abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Comprehensive metabolic evaluation has become an important aspect of the management of recurrent nephrolithiasis, yet the role of stone analysis is often neglected or perhaps underestimated. The purpose of this study was to determine the role of stone analysis in medical decision making in patien...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kourambas J,Aslan P,Teh CL,Mathias BJ,Preminger GM

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One of the most significant developments in imaging technology has been the process of digitalization. By incorporating currently available digital imaging equipment into surgical practice, urologists can be assured of obtaining real-time video images with optimal clarity and detail. In addition, one can efficiently c...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kuo RL,Preminger GM

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Direct extraperitoneal surgery has become the preferred approach to laparoscopic nephrectomy since the introduction of the balloon dilation method. The lateral decubitus position provides good exposure, but the prone position is used at some centers to gain better exposure with the aid of gravity. The open conversion ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Gaur DD

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Because of the high rate of ipsilateral multifocal disease and the low incidence of contralateral disease, upper tract transitional-cell carcinoma has historically been treated with radical nephroureterectomy. This operation has been performed laparoscopically in many medical centers, with various techniques. The diff...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Savage SJ,Gill IS

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vesicourethral reconstruction is the most critical and time-consuming step of laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. We describe the use of two hemicircumferential running sutures that has significantly simplified the procedure in our last 30 patients. The vesicourethral reconstruction took 31 minutes on average. Six mon...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Hoznek A,Salomon L,Rabii R,Ben Slama MR,Cicco A,Antiphon P,Abbou CC

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To assess the durability of the results of transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT) for symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), we have reviewed publications describing trials with at least 3 years of follow-up. For men treated only by TUMT, improvement in symptoms and quality of life appears to be maintai...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Ramsey EW,Dahlstrand C

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Benign ureteral strictures are a potentially difficult problem that typically has been solved by open surgery. However, minimally invasive methods would be preferable. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Three patients with benign ureteral strictures were treated with endoscopic placement of self-expanding permanent indwe...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Slavis SA,Wilson RW,Jones RJ,Swift C

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Helical CT has become the preferred method for imaging urinary calculi, and so it would be useful if data from helical CT could also be used to predict the number of shockwaves (SWs) needed to break a given stone. METHODS AND MATERIALS:We measured the number of SWs required to comminute calcium ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Saw KC,McAteer JA,Fineberg NS,Monga AG,Chua GT,Lingeman JE,Williams JC Jr

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Criteria for determining the durability of the response to transrectal high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) ablation of prostate cancer have been established by calculating progression-free probability. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A series of 82 patients (mean age 71 +/- 5.7 years) with biopsy-prov...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Gelet A,Chapelon JY,Bouvier R,Rouvière O,Lasne Y,Lyonnet D,Dubernard JM

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We evaluated the feasibility and effectiveness of percutaneous urinary diversion in patients with obstructive uropathy. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A total of 206 percutaneous nephrostomies (PCNs) (right-sided in 54, left in 56, and bilateral in 48) were performed in 102 male and 57 female patients 18 to 94 years ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Pappas P,Stravodimos KG,Mitropoulos D,Kontopoulou C,Haramoglis S,Giannopoulou M,Tzortzis G,Giannopoulos A

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The treatment of cystine stones is a clinical problem. This in vitro study was performed to establish an experimental system that enables standardized and reproducible investigations on chemolysis of cystine stones to look for an improvement of dissolution strategies. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Artif...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Jacobs D,Heimbach D,Müller SC,Hesse A

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the effectiveness of palladium-103 brachytherapy in stage T1 and T2 adenocarcinoma of the prostate. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The charts of 1048 patients treated between 1991 and 1999 with transperineal realtime ultrasound-guided (103)Pd (Theraseed) implants were reviewed to assess the effects on serum pr...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Sharkey J,Chovnick SD,Behar RJ,Perez R,Otheguy J,Rabinowitz R,Steele J,Webster C,Donohue M,Solc Z,Huff W,Cantor A

更新日期：2000-05-01 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：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Holmium:YAG lithotripsy of uric acid calculi produces cyanide. The laser and stone parameters required to produce cyanide are poorly defined. In this study, we tested the hypotheses that cyanide production: (1) varies with holmium:YAG power settings; (2) varies among holmium:YAG, pulsed-dye, and ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Corbin NS,Teichman JM,Nguyen T,Glickman RD,Rihbany L,Pearle MS,Bishoff JT

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prosthesis-related infection accounts for nearly half of nosocomial infections, resulting in significant morbidity, mortality, prolonged hospitalization, and higher healthcare costs. Although numerous antimicrobial-coated surfaces have been suggested to guard against prosthesis-related infection, only a few, such as m...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Darouiche RO

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Bacterial colonization of indwelling ureteral stents may serve as a nidus for bacteriuria in operations where stents are manipulated. The predictive value of urine cultures in the assessment of stent colonization was examined in 65 patients with indwelling ureteral stents. PATIENTS AND METHODS:P...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Lifshitz DA,Winkler HZ,Gross M,Sulkes J,Baniel J,Livne PM

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Nucleation, growth, and aggregation are considered to be the principal crystallization mechanisms in stone development. It is important to understand their relative significance so that appropriate experimental models can be used, and to identify the best therapeutic targets. The aim of this stud...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kavanagh JP

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the last three decades, minimally invasive techniques have progressed significantly, replacing traditional open surgery as the mainstay of stone disease surgical treatment. The challenge for the next millennium remains medical prevention of calcium urolithiasis, a field where less dramatic progress has been achieve...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Lifshitz DA,Shalhav AL,Lingeman JE,Evan AP

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Severe urethral stricture disease as an isolated entity can be a management dilemma. In the patient described here, this problem was associated with prior external-beam radiation and cryosurgical ablation of the prostate, and a functional artificial urethral sphincter (AUS) had been placed. An attempt to relieve parti...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Westney OL,Del Terzo MA,McGuire EJ

更新日期：1999-10-01 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：:A case of a foreign body-induced renal stone in which the patient was treated successfully with a ureterorenoscopic approach is presented. ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Applewhite JC,Assimos DG

更新日期：1999-07-01 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：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Repair of ureteral injuries and strictures often necessitates a major reconstructive procedure such as a psoas hitch, Boari flap, renal mobilization, ileal interposition, or autotransplantation. Tissue expanders have been used to elongate nerves and arteries. We examined the effects of acute ur...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Goldfischer ER,Stravodimos KG,Jabbour ME,Klima WJ,Anderson A,Smith AD

更新日期：1999-05-01 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：PURPOSE:Telemedicine has become a common method for the transmission of images and patient data across long distances. Our goal was to assess the efficiency and accuracy of Photomailer MD software, a store-and-forward telemedicine system, in the urologic setting. METHODS:Photomailer MD software was loaded on two compu...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kuo RL,Aslan P,Dinlenc CZ,Lee BR,Screnci D,Babayan RK,Kavoussi LR,Preminger GM

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the role of color-coded Doppler sonography (CCDS) in the assessment of internal ureteral stent patency. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We compared micturating cystography (MC) and CCDS in 48 patients with internal ureteral stents. Forty-five of these patients had pyelocaliectasis on renal sonography. RESU...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Haferkamp A,Brkovic D,Wiesel M,Staehler G,Dörsam J

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Symptomatic renal calculi found within caliceal diverticula are difficult to treat. We present a single-surgeon cohort of 21 consecutive patients undergoing percutaneous treatment of stones within caliceal diverticula over a 12-year period. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Each patient was managed by a one-stage percuta...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Donnellan SM,Harewood LM,Webb DR

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It seems likely, and indeed inevitable, that medical device usage will continue its rapid increase over the next 10 to 20 years and beyond. For surgeons, these new inventions will come in many forms but should take into account biocompatibility and resistance to encrustations and to microorganisms. This review focuses...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Reid G,Millsap K,Denstedt J

更新日期：1999-02-01 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：:Five patients with major (Grade IV) renal trauma required ureteral stent placement to facilitate urinary drainage. Three of these patients had stents placed for recurrent gross hematuria with flank pain. All three had obstructing blood clots present at the time of stent placement. The fourth patient had a stent placed...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Haas CA,Reigle MD,Selzman AA,Elder JS,Spirnak JP

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review focuses on the biomaterials used in urology, in particular, the properties of urethral catheters and ureteral stents currently being used in clinical practice. The importance of biomaterial type, biocompatibility, and encrustations are discussed and explained. Current management of bacterial infection and ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Denstedt JD,Wollin TA,Reid G

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The preliminary experience with 64 patients who have undergone HoLEP combined with intravesical morcellation is presented. The mean preoperative prostate volume was 75.3 cc. The mean laser time was 46.9 minutes and the morcellator time a further 10.5 minutes. A mean total of 35.5 g of tissue was obtained, and 93% of t...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Gilling PJ,Kennett K,Das AK,Thompson D,Fraundorfer MR

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endoscopic fetal surgery may reduce preterm labor associated with open hysterotomy but is partially limited by current visualization technology. We investigated a three-dimensional (3D) imaging system coupled to a head-mounted display (3D-HMD) and also employed a computer-controlled zoom endoscope for noninsufflated a...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Calvano CJ,Moran ME,Tackett LD,Reddy PP,Boyle KE,Pankratov MM

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seventy-four consecutive cases of ureteral stones listed for ureteroscopic lithotripsy were studied prospectively. In all cases, the Wolf 7.5F or 9F ureteroscope was used in conjunction with the Swiss Lithoclast system. Dormia baskets were employed on four occasions to prevent forward propulsion of fragments. Ureteros...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Tan PK,Tan SM,Consigliere D

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The UroLume endoprosthesis has been used for recurrent bulbar urethral strictures, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and detrusor-external sphincter dyssynergia. Complications of the UroLume have been described by the North American Multicenter Trial as migration, encrustation, hyperplastic tissue growth, in addition to p...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Corujo M,Badlani GH

更新日期：1998-08-01 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：:The greatest difficulty in performing a laparoscopic pyeloplasty is the suturing of the ureteropelvic junction. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the use of nonperforating titanium vascular closure staple (VCS) clips to perform in laparoscopic ureteroureterostomy in the porcine model. Six female minipigs under...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Maxwell KL,McDougall EM,Shalhav AL,Elbahnasy AM,Hoenig DM,Humphrey PA,Clayman RV

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endoscopic treatment of upper-tract transitional-cell carcinoma (TCC) is well established. Nevertheless, many patients still required major ablative surgery. We have applied our experience with laparoscopic nephrectomy to the performance of laparoscopic nephroureterectomy in order to make the management of upper-tract...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Keeley FX Jr,Tolley DA

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myelomeningocele (MMC) is characterized by paraplegia and incontinence, often necessitating surgery. Current models of MMC in sheep and primates create a spinal defect long after anomalous neural tube closure ordinarily occurs. An ideal model of MMC would allow creation of the defect at the earliest age in a low-cost ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Calvano CJ,Reddy PP,Moran ME,Boyle KE,Housley HT,Jennings RW,Harrison MR,Mandell J

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) in the animal model for experimental purposes can be created either by open transvesical or endoscopic techniques. The concept of reflux creation is the same for both techniques: incision of the roof of the intramural portion of the ureter at the 12 o'clock position. The open method has the...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Elbahnasy AM,Shalhav AL,Hoenig DM,Maxwell K,Figenshau RS,McDougall EM,Clayman RV

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00