Publications by authors named "Tarek K Fathelbab"
Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) results in a lower stone-free rate (SFR) for ectopic kidneys when using the standard technique, directing the shock wave from the same side of the stone; however, this may not be the optimal approach when the ectopic kidney is located more medial and anterior than the normally positioned kidney. Thus, contralateral coupling where waves come from the opposite direction may result in a better outcome. We tested the feasibility and outcome of contralateral coupling during SWL for stone in ectopic kidney.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To compare a modified technique using the Dormia basket vs Stone Cone for stone entrapment to avoid proximal stone migration during ureteroscopic pneumatic lithotripsy of ureteric stones.
Patients And Methods: Our study included all patients with ureteric stones of <15 mm who underwent ureteroscopic pneumatic lithotripsy from January 2015 to September 2018. The study had two arms that were conducted over two consecutive periods; the first included 72 patients in whom we used the Stone Cone (Group 1) and the second included 86 patients in whom we started to use a Dormia basket with a modification (Group 2) to guard against proximal stone migration.
Purpose: To evaluate the outcomes of patients who underwent a post-circumcision coronal fistula repair by means of a three-step repair technique: glans flap, urethral closure, and dartos flap interposition.
Materials And Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the outcomes of 23 patients with postcircumcision urethrocutaneous fistulas who were treated at our institution between January of 2014 and December of 2018. The patients included in this review had exclusively a coronal fistula with an adequate glans bridge between the fistula and the urethral meatus and underwent surgical repair at least 6 months after the initial injury.
Background: Results of SWL in treatment of upper ureteral calculi are conflicting which is definitely affected by stone locations along the proximal ureter, which is may be due to the more deep and medial course of the ureter distally over the thick and strong abdominal back wall which may hinder shock waves.
Methodology: One hundred patients with radiopaque proximal ureteral stone opposite 4th and 5th lumbar vertebrae who had SWL were randomized into two groups. First group had SWL through anterior belly wall in supine position with countertraction, the second group had standard posterior SWL.
Purpose: We evaluated the role of initial laparoscopy and optimized approach in cases of unilateral nonpalpable testis.
Methods: Seventy-four patients with nonpalpable testes were presented. We excluded 9 patients, with palpable testes under anesthesia.
Objective: Various endoscopic instruments used in treating renal stones have been used in managing bladder calculi. Our aim is to evaluate the use of transurethral ureteroscopic pneumatic cystolithotripsy for the management of large bladder calculi.
Patients And Methods: In a retrospective study conducted between May 2005 and July 2011, 53 patients with solitary bladder stones were subjected to our technique, transurethral ureteroscopic pneumatic cystolithotripsy.
Objectives: To determine whether there are any significant differences in complications and success rate between adjustable transobturator tape (TOA) and ordinary transobturator tape (TOT) in the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence (fSUI), as the TOA was recently introduced for the treatment of female SUI, its advantage being the ability to adjust the tape after surgery to address over- or under-correction.
Patients And Methods: In all, 96 women with SUI (mean age 53 years, SD 10) were included in the study. Patients were randomised into two equal groups (group 1, TOA, vs.