Endourology

Primary percutaneous treatment of transplant ureteral strictures using tandem stents - Abstract

PURPOSE: To evaluate outcomes of primary (first-occurrence) treatment of renal transplant ureteral strictures using tandem parallel internal double-pigtail stents.

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Zero ischemia laparoscopic partial thulium laser nephrectomy - Abstract

Background and Purpose: Laser technology presents a promising alternative to achieve tumor excision and renal hemostasis with or without hilar occlusion, yet its use in partial nephrectomy has not been significantly evaluated.

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Complications of radical nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma: A retrospective study comparing transperitoneal and retroperitoneal approaches using a standardized reporting methodology in two Chinese centers - Abstract

The reporting of complications following transperitoneal and retroperitoneal open radical nephrectomy (RN) is nonstandardized.

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Prospective randomized study of radiofrequency versus ultrasound scalpels on functional outcomes of laparoscopic radical prostatectomy - Abstract

Purpose: Surgical treatment of prostate cancer currently involves laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) or robot-assisted LRP.

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Efficacy and safety of a novel double-layered coated self-expandable metallic mesh stent Uventa(TM) in malignant ureteral obstructions - Abstract

Background and Purpose: Malignant ureteral obstruction (MUO) is a common condition and an intractable situation for patients with advanced cancer.

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Retroperitoneal laparoscopic pyelolithotomy in an ectopic pelvic kidney - Abstract

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Retroperitoneal laparoscopic pyelolithotomy was performed in an ectopic pelvic kidney with renal pelvis calculi.

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Combined percutaneous and transurethral lithotripsy for forgotten ureteral stents with giant encrustation - Abstract

BACKGROUND: Ureteral stents are widely used in many urologic practices.

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Robotic surgery: Review of prostate and bladder cancer - Abstract

Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery has become to replace many of the open procedures in urology because of the obvious benefits in perioperative morbidity.

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Modifications to facilitate extraperitoneal robot-assisted radical prostatectomy post kidney transplant - Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Renal transplantation is the treatment of choice for patients with end-stage renal failure.

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Changes in renal Doppler ultrasonographic parameters in patients managed with rigid ureteroscopy - Abstract

Background: There has been no study evaluating the intrarenal hemodynamic changes after ureteroscopy in the published literature.

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