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 lengthNephrolithotomyPercutaneous Management of Stone Containing Calyceal Diverticula: Associated Factors and Outcomes
Parkhomenko E, Tran T, Thai J, Blum K, Gupta M. Percutaneous Management of Stone Containing Calyceal Diverticula: Associated Factors and Outcomes. Journal Of Urology 2017, 198: 864-868. PMID: 28483573, DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2017.05.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCalyceal diverticulumPercutaneous treatmentRenal stonesLower body mass indexBody mass indexChi-square testDiverticular sizeComplication rateMetabolic abnormalitiesMetabolic derangementsStone recurrenceDiverticular neckMass indexPercutaneous managementMetabolic evaluationNeck dilationAssociated FactorsStone burdenUpper polePatientsDiverticulumStatistical differenceComplete dataT-testSignificant proportionA Multi-Institutional Study of Struvite Stones: Patterns of Infection and Colonization
Parkhomenko E, De Fazio A, Tran T, Thai J, Blum K, Gupta M. A Multi-Institutional Study of Struvite Stones: Patterns of Infection and Colonization. Journal Of Endourology 2017, 31: 533-537. PMID: 28355093, DOI: 10.1089/end.2016.0885.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2016
Calculated insulin resistance correlates with stone-forming urinary metabolic changes and greater stone burden in high-risk stone patients.
Tran TY, Flynn M, O'Bell J, Pareek G. Calculated insulin resistance correlates with stone-forming urinary metabolic changes and greater stone burden in high-risk stone patients. Clinical Nephrology 2016, 85: 316-20. PMID: 27125629, DOI: 10.5414/cn108832.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGreater stone burdenLow urine pHInsulin resistanceStone burdenUrinary metabolic changesMetabolic syndromeInsulin levelsUrine pHUrine samplesMetabolic changesHigh urine calciumInsulin resistance correlatesInsulin resistance valuesHomeostasis model assessmentLithogenic changesUrine calciumHOMA-IRMetabolic workupStone patientsMetabolic therapyPatientsMaximal diameterModel assessmentDisease preventionBurden
2014
Triple D Score Is a Reportable Predictor of Shockwave Lithotripsy Stone-Free Rates
Tran TY, McGillen K, Cone EB, Pareek G. Triple D Score Is a Reportable Predictor of Shockwave Lithotripsy Stone-Free Rates. Journal Of Endourology 2014, 29: 226-230. PMID: 25046472, DOI: 10.1089/end.2014.0212.Peer-Reviewed Original Research