TVP) has been utilized increasingly in the therapeutic management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The temperature profile within both prostatic and periprostatic tissue has been presented as a parameter of safety in various preliminary ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Reis RB,Te AE,Cologna AJ,Suaid HJ,Kaplan SA

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the effects of previous open nephrolithotomy on the results and morbidity of subsequent percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Between March 2005 and January 2006, 89 patients underwent PCNL at our institution. We compared the patients who had had previous open surgery on the sa...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Sofikerim M,Demirci D,Gülmez I,Karacagil M

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the safety of tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy in patients undergoing supracostal percutaneous renal access. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Between October 1999 and October 2010, 302 patients underwent percutaneous nephrolithotomy via a supracostal access tract. Two hundred forty-eight (82.1%) patients ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Duty B,Conlin M,Wagner M,Bayne A,Adams G,Fuchs E

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Introduction: There has been a surge in robotic surgery research publications over the past 20 years. However, to date, there has been no characterization of urology's contribution to the robotic field, and there is a lack of bibliometric literature to guide future investi...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Jackson SR,Patel MI

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Objective: Kidney stone formers are at risk for opioid dependence. The aim of this study is to describe opiate exposure and determine predictors of prolonged opiate use among kidney stone formers after surgery. Materials and Methods: ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kang C,Shu X,Herrell SD,Miller NL,Hsi RS

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The current experimental study aimed at evaluating the temperature raise of the irrigation fluid caused by the use of the thulium (Tm:YAG) and holmium laser (Ho:YAG) in the upper urinary tract (UT) of pigs. MATERIALS AND METHODS:An experimental setting was designed for the investigation of differences in ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kallidonis P,Kamal W,Panagopoulos V,Vasilas M,Amanatides L,Kyriazis I,Vrettos T,Fligou F,Liatsikos E

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To create a protocol for providing real-time operating room (OR) cost feedback to surgeons. We hypothesize that this protocol will reduce costs in a responsible way without sacrificing quality of care. METHODS:All OR costs were obtained and recorded for robot-assisted partial nephrectomy and laparoscopic donor...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Tabib CH,Bahler CD,Hardacker TJ,Ball KM,Sundaram CP

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine predictors of fluoroscopy time (FT) during percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and assess the impact of urology postgraduate trainees (PGTs) and S.T.O.N.E. nephrolithometry score. METHODS:A retrospective review of patients undergoing PCNL between 2010 and 2013 at a tertiary healthcare center wa...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Noureldin YA,Elkoushy MA,Andonian S

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) affects more than 50% of men by the age of 60 and 90% by age 85. Many of these men are not candidates for surgical procedures such as transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), stimulating the development of less-invasive forms of therapy. We studied the ut...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Ercole B,Lee C,Best S,Fallon E,Skenazy J,Monga M

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Complications from laparoscopically placed staples are rare. We present two patients with ureteral obstruction secondary to eroded staples. Each patient had a remote history of laparoscopic abdominal or pelvic surgery and was treated with endoscopic removal and short-term ureteral stenting. The clinical presentation a...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Smith AL,Van Arsdalen K

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Double-J stents revolutionized the minimally invasive management of ureteral strictures, but have significant morbidity. We compare stent-related symptoms and quality of life between a conventional Double-J stent and a novel thermoexpandable metal segmental ureteral stent (Memokath) in patients with ureter...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Maan Z,Patel D,Moraitis K,El-Husseiny T,Papatsoris AG,Buchholz NP,Masood J

更新日期：2010-04-01 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：:Although most caliceal diverticula are asymptomatic, they can be associated with pain, and concomitant calculi are common. When treatment is indicated, a variety of surgical options are available, although the management is often a challenge even to the most experienced surgeon. We review the indications, surgical opt...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Rapp DE,Gerber GS

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new technique of endosurgical pelvic lymph node dissection was performed for the staging of 10 prostate and 8 bladder cancers. The technique, involving an exclusive extraperitoneal space development with CO2 insufflation, is described in detail. Using the standard endosurgical (laparoscopic) equipment, we performed ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Villers A,Vannier JL,Abécassis R,Baron JC,Anidjar M,Khoury R,Delmas V,Desmonts JM,Boccon-Gibod L

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:To assess the feasibility and efficacy of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in patients with spinal deformities. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Between 1999 and 2008, eight patients (nine renal units) with spinal deformities underwent 10 PCNLs. Mean stone burden was 372 mm(2) (160-840 mm(2)). Preoperati...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Goumas-Kartalas I,Montanari E

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Laparoscopic surgery for large renal lesion or kidneys with chronic inflammation has proved to be technically challenging. Hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery might be useful in these complex cases, as it provides surgeons the benefits of tactile feedback, digital retraction, and facilitated dissection of the re...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Tan YH,Siddiqui K,Preminger GM,Albala DM

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twelve female microminipigs with normal bladder capacity underwent laparoscopic bladder seromyotomy. Three other female microminipigs were added to the study as controls. Urodynamic studies and cystograms were performed preoperatively and at 2 and 4 months after a laparoscopic bladder seromyotomy. Histologic studies o...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Figenshau RS,Clayman RV,Klutke CG,McDougall EM,Pearle MS,Moon YT,Gardner SM,Tiemann DD

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT) is the standard of care for initial bladder tumor management. In response to its shortcomings, we propose an alternative technique for tumor resection and retrieval: The endoscopic snare resection of bladder tumor (ESRBT). Eleven tumors managed by ESRBT were reviewed re...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Maurice MJ,Vricella GJ,MacLennan G,Buehner P,Ponsky LE

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors have developed an ultrasonic aspirator to assist in urologic endoscopic surgery. It appeared that ultrasonic aspiration of bladder tumors was clinically efficient in transurethral surgery. Tumors 1 to 2 cm in diameter could be aspirated completely with this instrument alone. The application of the ultrason...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Shiozawa H,Miki M,Tochimoto M

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Objectives: Malignant ureteral obstruction (MUO) is a devastating complication of cancer, and it is commonly treated by drainage via percutaneous nephrostomy (PCN). The objective of this study was to determine the efficacy, safety, and functional outcome of tandem ureteral...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Haifler M,Shvero A,Zilberman D,Ramon J,Winkler H,Margel D,Kleinmann N

更新日期：2020-02-01 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：:Using high-speed photography and acoustic emission measurements, we studied the dynamics of a transient cavitation bubble near a stone surface and the concomitant shockwaves generated during electrohydraulic lithotripsy (EHL). At each spark discharge, a vapor plasma and subsequently a cavitation bubble oscillating aro...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Zhong P,Tong HL,Cocks FH,Preminger GM

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Aims: To investigate whether spinal anesthesia with an obturator nerve block (SA+ONB) can be effectively used for transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT) during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic to improve patient outcomes while also avoiding aeroso...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Krishan A,Bruce A,Khashaba S,Abouelela M,Ehsanullah SA

更新日期：2020-12-22 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine whether on-clamp partial nephrectomy (ON-PN) has any significant impact on long-term renal function in a two kidney model. PATIENTS AND METHODS:From November 1999 to July 2013, 607 patients underwent PN at our institution. After excluding patients with solitary kidneys, multiple renal masses, and ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Salevitz DA,Patton MW,Tyson MD 2nd,Nunez-Nateras R,Ferrigni EN,Andrews PE,Humphreys MR,Castle EP

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few studies have addressed the effect of skin-to-stone distance (SSD) on the success of extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (SWL). Nevertheless, the effect of the two components of SSD, that is, the fat SSD (FSSD) and nonfat SSD (NFSSD) components, was not previously investigated. METHODS:In this prospecti...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Hammad FT,Balakrishnan A

更新日期：2010-11-01 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