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The role of hand-assisted laparoscopy in urology: a critical appraisal
(Blackwell Science Ltd, 2005-07)
Selection of Patients for Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery
(Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers, 2004-05-01)
Each of the well-established approaches to laparoscopy—standard transperitoneal, standard retroperitoneal, and transperitoneal hand-assisted—has its advantages and disadvantages. In order to maximize efficiency and patient ...
Comparison of Neuromuscular Injuries to the Surgeon during Hand-Assisted and Standard Laparoscopic Urologic Surgery
(Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers, 2005-04-01)
Background and Purpose: Hand-assisted procedures have assumed a greater role in the practice of many laparoscopists. We surveyed major laparoscopy program directors to compare the incidence and location of neuromuscular ...
A Multi-Institutional Study on the Safety and Efficacy of Specimen Morcellation After Laparoscopic Radical Nephrectomy for Clinical Stage T1 or T2 Renal Cell Carcinoma
(Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., 2009-09)
Abstract Introduction and Objective: Specimen morcellation during laparoscopic radical nephrectomy (LRN) for renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is controversial. We seek to evaluate the safety and efficacy of specimen morcellation ...
Two-locus genome-wide linkage scan for prostate cancer susceptibility genes with an interaction effect
(Springer-Verlag, 2006-02)
Prostate cancer represents a significant worldwide public health burden. Epidemiological and genetic epidemiological studies have consistently provided data supporting the existence of inherited prostate cancer susceptibility ...
Update On Minimally Invasive Management of Ureteral Strictures
(Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers, 2003-09-01)
Purpose: To review the role of minimally invasive management in ureteral stricture disease. Materials and Methods: A literature search was performed on the MEDLINE database through 2002 concerning endoscopic treatment of ...
A Canine Model to Assess the Biochemical Stress Response to Laparoscopic and Open Surgery
(Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers, 2001-12-01)
Purpose: To develop an animal model to assess the stress response to open and laparoscopic surgery. Such a model would allow objective physiologic assessment of the putative benefits of laparoscopy and provide a framework ...
Single-Setting Bilateral Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy
(Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., 2009-06)
Abstract Purpose: To assess the feasibility and safety of single-setting bilateral hand-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy. Materials and Methods: Between August 2003 and June 2004, we performed single-setting ...
Tumor expressed PTHrP facilitates prostate cancer-induced osteoblastic lesions
(Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company, 2008-11-15)
Expression of parathyroid hormone-related protein (PTHrP) correlates with prostate cancer skeletal progression; however, the impact of prostate cancer-derived PTHrP on the microenvironment and osteoblastic lesions in ...
Comparison of Shockwave Lithotripsy Outcomes in Patients Receiving Sufentanil or Lidocaine Spinal Anesthesia
(Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers, 2001-06-01)
Purpose. To determine whether the use of intrathecal sufentanil, which allows the patient to move during shockwave lithostripsy (SWL), affects treatment outcomes and operative and recovery times compared with standard ...