Article
Urology & Nephrology
Peter Kronenberg, Clara Cerrato, Patrick Juliebo-Jones, Thomas Herrmann, Theodoros Tokas, Bhaskar K. Somani
Summary: The use of lasers in urology has expanded to various areas including stone lithotripsy, prostate surgery, and tumor ablation. This systematic review summarizes the recent advances in laser technology and its applications in urological endoscopic treatment.
WORLD JOURNAL OF UROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Mohammad Noubani, Caroline Smolkin, Jie Yang, Aurora D. D. Pryor
Summary: This study evaluated gender disparities and practice patterns among graduating MIS fellows. The results showed a lower proportion of female fellows, highlighting the need for action to bridge this gap.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2023)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Jonathan D. Harper, James E. Lingeman, Robert M. Sweet, Ian S. Metzler, Peter L. Sunaryo, James C. Williams, Adam D. Maxwell, Jeff Thiel, Bryan W. Cunitz, Barbrina Dunmire, Michael R. Bailey, Mathew D. Sorensen
Summary: This study reported the stone comminution using burst wave lithotripsy in 19 human subjects, and the results showed high stone fragmentation rate with minor tissue injury.
JOURNAL OF UROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Shlomi Tapiero, Kamaljot S. Kaler, Pengbo Jiang, Sherry Lu, Courtney Cottone, Roshan M. Patel, Zhamshid Okhunov, Michael J. Klopfer, Jaime Landman, Ralph Clayman
Summary: The study found that limiting the insertion force of a ureteral access sheath to <= 6 N can prevent ureteral injury. Prior medical history, presence of stents, and medication treatment can influence the deployment of a 16Fr ureteral access sheath.
JOURNAL OF UROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Lucia Mosquera, Amelia Pietropaolo, Yesica Quiroz Madarriaga, Erika Llorens de Knecht, Patrick Jones, Anna Bujons Tur, Stephen Griffin, Bhaskar K. Somani
Summary: This study investigated the effectiveness of flexible ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsy in managing pediatric lower pole stones in 57 patients. The results showed a high stone-free rate of 98.2% with a low rate of minor complications. FURSL was found to be a successful first-line treatment option for pediatric LPS.
JOURNAL OF ENDOUROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Vineet Gauhar, Ben Hall Chew, Olivier Traxer, Thomas Tailly, Esteban Emiliani, Takaaki Inoue, Heng Chin Tiong, Chu Ann Chai, Mohamed Amine Lakmichi, Yiloren Tanidir, Saeed Bin Hamri, Devang Desai, Sarvajit Biligere, Anil Shrestha, Boyke Soebhali, William Ong Lay Keat, Vaddi Chandra Mohan, Tanuj Paul Bhatia, Abhishek Singh, Mohamed Saleem, Dmitry Gorelov, Nariman Gadzhiev, Amelia Pietropaolo, Andrea Benedetto Galosi, Deepak Ragoori, Jeremy Yuen-Chun Teoh, Bhaskar Kumar Somani, Daniele Castellani
Summary: The purpose of this study was to collect a multicentric database to assess the practice patterns and outcomes of retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) for kidney stones. The results showed that RIRS was commonly used for the treatment of kidney stones, but intraoperative injuries, postoperative complications, and residual fragments were still issues to be addressed.
WORLD JOURNAL OF UROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Amelia Pietropaolo, Thomas Hughes, Mriganka Mani, Bhaskar Somani
Summary: Comparing the outcomes of URSL for Moses technology 60W laser system and regular Holmium 20W laser cases, it was found that the use of Moses technology with higher power significantly reduced operative time and the number of patients needing a second procedure, with fewer infection-related complications.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Optics
Clara Cerrato, Victoria Jahrreiss, Carlotta Nedbal, Amelia Pietropaolo, Bhaskar Somani
Summary: The use of lasers in endourology has increased, leading to technological advancement and miniaturization of procedures. This review examines the different lasers used and their potential future applications. High-power holmium (Ho: YAG) lasers and the new thulium fibre lasers are promising for complex stone procedures and upper-tract urothelial carcinoma. Laser enucleation procedures show potential in benign prostate enlargement. However, further clinical trials are needed to confirm results and determine optimal settings for each pathology.
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Kevin Koo, Jared S. Winoker, Hiten D. Patel, Farzana Faisal, Natasha Gupta, Meredith R. Metcalf, Lynda Z. Mettee, Alexa R. Meyer, Christian P. Pavlovich, Phillip M. Pierorazio, Brian R. Matlaga
Summary: By integrating emerging clinical evidence and expert consensus, refined opioid prescribing recommendations have been successfully developed for endourological and minimally invasive urological procedures, with a focus on tailoring quantities to individual patient needs.
JOURNAL OF ENDOUROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Patrick Jones, Amelia Pietropaolo, Ben H. Chew, Bhaskar K. Somani
Summary: This article presents an atlas of scoring systems, grading tools, and nomograms in Endourology, with a total of 54 endourological tools described. Of these tools, 43% have been published in the past 3 years, indicating a growing interest in the field. The tools cover a wide range of endourological procedures and assessments, providing valuable assistance in clinical decision-making and patient treatment.
JOURNAL OF ENDOUROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Robert M. Geraghty, Amelia Pietropaolo, Luca Villa, John Fitzpatrick, Matthew Shaw, Rajan Veeratterapillay, Alistair Rogers, Eugenio Ventimiglia, Bhaskar K. Somani
Summary: In this study investigating the impact of pre-operative stent dwell time on infectious complications following ureteroscopy and stone treatment, it was found that dwell time of more than 2 months is associated with an increased risk of post-ureteroscopic febrile UTI. Furthermore, a dwell time longer than 4 months is significantly associated with an increased risk of post-ureteroscopic febrile UTI.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Mriganka M. Sinha, Amelia Pietropaolo, Yesica Quiroz Madarriaga, Erika Llorens de Knecht, Anna Bujons Tur, Stephen Griffin, Bhaskar K. Somani
Summary: By comparing the outcomes of ureteroscopy and laser fragmentation (URSL) in extreme age groups (<= 10 and >= 80 years), it was found that although pediatric patients required more repeat procedures, the overall success rate and complication rate were similar to that of geriatric patients, and the use of post-operative stents was much better.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Ulisses Gomes Sobrinho, Francisco J. B. Sampaio, Luciano A. Favorito
Summary: This study analyzed the three-dimensional anatomy of horseshoe kidneys and kidneys with complete ureteral duplication through polyester resin endocasts and CT-scan reconstruction. The results showed no statistical difference in inferior pole measurements between the anomaly groups and the control group, but a statistical difference was observed when comparing horseshoe kidneys with complete ureteral duplication in CT-scan. This study emphasizes the importance of understanding the spatial anatomy of the lower pole during endourologic procedures in patients with kidney anomalies.
INTERNATIONAL BRAZ J UROL
(2022)
Review
Urology & Nephrology
Ali Talyshinskii, Guliev Bakhman, B. M. Zeeshan Hameed, Amelia Pietropaolo, Nithesh Naik, Bhaskar K. Somani
Summary: This study evaluated the use of mobile healthcare apps for patients with kidney stone disease, finding concerns regarding data security, physician involvement, and adherence to regulations. The authors recommend further development of these apps under the supervision of urological associations and regular updates for content and data security.
THERAPEUTIC ADVANCES IN UROLOGY
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Antonio Franco, Francesco Ditonno, Carol Feng, Celeste Manfredi, Morgan R. Sturgis, Mustafa Farooqi, Francesco Del Giudice, Christopher Coogan, Matteo Ferro, Chao Zhang, Zhenjie Wu, Bo Yang, Linhui Wang, Riccardo Autorino
Summary: Minimally invasive radical nephroureterectomy is an important treatment option for upper tract urothelial cancer, offering oncological radicality and less surgical morbidity. Long-term outcomes suggest that it is safe and effective.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Christopher A. White, Akshar Patel, Liam R. Butler, Uchechukwu O. Amakiri, Brandon J. Yeshoua, Jeremy M. Steinberger, Samuel K. Cho, Jun S. Kim
Summary: This study aimed to analyze patients' understanding and preferences for minimally invasive spine (MIS) versus open spine surgery through a retrospective questionnaire analysis. The results showed that patients who received a MIS approach were more likely to seek out their surgeons, had more confidence in their procedure, and reported fewer perceived disadvantages following their surgery compared to the open surgery group. Both groups of patients expressed a preference for MIS surgery in the future.
Review
Orthopedics
Liam R. Butler, Justin E. Tang, Skylar M. Hess, Christopher A. White, Varun Arvind, Jun S. Kim, Abigail K. Allen, Sheena C. Ranade
Summary: This study uses sentiment analysis to examine how specific patient sentiments correspond to positive and negative experiences in online reviews of pediatric orthopedic surgeons. The results show that younger surgeons, effective communication, pain relief, and a welcoming office environment are positively associated with receiving positive online reviews. These findings provide guidance for pediatric surgeons in terms of their behavior and office quality.
JOURNAL OF CHILDRENS ORTHOPAEDICS
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Christopher A. White, Addison Quinones, Justin E. Tang, Liam R. Butler, Akiro H. Duey, Jun S. Kim, Samuel K. Cho, Paul J. Cagle
Summary: This study aimed to explore the impact of alcohol use disorder on readmissions and complications following total shoulder arthroplasty. It found that patients with an alcohol use disorder were more likely to experience shoulder dislocation, liver complications, and readmission within 90 days. Surgeons should therefore take caution and prevent complications and readmissions in patients with an alcohol use disorder during total shoulder arthroplasty.
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDICS
(2023)
Article
Orthopedics
Liam R. Butler, Erin Abbott, Paulos Mengsteab, Calista L. Dominy, Jashvant Poeran, Abigail K. Allen, Sheena C. Ranade
Summary: This study analyzed the epidemiology of pediatric trauma cases in a high-volume teaching hospital in New York City before, during, and after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. It found that during the peak of the pandemic, there were decreases in overall trauma and fracture volumes, and different economic resources in neighborhoods were variably impacted.
JOURNAL OF CHILDRENS ORTHOPAEDICS
(2023)
Article
Orthopedics
Liam R. Butler, Calista L. Dominy, Christopher A. White, Paulos Mengsteab, Elaine Lin, Abigail K. Allen, Sheena C. Ranade
Summary: Spastic hip dysplasia is a common complication of cerebral palsy in children, and surgical intervention is usually needed. This study utilized a national database to analyze readmission rates and factors associated with readmission in children with cerebral palsy undergoing hip surgery, aiming to improve the treatment for this population.
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDICS
(2023)