Journal of endourology
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Journal of endourology · Jan 2009
Clinical TrialHealth-related quality of life in I-125 prostate brachytherapy patients treated with and without volume-reducing hormone therapy: results of a short-term prospective study.
This study describes the differences in short-term effects of health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in I-125 prostate brachytherapy patients who were treated with and without volume-reducing hormone therapy. ⋯ The differences in HRQOL between brachytherapy and brachytherapy with volume-reducing hormone therapy are small; they both decrease HRQOL and increase treatment-related problems. A long-term prospective study on long-term effects on HRQOL is needed to obtain a more comprehensive view of the consequences of a specific treatment modality over time. Our results can help to identify the problems patients face after brachytherapy with or without hormone therapy; these problems deserve additional attention during the period of recovery.
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Journal of endourology · Jan 2009
Maximizing console surgeon independence during robot-assisted renal surgery by using the Fourth Arm and TilePro.
We describe multiple uses of the fourth robotic arm and TilePro on the da Vinci S surgical system to maximize console surgeon independence from the assistant during robot-assisted renal surgery. ⋯ Robotic instruments used with the fourth robotic arm may give the console surgeon greater independence from the assistant during robot-assisted kidney surgery by facilitating steps such as kidney retraction, hilar dissection, and vascular control. The TilePro feature of the da Vinci S can be used to project intraoperative ultrasonography and preoperative imaging onto the console screen, potentially guiding tumor localization and resection during RPN without the need to leave the console to view external images.