abstract：:In five patients with chronic intractable ureteral obstruction, a fine-bore nephrostomy tube was placed in a subcutaneous tunnel to drain the kidney without an external appliance. Good quality of life was achieved for 6 months to 2 years. When conventional intraluminal stents cannot be used, consideration should be gi...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Paterson PJ,Forrester A

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The permanent Urolume Wallstent has been used for the relief of bladder outlet obstruction (BOO), detrusor-external sphincter dyssnergia (DESD), and recurrent bulbar urethral strictures. Because of its woven construction, it allows ingrowth of urothelial tissue, resulting in complete epithelialization by 6 to 12 month...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Corujo M,Badlani GH

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using ureterorenoscopes with unidirectional flow, the urologist faces a conflict between a good view on one hand and high pressure in the ureter and the pelvic collecting system of the kidney on the other hand. The ureterorenoscope designed by Gelet, which has continuous (bidirectional) flow and separate irrigation an...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Weber A,Michel MS,Krautschick AW,Köhrmann KU,Alken P

更新日期：1997-10-01 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：:Since 1993, we have treated patients having lower urinary tract symptoms and benign prostatic obstruction using the high-energy transurethral microwave thermotherapy (HE-TUMT) protocol (Prostasoft; software version 2.5). This study was conducted to investigate the outcome and durability of this treatment. A series of ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： d'Ancona FC,Francisca EA,Debruyne FM,de la Rosette JJ

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated the safety and efficacy of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) using a modified Sonablate 200 and compared the clinical response with that of the prototype Sonablate at 6 months after treatment. Since 1995, 35 patients ages 66 +/- 7 years underwent HIFU with the Sonablate 200 for symptomatic benign p...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Nakamura K,Baba S,Saito S,Tachibana M,Murai M

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We herein present the first case in the literature of enucleation of an aldosterone-producing adenoma by laparoscopy. The indication for adrenal-sparing surgery was bilateral adrenal adenoma. The operation turned out to be easier than laparoscopic adrenalectomy. The postoperative course was uneventful, and the patient...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Janetschek G,Lhotta K,Gasser R,Finkenstedt G,Jaschke W,Bartsch G

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bisphosphonates bind renal calculi and inhibit calcium oxalate crystal growth in vitro. We evaluated their ability to inhibit calcium oxalate urolithiasis in a lithogenic rat model. Male Sprague-Dawley rats (four groups, eight rats each) were fed 1.0% ethylene glycol in their drinking water for 6 weeks. All rats had i...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Gupta M,Tuncay OL,Valderrama E,Smith AD

更新日期：1997-02-01 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：:The treatment results obtained in children using an unmodified Dornier HM3 or a Medstone STS lithotripter for renal and ureteral stones were compared. The Dornier HM3 was used to treat 28 renal and 10 ureteral stones, while the Medstone STS was used to treat 73 renal and 34 ureteral stones. The treatment results were ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Cass AS

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The surgical treatment of prostatic obstruction associated with a clinically significant bladder diverticulum has classically combined open diverticulectomy with relief of the bladder outlet obstruction. This report demonstrates that this result may be efficiently achieved by performing transurethral surgery followed ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Iselin CE,Winfield HN,Rohner S,Graber P

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Because it is still a puzzling debate whether ligation of a unilateral varicose spermatic vein is worth performing by laparoscopy, even with the two-port technique, we conducted a study in which 280 patients with palpable left varicoceles were treated with spermatic vein ligation either by open surgery (120 patients) ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Mandressi A,Buizza C,Antonelli D,Chisena S

更新日期：1996-10-01 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：: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：:Urinary incontinence may be the result of various forms of detrusor overactivity. Several surgical therapies have been devised, but with the exception of procedures to relieve urethral obstruction, none abolishes the overactivity or restores normal micturition. In general, ablative neurosurgery is considered only in p...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Blaivas JG,Heritz DM

更新日期：1996-06-01 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：:Endopyelotomy is currently advocated for management of the obstructed ureteropelvic junction (UPJ). Healing of the stented UPJ occurs by secondary intention. Regardless of the method employed, success rates approach 85%. In order to increase the rate of success, we have devised a method of performing endopyelotomy in ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Oshinsky GS,Jarrett TW,Smith AD

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After urinary diversion, access to the distal ureter for either resection or repair, especially in patients with history of infection, extravasation, radiation, or other abdominal surgery, can be hazardous. We report two cases where the endoscopic placement of a coaxial balloon dilating catheter prior to open explorat...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Sershon PD,Segura JW

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extracorporal shockwave lithotripsy of lower caliceal stones is often unrewarding because of the difficulty of passing stone fragments. We report our results in SWL of lower pole stones in 219 patients and compare them with the results of SWL of middle (82 patients) and upper pole (85 patients) stones. The stone-free ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Ilker Y,Tarcan T,Akdas A

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Standard laparoscopic surgery requires maintenance of the working cavity by continual carbon dioxide insufflation and exaggerated Trendelenburg positioning. Both cardiopulmonary and metabolic adverse effects may result from these maneuvers, which may be avoided by a gasless approach to laparoscopic surgery. We investi...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Hirsch IH,Moreno JG,Lotfi MA,Gomella LG

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obtaining a precise fascial closure of larger laparoscopic port sites presents an ongoing challenge for even the most experienced laparoscopic surgeons. To this end, we evaluated five new methods for closing laparoscopic port sites and compared these with the standard technique of a hand-sutured repair using a 0 absor...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Nakada SY,McDougall EM,Gardner SM,Gonzalez G,Clayman RV

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laparoscopic nephrolysis was performed in an 81-year-old man with recurrent chyluria. A total of five trocars were used for approaching the lymphatic ducts over the right ureter and renal hilum. The lymphatic ducts identified were easily ligated under laparoscopic magnification. The recovery of this patient was quick ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Chiu AW,Chen MT,Chang LS

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After an extensive favorable experience with the Lapides-Ball open retropubic bladder neck suspension, we chose to perform this operation laparoscopically. We describe video-assisted extraperitoneal laparoscopic bladder neck suspension (VELBNS), in which we employ a single laparoscopic cannula and a laparoscopic bladd...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Frankel G,Kantipong M

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laser systems used for prostatectomy may be right-angle (sidefiring) devices, which are either refractive or reflective, or contact devices. The tissue physics of these systems differ, and as a result, there are very real differences in the optimal exposure techniques. An understanding of the device being used is esse...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Milam DF,Smith JA Jr

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The appeal of laser therapy is rooted in its absence of complications relative to the gold standard of transurethral electroresection. As in any evaluation of a new medical intervention, efficacy must be weighed against the degree of complications that accompany it. Although there has been a relative paucity of litera...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Sonn DJ,Badlani GH

更新日期：1995-04-01 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：:In cases of advanced urologic malignancies with impairment of renal function secondary to tumor infiltration in high-risk patients, the possibility of performing a laparoscopic instead of an open cutaneous ureterostomy should be considered. We performed laparoscopic cutaneous ureterostomy in three male patients, two w...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Puppo P,Perachino M,Ricciotti G,Bozzo W

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We identified 40 patients (25 men and 15 women) who developed calculi composed totally or partially of sulfonamides (acetylsulfamethoxazole, sulfadiazine, and acetylsulfisoxazole) between 1980 and 1987. The incidence of sulfonamide stones is less than 1% of stones. Patient characteristics were determined from question...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Albala DM,Prien EL Jr,Galal HA

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ureteral injury is an uncommon complication of cesarean section. As with all iatrogenic ureteral injuries, if the problem is not recognized intraoperatively, the manifestations may be protean. The management of ureteral injury that is first recognized in the early postoperative period must be individualized. We presen...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Razvi HA,Denstedt JD

更新日期：1994-10-01 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：: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：:Large bladder calculi are often outside the range of treatment with conventional endoscopic lithotrites because of either anatomic factors or the mechanical limits of available instruments. Alternative methods of cystolithotripsy: ultrasonic, electrohydraulic, or laser, can prove time-consuming or even hazardous, so t...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Husain I,el-Faqih SR,Shamsuddin AB,Atassi R

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new semiflexible and steerable cannula was designed for endoscopic reflux operations on infants and children. Because of its small diameter (0.6 mm; < 2F), it fits even through the 9F infant cystoscope. ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Froehlich GA,Stratmeyer RO

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The identification of calcium-binding proteins in urine and kidney stones has led to a closer look at the role of matrix proteins in urolithiasis. We analyzed five struvite stones for protein content and identified two bands (8 and 14 KDa) that were confirmed by gel electrophoresis and amino acid sequencing to be calg...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Bennett J,Dretler SP,Selengut J,Orme-Johnson WH

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report an unusual ureteral foreign body resulting from a complication of pulsed-dye laser lithotripsy: a retained laser fiber fragment. It was removed with two endoscopic procedures without long-term problems. ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Restrepo NC,Belis JA

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic prostatitis and prostatodynia are troublesome disorders that are not responsive to any kind of treatment. Patients with treatment-resistant chronic nonbacterial prostatitis (n = 61) or prostatodynia (n = 17) for longer than 3 years underwent a single 1-hour session of transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUM...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Choi NG,Soh SH,Yoon TH,Song MH

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lasertripsy of upper urinary tract calculi after unsuccessful extracorporeal lithotripsy (SWL) or ureteroscopy (Group 1; N = 26 patients, 36 calculi) was compared with primary lasertripsy (Group 2; N = 56 patients, 79 calculi). Access to calculi was achieved by a Candela miniscope or flexible ureteroscope, and laser f...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Boline GB,Belis JA

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The recent evolution of actively deflectable, flexible endoscopes has included the flexible cystoscope. Improvements in optics, deflectability, and the size of the outer sheath and working channel have been accomplished. A superior flexible cystoscope is one with an outer sheath of 16F or less and working channel larg...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Grasso M,Beaghler M,Bagley DH,Strup S

更新日期：1993-12-01 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：:Distal ureteral stones are usually treated today by extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy or extraction by retrograde ureteroscopy with or without previous fragmentation. We performed a cost-efficacy study of three methods to treat them: extracorporeal lithotripsy using either a spark gap lithotripter, the unmodified ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Francesca F,Grasso M,Lucchelli M,Broglia L,Cammelli L,Zoppei G,Rigatti P

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00