Laparoscopic and Robotic Assisted Radical Prostatectomy – Critical Analysis of the Results
Monday, 03 April 2006
Objective: To evaluate the role of laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) and robotic assisted radical prostatectomy (RLRP) based on personal experience and a review of the literature.
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Radical Prostatectomy: Open? Laparoscopic? Robotic?
Thursday, 06 April 2006
This issue of European Urology offers two extensive reviews of laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) written by two famous urologists who have pioneered the technique, explored its different modalities, and become worldwide recognized experts in the field.
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Role of Transurethral Resection of the Prostate and Biopsy of the Peripheral Zone in the Same Session after Repeated Negative Biopsies in the Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer
Saturday, 06 May 2006
Objective: To determine the role of the transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) together with biopsies of the peripheral zone in the diagnosis of prostate cancer after repeated negative transrectal biopsies and increasing prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels.
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Positive Surgical Margins in Robotic-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy: Impact of Learning Curve on Oncologic Outcomes
Saturday, 06 May 2006
Objective: The presence of positive surgical margins following radical prostatectomy is a known risk factor for disease recurrence and may lead to adjuvant treatment. Our goal was to assess the incidence of positive surgical margins in our series of robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) and its relationship to our learning curve.
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Laparoscopic Nephroureterectomy for Upper Tract Transitional Cell Carcinoma: Comparison of Laparoscopic and Open Surgery
Wednesday, 01 February 2006
Objectives: We made a comparative study of laparoscopic nephroureterectomy (LNU) and standard open surgery (ONU) for upper urinary tract transitional cell carcinoma.
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Oncologic Outcome and Continence Recovery after Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy: 3 Years’ Follow-Up in a "Second Generation Center"
Saturday, 06 May 2006
Objective: Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy in major centers guarantees oncologic and functional results equal to open procedures. In our institution this operation was introduced in 2001 after an adequate training in laparoscopic surgery. We report the oncologic and functional results after 3 years of experience.
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The Use of Polymer (Hem-o-lok) Clips for Management of the Renal Hilum During Laparoscopic Nephrectomy
Saturday, 06 May 2006
Objective: Control of the renal pedicle is the most challenging step during laparoscopic nephrectomy. The standard method is to clip the artery and control the vein with an endovascular gastrointestinal anastomosis stapler. However, this device is expensive and has been reported to malfunction, leading to major complications even death. We describe an easy, quick, and cost-effective alternative technique.
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European Urology - Intra- and Peri-Operative Outcomes Comparing Radical Retropubic and Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy: Results from a Prospective, Randomised, Single-Surgeon Study
Wednesday, 28 June 2006
Volume 50, Issue 1, Pages 98-104 (July 2006) 1. Introduction: Open radical retropubic prostatectomy (RRP) is widely considered the treatment of choice for localized prostate cancer [1], [2]. New developments in anesthesia, surgical technique, overall medical management and good patient selection have improved the outcomes of this procedure [3], [4], [5].
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Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy: A Critical Analysis of Surgical Quality
Monday, 03 April 2006
Objective: To review the literature and answer the question of whether the laparoscopic approach meets the quality standards.
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Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy: Contemporary Technique and Outcomes
Thursday, 06 April 2006
Objectives: Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy has emerged as a viable alternative to open partial nephrectomy while minimizing patient morbidity. In this article and accompanying video we describe our current technique of LPN and review our outcomes in specific patient sub-sets.
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Objective and Subjective Cure Rates after Trans-Obturator Tape (OBTAPE®) Treatment of Female Urinary
Wednesday, 01 February 2006
Objective(s): To evaluate the safety and efficacy of a thermally bonded nonwoven polypropylene mesh in a transobturator suburethral tape procedure (OBTAPE®, Mentor-Porges, Le Plessis Robinson, France) for women with stress urinary incontinence.
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European Urology - Early Experience of a Living Donor Kidney Transplant Program
Friday, 01 September 2006
Volume 50, Issue 3, Pages 542-548 (September 2006) Abstract - Objectives: Laparoscopic nephrectomy has been shown to reduce the morbidity of live donor nephrectomy, but post-transplant kidney function and safety issues with the procedure are still of some concern.
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European Urology - Tissue Sealants in Laparoscopic Conservative Renal Surgery
Wednesday, 20 September 2006
Volume 50, Issue 4, Pages 650-652 (October 2006) Thanks to the widespread diffusion of imaging techniques and health preventive programmes, the modern urologist is increasingly involved in the management of incidentally diagnosed renal masses.
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European Urology - Basic Laparoscopic Surgical Training: Examination of a Low-Cost Alternative
Thursday, 23 November 2006
Volume 50, Issue 6, Pages 1285-1291 (December 2006) Abstract - Objective: “Dry lab” facilities are integral to laparoscopy training, but access is often limited due to the high costs of video-laparoscopy equipment.
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European Urology - Ureteral Complications in the Renal Transplant Recipient after Laparoscopic Living Donor Nephrectomy
Friday, 01 September 2006
Volume 50, Issue 3, Pages 535-541 (September 2006) Abstract - Objectives: We report on ureteral and surgical complications in our first 110 consecutive recipients of kidneys procured with laparoscopic living donor nephrectomy (LLDN).
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European Urology - Complications, Urinary Continence, and Oncologic Outcome of 1000 Laparoscopic Transperitoneal Radical Prostatectomies—Experience at the Charité Hospital Berlin, Campus Mitte
Thursday, 23 November 2006
Volume 50, Issue 6, Pages 1278-1284 (December 2006) 1. Introduction: Radical prostatectomy is the standard therapy for localized prostate cancer. In the last 6 yr laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) has been performed with increasing frequency in both the United States and the European Union.
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Modular Training for Residents with no Prior Experience with Open Pelvic Surgery in Endoscopic Extraperitoneal Radical Prostatectomy
Wednesday, 01 March 2006
Purpose: To establish a teaching program for the performance of endoscopic extraperitoneal radical prostatectomy (EERPE) that would ascertain the safe and efficacious training of residents with no previous experience with open pelvic surgery.
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European Urology - Autologous Fibrin Glue Using the Vivostat System for Hemostasis in Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy
Friday, 22 September 2006
Volume 50, Issue 4, Pages 801-805 (October 2006) 1. Introduction Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN) has become a safe, minimally invasive procedure and represents a feasible alternative to open surgery for single, small, localized renal cell carcinoma [1], [2].
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Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy in Renal Cell Cancer – Results and Reproducibility by Different Sur
Wednesday, 01 February 2006
Objectives: With increasing surgical skills and novel methods of hemostasis laparoscopic Partial nephrectomy has become an attractive treatment option for selected renal tumors. We report techniques, perioperative data and oncological outcome in a single center experience with three different surgeons.
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Long Term Results of Neuromodulation by Sacral Nerve Stimulation for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Wednesday, 01 February 2006
Objective: To analyse the influence of technical improvements of Sacral Nerve Stimulation (SNS) on the incidence of surgical interventions and subjective long-term results of SNS.
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Nerve Sparing Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy: Our Technique
Wednesday, 01 February 2006
Purpose: To describe our technique of nerve sparing laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP). We present the oncological and functional results (potency and urinary continence).
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European Urology - Handling and Prevention of Complications in Stone Basketing
Wednesday, 25 October 2006
Volume 50, Issue 5, Pages 991-999 (November 2006) Abstract - Objective: To review the incidence, risk factors, and treatment options of intraoperative and postoperative complications of stone basketing in urology with emphasis on certain principles that must be upheld to prevent those complications.
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Prognostic Factors for Successful Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation
Wednesday, 01 February 2006
Objective: In sacral as well as tibial nerve stimulation test stimulation is the main prognostic factor for success. In our study we tried to identify prognostic patient characteristics to improve patient selection for neuromodulation therapy.
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Laparoscopic Prostatectomy for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia – A Six-Year Experience
Monday, 02 January 2006
Purpose: The Authors present their results using laparoscopic prostatectomy in the treatment of large benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
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European Urology - Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy 25 Years Later: Complications and Their Prevention
Wednesday, 25 October 2006
Volume 50, Issue 5, Pages 981-990 (November 2006) Abstract - Objective: We review the pathophysiology and possible prevention measures of complications after extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL).
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The Bell-Shaped Nitinol Prostatic Stent in the Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: Experience
Wednesday, 01 February 2006
Objectives: To assess the efficacy, safety, and durability of the bellshaped nitinol prostatic stent in the treatment of moderate to severe lower urinary tract symptoms caused by benign prostatic enlargement in otherwise healthy patients.
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Transcapsular Adenomectomy(Millin): A Comparative Study, Extraperitoneal Laparoscopy versus Open Surgery
Monday, 02 January 2006
Objective: To demonstrate the safety of the Millin extraperitoneal laparoscopic adenomectomy by comparing the laparoscopic and open approaches.
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Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy - the Experience of the German Laparoscopic Working Group
Monday, 02 January 2006
Purpose: To present the current status of laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) in Germany, Austria and Switzerland with respect to transferability, learning curve, and outcome.
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Nerve Sparing Endoscopic Extraperitoneal Radical Prostatectomy– Effect of Puboprostatic Ligament Preservation on Early Continence and Positive Margins
Monday, 02 January 2006
Introduction: A technical modification of nerve sparing endoscopic extraperitoneal radical prostatectomy (nsEERPE) with preservation of the puboprostatic ligaments is presented and compared to a previous techniique.
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European Urology - Prevention and Management of Complications in Urological Laparoscopic Port Site Placement
Wednesday, 25 October 2006
Volume 50, Issue 5, Pages 958-968 (November 2006) Abstract - Objectives: To review complications associated with urological laparoscopic port-site placement and outline techniques for their prevention and management.
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European Urology - Haemostasis in Laparoscopy
Wednesday, 25 October 2006
Volume 50, Issue 5, Pages 948-957 (November 2006) Abstract - Objective: Adequate haemostasis is essential for advanced laparoscopic procedures since uncontrolled bleeding may cause significant complications and even required converting to laparotomy to obtain sufficient haemostasis.
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