2022
Evaluation of fluid absorption during flexible ureteroscopy in an in vivo porcine model
Kottooran C, Twum‐Ampofo J, Lee J, Saunders J, Franco M, Budrewicz J, Eisner B. Evaluation of fluid absorption during flexible ureteroscopy in an in vivo porcine model. BJU International 2022, 131: 213-218. PMID: 35861056, PMCID: PMC10087161, DOI: 10.1111/bju.15858.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRenal pelvis pressurePressure-sensing guidewireIrrigation fluidFluid absorptionPorcine modelFlexible URSVivo porcine modelIrrigation fluid absorptionFemale Yorkshire pigsLive porcine modelURS proceduresVenous bloodMmHgRate of absorptionMean volumeFlexible ureteroscopyFURS proceduresPressure bagURSYorkshire pigsPorcine kidneyGuidewireInfusionKidneyUreteroscopy
2017
Utilization Trends and Short-term Outcomes of Robotic Versus Open Radical Cystectomy for Bladder Cancer
Pak J, Lee J, Bilal K, Finkelstein M, Palese M. Utilization Trends and Short-term Outcomes of Robotic Versus Open Radical Cystectomy for Bladder Cancer. Urology 2017, 103: 117-123. PMID: 28189553, DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2016.10.067.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedBlood Loss, SurgicalBlood TransfusionComparative Effectiveness ResearchCystectomyFemaleHumansLength of StayLymph Node ExcisionMaleMiddle AgedOutcome and Process Assessment, Health CarePostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesRobotic Surgical ProceduresUnited StatesUrinary Bladder NeoplasmsConceptsShort-term outcomesOpen radical cystectomyRadical cystectomyLength of stayBlood transfusionBladder cancerIndex stayInpatient complicationsUnderwent lymph node dissectionResearch Cooperative System databaseSimilar short-term outcomesUtilization trendsLymph node dissectionRobotic radical cystectomyNode dissectionConduit diversionHospital dischargeHospital volumeParenteral nutritionReadmission ratesPrimary outcomeProlonged lengthHospital chargesSurgical approachRobotic patients
2016
Utilization trends and outcomes up to 3 months of open, laparoscopic, and robotic partial nephrectomy
Pak J, Lee J, Bilal K, Finkelstein M, Palese M. Utilization trends and outcomes up to 3 months of open, laparoscopic, and robotic partial nephrectomy. Journal Of Robotic Surgery 2016, 11: 223-229. PMID: 27804062, DOI: 10.1007/s11701-016-0650-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRobotic partial nephrectomyPartial nephrectomyInpatient complicationsRobotic approachResearch Cooperative System databaseUtilization trendsExcess hospital chargesShort-term outcomesInvasive partial nephrectomyLaparoscopic cohortHospital dischargeProlonged lengthBlood transfusionNew York StateHospital chargesReadmission riskSurgical approachAdministrative databasesInvasive approachStatewide PlanningKidney cancerHigh riskNephrectomyRobotic casesPatients