abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Performing warm-up exercises before athletic competition or stage performance is very common; however, most surgeons do not "warm up" before performing complex surgery. We analyzed the intraoperative effects of warming up before surgery in an experienced laparoscopic surgeon. METHODS:A retrospec...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Mucksavage P,Lee J,Kerbl DC,Clayman RV,McDougall EM

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) is an established treatment for patients with prostate cancer in selected centers with appropriate expertise. We studied our single-center experience of developing a LRP service and subsequent training of two additional surgeons by the initial surgeon. We ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Vasdev N,Kass-Iliyya A,Patel A,Bedford G,O'Riordon A,Johnson MI,Durkan GC,Soomro NA

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One of the most difficult, time-consuming, and at the same time critical steps of laparoscopic pyeloplasty is ureteral spatulation. We describe a reproducible technique that greatly simplifies this surgical step. Using standard laparoscopic scissors, the ureter is partially cut just inferior to the ureteropelvic junct...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Giannakopoulos S,Efthimiou I,Bantis A,Kalaitzis C,Touloupidis S

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Published outcomes of pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND) during robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP) demonstrate significant variability. The purpose of the study was to compare PLND outcomes in patients at risk for lymph node involvement (LNI) who were undergoing radical prostatecto...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Silberstein JL,Vickers AJ,Power NE,Parra RO,Coleman JA,Pinochet R,Touijer KA,Scardino PT,Eastham JA,Laudone VP

更新日期：2012-06-01 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：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Nephrostomy tract dilation is one of the important steps in percutaneous renal surgery. We present our experiences with using Amplatz and metal telescopic dilators (Alken) to create a percutaneous tract and compare the advantages and risk factors of both procedures. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We retro...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Ozok HU,Sagnak L,Senturk AB,Karakoyunlu N,Topaloglu H,Ersoy H

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abstract Laparoscopic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND) has been shown to be safe and effective in appropriately selected pediatric and adolescent patients with paratesticular rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) and testicular germ-cell tumors (T-GCT). While the use of robot-assisted laparoscopy has expanded rapidly ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Cost NG,DaJusta DG,Granberg CF,Cooksey RM,Laborde CE,Wickiser JE,Gargollo PC

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe our experience using an iodinated contrast solution to hydrodissect adjacent structures before percutaneous renal cryoablation. Hydrodissection was performed before cryoablation with placement of a 20-gauge, 15-cm introducer needle into the retroperitoneum under CT or ultrasonographic guidance followed by ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Patel SR,Hinshaw JL,Lubner MG,Lee FT Jr,Nakada SY,Hedican SP

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Radiation exposure during medical procedures continues to be an increasing concern for physicians and patients. We determined organ-specific dose rates and calculated effective dose rates during right and left percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) using a validated phantom model. MATERIALS AND MET...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Lipkin ME,Mancini JG,Toncheva G,Wang AJ,Anderson-Evans C,Simmons WN,Ferrandino MN,Yoshizumi TT,Preminger GM

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During cryotherapy of the prostate, identification of probe tips that are misplaced into the bladder is often not readily apparent via transrectal ultrasonography. Ultimately, cystoscopy is needed to ensure this has not occurred before initiating a freeze. We describe the innovative use of continuous flexible cystosco...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Dimon M,Williams C

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The goal of this study is to identify the most efficient sweeping angle (SA) during photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Experiments were conducted with GreenLight XPS™ laser at 120 and 180 W. Ten blocks of porcine kidney were used for each SA (0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, and 120...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Ko WJ,Choi BB,Kang HW,Rajabhandharaks D,Rutman M,Osterberg EC

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Extrinsic ureteral compression challenges a ureteral stent's ability to facilitate urinary drainage and to protect the kidney. Our purpose was to evaluate the performance of new metallic coil-based ureteral stents in terms of tensile strength and radial compression force. MATERIALS AND METHODS:T...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Hendlin K,Korman E,Monga M

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To demonstrate the safety and efficacy of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for management of large renal stones between single-functioning kidney and double-kidney patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Thirty single-functioning kidneys and 30 double-kidney patients with a mean age of 38.5 (±15.6) years in the sing...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Basiri A,Shabaninia S,Mir A,Soltani MH

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study evaluates the feasibility, perioperative, and renal functional outcomes with total, selective, and nonarterial clamping techniques during minimally invasive partial nephrectomy. METHODS:A retrospective review of laparoscopic and robot-assisted partial nephrectomies by a single surgeon from January 2...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Martin GL,Warner JN,Nateras RN,Andrews PE,Humphreys MR,Castle EP

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To conduct a study to assess the association between calculus location and size and the incidence of both microhematuria and symptoms of urolithiasis in a urology office environment. PATIENTS AND METHODS:After Institutional Review Board approval, a prospective study was conducted with data from 100 consecutive...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Lallas CD,Liu XS,Chiura AN,Das AK,Bagley DH

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

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：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The centrality-index (C-Index), preoperative aspects and dimensions used for anatomic (P.A.D.U.A.) classification, and radius.exophyic/endophytic.nearness.anterior/posterior.location (R.E.N.A.L.) nephrometry schemes were developed as standardized scoring systems (SS) to quantify anatomic characte...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Okhunov Z,Rais-Bahrami S,George AK,Waingankar N,Duty B,Montag S,Rosen L,Sunday S,Vira MA,Kavoussi LR

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The efficacy of computed tomography (CT) in detailing upper urinary tract calculi is well established. There is no established acceptable annual recommended limit for medical exposure, yet the global accepted upper limit for occupational radiation exposure is <50 millisieverts (mSv) in any one ye...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Jamal JE,Armenakas NA,Sosa RE,Fracchia JA

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Clinical Research Office of the Endourological Society (CROES) conducts large-scale, international, multicenter clinical trials in the field of endourology. One of the major challenges that these trials pose is to ensure that data collected remotely and online within a very short time frame are valid and reliable....

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Preminger GM,Alken P,Habuchi T,Wijkstra H,Skolarikos A,Yin CJ

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To provide a comprehensive review of the classification of surgical errors as well as general measures to detect and prevent their occurrence. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Search in PubMed, Medline, and Cochrane library with combination of the key words: Endoscopy or surgical procedures, minimally invasive, and medic...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Rassweiler MC,Mamoulakis C,Kenngott HG,Rassweiler J,de la Rosette J,Laguna MP

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:At present, open retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND) remains the preferred approach at many high-volume centers for the surgical treatment of patients with low-stage testis cancer. Despite the potential advantages of a minimally invasive approach, including improved cosmesis and shorter...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Gardner MW,Roytman TM,Chen C,Brandes SB,Kibel AS,Grubb RL,Bhayani SB,Figenshau RS

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Transurethral resection of the bladder (TURB), the first step in treatment of patients with urothelial bladder cancers, is limited by technicalities, surgeon skill, and random chance. When high-risk superficial diseases are discovered, a repeated TURB is indicated. We reviewed current literature ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Vianello A,Costantini E,Del Zingaro M,Bini V,Herr HW,Porena M

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate a new method and its effect on the procedure of dilating the ejaculatory duct and flushing the seminal vesicle with an F9 seminal vesicle scope in patients with chronic and recurrent seminal vesiculitis. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Twenty-six patients with a diagnosis based to signs, laboratory detecti...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Xu B,Li P,Niu X,Zhang X,Wang Z,Qin C,Li J,Jia Y,Wu H,Zhang W

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy has emerged as a viable surgical treatment for patients with certain renal tumors. We hypothesized that extirpation of more complex tumors, as graded with the nephrometry score, would result in worse operative and postoperative outcomes when compared with tumors...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

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

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Calculi from patients with musculoskeletal (MS) anomalies who are largely immobile and prone to urinary infections have been traditionally composed primarily of struvite and carbonate apatite. Because of substantial improvements in the care of these patients in recent decades, stone etiology may ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Gnessin E,Mandeville JA,Handa SE,Lingeman JE

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We report our initial experience with robot-assisted laparoscopic neurovascular bundle (NVB) sparing radical cystoprostatectomy (RALRC), bilateral extended lymph node dissection (BELND) with intracorporeal Studer pouch construction for invasive bladder cancer. PATIENTS AND METHODS:After initially performing >5...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Akbulut Z,Canda AE,Ozcan MF,Atmaca AF,Ozdemir AT,Balbay MD

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Clinical and surgical factors predict renal function decline after laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN). Additional histopathologic predictors may be found in the specimen's nonneoplastic tissue but were not studied. This study investigated the significance of histologic findings in addition to...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Lifshitz DA,Shikanov SA,Razmaria AA,Eggener SE,Liao C,Chang A,Shalhav AL

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Extended ureteral stricture is a rare complication of renal transplantation. Its management remains challenging. The aim of our study was to report our 15 years of experience with subcutaneous pyelovesical bypass graft (SPBG) in selected renal transplant patients who presented with extended urete...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Muller CO,Meria P,Desgrandchamps F

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:We have developed novel iron-based microparticles (Fe-MP) that bind to calcium oxalate stone fragments, rendering them paramagnetic. Previously, we demonstrated enhanced efficiency of stone extraction in an inanimate model using magnetic instrumentation. Before in vivo stone extraction studies, w...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Mir SA,Best SL,McLeroy S,Donnally CJ 3rd,Gnade B,Hsieh JT,Pearle MS,Cadeddu JA

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine whether the overall ureteral flow through an obstructed ureter using the 3F MicroStent™ that uses a novel film occlusion anchoring mechanism is comparable to the flow using a conventional 3F and 4.7F Double-J stent. MATERIALS AND METHODS:An in vitro silicone ureter model and an ex vivo porcine uri...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Lange D,Hoag NA,Poh BK,Chew BH

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:GreenLight HPS™ laser photoselective vaporization prostatectomy (PVP) is a treatment option for lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia. We review our experience using the 120 W GreenLight HPS laser system. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We prospectively evaluated our experience with Gree...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Gu X,Strom K,Spaliviero M,Wong C

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Minimal bleeding during endoscopic surgery of the urinary tract may prevent optimum vision. We used neurosurgical patties for dissection during our laparoscopic procedures in the pediatric population and aimed to describe this technique as an alternative to standard ways of dissection during laparoscopic procedures. W...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Burgu B,Aydogdu O,Wilcox D

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine whether day-case surgery (DS) laparoscopic pyeloplasty (LP) is feasible and safe. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Thirty-two consecutive patients, planned for DS LP between March 2006 and January 2010 at a single urologic center, were enrolled in this retrospective observational study. Every patient underwen...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Ilie CP,Luscombe CJ,Smith I,Boddy J,Mischianu D,Golash A

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The use of bipolar electrocautery has proven advantages over monopolar energy during transurethral surgery by limiting hyponatremia and its clinical sequelae. Percutaneous ablation of caliceal diverticula and parapelvic renal cysts has been shown to be an effective surgical approach for the manag...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Korets R,Mues AC,Gupta M

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Large stone burden can be treated ureteroscopically, but the treatment often requires more than one procedure. Placement of a preoperative stent may theoretically enhance stone clearance by dilating the ureter to facilitate both access and stone removal. This study determines the impact of stent placement befor...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Chu L,Sternberg KM,Averch TD

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We describe and evaluate a new transperineal laparoscopic approach for male patients, designed to facilitate laparoscopic prostatectomy and cystectomy. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We operated on 12 patients. We did three laparoscopic prostatectomies and nine laparoscopic cystectomies. On five, an ileal conduit was ma...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Sanchez-de-Badajoz E,Jimenez-Garrido A,Salvi M

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We determined the effect of an anterior urethropexy (AU) stitch on postoperative urinary continence, irritative urinary symptoms, and sexual function after robotic radical prostatectomy (RP). METHODS:Consecutive patients undergoing robotic RP for prostate cancer were prospectively evaluated. The Expanded Pr...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Johnson EK,Hedgepeth RC,He C,Wood DP Jr

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Ureteroscopy is one of the therapeutic options in the management of urinary stone disease in children. Previous literature has described ureteroscopy primarily in mid to distal ureteral calculi. We report our experience with flexible ureteroscopy in the management of upper ureteral calculi. PATIENTS AND M...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Nerli RB,Patil SM,Guntaka AK,Hiremath MB

更新日期：2011-04-01 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：INTRODUCTION:The da Vinci surgical platform is becoming increasingly available and utilized. Due to the lack of haptic feedback, visual cues are necessary to estimate grip forces and tissue tensions during surgery. We directly measured the grip forces of robotic EndoWrist instruments using the three available da Vinci ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Mucksavage P,Kerbl DC,Pick DL,Lee JY,McDougall EM,Louie MK

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00