abstract：PURPOSE:Since the holmium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Ho:YAG) laser is the flexible lithotrite of choice for ureteral stones, its application to ureteral strictures associated with ureteral calculi is convenient. The results of Ho:YAG laser endoureterotomy in this specific setting have not been defined. We report our expe...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Gdor Y,Gabr AH,Faerber GJ,Roberts WW,Wolf JS Jr

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Several kinds of flexible ureteroscopes are in use for the removal of kidney stones. This study evaluated and compared the characteristics of four new-generation flexible ureteroscopes. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The flexible ureteroscopes studied were: the ACMI Dur-8 Elite, the Storz Flex-X2 the Oly...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Paffen ML,Keizer JG,de Winter GV,Arends AJ,Hendrikx AJ

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Accurate tumor staging in renal cancer is critical for prognostic projections, follow-up schedules, clinical trials and potential systemic therapies. We studied patients undergoing laparoscopic radical nephrectomy (LRN) to determine the extent of upstaging on histopathology evaluation and correlated the clini...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Goel MC,Mohammadi Y,Sethi AS,Brown JA,Sundaram CP

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Renal Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) has gained popularity due to increasing options in management of renal lesions such as energy ablation and active surveillance. The diagnostic yield of renal FNAC varies between 40-90%. We hypothesized that adequate and diagnostic FNA samples would be ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Andonian S,Okeke Z,Okeke DA,Sugrue C,Wasserman PG,Lee BR

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate whether the overall safety and efficacy profile of percutaneous surgery for urinary stone disease in older (>70 years) patients might influence the decision for the procedure in the elderly. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A large database was created from our patients (n = 1058) who underwent percutaneous surge...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Anagnostou T,Thompson T,Ng CF,Moussa S,Smith G,Tolley DA

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the outcomes of retroperitoneoscopic nephroureterectomy (RNU) with those of open retroperitoneal nephroureterectomy (ORNU) for upper urinary tract cancer. PATIENTS AND METHODS:This study included 240 consecutive patients who received a clinical diagnosis of localized upper urinary tract cancer and u...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Terakawa T,Miyake H,Hara I,Takenaka A,Fujisawa M

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Drugs and their metabolites are known factors in 1% to 2% of all kidney stones. Certain antiepileptic drugs are known to cause stone formation. Phenytoin is used as a first line antiepileptic therapy for many seizure disorders. We present what we believe to be the first report of a phenytoin metabolite uri...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Kalorin CM,Bauer R,White MD

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Liver injury during percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is very rare and is usually overlooked. In this report, we present a case of inadvertent liver injury during right supracostal PCNL and describe diagnostic tools, conservative management measures, and outcome. A literature review of potential risk factors and sug...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： El-Nahas AR,Mansour AM,Ellaithy R,Abol-Enein H

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the efficacy, safety, and morbidity of tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and compare it with standard PCNL. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A total of 135 patients (140 renal units) undergoing tubeless PCNL (group 1) from June 2000 to September 2007 were compared with a similar group of 185 (194 rena...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Gupta NP,Mishra S,Suryawanshi M,Seth A,Kumar R

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 2005 we reported in this journal the treatment of cystic nephroma, a rare but presumed benign renal tumor, with percutaneous resection. Initial follow-up confirmed removal of the intra-pelvic portion of the cystic nephroma and persistence of the unresected intra-parenchymal portion. Surveillance with computed tomog...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Wolf JS Jr,Dash A

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:There have been several reports of rhabdomyolysis occurring after prolonged laparoscopic procedures in the flank position. Accordingly, we evaluated interface pressures between the skin and three commonly used operating room table surfaces. The aim of our study was to determine if pressure change...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Deane LA,Lee HJ,Box GN,Abraham JB,Abdelshehid CS,Elchico ER,Alipanah R,Borin JF,Johnson RW,Jackson DJ,McDougall EM,Clayman RV

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cryoablation of renal masses is an evolving in situ ablative technique for the management of localized renal masses and can be performed in a laparoscopic or percutaneous manner. Its usefulness is increasing and correlates with the increasing frequency of incidentally diagnosed renal lesions. At present, this techniqu...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Badwan K,Maxwell K,Venkatesh R,Figenshau RS,Brown D,Chen C,Bhayani SB

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Ureteral stents are commonly inserted under fluoroscopic guidance. Our objective was to determine the intravesical landmarks for stent insertion by mapping the fluoroscopic location of the ureteral orifices (UOs) and bladder neck (BN) in relation to the pubic symphysis (PS). METHODS:In patients undergoing uret...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Perks AE,Schuler TD,Pace K,Honey RJ

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Since first being described in 1993, laparoscopic pyeloplasty has proven to be less morbid but equally as effective as open pyeloplasty. The technical complexity of the procedure, however, has made it difficult for many surgeons to adopt. The da Vinci robot-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty (RP) ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Yanke BV,Lallas CD,Pagnani C,Bagley DH

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ureteral stents and nephrostomy tubes have been used extensively in urology. Attendant to their use are their associated morbidities, such as pain, infection, and encrustation. We review the literature on the subject of the encrusted stents and drainage catheters, discuss the risk factors for encrustation, and describ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Vanderbrink BA,Rastinehad AR,Ost MC,Smith AD

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Partial nephrectomy has been established as a standard of care for T(1a) renal tumors. Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN) has been described as more difficult to perform than open partial nephrectomy (OPN). We compare our series of LPN and OPN. PATIENTS AND METHODS:From October 2002 to January 2006, 76 LPN...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Gong EM,Orvieto MA,Zorn KC,Lucioni A,Steinberg GD,Shalhav AL

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The preliminary results of laparoscopic radical cystectomy in 85 patients are presented in this study. The functional and oncologic outcomes of this procedure in these patients are discussed. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Between December 2002 and May 2006, we performed 85 laparoscopic radical cystectomies with orthoto...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Huang J,Lin T,Xu K,Huang H,Jiang C,Han J,Yao Y,Guo Z,Xie W,Yin X,Zhang C

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The ability to maintain normothermia during surgical procedures is crucial for improvement of the quality of patient care and the outcome of the procedure. We tested the hypothesis of whether one warming protocol is able to maintain normothermic core temperatures equally well in major open and laparoscopic urol...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Hoda MR,Popken G

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The literature on standard laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) and robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) is replete with technical descriptions of the primary surgeon's responsibility, but deficient with regard to the detailed role of the assistant surgeon. This video paper describes the critical role of th...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Sur RL,Wagner AA,Albala DM,Su LM

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Open nephrectomy is associated with significant morbidity. For several years, minimally invasive alternatives have been developed such as laparoscopic nephrectomy or transarterial renal ablation. This paper focuses on the different principles of vaso-occlusion and further improvements of the technique such...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Rassweiler J,Prager P,Haferkamp A,Alken P,Kauffmann GW,Richter G

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cold-knife retrograde endopyelotomy is a simple, safe, and effective therapeutic option for primary and secondary symptomatic ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO). Our long-term success rate with negligible complications demonstrates its durability and safety. Retrograde endopyelotomy should be considered a viabl...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Butani RP,Eshghi M

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the ability of heparin coating to inhibit Double J stent encrustation and compare it with the classic polyurethane Double J stent. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The study involved five patients with bilateral obstructions, who required bilateral ureteral Double J stent placement. Every patient received a he...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Cauda F,Cauda V,Fiori C,Onida B,Garrone E

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Microdialysis is an innovative technique used to monitor the chemistry of the interstitial fluid in living tissue. We documented changes in concentration of interstitial fluid metabolites before, during, and after induced renal ischemia. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Under general anesthesia, a microdialysis probe was...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Weld KJ,Montiglio C,Bush AC,Harroff HH,Cespedes RD

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate forces exerted on a stone with different ureteroscopic irrigation systems that could impact stone migration during ureteroscopy. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A 3-mm steel simulated stone was welded to a 3F stone basket. The basket wire was then backloaded into the working channel of a 4.5F Wolf semirigid ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Hendlin K,Weiland D,Monga M

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the clinical efficacy and safety of photoselective laser vaporization of the prostate (PVP) in the treatment of patients with acute urinary retention (AUR) secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Forty-two patients (mean age 72 +/- 5 years, range 65-89) with AUR because ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Fu WJ,Gao JP,Hong BF,Yang Y,Cai W,Zhang L

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Standard laparoscopy has undergone many recent advances with the advent of three-dimensional visual systems and robotic surgical systems. In evaluating the usefulness of these new systems, it is difficult to objectively measure their advantages in the operating room. Therefore, we designed a trial using three d...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： LaGrange CA,Clark CJ,Gerber EW,Strup SE

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report our experience with congenital inferior vena cava (IVC) anomalies found during laparoscopic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (LRPLND). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Two men with a mean age of 31.5 years (range 26-37 years) underwent LRPLND because of nonseminomatous germ-cell tumors (NSGCT) between Decem...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Castillo OA,Sanchez-Salas R,Alvarez JM,Vitagliano G,Cortes O

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Stents are used abundantly to maintain ureteral patency. The majority are plastic tubes that adjust easily to upper urinary-tract motion. Recently, a coiled-wire lumenless stent was introduced (ZebraStent, Neo Medical, Munich, Germany) to facilitate expulsion of stone fragments after lithotripsy. Its metal c...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Bafaloukas N,Birch M,Buchholz N

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To define possible predictive factors for success and complications for ureteroscopic holmium laser lithotripsy procedures. PATIENTS AND METHODS:All 105 ureteroscopic holmium laser lithotripsy procedures performed between 1996 and 2005 were analyzed. Data recorded were sex, age, stone size, stone location, com...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Leijte JA,Oddens JR,Lock TM

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Safe insertion of the first port during laparoscopic surgery has always been problematic, from the early use of the Veress needle to the open Hasson technique. We describe a novel, safe, and well-illuminated technique of port entry using the Killian nasal speculum. This technique has been used successfully in t...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Adshead J,Hanbury DH,Boustead GB,McNicholas TA,Boomers O,Ballaro A

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Laparoscopic bladder augmentation has been limited because of the extensive suturing required. The use of robot-assisted laparoscopic (RAL) procedures may circumvent this limitation and allow more efficient suturing. The purpose of the study is to define the techniques and the potential pitfalls in performing R...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Passerotti CC,Nguyen HT,Lais A,Dunning P,Harrell B,Estrada C,Lee R,Retik AB,Peters CA

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Rapid prototyping is a technique used for creating computer images in three dimensions more efficiently than classic techniques. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a popular method to remove kidney stones; however, broader use by the urologic community has been hampered by the morbidity associated with need...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Bruyère F,Leroux C,Brunereau L,Lermusiaux P

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The use of flexible ureteroscopy for diagnosis and management of upper urinary tract diseases is limited both by loss of maximum active deflection through the inserted working probes and a high frequency of damage with consequent costs. A newly developed ureteroscope (Flex-X, Karl Storz) with a m...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Wendt-Nordahl G,Trojan L,Alken P,Michel MS,Knoll T

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the ureteroscopic unroofing of a symptomatic peripelvic cyst with a holmium laser in a 37-year-old woman. At 1-year follow-up, the patient remains symptom free. Endoscopic management of peripelvic cysts is durable and can be performed safely. ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： O'Connor RC,Guralnick ML,Byrd GF,Murphy MJ,Sulman A

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:As life expectancy continues to increase, we will be faced with the need to counsel older patients on the risks and benefits of undergoing surgery. It is clear that laparoscopic renal surgery has significant benefits over open renal surgery. However, contemporary data on whether these benefits ca...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Lai FC,Kau EL,Ng CS,Fuchs GJ

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Secondary vesicoureteral reflux (SVUR) after renal transplantation may cause recurrent urinary-tract infections (UTI) and loss of renal function. There are only a few reports on the endoscopic treatment of SVUR by transurethral injection therapy. This is the first report of transurethral injectio...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Seifert HH,Mazzola B,Ruszat R,Muller A,Steiger J,Bachmann A,Sulser T

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To present the combination of laparoscopy and nephroscopy for the treatment of stones in pelvic ectopic kidneys. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The series included seven male and four female patients (mean age 43 +/- 9 years). Laparoscopy-assisted percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) was performed for caliceal stones in ...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： El-Kappany HA,El-Nahas AR,Shoma AM,El-Tabey NA,Eraky I,El-Kenawy MR

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Robotic prostatectomy is exploding into popular utilization throughout much of the United States. It is expected that the rise in the number of these cases into 2006 will continue exponentially. A significant amount of research has begun to focus on the anastomosis, because the robot allows unpre...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Moran ME,Marsh C,Perrotti M

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:It has been suggested that renal laparoscopy has resulted in an underuse of partial nephrectomy (PN) for small renal masses in the U.S. In the absence of evidence-based medicine (EBM) guide-lines, multiple-perspective reasoning is required where complete v partial nephrectomy and the laparoscopic...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Perrotti M,Badger WJ,McLeod D,Prater S,Moran ME

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study was designed to determine the outcome and safety of tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in the treatment of renal calculi. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Between November 2005 and March 2006, 48 patients were randomized to either an 18F Re-entry nephrostomy tube (group 1) or a 6F Double-J stent (grou...

journal_title：Journal of endourology

authors： Sofikerim M,Demirci D,Huri E,Erşekerci E,Karacagil M

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00