Robotic Flexible Ureteroscopy: A Step-by-Step Video by Using Roboflex Avicenna Platform
The management of kidney stones, particularly those in the renal pelvis, is a critical aspect of urology. The European Association of Urology guidelines recommend Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy or Endourology methods, encompassing Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy and Ureterorenoscopy (URS), for stones ranging from 10-20 mm. Robotic-assisted urological procedures have gained prominence in recent years, promising enhanced precision and safety. (Source: Urology)
Source: Urology - March 18, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Rifat Burak Erg ül, Mehmet Gurcan, Ahmet Baris Aydin, İsmet Nane, Faruk Özcan, Tzevat Tefik Tags: Laparoscopy and Robotics Source Type: research
Postoperative Recovery of Quality-of-Life Following Ureteroscopy for Nephrolithiasis: The Impact on Pain Intensity and Interference and the Ability to Participate in Social Roles
To prospectively capture patient-reported outcomes to assess the recovery profile of ureteroscopy (URS). (Source: Urology)
Source: Urology - March 18, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Justin B. Ziemba, Amanda Jones, George Lin, Hanna Stambakio, Gregory E. Tasian, Jing Huang Tags: Endourology and Stones Source Type: research
Design, Development, and Validation of a First, Low-cost, Three-dimensional (3D) Printed Optical Urethrotomy Simulation Model
To develop and validate a low-cost, portable, and reusable simulation model for optical internal urethrotomy (OIU) training. (Source: Urology)
Source: Urology - March 18, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Chandra Shekhar Biyani, Mithun Kailavasan, Thomas Sparborth, Andrei A. Kozan, Vishwanath Hanchanale, Mamoun Hamid Elmamoun, Sanjay Rajpal, Tiago Oliveira, Ben Van Cleynenbreugel Tags: Education Source Type: research
Editorial comment on: “Clinical Efficacy Evaluation of a Novel Negative Pressure Ureteroscopic Lithotripsy for Ureteral Stones”
There have been numerous advances in the treatment of nephrolithiasis, including miniaturized instrumentation and new laser technology; however, the purpose of the procedure remains the same —to render the patient stone free. Recent publications re-emphasizes the need to render patients stone free with residual fragment size contributing to stone-related events for both percutaneous nephrolithotomy1 and ureteroscopy.2 Both the vacuum-assisted ureteral and percutaneous access sheaths a re now commonly used with advertised benefits of a reduction in stone retropulsion, shorter operating room times, and potentially reducing...
Source: Urology - March 18, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Roshan M. Patel Tags: Editorial Comment Source Type: research
Robotic Flexible Ureteroscopy: A Step-by-step Video by Using Roboflex AvicennaTM Platform
The management of kidney stones, particularly those in the renal pelvis, is a critical aspect of urology. The European Association of Urology guidelines recommend Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy or Endourology methods, encompassing Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy and Ureterorenoscopy (URS), for stones ranging from 10-20 mm. Robotic-assisted urological procedures have gained prominence in recent years, promising enhanced precision, and safety. (Source: Urology)
Source: Urology - March 18, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Rifat Burak Erg ül, Mehmet Gurcan, Ahmet Baris Aydin, İsmet Nane, Faruk Özcan, Tzevat Tefik Source Type: research
Analyzing the Current State and Visibility of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives at Urology Residency Programs
To analyze AUA urology residency program websites to determine visibility of DEI initiatives. There is growing interest in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives by urology applicants, and in recent years, urology programs have invested in efforts to promote DEI. (Source: Urology)
Source: Urology - March 18, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Sarosh Irani, Laura Zebib, Efe Chantal Ghanney Simons, Juan J Andino, Ganesh Palapattu, Keow Mei Goh Source Type: research
Design, development and validation of a first, low-cost, three-dimensional (3D) printed optical urethrotomy simulation model
To develop and validate a low-cost, portable, and reusable simulation model for optical internal urethrotomy (OIU) training. (Source: Urology)
Source: Urology - March 18, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Chandra Shekhar Biyani, Mithun Kailavasan, Thomas Sparborth, Andrei A Kozan, Vishwanath Hanchanale, Mamoun Hamid Elmamoun, Sanjay Rajpal, Tiago Oliveira, Ben Van Cleynenbreugel Source Type: research
Post-Operative Recovery of Quality-of-Life Following Ureteroscopy for Nephrolithiasis: The Impact on Pain Intensity and Interference and the Ability to Participate in Social Roles
To prospectively capture patient-reported outcomes to assess the recovery profile of ureteroscopy. (Source: Urology)
Source: Urology - March 18, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Justin B. Ziemba, Amanda Jones, George Lin, Hanna Stambakio, Gregory E. Tasian, Jing Huang Source Type: research
Institutional Micro-Cost Comparative Analysis of Reusable vs Single-use Cystoscopes With Assessment of Environmental Footprint
To conduct a comparative cost analysis between single-use and reusable cystoscopes from a national healthcare system perspective and assess the environmental footprint. (Source: Urology)
Source: Urology - March 16, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Riccardo Bertolo, Veronica Gilioli, Alessandro Veccia, Sarah Malandra, Luca Dal Corso, Daniela Fenzi, Francesca Mazzetto, Alessandro Antonelli Tags: Health Services Research Source Type: research
Institutional Micro-Cost Comparative Analysis of Reusable vs. Single-Use Cystoscopes with assessment of environmental footprint
To conduct a comparative cost analysis between single-use and reusable cystoscopes from a national healthcare system perspective and assess the environmental footprint. (Source: Urology)
Source: Urology - March 16, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Riccardo Bertolo, Veronica Gilioli, Alessandro Veccia, Sarah Malandra, Luca DAL Corso, Daniela Fenzi, Francesca Mazzetto, Alessandro Antonelli Source Type: research
On: Urology Residency Applicant Selection: Program Directors ’ New Criteria
Participation in a residency matching program is an annual rite of passage for thousands of graduating senior medical students in the United States, and for numerous other medical professionals seeking postgraduate medical training. The process was centralized decades ago in an effort to improve fairness for candidates, maximize opportunities for programs to recruit their top choices from among their applicants, and streamline the logistical process. As a medical educator working directly with both medical students and urology residents, it has been fascinating to watch this process evolve over time. (Source: Urology)
Source: Urology - March 16, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tomas L. Griebling Source Type: research
A Successful Therapeutic Strategy for a Young Girl With Vaginal Yolk Sac Tumor by buccal mucosa vaginoplasty
To the Editors, (Source: Urology)
Source: Urology - March 15, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Liyuan Zhou, Youjun Wu, Yan Ding Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research
A successful therapeutic strategy for a young girl with vaginal yolk sac tumor
TO THE EDITORS: (Source: Urology)
Source: Urology - March 15, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Liyuan Zhou, Youjun Wu, Yan Ding Source Type: research
New and emerging frontiers in penile prosthesis microbiome research
Inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) implantation is the gold standard surgical treatment for erectile dysfunction refractory to more conservative treatments. While infection of IPPs is a rare, but devastating, complication requiring device explant, devices may also be explanted for other indications including mechanical failure and pain. Although it was traditionally thought that any device biofilm leads to clinical infection1,2, recent work has confirmed the presence of biofilms on nearly all devices, even those without traditional signs of infection. (Source: Urology)
Source: Urology - March 15, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Bradley Roth, Glenn Werneburg, Scott Lundy, Aaron Miller, Petar Bajic Source Type: research
The Impact of Standard vs Early Apical Release Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate Technique on Postoperative Incontinence and Quality of Life
To investigate the difference in postoperative incontinence and quality of life comparing standard vs early apical release (EAR) Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP). (Source: Urology)
Source: Urology - March 14, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Daniel J. Heidenberg, Mouneeb M. Choudry, Kevin Wymer, Jeffrey Stagg, Nicholas Parker, Justin Campagna, Gopal Narang, Mitchell R. Humphreys, Scott M. Cheney Tags: Prostatic Disease & Male Voiding Topics Source Type: research
