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Robotic ureteral reconstruction for benign ureteral strictures: a systematic review of surgical techniques, complications and outcomes

BMC Urology, 2023
Introduction Robotic ureteral reconstruction (RUR) has been widely used to treat ureteral diseases. To summarize the surgical techniques, complications, and outcomes following RUR, as well as to compare data on RUR with open and laparoscopic ureteral ...
Kunlin Yang, Karl H. Pang, Shubo Fan, Xinfei Li, Nadir I. Osman, Christopher R. Chapple, Liqun Zhou, Xuesong Li   +7 more
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Ultrasound-guided percutaneous antegrade pyelography for suspected ureteral obstruction in 6 pet guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus)

Veterinary Quarterly, 2020
Objectives To describe the feasibility and safety of ultrasound-guided percutaneous antegrade pyelography (US-PAP) in pet guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus) with suspected ureteral obstruction.
Dario d’Ovidio, Federica Pirrone, Thomas M. Donnelly, Adelaide Greco, Leonardo Meomartino   +4 more
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Robot-assisted ureteral reconstruction – current status and future directions

Urology Annals, 2018
Robotic surgery in the treatment in certain urological diseases has become a mainstay. With the increasing use of the robotic platform, some surgeries which were historically performed open have transitioned to a minimally invasive technique.
Paurush Babbar, Nitin Yerram, Andrew Sun, Sij Hemal, Prithvi Murthy, Darren Bryk, Naveen Nandanan, Yaw Nyame, Maxx Caveney, Ryan Nelson, Ryan Berglund   +10 more
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Advances in Drug Delivery via Biodegradable Ureteral Stent for the Treatment of Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma

Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2020
Drug eluting ureteral stent is an effective means for local drug delivery to the urinary tract. It can potentially solve a variety of upper urinary tract problems, such as stent-related urinary tract infections and discomfort, ureteral stricture, and ...
Hongli Shan, Zhongshuai Cao, Changliang Chi, Jixue Wang, Xiaoqing Wang, Jingyan Tian, Bing Yu   +6 more
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10-Year Experience with Reinforced Ureteral Stents for Malignant Ureteral Obstruction

Research and Reports in Urology, 2021
Benoît Vogt,1 Laure-Hélène Blanchet2 1Department of Urology, Polyclinique de Blois, La Chaussée Saint-Victor, 41260, France; 2Department of Public Health, Hôpital Saint-Antoine (AP-HP), Paris, 75012, FranceCorrespondence: Benoît VogtDepartment of Urology,
Vogt B, Blanchet LH
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Anti-Fibrotic Effect of Natural Toxin Bee Venom on Animal Model of Unilateral Ureteral Obstruction

Toxins, 2015
Progressive renal fibrosis is the final common pathway for all kidney diseases leading to chronic renal failure. Bee venom (BV) has been widely used as a traditional medicine for various diseases.
Hyun Jin An, Kyung Hyun Kim, Woo Ram Lee, Jung Yeon Kim, Sun Jae Lee, Sok Cheon Pak, Sang Mi Han, Kwan Kyu Park   +7 more
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Nobiletin Alleviates Ferroptosis-Associated Renal Injury, Inflammation, and Fibrosis in a Unilateral Ureteral Obstruction Mouse Model

Biomedicines, 2022
Nobiletin (Nob), a critical active flavonoid of citrus fruits, has received attention for its superior physical functions, which have shown to improve the progression of diseases. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is recognized as a global health problem, and
Y. Lo, Shun Yang, Ching-Chang Cheng, Kuo-Chiang Hsu, Yu-Syuan Chen, Yu–Ya Chen, Chun-Wei Wang, Siao-Syun Guan, Cheng-Tien Wu   +8 more
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Protective Effects of Nootkatone on Renal Inflammation, Apoptosis, and Fibrosis in a Unilateral Ureteral Obstructive Mouse Model

Nutrients, 2021
Nootkatone is one of the major active ingredients of Alpiniae oxyphyllae, which has been used as both food and medicinal plants for the treatment of diarrhea, ulceration, and enuresis.
Chang‐Mu Chen, Chen-Yu Lin, Yao-Pang Chung, C. Liu, Kuo-Tong Huang, Siao-Syun Guan, Cheng-Tien Wu, Shing-Hwa Liu   +7 more
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Sirtuin 3 Activation by Honokiol Decreases Unilateral Ureteral Obstruction-Induced Renal Inflammation and Fibrosis via Regulation of Mitochondrial Dynamics and the Renal NF-κB-TGF-β1/Smad Signaling Pathway

International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2020
Renal fibrosis is a common feature of all progressive chronic kidney diseases. Sirtuin 3 (SIRT3) is one of the mitochondrial sirtuins, and plays a role in the regulation of mitochondrial biogenesis, oxidative stress, fatty acid metabolism, and aging ...
Yi Quan, W. Park, J. Jin, Won Kim, S. K. Park, K. P. Kang   +5 more
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Improving Comfort of Patients with Ureteral Obstruction and Malignant Disease Should Be of Concern [PDF]

Journal of Palliative Medicine, 2016
Dear Editor: The ureteral stents are defined as devices that are inserted inside obstructive ureters to maintain patency. Ureteral obstruction caused by extrinsic compression is a challenge in the management of malignant diseases.
Benoît Vogt, François-Noël Desfemmes, Arnaud Desgrippes   +2 more
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