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Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy for renal masses: Effect of tumor location by Venkatesh, Ramakrishna, Weld, Kyle, Ames, Caroline D., Figenshau, Sherbourne R., Sundaram, Chandru P., Andriole, Gerald L., Clayman, Ralph V., Landman, Jaime

“…To report our single institutional experience of laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN) for enhancing renal masses and evaluate outcomes and histopathologic…”
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Laparoscopic Cryoablation for Small Renal Masses: Three-Year Follow-up by Weld, Kyle J, Figenshau, Robert S, Venkatesh, Ramakrishna, Bhayani, Sam B, Ames, Caroline D, Clayman, Ralph V, Landman, Jaime

“…Abstract Objectives To report our experience with laparoscopic renal cryoablation for patients who have completed a minimum of 3 years of follow-up. Methods…”
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Analysis of surgical smoke produced by various energy-based instruments and effect on laparoscopic visibility by Weld, Kyle J, Dryer, Stephen, Ames, Caroline D, Cho, Kuk, Hogan, Chris, Lee, Myonghwa, Biswas, Pratim, Landman, Jaime

“…We analyzed the smoke plume produced by various energy-based laparoscopic instruments and determined its effect on laparoscopic visibility. The Bipolar…”
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Longterm Changes in Creatinine Clearance after Laparoscopic Renal Surgery by Foyil, Kelley V., BS, Ames, Caroline D., MD, Ferguson, Genoa G., MD, Weld, Kyle J., MD, Figenshau, Robert S., MD, Venkatesh, Ramakrishna, MD, Yan, Yan, PhD, Clayman, Ralph V., MD, FACS, Landman, Jaime, MD

“…Background Controversy exists about the impact of ischemia on renal function. We evaluated the creatinine clearance of patients having undergone laparoscopic…”
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Evaluation of a novel knotless self-anchoring suture material for urinary tract reconstruction by Weld, Kyle J., Ames, Caroline D., Hruby, Greg, Humphrey, Peter A., Landman, Jaime

“…To evaluate a novel prototype self-anchoring suture (SAS) material that incorporates unidirectional “barbs” designed to grip and approximate tissue without the…”
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Correlation of ureteric length with anthropometric variables of surface body habitus by Hruby, Gregory W., Ames, Caroline D., Yan, Yan, Monga, Manoj, Landman, Jaime

“…Authors from the USA describe a method of correlating anthropometric variables of body habitus with ureteric length; they found height to be the variable that…”
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Laying–sequence–specific variation in yolk oestrogen levels, and relationship to plasma oestrogen in female zebra finches (Taeniopygia guttata) by Williams, Tony D., Ames, Caroline E., Kiparissis, Yiannis, Wynne-Edwards, Katherine E.

“…We investigated the relationship between plasma and yolk oestrogens in laying female zebra finches (…”
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Precise characterization of renal parenchymal response to single and multiple cryoablation probes by Weld, Kyle J, Hruby, Greg, Humphrey, Peter A, Ames, Caroline D, Landman, Jaime

“…We characterized the size and shape of the ablated area, and the surrounding indeterminate zone associated with renal cryolesions produced by single and…”
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Extrarenal vascular anatomy of kidney: Assessment of variations and their relevance to partial nephrectomy by Weld, Kyle J., Bhayani, Sam B., Belani, Jay, Ames, Caroline D., Hruby, Greg, Landman, Jaime

“…To evaluate the feasibility of selective segmental artery clamping during partial nephrectomy. Precise extraparenchymal renal hilar dissection was performed on…”
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Comparison of mechanical and in vivo performance of new and reprocessed harmonic scalpels by Weld, Kyle J., Dryer, Stephen, Hruby, Greg, Ames, Caroline D., Venkatesh, Ramakrishna, Matthews, Brent D., Landman, Jaime

“…To compare the mechanical and clinical performance of new and reprocessed harmonic scalpels (HS). A total of 89 reprocessed and 90 new HS (laparoscopic…”
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Comparison of optical resolution with digital and standard fiberoptic cystoscopes in an in vitro model by Quayle, Sejal S., Ames, Caroline D., Lieber, David, Yan, Yan, Landman, Jaime

“…To compare two different distal sensor flexible endoscopes with standard fiberoptic cystoscopes for optical resolution. Distal video sensor flexible endoscopy…”
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Evaluation of surgical models for renal collecting system closure during laparoscopic partial nephrectomy by Ames, Caroline D., Vanlangendonck, Richard, Morrissey, Kevin, Venkatesh, Ramakrishna, Landman, Jaime

“…To evaluate the utility of the porcine and canine models for collecting system closure after partial nephrectomy involving violation of the renal collecting…”
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Prospective evaluation of learning curve for laparoscopic radical prostatectomy: Identification of factors improving operative times by Ferguson, Genoa G., Ames, Caroline D., Weld, Kyle J., Yan, Yan, Venkatesh, Ramakrishna, Landman, Jaime

“…To evaluate the time required for each component of laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) performed by a single surgeon to identify the factors that…”
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Laparoscopic renal parenchymal hypothermia with novel ice-slush deployment mechanism by Ames, Caroline D., Venkatesh, Ramakrishna, Weld, Kyle J., Morrissey, Kevin, Foyil, Kelley V., Shen, Tabitha, Dryer, Stephen, Hruby, Greg, Sutera, Salvatore P., Landman, Jaime

“…To report the development of a novel, simple-to-use method for laparoscopic deployment of fine-quality saline ice slush by way of a 10-mm end-effector for…”
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Evaluation of intra-abdominal pressures and gas embolism during laparoscopic partial nephrectomy in a porcine model by Weld, Kyle J, Ames, Caroline D, Landman, Jaime, Morrissey, Kevin, Connor, Thomas, Hruby, Greg, Allaf, Mohamad E, Bhayani, Sam B

“…Gas embolization is a well documented complication of laparoscopic surgery. We evaluated the association of gas embolization with increased intra-abdominal…”
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Enhanced renal parenchymal cryoablation with novel 17-gauge cryoprobes by Ames, Caroline D, Vanlangendonck, Richard, Venkatesh, Ramakrishna, Gonzales, Froylan C, Quayle, Sejal, Yan, Yan, Humphrey, Peter A, Landman, Jaime

“…To evaluate novel, 17-gauge cryoprobes with a modified heat exchange mechanism to evaluate the area of ablation that could be achieved with 17-gauge (1.47-mm)…”
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Pharmacologic manipulation of the porcine ureter: Acute impact of topical drugs on ureteral diameter and peristaltic activity by Ames, Caroline D, Weld, Kyle J, Dryer, Stephen T, Hruby, Greg, Minor, Scott D, Yan, Yan, Figenshau, Robert S, Bhayani, Sam, Landman, Jaime, Venkatesh, Ramakrishna

“…Intraluminal application of pharmacologic agents for acute ureteral dilation may facilitate difficult ureteroscopy. We characterized the in-vivo effects of…”
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Comparison of second-generation hand-assisted laparoscopic devices for surgeon pain and arm circulation by Prabhu, Sujata, Ames, Caroline D., Yan, Yan, Landman, Jaime, Venkatesh, Ramakrishna

“…To compare two second-generation hand-assist devices (HADs) for surgeon pain and manual blood flow over time in an in vitro model. Nineteen participants placed…”
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Comparison of holding strength of suture anchors for hepatic and renal parenchyma by Ames, Caroline D, Perrone, Juan M, Frisella, Alison J, Morrissey, Kevin, Landman, Jaime

“…Various laparoscopic devices have been described for suture anchoring during solidorgan parenchymal closure. Application of these devices expedites the closure…”
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Alteration in irrigant flow and deflection of flexible ureteroscopes with nitinol baskets by Ames, Caroline D, Perrone, Juan M, Weld, Kyle J, Foyil, Kelley V, Yan, Yan, Venkatesh, Ramakrishna, Landman, Jaime

“…Introduction of an instrument into the working channel of ureteroscopes adversely affects flow and deflection. We evaluated the alterations in ureteroscope…”
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