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The role of sperm aneuploidy as a predictor of the success of intracytoplasmic sperm injection? by Nicopoullos, J.D.M., Gilling-Smith, C., Almeida, P.A., Homa, S., Nice, L., Tempest, H., Ramsay, J.W.A.

“…BACKGROUND We present the first powered prospective study to assess whether sperm aneuploidy can predict the outcome of ICSI. METHODS Our null hypothesis was…”
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Sham versus transurethral microwave thermotherapy in patients with symptoms of benign prostatic bladder outflow obstruction by Ogden, C W, Reddy, P, Johnson, H, Ramsay, J W, Carter, S S

“…Transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT) is a single-session, minimally invasive outpatient treatment for patients with symptoms of benign prostatic…”
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FROM ZERO TO ONE HUNDRED MILLION IN SIX MONTHS: THE TREATMENT OF AZOOSPERMIA IN CONGENITAL ADRENAL HYPERPLASIA by NICOPOULLOS, J. D. M., RAMSAY, J. W. A., CASSAR, J.

“…In the majority of the 25% of couples in which a male factor is responsible for their infertility, no identifiable pathology is found. It is unusual to be…”
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Does the cause of obstructive azoospermia affect the outcome of intracytoplasmic sperm injection: a meta‐analysis by Nicopoullos, J.D.M., Gilling‐Smith, C., Ramsay, J.W.A

“…OBJECTIVE To define whether the outcome of intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) using sperm surgically retrieved from men with obstructive azoospermia (OA)…”
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The results of 154 ICSI cycles using surgically retrieved sperm from azoospermic men by Nicopoullos, J.D.M., Gilling‐Smith, C., Almeida, P.A., Ramsay, J.W.A.

“…BACKGROUND: The effects of source of sperm, aetiology and sperm cryopreservation on ICSI cycles in azoospermic men were evaluated. The effect of aetiology of…”
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Male‐factor infertility: do we really need urologists? A gynaecological view by Nicopoullos, J.D.M., Gilling‐Smith, C., Ramsay, J.W.A

“…The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists state that male factor infertility is responsible for up to 25% of all cases of infertility and may…”
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Advances in endoscopic diathermy by Ramsay, J W

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Endometriosis of the ureter by Patel, A, Thorpe, P, Ramsay, J W, Shepherd, J H, Kirby, R S, Hendry, W F

“…Five patients with ureteric endometriosis are described. Extensive pre-operative investigation failed to reveal the aetiology of the unilateral upper urinary…”
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Biofilms, bacteria and bladder catheters. A clinical study by Ramsay, J W, Garnham, A J, Mulhall, A B, Crow, R A, Bryan, J M, Eardley, I, Vale, J A, Whitfield, H N

“…Biofilms were present on 16 of 33 urethral catheters examined. In 11 cases the catheter carried a different microbial flora from that of the bladder urine. The…”
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Urothelial reaction to ureteric intubation. A clinical study by Ramsay, J W, Crocker, R P, Ball, A J, Jones, S, Payne, S R, Levison, D A, Whitfield, H N

“…Urothelial biopsies from ureters intubated with silicone (11) and other polymer (13) double J stents revealed features of mucous metaplasia in 12/24 cases…”
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Percutaneous pyelolysis: indications, complications and results by Ramsay, J W, Miller, R A, Kellett, M J, Blackford, H N, Wickham, J E, Whitfield, H N

“…The results of percutaneous pyelolysis in 28 patients are presented. There were 18 successful and 10 unsuccessful cases. The indications for the procedure are…”
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Acute ureteric dilatation for ureteroscopy. An experimental study by Boddy, S A, Nimmon, C C, Jones, S, Ramsay, J W, Britton, K E, Levison, D A, Whitifield, H N

“…The effects of three methods of acute ureteric dilatation (by graded Teflon dilators, low and high pressure balloon dilators) were evaluated radiologically,…”
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A double-blind controlled trial of a new alpha-1 blocking drug in the treatment of bladder outflow obstruction by Ramsay, J W, Scott, G I, Whitfield, H N

“…Thirty-one patients with urodynamically proven bladder outflow obstruction were treated with Alfuzosin in a 3-month, double-blind, placebo-controlled study…”
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Hydrophilic graft copolymers: a new concept in urological surgery by Miller, R A, Ramsay, J W, Wickham, J E

“…Hydrophilic graft copolymers are derived from hydrophobic polymers which have been copolymerized and then grafted by radiation initiation so that they become…”
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Single urine sample diagnosis. A new concept in stone analysis by Bowsher, W G, Crocker, P, Ramsay, J W, Whitfield, H N

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Suprapubic endoscopy: a percutaneous approach by McNicholas, T A, Ramsay, J W, Carter, S S, Miller, R A

“…We have assessed whether suprapubic endoscopic surgery can be helpful in situations where transurethral access is inadequate, difficult or likely to be…”
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Irrigation and acute ureteric dilatation--as for ureteroscopy by Boddy, S A, Nimmon, C C, Jones, S, Ramsay, J W, Britton, K E, Levison, D A, Whitfield, H N

“…The effects of irrigation with sterile and infected saline after acute ureteric dilatation by graded Teflon dilators were evaluated renographically and…”
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Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy. Is sessional access worthwhile? by Ramsay, J W, Miller, R A, Whiteway, J A, Whitfield, H N

“…One hundred and fifty-three patients with renal stones referred to one teaching hospital have received extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) treatment…”
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An experimental study of hydrophilic plastics for urological use by Ramsay, J W, Miller, R A, Crocker, P R, Ringrose, B J, Jones, S, Levison, D A, Whitfield, H N, Wickham, J E

“…Hydrophilic graft copolymers of polyethylene vinyl acetate (PEVA) were extruded into tubular form. These materials increase both external and internal…”
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Ureterorenal endoscopy: which instrument, what cost? by Miller, R A, Ramsay, J W, Crocker, P R, Carter, S, Eardley, I, Whitfield, H N, Wickham, J E

“…This report describes the design, availability, repair facilities and costs of rigid ureteroscopes. Clinical factors affecting design are detailed. A…”
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