abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose is to report our 10-year experience with surgical management of large or symptomatic adrenal myelolipoma. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Patients receiving surgical treatment for adrenal myelolipoma between December 2001 and September 2011 in our institution were retrospectively reviewed. Patients were div...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Yin L,Teng J,Zhou Q,Liu Y,Yao Y,Gao Y,Cui X,Ren J,Xu D

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess if the presence of a lower pole stone (LPS) decreases the stone-free (SF) rate following retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS). The second purpose was to assess the result of RIRS for LPS and to identify predictors of SF status. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We retrospectively analyzed 205 procedures in 162 ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Martin F,Hoarau N,Lebdai S,Pichon T,Chautard D,Culty T,Azzouzi AR,Bigot P

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is considered the standard procedure for the removal of large renal calculi. The development of the "minimally invasive PCNL" (mini-PCNL) has reduced the complications of the surgery; it also appears to be associated with less morbidity than the conventional PC...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Hamamoto S,Yasui T,Okada A,Taguchi K,Kawai N,Ando R,Mizuno K,Kubota Y,Kamiya H,Tozawa K,Kohri K

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Partial nephrectomy (PN) is a technically challenging procedure, making selection of appropriate patients paramount to a successful operation. To identify patients at increased risk of an adverse outcome after PN, there are a number of scoring systems available. The nephrometry score was initially described in a serie...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Sea JC,Bahler CD,Mendonsa E,Lucas SM,Sundaram CP

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess application of cystatin C and neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) as biomarkers for renal ischemic injury. We also evaluated the use of allopurinol as a renoprotective agent. A second goal was to assess cystatin C as a biomarker in patients undergoing partial nephrectomy. METHODS:Using ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Woodson BW,Wang L,Mandava S,Lee BR

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report one of the largest series of clinical and renal function outcomes of treated iatrogenic vascular lesions (IVL) after partial nephrectomy (PN). Angioembolization (AE) is the treatment of choice for patients with these lesions, but the additional renal injury conferred by this treatment has not been wel...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Gahan JC,Gaitonde M,Wadskier L,Cadeddu JA,Trimmer C

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Magnesium (Mg(2+)) has been shown to be a kidney stone inhibitor; however, the exact mechanism of its effect is unknown. Using theoretical models, the interactions of calcium and oxalate were examined in the presence of Mg(2+). METHODS:Molecular dynamics simulations were performed with NAMD and ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Riley JM,Kim H,Averch TD,Kim HJ

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:We sought to examine a large nationwide (United States) sample of emergency department (ED) visits to determine data related to utilization and costs of care for urolithiasis in this setting. METHODS:Nationwide Emergency Department Sample was analyzed from 2006 to 2009. All patients presenting t...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Eaton SH,Cashy J,Pearl JA,Stein DM,Perry K,Nadler RB

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Functional outcome and quality of life (QOL) domains are important outcomes after curative therapy for prostate cancer. Although useful for scientific purposes, QOL questionnaires may be too extensive for daily routine, and single questions or interview-assessed outcomes may be more practical alternatives....

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： van der Poel HG,Tillier C,de Blok WM,Acar C,van Muilekom EH,van den Bergh RC

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the role of the fascial dilators modified with a scale marker in reducing fluoroscopy time during percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). METHOD:In a randomized clinical trial, eligible 100 consecutive patients anticipated to undergo single-tract PCNL were randomly assigned into two groups by the cl...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Zeng G,Zhao Z,Zhong W,Wu K,Chen W,Wu W,Xiao C,Liu Y

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Preoperative percutaneous nephrostomy (PCN) has been commonly performed for patients with urinary stones complicated with pyelonephritis or obstructive uropathy; in fact, a considerable number of patients undergo ureteroscopic removal of stone (URS) in the presence of a PCN. We assessed the effectiveness of P...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kwon SY,Choi JY,Kim BS,Kim HT,Yoo ES,Park YK

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine whether minimally invasive PCNL (MPCNL) is as safe and effective in the management of complex renal caliceal stones as it is for simple renal stones. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed 5761(41.2%) simple caliceal stones (isolated renal pelvis including isolated calix) and 8223 (58.8%...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Zeng G,Zhao Z,Wan S,Mai Z,Wu W,Zhong W,Yuan J

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Although the evidence is sparse, most urologists advise the insertion of a safety guide wire (SGW) alongside the ureteroscope whenever performing ureteroscopy (URS). The aim of the study was to compare the results of ureteroscopic treatment for ureteral stones at the Oslo University Hospital (OUH...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Ulvik Ø,Rennesund K,Gjengstø P,Wentzel-Larsen T,Ulvik NM

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the utility of two ipsilateral ureteral stents placed for benign and malignant ureteral obstruction. METHODS:We performed a retrospective analysis of all cases of tandem ureteral stent (TUS) insertion at our institution from July 2007 through January 2013. Student t, Fisher exact, and log-rank test...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Elsamra SE,Motato H,Moreira DM,Waingankar N,Friedlander JI,Weiss G,Smith AD,Okeke Z

更新日期：2013-10-01 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：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Renal mass protocol CT (RMP-CT) using multiphase abdomen and pelvis CT imaging is the mainstay for diagnosis, characterization, and follow-up for renal masses; however, it is associated with ionizing radiation to the patient. We sought to quantify the effective dose associated with RMP-CT and to ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Tsivian M,Abern MR,Yoo JJ,Evans P,Qi P,Kim CY,Lipkin ME,Polascik TJ,Ferrandino MN

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Surgical outcomes depend on patient and disease-related factors, as well as the technical skill of the surgeon. Various distractions in the operating room (OR) environment have been shown to negatively impact a surgeon's performance. A survey was conducted with the objective to evaluate and chara...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Lee JY,Lantz AG,McDougall EM,Landman J,Gettman M,Sweet R,Sundaram CP,Zorn KC

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Despite the frequency at which urologists endoscopically estimate lesion size, their accuracy has not been established. Our objectives were to determine the accuracy of cystoscopic and ureteroscopic estimates of lesion size using in vitro models of the urinary tract and to assess potential impact...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Massaro PA,Abdolell M,Norman RW

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We assessed whether high shock number is associated with higher rates of acute complication development after extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (SWL). PATIENTS AND METHODS:A retrospective chart review of 372 patients who underwent 436 SWL procedures at 24 kV using a Medstone STS-T lithotripter (Medstone Int...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Hadj-Moussa M,Brown JA

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The correct length of a ureteral stent is important in minimizing postplacement discomfort and stent migration. We describe and validate a method to accurately measure the ureteral length. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The ureteral length in 48 patients undergoing ureteral stent placement for urolithiasis was measured...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Shrewsberry AB,Al-Qassab U,Goodman M,Petros JA,Sullivan JW,Ritenour CW,Issa MM

更新日期：2013-08-01 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:This study aimed to examine the effect of postoperative addition of a local anesthetic agent to irrigation fluid on the alleviation or prevention of pain after transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). PATIENTS AND METHODS:This prospective, double blind, placebo-controlled study included 50 patients aged...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Köse O,Sağlam HS,Altun ME,Sonbahar T,Kumsar Ş,Adsan Ö

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Port-site metastasis (PSM) is a rare complication of laparoscopic intervention in urologic malignancies. Of the greater than 50 reported cases of PSM in the urologic oncology literature, only 9 have occurred after surgery for renal-cell carcinoma (RCC). We report a 10th instance of RCC metastasis...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Song JB,Tanagho YS,Kim EH,Abbosh PH,Vemana G,Figenshau RS

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the efficacy and safety of laparoendoscopic single-site adrenalectomy (LESS-A) and conventional laparoscopic adrenalectomy (LA) as a systematic review and meta-analysis of current evidence. METHODS:We conducted a thorough search for comparative studies that compared LESS-A and conventional LA in the ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Hu Q,Gou Y,Sun C,Xu K,Xia G,Ding Q

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Caliceal diverticulum management has been performed using various modalities, including ureteroscopy, percutaneous treatment, and laparoscopy. We present our experience with laparoscopic management of caliceal diverticulum in two patients with large caliceal diverticulum and a history of failed open surgery because of...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Basiri A,Radfar MH,Lashay A

更新日期：2013-05-01 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：:Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) has been established as a viable alternative to open and laparoscopic partial nephrectomy for small renal tumors. Multiple variations in surgical technique have been described to reduce warm ischemia time (WIT). We present our off-clamp technique for RAPN. From August 2007 to ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Sandhu GS,Kim EH,Tanagho YS,Bhayani SB,Figenshau RS

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:During robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP), patients remain in a steep Trendelenburg position. This can cause positioning injuries as well as rhabdomyolysis. The primary diagnostic indicator of rhabdomyolysis is elevated serum creatine kinase (CK). We investigate whether RARP with extende...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Mattei A,Di Pierro GB,Rafeld V,Konrad C,Beutler J,Danuser H

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Technique for apical dissection and control of the dorsal vein complex (DVC) during robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP) affects blood loss, apical positive margins, and recovery of urinary control. Over the past 7 years, our technique for apical dissection has been spurred by the overarching goal ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Carter SC,Konijeti R,Hu J

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pelvic organ prolapse is a common problem faced by many women, resulting in significant morbidity and negatively impacting quality of life. Sacrocolpopexy can treat women with vaginal vault prolapse, multicompartment prolapse, and/or a history of failed prolapse procedures. The transabdominal sacrocolpopexy has been s...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Mitchell CR,Gettman M,Chow GK,Elliott D

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Patients with spinal neuropathy are at an increased risk for urolithiasis. Data on percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in this population are limited. Our objective is to review our experience in managing stones with PCNL in patients with spinal neuropathy. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Twenty-one patien...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Nabbout P,Slobodov G,Mellis AM,Culkin DJ

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair has become a frequently performed procedure. It is thus inevitable that some candidates for radical prostatectomy for prostatic carcinoma will have undergone such previous intervention. Mesh placement in the space of Retzius as performed in laparoscopic hernia ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Haifler M,Benjamin B,Ghinea R,Avital S

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe flexible ureteroscopy-directed retrograde nephrostomy access using a puncture wire to achieve renal access. This is a natural extension of modern retrograde intrarenal surgical techniques and a modernization of the original Lawson technique for retrograde nephrostomy tract creation. In appropriately select...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Wynberg JB,Borin JF,Vicena JZ,Hannosh V,Salmon SA

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The article entitled, "Mn-porphyrins as novel molecular MRI contrast agents" by Mouraviev et al., published online ahead of print on November 3, 2011 (DOI: 10.1089/end.2011.0133), in its unedited, uncorrected format, is being officially withdrawn from Journal of Endourology. This early version of the manuscript was no...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Clayman RV,Smith AD

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We developed a genitourinary skills training (GUST) curriculum for incoming third year medical students (MS3) and performed a follow-up study of comfort with and utilization of these skills. MATERIALS AND METHODS:GUST consisted of a didactic lecture followed by skills sessions including standardized patient te...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kaplan AG,Abdelshehid CS,Alipanah N,Zamansani T,Lee J,Kolla SB,Sountoulides PG,Graversen J,Lusch A,Kaufmann OG,Louie M,Clayman RV,McDougall EM

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the necessity of placing a ureteral stent after transperitoneal laparoscopic ureterolithotomy (TPLU). PATIENTS AND METHODS:In the period from May 2006 to November 2010, 46 patients underwent TPLU. There were 13 females and 33 males. All patients had an impacted stone larger than 1.5 cm in the upper a...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Karami H,Javanmard B,Hasanzadeh-Hadah A,Mazloomfard MM,Lotfi B,Mohamadi R,Yaghoobi M

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate a modified laparoscopic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection technique using an extraperitoneal approach and to evaluate its feasibility. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A group of consecutive patients from a single institution underwent extraperitoneal laparoscopic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Qin C,Shao P,Meng X,Li P,Cao Q,Lv Q,Li J,Ju X,Wang M,Zhang Z,Gu M,Zhang W,Yin C

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:An integral component of many urologic reconstructive surgical procedures is the positioning of a Double-J stent to span the anastomosis. Some surgeons prefer to place a retrograde stent during cystoscopy, either during or after the reconstruction. In this communication, we describe our straightf...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Mufarrij PW,Rajamahanty S,Krane LS,Hemal AK

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Current guidelines recommend routine second transurethral resection (TUR) for accurate diagnosis and to prevent understaging of muscle-invasive bladder cancer. We evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of immediate second resection of the tumor bed during initial TUR and its prognostic significance. ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kim W,Song C,Park S,Kim J,Park J,Kim SC,Cho YM,Hong B,Ahn H

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Protease inhibitors, specifically indinavir, have historically been implicated as a cause of nephrolithiasis in the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected patients. There is a paucity of data, however, on stone disease with nonindinavir etiologies since the introduction of highly active anti...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Raheem OA,Mirheydar HS,Palazzi K,Chenoweth M,Lakin C,Sur RL

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00