2019
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled Study Assessing Electroacupuncture for the Management of Postoperative Pain after Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
Capodice JL, Parkhomenko E, Tran TY, Thai J, Blum KA, Chandhoke RA, Gupta M. A Randomized, Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled Study Assessing Electroacupuncture for the Management of Postoperative Pain after Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy. Journal Of Endourology 2019, 33: 194-200. PMID: 30693806, DOI: 10.1089/end.2018.0665.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEffect of electroacupuncturePercutaneous nephrolithotomyPO painPostoperative painNarcotic useEA groupControl groupLong-term pain medicationAdverse effectsCumulative opioid usageMean VAS scoreSham-controlled studyLarge renal calculiGold standard procedureInstitutional review boardWarrants further investigationAbdomen painIntraoperative nerveLicensed acupuncturistsPO nauseaNarcotic usageOpioid usagePain controlPain medicationPain scores
2017
Prone Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: Does Bolster Orientation Matter?
Sagalovich D, Besa C, Tran TY, Thummar H, Le Grand B, Taouli B, Gupta M. Prone Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: Does Bolster Orientation Matter? Urology 2017, 108: 46-51. PMID: 28733201, DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2017.07.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSupracostal accessRight kidneyPercutaneous nephrolithotomyVertebral distanceKidney upper poleProne percutaneous nephrolithotomyColon positionAccess angleFirst lumbar vertebraProspective trialPleural injuryRenal unitsKidney displacementProne positionAdjacent organsSymphysis pubisUpper poleLateral aspectKidneyLumbar vertebraeKidney positionRib distanceSignificant differencesTract lengthNephrolithotomyPD35-01 A RANDOMIZED DOUBLE-BLIND CONTROLLED STUDY ASSESSING ELECTRO-ACUPUNCTURE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF POST-OPERATIVE PAIN AFTER PERCUTANEOUS NEPHROLITHOTOMY
Parkhomenko E, Chugh R, Capodice J, Tran T, Thai J, Blum K, Gupta M. PD35-01 A RANDOMIZED DOUBLE-BLIND CONTROLLED STUDY ASSESSING ELECTRO-ACUPUNCTURE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF POST-OPERATIVE PAIN AFTER PERCUTANEOUS NEPHROLITHOTOMY. Journal Of Urology 2017, 197: e662. DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2017.02.1537.Peer-Reviewed Original Research