Endourological and percutaneous approaches are the standard of care for treatment of pediatric urolithiasis. However, in certain situations, an endoscopic-assisted robotic pyelolithotomy (EARP) can be an acceptable alternative.
To define current trends in the utilization of renal thermal ablation by urologists in the United States.
6-month case log data for renal procedures submitted by certifying and recertifying American urologists from 2003 to 2018 were obtained from the American Board of Urology and stratified by Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code.
Purpose: Photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP) with a 940-nm diode laser is an option for treating symptoms caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) is an established method for treating benign prostatic obstruction. Nonetheless, its steep learning curve limits its wide distribution. The purpose of the present study was to demonstrate the impact of laparoscopic experience on HoLEP learning curve by evaluating the association between learning curves of surgeons performing both laparoscopy and HoLEP surgery.
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure that requires experience and skill of the surgeon. To permit surgical training under realistic conditions we report a novel phantom of the human prostate that can be resected with TURP.
This systematic review sought to highlight the evidence supporting the real-world utility endourological training outside of the clinical environment, the degree of uptake in urology training programs, and the barriers that have prevented simulation and curricular training difficult to incorporate into postgraduate medical education. We felt that by focusing on the educational literature that has demonstrated real-world clinical benefit to participants, we may increase the appeal of incorporating such training methods into existing endourology curricula. We feel it is logical that utilizing educational interventions with evidence supporting their ability to improve the technical ability of trainees in the clinical world will yield the highest educational value.
Endoscopic enucleation of the prostate (EEP) is a safe method of treating benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH), regardless of prostate volume and type of applied energy. To date, however, there has been no study that examines complication rates with respect to the type of applied energy.
Mesh erosion following stress urinary incontinence (SUI) surgery is a rare but increasingly occurring complication. In 2018 a temporary ban was introduced in the UK following an alarming rise in reported cases of mesh related complications. Mesh related complications can cause huge morbidity to patients and hence it is important to carefully consider management options.
Calyceal diverticula are rare entities that can pose a significant challenge when it comes to their management. We analyse and summarise the literature with a focus on recent advances in the management of calyceal diverticula and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each surgical technique.
This paper aims to give an exhaustive overview of supine percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) illustrating some tips and tricks in order to optimize its execution in full safety. Critical review of Pros and cons of supine PCNL is accomplished to allow the urologist to experience the beauty of this position while being ready to overcome its minimal shortcomings.
