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Silica hollow core microstructured fibres for mid-infrared surgical applications [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
In this paper two silica hollow core microstructured fibres (Negative Curvature Fibre and Photonic Bandgap Fibre) are presented with attenuations of 0.06 dB/m and 1.1 dB/m at 2.94 μm wavelengths, respectively.
Hand, Duncan Paul   +5 more
core   +2 more sources

Anuric renal failure after same-session bilateral atraumatic flexible ureteroscopy

open access: yesInternational Brazilian Journal of Urology, 2007
We report the first known case of anuric renal failure after same-session bilateral atraumatic flexible ureteroscopy for renal calculi. Although, there is no consensus about stenting patients who undergo same-session bilateral ureteroscopy due to the ...
Gaurav Bandi   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Repeat Imaging to Avoid Surgery: An Initiative to Reduce-Negative Ureteroscopy in Patients with Ureteral Stones

open access: yesJournal of Urological Surgery, 2022
Objective:Negative ureteroscopy (nURS) describes the absence of ureteric stones during endoscopic visualization, despite imaging confirmation before surgery.
Callum Lavoie   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Non‐Functional Paraganglioma of the Urinary Bladder: A Rare Cause of Bladder Tumor

open access: yesIJU Case Reports, Volume 9, Issue 2, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Introduction Paragangliomas of the urinary bladder (PUBs) are rare neuroendocrine tumors, representing less than 0.06% of all bladder neoplasms. While most are functional and associated with catecholamine excess, approximately 15% are non‐functional, often presenting asymptomatically and discovered incidentally.
Matt Wainstein   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Update on Flexible Ureteroscopy [PDF]

open access: yesUrologia Internationalis, 2008
<i>Objective:</i> An update on ureteroscopy with focus on current technology and newer instrumentation is presented. <i>Methods:</i> A literature search through Medline-indexed journals as well as personal comments are included in this review.
Maurizio, Buscarini, Michael, Conlin
openaire   +2 more sources

Diagnostic Ureteroscopy for Cases Clinically Suspected of Carcinoma in Situ of the Upper Urinary Tract [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
 We elucidate the fate of cases clinically suspected of carcinoma in situ (Cis) of the upper tract with serial ureteroscopy. Of 143 patients who underwent ureteroscopy for suspected upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) between January 2008 and ...
Araki, Motoo   +7 more
core   +1 more source

A Case of Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma With Neuroendocrine Differentiation Successfully Treated With Enfortumab Vedotin and Pembrolizumab

open access: yesIJU Case Reports, Volume 9, Issue 2, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Introduction Upper tract urothelial carcinoma with neuroendocrine differentiation (UC‐NE) is extremely rare and generally associated with aggressive behavior and poor prognosis. Optimal treatment strategies remain unclear, particularly regarding the role of nectin‐4–targeted therapy. Case Presentation A 61‐year‐old man was diagnosed with UC‐NE
Kosei Taniguchi   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bilateral Same-Session Ureteroscopy: Its Efficacy and Safety for Diagnosis and Treatment

open access: yesUrology Journal, 2005
Purpose: To report the results of bilateral same-session ureteroscopy in patients with bilateral pathologies in urinary system. Materials and Methods: From among nearly 3000 patients who had undergone diagnostic or therapeutic ureteroscopy in our center,
Maliheh Keshvari, Mohammad Reza Darabi
doaj  

High‐Grade Urothelial Carcinoma Arising From a Ureteral Diverticulum: A Rare Case Report

open access: yesIJU Case Reports, Volume 9, Issue 2, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Introduction Ureteral diverticula are rare urological anomalies characterized by outpouchings of the ureteral wall. Malignancy arising from these structures is exceptionally rare, with only a few cases reported. Case Presentation We report a 57‐year‐old male with high‐grade urothelial carcinoma arising from a ureteral diverticulum in the left ...
Iason Papadopoulos   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Efficacy and Safety of Surgical Kidney Stone Interventions in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review

open access: yesCanadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease, 2020
Background: Reduced kidney function and distorted kidney anatomy in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) may complicate stone interventions more compared with the general population.
Vinusha Kalatharan   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

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