Minimal and Direct Access Surgery in Urology [PDF]
An alternative method to laparoscopic surgery has been developed for urological procedures. The surgery is minimal access because the length of the single skin incision ranges from 3–6 cm depending on the type of operation.
Frang, D., Jako, G. J., Repassy, D. L.
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A Comprehensive Review of the Current State of Robot-assisted Laparoscopic Salvage Prostatectomy [PDF]
Background and Objective Salvage robot assisted radical prostatectomy (sRARP) is performed for patients with biochemical or biopsy proven, localized prostate cancer recurrences after radiation or ablative therapies. Traditionally, sRARP has been avoided
Parth U. Thakker +3 more
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Management of bladder tumors in pregnancy: A case of tumor prolapse and avulsion during labor
Pregnancy presents unique obstacles to diagnosis and management of urologic disease. We present a case of a primigravid female with clot retention requiring evacuation in the operating room due to the avulsion of a bladder mass which prolapsed during ...
Kate A. Hanson +5 more
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Role of 3D printing in surgical education for robotic urology procedures
During the past 5 years, the body of literature surrounding the utilization of three-dimensional (3D) printing in the field of urology has grown exponentially. Incentivized by work hour restrictions, patient safety initiatives, and inspired by technical advances in biomaterials and rapid printing strategies, this emerging, and fascinating area of ...
Ghazi, Ahmed E., Teplitz, Brett A.
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Extrahepatic complications of liver transplantation. [PDF]
The massive surgical assault associated with hepatic transplantation makes a high frequency of complications almost inevitable. In this review of 225 patient records, selected at random from cases of liver transplantation in Pittsburgh over a 2 1/2 year ...
Shaw, BW, Starzl, TE, Wood, RP
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Extravesical diverticulectomy: A surgical technique for managing a giant bladder diverticulum [PDF]
Background. Bladder diverticulum may be congenital and acquired. Iatrogenic bladder diverticulum is classified in a special group. Indications for surgery are: persistent or recurrent urinary infection, the presence of a stone in a diverticulum ...
Milović Novak, Bančević Vladimir
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Introduction Trauma is defined as damage to cells, tissues and organs caused by external factors acting on them. According to WHO data, trauma caused 4.8 millions of deaths in 2016.
Piotr Kamiński +4 more
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Pediatric robotic urologic procedures: Indications and outcomes
Introduction: Robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery (RALS) has revolutionized minimally invasive surgery in pediatric urology. The robotic platform allows surgeons to maintain the benefits of laparoscopic surgery while having enhanced three-dimensional ...
Sean W Hou +2 more
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Inpatient urine cultures are frequently performed without urinalysis or microscopy: Findings from a large academic medical center [PDF]
OBJECTIVETo describe the frequency of urine cultures performed in inpatients without additional testing for pyuriaDESIGNRetrospective cohort studySETTINGA 1,250-bed academic tertiary referral centerPATIENTSHospitalized adultsMETHODSThis study included ...
Carson, Abigail L +6 more
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Redo Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty in Children: Results from a Multicentric Series [PDF]
Purpose: To describe the experience of five training centers with redo laparoscopic pyeloplasty (RLP) in children with restenosis of the uteropelvic junction (UPJ), assessing whether this approach increased or not postoperative complications or surgery ...
Pedro-Jose Lopez +8 more
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