Search Results - "Sukumar, Shyam"
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Alpha blockers for treatment of ureteric stones: systematic review and meta-analysis
Published in BMJ (Online) (01-12-2016)“…Objective To investigate the efficacy and safety of alpha blockers in the treatment of patients with ureteric stones.Design Systematic review and…”
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Comparative Effectiveness of Robot-Assisted and Open Radical Prostatectomy in the Postdissemination Era
Published in Journal of clinical oncology (10-05-2014)“…Given the lack of randomized trials comparing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) and open radical prostatectomy (ORP), we sought to re-examine the…”
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Robotic ultrasound probe for tumor identification in robotic partial nephrectomy: Initial series and outcomes
Published in International journal of urology (01-02-2013)“…Objectives: Accurate tumor identification during partial nephrectomy is essential for successful tumor control. Intraoperative laparoscopic ultrasonography is…”
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Iatrogenic Vascular Lesions After Minimally Invasive Partial Nephrectomy: A Multi-institutional Study of Clinical and Renal Functional Outcomes
Published in Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.) (01-10-2011)“…Objectives To report the first large multi-institutional experience, including clinical and renal functional outcomes after treatment of iatrogenic vascular…”
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Multi-institutional analysis of robot-assisted partial nephrectomy for renal tumors >4 cm versus ≤ 4 cm in 445 consecutive patients
Published in Journal of endourology (01-06-2012)“…Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RPN) has emerged as a viable approach to minimally invasive surgery for small renal tumors. There are few reports of RPN…”
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Mental health outcomes in elderly men with prostate cancer
Published in Urologic oncology (01-11-2014)“…Abstract Objective To examine the burden of mental health issues (MHI), namely anxiety, depressive disorders, and suicide, in a population-based cohort of…”
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Predictors of immediate continence following robot-assisted radical prostatectomy
Published in Journal of endourology (01-04-2013)“…Few studies have examined the patient characteristics that lead to early continence after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP), and to date, there has…”
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Correction of ureteropelvic junction obstruction in children: national trends and comparative effectiveness in operative outcomes
Published in Journal of endourology (01-05-2014)“…To assess the national trends and comparative effectiveness of the various treatments for pediatric ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO). Within the…”
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Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy in obese patients
Published in Journal of endourology (01-01-2011)“…To report our experience with robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) in obese patients compared with a contemporary cohort of nonobese patients. We defined…”
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Robot assisted radical prostatectomy for elderly patients with high risk prostate cancer
Published in Urologic oncology (01-02-2013)“…Abstract Objectives The role of robot assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) for high-risk prostate cancer (CaP) is controversial, as is the role of RARP in…”
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Comparison of robotic and laparoscopic ultrasound probes for robotic partial nephrectomy
Published in Journal of endourology (01-09-2013)“…To evaluate and compare perioperative outcomes of robotic partial nephrectomy (RPN) using robotic and laparoscopic ultrasound probe for tumor identification…”
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Risk factors for biochemical recurrence following radical perineal prostatectomy in a large contemporary series: A detailed assessment of margin extent and location
Published in Urologic oncology (01-11-2013)“…Abstract Objectives The implications of positive surgical margin (PSM) extent and location during radical perineal prostatectomy (RPP) have not been assessed…”
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Prospective multi-center study of oncologic outcomes of robot-assisted partial nephrectomy for pT1 renal cell carcinoma
Published in BMC urology (30-04-2012)“…Partial nephrectomy has been increasingly recommended over radical nephrectomy for the management of small renal masses based on improved renal functional…”
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Discharge patterns after radical prostatectomy in the United States of America
Published in Urologic oncology (01-10-2013)“…Abstract Objective Discharge patterns, including prolonged length of stay (LOS) and adverse discharge disposition (ADD), are important clinical indicators of…”
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The impact of hospital volume, residency, and fellowship training on perioperative outcomes after radical prostatectomy
Published in Urologic oncology (01-01-2014)“…Abstract Objectives Although high-volume hospitals have been associated with improved outcomes for radical prostatectomy (RP), the association of residency or…”
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Age-stratified distribution of metastatic sites in bladder cancer: A population-based analysis
Published in Canadian Urological Association journal (01-03-2014)“…Urothelial carcinoma of the urinary bladder (UCUB) is the most common malignancy of the urinary tract. We examined the distribution of site-specific metastases…”
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Is there a relationship between leapfrog volume thresholds and perioperative outcomes after radical cystectomy?
Published in Urologic oncology (2014)“…Abstract Objective Threshold levels for hospital volume (HV), defined by the Leapfrog Group for Patient Safety, advocate the concentration of high-risk medical…”
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The burden of skeletal-related events in patients with prostate cancer and bone metastasis
Published in Urologic oncology (01-01-2015)“…Abstract Background To assess contemporary characteristics, hospital admissions, charges, and mortality in patients with prostate cancer (CaP) who have bone…”
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Is there any evidence of a “July effect” in patients undergoing major cancer surgery?
Published in Canadian Journal of Surgery (01-04-2014)“…Background The “July effect” refers to the phenomenon of adverse impacts on patient care arising from the changeover in medical staff that takes place during…”
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Inpatients hypospadias care: trends and outcomes from the American nationwide inpatient sample
Published in Korean journal of urology (01-08-2015)“…Hypospadias is the most common congenital penile anomaly. Information about current utilization patterns of inpatient hypospadias repair as well as…”
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