abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:A variety of ureteroscopic irrigation systems are available, ranging from gravity-driven pressure bags to hand-operated pumps. Endoscopic valves maintain a watertight seal during ureteroscopy (URS) while facilitating passage of instruments. The clinical utility and ergonomics of such devices have...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Tarplin S,Byrne M,Farrell N,Monga M,Sivalingam S

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:There remains equipoise with regard to whether laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) or robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) has any benefit over the other. Despite this, there is a trend for the increasing adoption of RARP at great cost to health services across the world. The aim was ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Good DW,Stewart GD,Laird A,Stolzenburg JU,Cahill D,McNeill SA

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:No literature exists examining the risk factors for failure after robot-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty for ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) in children. The goal of this study was to compare the success of robot-assisted pyeloplasty between UPJO kidneys with preoperative renal functio...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Grimsby GM,Jacobs MA,Gargollo PC

更新日期：2015-08-01 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：:Extravesical robotic-assisted laparoscopic ureteral reimplantation in children is a challenging procedure. Our top-down suturing technique facilitates this reconstructive surgery. After mobilization of the ureter without the use of ureteral stent placement, the detrusor muscle is divided. Once adequate muscle flaps ar...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Silay MS,Baek M,Koh CJ

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Histotripsy is a nonthermal, noninvasive, pulsed ultrasound technology that homogenizes tissue within the targeted volume. From previous experiments, it appeared that the resultant fibrotic response from histotripsy was limited compared with the typical tissue response seen after thermoablation. The object...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Darnell SE,Hall TL,Tomlins SA,Cheng X,Ives KA,Roberts WW

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate contemporary management approaches to medium-sized (10-20 mm) renal stones. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A total of 935 patients treated for medium-sized renal stones (10-20 mm) between July 2012 and March 2014 were included in the study program. Contemporary minimally invasive approaches applied in the ma...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kiremit MC,Guven S,Sarica K,Ozturk A,Buldu I,Kafkasli A,Balasar M,Istanbulluoglu O,Horuz R,Cetinel CA,Kandemir A,Albayrak S

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We created an Internet-based survey of patients treated for urolithiasis to evaluate for trends in treatment, outcome, and patient satisfaction and to establish internet surveys as a feasible medium for future research of patient urolithiasis treatment experiences. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We used the website "ki...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Chandrasekar T,Monga M,Nguyen M,Low RK

更新日期：2015-06-01 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：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：PURPOSE:Our study sought to demonstrate the effects of remote ischemic preconditioning (R-IPC) on renal function in a large animal (porcine) solitary-kidney model. METHODS:Twelve pigs were assigned to two groups: Each underwent a right nephrectomy followed by a week of recovery. Group 1 (No-IPC) underwent left renal h...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Bedir S,Ma Y,Antonelli J,Cadeddu JA,Gahan JC

更新日期：2015-05-01 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：PURPOSE:To determine the extent to which radiologists and urologists can predict histology using multiphasic CT imaging. METHODS:Patients with a preoperative multiphasic CT undergoing surgery for a renal mass were identified between 2003 and 2013. Tumors >10 cm, locally advanced or metastatic disease, and patients man...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Monn MF,Gellhaus PT,Patel AA,Masterson TA,Tann M,Boris RS

更新日期：2015-04-01 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：PURPOSE:This study was to evaluate the effect of intraoperative continuous infusion of dexmedetomidine on intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients undergoing robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALRP) in the steep Trendelenburg (ST). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Sixty-eight patients were randomly divided into tw...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kim NY,Yoo YC,Park H,Choi YD,Kim CY,Bai SJ

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine the effects of antibiotic prophylaxis on postoperative infection rate in patients with negative urine cultures undergoing ureteroscopy (URS). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Using the Clinical Research Office of the Endourological Society (CROES) URS Global Study database, patients with a negative baseline uri...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Martov A,Gravas S,Etemadian M,Unsal A,Barusso G,D'Addessi A,Krambeck A,de la Rosette J,Clinical Research Office of the Endourological Society Ureteroscopy Study Group.

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The best management of upper ureteral calculi is undefined. We performed a prospective randomized comparison between semirigid ureteroscopy (URS) and shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) for upper ureteral stones <2 cm to evaluate safety and efficacy of both procedures. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Patients with...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kumar A,Nanda B,Kumar N,Kumar R,Vasudeva P,Mohanty NK

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：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：OBJECTIVE:To determine if patients with pathological, medical renal disease, defined as evidence of pathological abnormalities indicative of renal damage in the non-neoplastic partial nephrectomy specimens, have worsened functional outcomes following robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RPN). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Sixt...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Mobley JM,Kim EH,Larson JA,Figenshau RS,Vetter JM,Johnson MH,Bhayani SB

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effects on the potency of a bilateral cavernosal nerve-sparing approach to robot-assisted radical cystectomy (RARC) in a preoperatively potent population. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We conducted a retrospective review of 254 patients who underwent RARC between 2003 and 2012 at our single institutio...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Haberman K,Wittig K,Yuh B,Ruel N,Lau C,Wilson TG,Chan KG

更新日期：2014-11-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To determine the preoperative and perioperative predictive factors of morbidity/mortality in patients undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), using the Clavien's classification. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We performed a retrospective chart review of patients who underwent PCNL between January 2005 and Jan...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Moreno-Palacios J,Maldonado-Alcaraz E,Montoya-Martínez G,Rivas-Ruiz R,Cedillo-López U,Okhunov Z,Serrano-Brambila EA

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Although ultrasonography-guided percutaneous nephrostomy is relatively safe, a number of factors make it challenging for inexperienced operators. A computerized needle navigation technique using tracked ultrasonography snapshots was investigated to determine whether performance of percutaneous ne...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Ungi T,Beiko D,Fuoco M,King F,Holden MS,Fichtinger G,Siemens DR

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:A unilateral paravertebral (PVB) block with catheter can provide extendable analgesia without physiological changes. The objective of this study was to assess the efficacy of PVB bupivacaine for providing perioperative pain relief in adults undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) under gen...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Borle AP,Chhabra A,Subramaniam R,Rewari V,Sinha R,Ramachandran R,Kumar R,Seth A

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of retroperitoneal laparoscopic pyelolithotomy (RLP) versus percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for large renal pelvic calculi using a randomized controlled trial. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Patients with large renal pelvic calculi were prospectively randomized using matched-pair...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Li S,Liu TZ,Wang XH,Zeng XT,Zeng G,Yang ZH,Weng H,Meng Z,Huang JY

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to assess the extent of the increased intracranial pressure (ICP) resulting from CO2 pneumoperitoneum and steep Trendelenburg positioning using ultrasonographic measurement of optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) in patients undergoing robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectom...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kim MS,Bai SJ,Lee JR,Choi YD,Kim YJ,Choi SH

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We present our experience in the design and development of a training program in laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP), and the validation of the first steps of the program by objective measurement of the attendants' skills improvement and subjective evaluation of its contents. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Our tra...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Pérez-Duarte FJ,Fernández-Tomé B,Díaz-Güemes I,Enciso S,Matos-Azevedo AM,Sánchez-Hurtado MA,Hernández L,Sánchez-Margallo FM

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess epidemiologic characteristics, clinical and pathologic patterns of presentation, and treatment strategies in a contemporary population with renal masses (RMs). METHODS:The Clinical Research Office of the Endourological Society collected prospective epidemiologic, clinical, and pathologic data on cons...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Laguna MP,Algaba F,Cadeddu J,Clayman R,Gill I,Gueglio G,Hohenfellner M,Joyce A,Landman J,Lee B,van Poppel H,Clinical Research Office of the Endourological Society Renal Mass Study.

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To provide clinical outcomes of the Resonance metallic ureteral stent in patients with malignant ureteral obstruction, as well as clinical factors predicting stent failure. METHODS:Cancer patients who have received Resonance stents from July 2009 to March 2012 for ureteral obstruction were included for chart r...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Chow PM,Hsu JS,Huang CY,Wang SM,Lee YJ,Huang KH,Yu HJ,Pu YS,Liang PC

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The role of volumetric estimation is becoming increasingly important in the staging, management, and prognostication of benign and cancerous conditions of the kidney. We evaluated the use of three-dimensional reconstruction volume (3DV) in determining renal parenchymal volumes (RPV) and renal tum...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Durso TA,Carnell J,Turk TT,Gupta GN

更新日期：2014-06-01 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：PURPOSE:This study aims to provide an overview of type and frequency of musculoskeletal complaints among urologists. In addition, the urologists' knowledge about ergonomic conditions during minimally invasive urology was assessed, and they were asked how they would prefer to gain knowledge about this topic. MATERIALS ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Tjiam IM,Goossens RH,Schout BM,Koldewijn EL,Hendrikx AJ,Muijtjens AM,Scherpbier AJ,Witjes JA

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Kidney stone disease is rare in the South African black (B) population and more prevalent in the white (W) population. Genetic studies have not previously examined this anomaly. The AGT Pro11Leu polymorphism in the alanine:glyoxylate aminotransferase (AGT) enzyme has been suggested as possibly pl...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Theka T,Rodgers AL,Webber D,O'Ryan C

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a novel use of near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) imaging without contrast agents, like indocyanine green, to identify otherwise obscured intraluminal areas of interest during robot-assisted laparoscopic (RAL) surgery marked by the white light (WL) of endoscopic instruments. By filtering light wavelengths b...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Hockenberry MS,Smith ZL,Mucksavage P

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Surgery continues to be the main form of treatment for patients with renal tumors. We create a more practical and intuitive score for renal tumor classification. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Eighty patients underwent surgery for renal tumors and were prospectively enrolled. The tumors were classified us...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Tannus M,Goldman SM,Andreoni C

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the accuracy of prostate histoscanning (PHS) for spatial detection and localization of prostate cancer (PCa). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Prospective, single center study from January to September 2012 was conducted. Inclusion criterion was biopsy confirmed PCa in patients scheduled for radical prostatectom...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Macek P,Barret E,Sanchez-Salas R,Galiano M,Rozet F,Ahallal Y,Gaya JM,Durant M,Mascle L,Giedelman C,Lunelli L,Validire P,Nesvadba M,Cathelineau X

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the feasibility and report early outcomes of robot-assisted anatrophic nephrolithotomy (RAN) as a treatment modality for patients with complex staghorn calculi. PATIENTS AND METHODS:In this single-center prospective study, seven consecutive patients underwent RAN for complex staghorn calculi. After d...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： King SA,Klaassen Z,Madi R

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES:There is a need to improve prescreening determination of prostate cancer to better select patients who need biopsy. Such a strategy properly implemented, will decrease the number of negative biopsies for prostate cancer and in turn better balance the risks and morbidity for patients recommen...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Tsai YS,Jou YC,Chen CH,Chang CC,Yang WH,Lai JL,Tzai TS

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the current indications for ureteroscopy (URS) treatment, outcome in terms of stone-free rate, and intra- and postoperative complications using the modified Clavien grading system. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The Clinical Research Office of the Endourological Society collected prospective data as part of th...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： de la Rosette J,Denstedt J,Geavlete P,Keeley F,Matsuda T,Pearle M,Preminger G,Traxer O,CROES URS Study Group.

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00