Journal of endourology
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Journal of endourology · May 2019
CommentLetter to the Editor RE: Russo, Editorial Comment on: Treatment Trends and Long-Term Survival Associated with Cryotherapy and Partial Nephrectomy for Small Renal Masses in the National Cancer Database Using Propensity Score Matching by Kitley et al. (From: Russo P. J Endourol 2019;33:415; DOI: 10.1089/end.2019.0121).
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Journal of endourology · Apr 2019
Randomized Controlled TrialImpact of Combination of Local Anesthetic Wounds Infiltration and Ultrasound Transversus Abdominal Plane Block in Patients Undergoing Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy: Perioperative Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.
To determinate benefits of the combination of local anesthetic wounds infiltration and ultrasound transversus abdominal plane (US-TAP) block with ropivacaine on postoperative pain, early recovery, and hospital stay in patients undergoing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP). ⋯ Combination of anesthetic wound infiltration and US-TAP block with ropivacaine as part of a multimodal analgesic regimen can be safely offered to patients undergoing RARP and extended pelvic lymph node dissection. It improves the immediate postoperative pain control, reducing opioids administration and is associated to a decreased use of prokinetics and shorter hospital stay.
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Journal of endourology · Apr 2019
Editorial CommentEditorial Comment on: Pilot Assessment of Immersive Virtual Reality Renal Models as an Educational and Preoperative Planning Tool for Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy by Parkhomenko et al. (From: Parkhomenko E, O'Leary M, Safiullah S, et al., J Endourol 2019;33:283-288; DOI: 10.1089/end.2018.0626).
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Journal of endourology · Jan 2019
Trends and Perioperative Outcomes Across Major Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Procedures from the ACS-NSQIP 2011-2015.
There are currently several different surgical options for patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The literature has demonstrated equivalent or superior results for holmium laser enucleation of prostate (HoLEP) but with exceptional long-term durability compared to other minimally invasive options. Despite this, HoLEP is not widely practiced. Herein, we investigate trends and outcomes from the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP) to support a need for further adoption of HoLEP. ⋯ Given the previously reported favorable outcomes and long-term durability of HoLEP, these ACS-NSQIP data further support that HoLEP should be more often practiced for patients undergoing surgery for BPH.
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Journal of endourology · Jan 2019
The Predictive Value of Preoperative High-Sensitive C-Reactive Protein/Albumin Ratio in Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome After Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy.
The aim of the study was to evaluate the predictive value of preoperative high-sensitive C-reactive protein/albumin (hs-CRP/Alb) ratio in systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) after percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). ⋯ The preoperative hs-CRP/Alb ratio is independently predictive for the development of SIRS after PCNL. Moreover, compared with other systemic inflammation biomarkers, the preoperative hs-CRP/Alb ratio shows a better predictive value.