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- Rohit Bhatt presents results from this randomized study that compared single lumen versus dual lumen flexible ureteroscopy laser lithotripsy to determine which method would provide the most efficient and effective stone clearance. Biographies: Rohit Bhatt, BS, MS4, UCI Urology LIFT Fellow, Department of Urology, University of California, Irvine Related Content: Is flexible ureteroscopy and laser l...
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- Kalon Morgan presents the results of an assessment of intra-ureteral temperature changes during thulium laser lithotripsy and an in-vivo porcine ureter. Biographies: Kalon Morgan, BS, LIFT Research Fellow, Department of Urology, University of California, Irvine Related Content: AUA 2022: Ureteroscopic Thulium Laser Lithotripsy Augmented with a Novel Reverse Thermal Hydrogel in an In-Vivo Porcine M...
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- Kalon Morgan presents results from a project entitled Automated CT-Based Stone Volume Determination: An Artificial Intelligence Algorithm to Calculate Kidney Stone Volume. Mr. Morgan explains how an AI deep learning algorithm was used to segment renal stone volumes in this study. Biographies: Kalon Morgan, BS, LIFT Research Fellow, Department of Urology, University of California, Irvine Related Co...
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- Andrew Afyouni presents results from a study comparing the effectiveness and efficiency of the Superpulse Thulium Fiber Laser versus the standard Holmium laser for ureteroscopic dusting of renal stones in an in vivo porcine model. Biographies: Andyshea (Andrew) Afyouni, MD Candidate, Department of Urology, University of California, Irvine Related Content: EAU 2019: Prospective Clinical Study on Su...
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- Jaime Landman and Ralph Clayman discuss advancements in stone disease treatment in urology. Dr. Clayman underscores the underutilized 24-hour urine collection and metabolic evaluation, revealing multiple urinary abnormalities in most patients. Both doctors emphasize dietary optimization as a first-line preventive measure and highlight Mini Sip-It, an app designed to increase fluid intake. They dis...
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- In this conversation, Roger Dmochowski, David Chaikin, & Vijay Goli discuss the United States (US) Federal Drug Administration (FDA) cleared single-use disposable UroViu cystoscopic platform and share their experience with the device as well as the economic implications for Urology and UroGynecology practices. If you are interested in a demo, you can reach the UroViu Corporation via their website:...
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- Sam Chang and Ryan Hsi, discuss percutaneous techniques and evaluation for upper tract tumors. Dr. Hsi begins this conversation with a background on antegrade approaches. He discusses the goals of these antegrade approaches to be obtaining tissues and cytologies, while also ablating, resecting, and treating the visible tumor. He also goes on to discuss his approach to using antegrade techniques, w...
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- Jaime Landman speaks with Thomas Tailly, who delves into his manuscript titled "Reusable, Single-Use or Both: A Cost-Efficiency Analysis of Flexible Ureterorenoscopes After 983 Cases," which explores the financial viability of reusable vs. single-use scopes in ureteroscopy. Dr. Tailly and his team have created an adaptable formula to determine cost-efficiency based on factors such as repair costs,...
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- Joining Jaime Landman on UroToday's Endourology Today is Michael Palese, to present on the manuscript titled "Magnetic-Assisted Robotic and Laparoscopic Renal Surgery: Initial Clinical Experience with the Levita TM Magnetic Surgical System." The Levita TM Magnetic Surgical System is a novel device that can provide retraction using magnets and can reduce the number of ports used during laparoscopic...
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- There is a need for more realistic surgical training and the need to train outside of the patient for fellows and residents. The traditional approach of on-patient training is evolving to a great reliance on simulators with more complex platforms. The best patient outcomes from minimally invasive partial nephrectomy, for incidental renal masses, done through either laparoscopy or the robotic platf...
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