Journal of Endourology Part B, Videourology 

About: Journal of Endourology Part B, Videourology is an academic journal. The journal publishes majorly in the area(s): Robotic surgery & Nephrectomy. Over the lifetime, 191 publication(s) have been published receiving 192 citation(s).

Anatomy of the Lower Urinary Tract

Abstract: Until now, anatomy of the lower urinary tract still persists for controversial discussion. Especially, the basis of the continence mechanism is still obscure. On the basis of our own exten...

Using Indocyanine Green and Near-Infrared Fluorescence Technology to Identify the “Landmark Artery” During Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy

Abstract: Introduction and Objectives: The “Landmark Artery” has been shown to be a valuable landmark during nerve-sparing (NS) robot assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) in improving the quality of the neurovascular bundle (NVB) preservation. Sometimes, this landmark can be challenging to find due to inexperience of the surgeon or anatomical challenges. We performed the first ever study to evaluate the role of an innovative intraoperative tool, near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) technology in conjunction with intravenous indocyanine green (ICG) in identification of this “Landmark Artery” during NS RARP. We demonstrate our technique in this video. Methods: Ten patients underwent NS RARP. Before clamping the pedicle or dissection of the NVB, 0.75 ml of ICG was given. The NIRF technology was engaged on the robotic console and a period of 20–40 seconds was allowed for the ICG to enter the vascular system. The landmark artery was then observed bilaterally. After this time period, we switched back to the non-NI...

Ureteroscopy-Assisted Retrograde Nephrostomy

Abstract: Introduction: Lawson et al first developed retrograde nephrostomy in 1983.1 Hunter et al reported 30 cases of retrograde nephrostomy in 1985.2 Ureteroscopy (URS)-assisted retrograde nephrostomy (UARN) was reported as a new technique for percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in 2011, and this institute performed more than 30 cases of UARN.3 This video presents the details of the UARN technique based on this experience. Materials and Methods: The patient is placed in the Galdakao-modified Valdivia position under general and epidural anesthesia.4 A ureteral access sheath (UAS) is inserted and a flexible ureteroscope (Flex-X2®; Karl Storz) is inserted through the UAS. The target calculi are carefully observed to identify the appropriate renal calyx to be punctured. A Lawson retrograde nephrostomy puncture wire (Lawson Retrograde Nephrostomy Wire Puncture Set; COOK Urological) is carefully set into the flexible URS. The flexible ureteroscope approaches the desired renal calyx again, and the route from t...