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Open AccessTemperature assessment study of ex vivo holmium laser enucleation of the prostate model
There isscarce evidence to date on how temperature develops during holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP). We aimed to determine the potential heat generation during HoLEP under ex vivo conditions.
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Open AccessThermal effects of thulium: YAG laser treatment of the prostate—an in vitro study
To objectively determine whether there is potential thermal tissue damage during Tm:YAG laser-based LUTS treatment.
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Open AccessSoft Urinary Bladder Phantom for Endoscopic Training
Bladder cancer (BC) is the main disease in the urinary tract with a high recurrence rate and it is diagnosed by cystoscopy (CY). To train the CY procedures, a realistic bladder phantom with correct anatomy and...
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Open AccessManagement and endovascular therapy of ureteroarterial fistulas: experience from a single center and review of the literature
Ureteroarterial fistula (UAF) is a rare but potentially life threatening disease. The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcome of endovascular therapy for UAF treatment.
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Open AccessRadiation exposure during retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS): a prospective multicenter evaluation
Retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) may require extensive X-ray usage. We evaluated the impact of preoperative surgeon briefing regarding the inclusion and evaluation of fluoroscopy time (FT) and dose area pr...
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Open AccessApplication of artificial neural networks for automated analysis of cystoscopic images: a review of the current status and future prospects
Optimal detection and surveillance of bladder cancer (BCa) rely primarily on the cystoscopic visualization of bladder lesions. AI-assisted cystoscopy may improve image recognition and accelerate data acquisition.
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Current and future applications of machine and deep learning in urology: a review of the literature on urolithiasis, renal cell carcinoma, and bladder and prostate cancer
The purpose of the study was to provide a comprehensive review of recent machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) applications in urological practice. Numerous studies have reported their use in the medica...
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Efficacy and safety of aquablation of the prostate for patients with symptomatic benign prostatic enlargement: a systematic review
The aim of this systematic review is to summarize the contemporary literature on aquablation and evaluate its safety and efficacy for the treatment of symptomatic BPE.
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Thermal effects of Ho:YAG laser lithotripsy during retrograde intrarenal surgery and percutaneous nephrolithotomy in an ex vivo porcine kidney model
To evaluate the thermal effect of high-power holmium:yttrium–aluminum–garnet (Ho:YAG) laser lithotripsy in flexible/semirigid ureteroscopy (fURS/sURS) and percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) in a standardized e...
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Transurethrale Resektion der Prostata unter Verwendung einer suprapubischen Absaugvorrichtung
Auch wenn die transurethrale Resektion der Prostata (TURP) den Goldstandard in der chirurgischen Behandlung der symptomatischen Prostatahyperplasie bei kleinen Prostatadrüsen darstellt, werden derzeit bei Pros...
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Thermal effects of Ho: YAG laser lithotripsy: real-time evaluation in an in vitro model
To evaluate the thermal effect of Ho:YAG laser lithotripsy in a standardized in vitro model via real-time temperature measurement.
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Combined prostatic urethral lift and remodeling of the prostate and bladder neck: a modified transurethral approach in the treatment of symptomatic lower urinary tract obstruction
The aim of the study was to evaluate the feasibility and safety of combining prostatic urethral lift (PUL) and a limited resection of the prostatic middle lobe or bladder neck incision in the treatment of lowe...
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Viability and biocompatibility of an adhesive system for intrarenal embedding and endoscopic removal of small residual fragments in minimally-invasive stone treatment in an in vivo pig model
To evaluate the viability and biocompatibility of a novel, patented bioadhesive system for intrarenal embedding and retrieval of residual fragments after endoscopic lithotripsy. Complete stone clearance via ac...
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The stone surgeon in the mirror: how are German-speaking urologists treating large renal stones today?
To elucidate the current treatment strategies of LRS in German-speaking Europe. Little is known about the treatment of large renal stones (LRS > 3 cm) in daily urological practice. LRS therapy can be, however,...
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Clinical significance of residual fragments in 2015: impact, detection, and how to avoid them
Residual fragments are common after stone treatment. Little is known about clinical outcomes relevant to the patient. This comprehensive review of the literature highlights the impact of residual fragments, mo...
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Stereoscopic (3D) versus monoscopic (2D) laparoscopy: comparative study of performance using advanced HD optical systems in a surgical simulator model
To compare task performances of novices and experts using advanced high-definition 3D versus 2D optical systems in a surgical simulator model.
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Ultra-mini PCNL versus flexible ureteroscopy: a matched analysis of analgesic consumption and treatment-related patient satisfaction in patients with renal stones 10–35 mm
To compare ultra-mini PCNL (UMP) and flexible ureteroscopy (fURS) for the treatment of medium- to large-sized renal stones with a focus on patients’ postsurgical cumulative analgesic consumption and treatment-...
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Ultra-mini PCNL versus flexible ureteroscopy: a matched analysis of treatment costs (endoscopes and disposables) in patients with renal stones 10–20 mm
Latest publications state equal efficacy of a recently introduced new percutaneous technique (“ultra-mini PCNL”, UMP) and flexible ureteroscopy (fURS) in the treatment of medium-size urinary stones. Today we f...
