abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Development of flexible renoureteroscopy had a significant impact on the diagnosis and management of upper urinary tract pathology. The aim of our study was to compare the performances of a fiberoptic flexible ureteroscope (FFU) with those of a digital flexible ureteroscope (DFU). MATERIAL AND M...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Multescu R,Geavlete B,Georgescu D,Geavlete P

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Renal artery aneurysm (RAA) is an infrequently seen disease entity but one with the potential for significant morbidity and mortality. Complications related to RAA include pain, hematuria, hypertension, and, rarely, rupture. Management is often based on symptomatology or, if symptoms are not pres...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Shirodkar SP,Bird V,Velazquez O,Ciancio G

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective was to provide urologists with a simple basis for optimizing the number of prostate biopsy cores that should be taken. METHODS:The records of 1024 patients who had undergone transrectal ultrasound-guided biopsies were reviewed. The prostate volume was divided by the number of biopsies to obtain...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Jiang J,Colli J,El-Galley R

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of our study was to evaluate if there is any advantage of three-dimensional helical computed tomography (3D-HCT) over intravenous urogram (IVU) in the morphometric and morphological analysis of lower pole spatial anatomy of the kidney. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We analyzed 52 renal collecting systems in 3...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Rachid Filho D,Favorito LA,Costa WS,Sampaio FJ

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with large median prostate lobes undergoing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy are at potential risk of ureteric orifice injury, during posterior bladder neck transection and vesicourethral anastomosis reconstruction. We describe our technique of in situ robot-assisted ureteral stenting with double-pigtail ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： El Douaihy Y,Tan GY,Dorsey PJ,Jhaveri JK,Tewari AK

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We analyzed the results of patients who underwent percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for management of kidney stone disease under combined spinal-epidural anesthesia and compared surgical parameters and outcomes with a matched control group who underwent PCNL under general anesthesia. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A t...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kuzgunbay B,Turunc T,Akin S,Ergenoglu P,Aribogan A,Ozkardes H

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) is established in urology practice with routine use of fluoroscopic guidance. Herein, we retrospectively evaluated the potential factors affecting the fluoroscopic screening time (FST) during PNL. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A total of 282 patients with documented FST in detail dur...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Tepeler A,Binbay M,Yuruk E,Sari E,Kaba M,Muslumanoglu AY,Tefekli A

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To present our initial experience with single-port laparoscopic urologic surgery via the retroperitoneal approach using the Alexis wound retractor with flexible laparoscopic instrumentation. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Since December 2008, 14 patients have undergone single-port laparoscopic surgery for various urolog...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Ryu DS,Park WJ,Oh TH

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Urologists have witnessed replacement of complex open surgical procedures with minimally invasive therapies over the past quarter century. Nothing personifies this more than an anatrophic nephrolithotomy in the management of kidney stones. The Boyce procedure, once the gold standard for staghorn calculi, is rarely per...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Rastinehad AR,Andonian S,Smith AD,Siegel DN

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the supracostal approach is thought to increase the difficulties and patient morbidity of PCNL, it facilitates the management of certain urinary infirmities, such as UPJ obstruction, staghorn stone, upper pole stone, proximal ureteral abnormalities, impacted UPJ stone and upper calix diverticulum. Hereby the ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Pedro RN,Netto NR

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abstract Since the first description of percutaneous nephrolithotripsy (PNL) over 30 years ago, the indications for this procedure in the management of upper tract urinary stones has greatly expanded. Despite recent advances in shock wave lithotripsy and ureteroscopic technologies, PNL maintains a dominant role in the...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Méndez Probst CE,Denstedt JD,Razvi H

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Caliceal diverticula are rare congenital abnormalities that can become symptomatic if associated with a calculus or infection. We review percutaneous management of caliceal diverticula. METHODS:Pathogenesis, clinical evaluation, management options, and recommended follow-up for symptomatic calic...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Krambeck AE,Lingeman JE

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Laparoscopic trocars typically maintain pneumoperitoneum using trap door valves and silicone seals. However, valves and seals hinder passage of instruments, cause lens smudging, trap specimens and needles being removed from the abdominal cavity, and lose their seal with repeated instrument exchange. AIM:T...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Herati AS,Atalla MA,Rais-Bahrami S,Andonian S,Vira MA,Kavoussi LR

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The impact of intrafascial versus interfascial nerve sparing during radical prostatectomy on oncologic and postoperative outcome is still controversial. This manuscript compares the outcomes of intrafascial versus interfascial techniques of nerve sparing used during robot-assisted laparoscopic radical pros...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Potdevin L,Ercolani M,Jeong J,Kim IY

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Radical prostatectomy undoubtedly causes inflammatory damage to surrounding neuromuscular tissues (i.e., bladder, urethra, and nerves) that may contribute to urinary incontinence. We report the use of local hypothermia during robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy to attenuate this injury. METHODS:Regi...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Finley DS,Osann K,Chang A,Santos R,Skarecky D,Ahlering TE

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Chronic unilateral hematuria is characterized by intermittent or continuous gross hematuria that cannot be diagnosed using standard radiology and hematology methods. In the past, it was managed with partial or total nephrectomy. In the age of minimally invasive procedures, however, endoscopy has ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Brito AH,Mazzucchi E,Vicentini FC,Danilovic A,Chedid Neto EA,Srougi M

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:During laparoscopic surgery, scissors are used to cut a variety of tissue, including fibrotic or calcified tissue, sutures, and occasionally tissue containing staples. Disposable scissors may become dull and ineffective. The purpose of this study is to compare the durability and ergonomics of thr...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Harper JD,Figueroa H,Ebrahimi K,Baldwin DD

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate prospectively the actual bladder perforation incidence during transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURB) performed by residents and to identify possible predisposing factors to such condition. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Thirty-four patients with bladder tumor were submitted to TURB in our academic i...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： El Hayek OR,Coelho RF,Dall'oglio MF,Murta CB,Ribeiro Filho LA,Nunes RL,Chade D,Menezes M,Srougi M

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report the outcomes of patients with ureteroenteric strictures after ileal conduit urinary diversion that were managed with Resonance metallic ureteral stents. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Ten ureteroenteric strictures in patients with ileal conduits that were managed with metallic ureteral stenting were retrospect...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Garg T,Guralnick ML,Langenstroer P,See WA,Hieb RA,Rilling WS,Sudakoff GS,O'Connor RC

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe and evaluate a novel method of direct ultrasonography (US)-guided percutaneous embolization of renal pseudoaneurysm. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Fourteen patients with severe hematuria were included in this study from February 2005 to February 2006. They included five patients with penetrating renal traum...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Sakr MA,Desouki SE,Hegab SE

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:In this study, we tried to design a scheme for performing transrectal ultrasonographic (TRUS)-biopsies that would be accurate and include the optimal number of cores. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We included in this study 600 consecutive patients with suspicious findings on a per-rectum examination and/or an elevated ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kravchick S,Cytron S,Stepnov E,Ben-Dor D,Kravchenko Y,Peled R

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy is a demanding procedure. To popularize the procedure, simplifying the technique is of great concern for most laparoscopic urologists. Our objective was to evaluate the results of laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN) when eliminating bolster in repair of the tum...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Simforoosh N,Noor-Alizadeh A,Tabibi A,Soleimani M,Basiri A,Ziaee SA,Radfar MH,Aminsharifi A

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate current practice patterns in U.S. emergency departments (EDs) for the diagnosis, treatment, and counseling of patients with ureteral calculi. METHODS:Hospital-based ED physicians were invited by e-mail to participate in a Survey-Monkey survey. E-mails were delivered in March 2008 by Direct Medica...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Phillips E,Kieley S,Johnson EB,Monga M

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In current clinical practice, lidocaine gel is widely used as a local anesthetic lubricant before various forms of transurethral instrumentation. Over the past few years, the value of local anesthesia during urethral catheterization and flexible or rigid cystoscopy has been questioned. Strong data are lacking, and the...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Tzortzis V,Gravas S,Melekos MM,de la Rosette JJ

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:It is known that extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) may be improved by increasing cavitation using tandem shock waves. However, fluid is needed for the cavitation to work. The purpose of this research was to evaluate the importance of a fluid-filled expansion chamber in enhancing stone f...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Fernández F,Fernández G,Loske AM

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Innovations in minimally invasive surgery have led to the proposal of incision-free natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES). The purpose of this manuscript is to describe the initial technique of natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgical radical prostatectomy (NOTES-RP). M...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Humphreys MR,Krambeck AE,Andrews PE,Castle EP,Lingeman JE

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report our experience with en bloc stapling of the renal hilum during laparoscopic nephrectomy (LN) and nephroureterectomy and to compare it with separate stapling performed during the same period at the same institution. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We conducted a retrospective review of 125 laparoscopic nephrecto...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Schatloff O,Ramon J,Lindner U,Kitrey N,Dotan Z,Nahtomi-Shick O,Nadu A

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Recent preclinical data have indicated that erythropoietin (Epo) can protect organs from ischemic damage. We evaluated the ability of Epo to protect the kidney from the effects of ischemia. METHODS:Thirty dogs underwent a laparoscopic nephrectomy and were allowed to recover for 2 weeks. The dogs...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Phillips CK,Hruby GW,Mirabile G,Motamedinia P,Lehman DS,Okhunov Z,Singh H,Schwartz M,Benson MC,Landman J

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Newer generation lithotriptors have been modified to induce less pain. We evaluated factors contributing to post-shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) pain and assessed potential benefits of preemptive analgesia using Rofecoxib, a COX-II inhibitor, and potential effects on stone passage rates. MATERIALS AND METHOD...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Greene TD,Joseph JV,Erturk E

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the feasibility of bladder cryoablation (BC) applied laparoscopically, percutaneously, and transurethrally in a porcine survival study. The expected and observed area of cell death after BC was also examined. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Nine pigs were divided equally into the three treatment groups. Cry...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Sutherland DE,Wagner KR,Compton JB,Rezaei MK,Schwartz AM,Jarrett TW

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Laparoscopic radical nephrectomy (LRN) has benefits in terms of cosmesis, less postoperative pain, hospital stay, and early recovery when compared with open radical nephrectomy. One of the major points of concern of this surgery, especially in developing countries, is the additional cost because ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kumar A,Gupta NP,Hemal AK

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP) is an increasingly popular treatment choice among men with clinically localized prostate cancer and has resulted in the need to adequately train urologists to perform the procedure. We reviewed the City of Hope experience to determine if the extent of fellow invo...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Link BA,Nelson R,Josephson DY,Lau C,Wilson TG

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Hemodynamic changes during abdominal laparoscopic procedures have been described as multifactorial phenomena. We report the possible occurrence of bradycardia and asystolic cardiac arrest during insufflation of the balloon trocar as a rare and serious but reversible complication during endoscopic...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Hoda MR,Friedrichs M,Kümmel C,Nitzke T,Popken G

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the feasibility and safety of two concomitant robot-assisted procedures in the same patient in one anesthesia setting. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Data were reviewed for 15 patients for whom two concomitant robot-assisted surgeries at our center were planned. Preoperative details, port position, intraoper...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Nayyar R,Gupta NP,Hemal AK,Kumar R

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the physical properties of urethral catheters that are predictive of ease of placement and risk of urethral trauma: Stiffness, buckling, and friction forces. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Eleven Bard Lubri-Sil and 10 Kendall Dover 16F Foley catheters were tested using a linear motion stage driven by a step...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Hendlin K,Meyers J,Monga M

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Our aim was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) with ultrasonography (US)-guided renal access in the lateral decubitus flank position. PATIENTS AND METHODS:From July 2006 to March 2008, 40 patients with renal stones > 2 cm underwent PCNL with US-guided renal access in the...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Karami H,Arbab AH,Rezaei A,Mohammadhoseini M,Rezaei I

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:We have previously shown that men tolerate office flexible cystoscopy better when they simultaneously view the monitor during their procedure. We sought to demonstrate similar effects of distraction on women undergoing rigid office cystoscopy. PATIENTS AND METHODS:100 consecutive women underwent...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Patel AR,Jones JS,Babineau D

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:We present the role of the transportal technique of laparoscopy-assisted surgeries.This report highlights the advantages of transportal technique over pure laparoscopic surgeries and laparoscopy-assisted surgeries. PATIENTS AND METHODS:In the last 3 years, we have adopted this approach for six p...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Ramalingam M,Senthill K,Pai MG

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Cryoablation has demonstrated therapeutic effectiveness for selected renal tumors. We compared our perioperative and short-term outcomes of laparoscopic (LAP) v percutaneous (PERC) renal cryoablation. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Thirty-four patients (18 men/16 women) underwent a LAP and 26 patients (19...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Derweesh IH,Malcolm JB,Diblasio CJ,Giem A,Rewcastle JC,Wake RW,Patterson AL,Gold R

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lumbar ureteral benign stenosis can be managed by laparoscopy. Prevention of repeat strictures after ureteral anastomosis includes the placement of a ureteral catheter. When laparoscopy is used to perform the anastomosis, a second position is needed to insert the Double J stent. We provide a way to place the double pi...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Brichart N,Prezelin Y,Celhay O,Bruyère F

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00