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Iatrogenic ureteric injuries after abdominal surgery: a systematic review and meta-regression from the European Association of Urology Endourology Section. [PDF]
Objective To systematically evaluate management strategies and associated outcomes of iatrogenic ureteric injuries, focusing on clinical success, renal unit loss, and the need for subsequent endoscopic or reconstructive procedures. Patients and Methods A pre‐registered protocol (CRD420251184018) guided a comprehensive search of PubMed and EMBASE ...
Scilipoti P +17 more
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The Fontan procedure is a palliative operation for patients with single ventricle congenital heart disease. In this case-report, we present the case of a 36-years-old man, with Fontan physiology and ureteropelvic junction obstruction, undergoing ...
Theodoros Spinos +5 more
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Endourology occupies an important place in modern urological practice. Compared with conventional surgery, it offers improved safety and patients experience less severe postoperative effects.
Saleh Abdelkerim Nedjim +22 more
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Advances in laser technology and surgical telescopic systems have propelled retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) to the forefront as a viable alternative to percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL).
Senol Tonyali +6 more
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Benchtop comparison of seven ureteroscopes: evaluating physical properties and deflection with flexible and navigable suction access sheaths. [PDF]
Objectives To evaluate the physical properties of seven ureteroscopes (URSs) and compare the maximal angle of deflection (MAD) when used with flexible and navigable suction access sheaths (FANSs) of varying sizes. Materials and Methods Seven commercial URSs (ranging from 6.3 to 9.5 F in size) were evaluated for outer diameter, irrigation flow rate ...
Ayyappan KS +4 more
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Nationwide Transition From Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy to Endoscopic Combined Intrarenal Surgery in Japan: A Multicenter Survey of Trends and Complications. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Objectives To clarify the national transition from conventional percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) to endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery (ECIRS) and evaluate their safety profiles based on real‐world data. Methods A retrospective nationwide survey was conducted at 233 institutions in Japan that provided data on percutaneous kidney stone ...
Hamamoto S +13 more
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Technique for supine percutaneous nephrolithotomy
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy is the gold standard for large kidney stones. Supine approach has proved to be safe and effective. Herein we present an educational video about our stepwise technique of supine PCNL in a safe way.
Mario Basulto-Martínez +9 more
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Accessory instrumentation in flexible ureteroscopy: Evidence-based recommendation
Instrumentation is the key to success in endourology. Indeed, endourology could be redefined as "enginurology" as the marriage between engineering and urology to develop instrumentation to improve patient outcomes is the key facilitator in the ...
Timothy Holden +2 more
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