Publications by authors named "Tuerk I"
Objectives: To examine symptomatology and microbiology of infected lymphocele (LC) post-robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy and pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND) and to assess for potential predictors for LC fluid culture positivity. Secondly, to provide general recommendations about use of select antimicrobial therapy.
Methods: This was a single-center, IRB-approved, retrospective, case series review conducted between October 2008 and October 2014.
Background: The uptake of robotic surgery has led to changes in potential operative complications, as many surgeons learn minimally invasive surgery, and has allowed the documentation of such complications through the routine collection of intraoperative video.
Objective: We documented intraoperative complications from robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) with the aim of reporting the mechanisms, etiology, and necessary steps to avoid them. Our goal was to facilitate learning from these complications to improve patient care.
Background: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) infiltration has been increasingly used for postsurgical analgesia in abdominal/pelvic procedures; however, duration/extent of analgesia with standard local anesthetics is limited. This pilot study assessed the preliminary efficacy and safety of two volumes of liposome bupivacaine administered via TAP infiltration in patients undergoing robotic laparoscopic prostatectomy.
Methods: In this single-center, open-label, prospective study, patients older than 18 years received TAP infiltration with liposome bupivacaine immediately after surgery.
Purpose: Despite concerns over risks from exposure to low-dose ionizing radiations encountered in the environment and workplace, the molecular consequences of these exposures, particularly at representative doses and dose-rates, remains poorly understood.
Materials And Methods: Using a novel flood source construct, we performed a direct comparison of genome-wide gene expression regulations resulting from exposure of primary human prostate fibroblast cultures to acute (10 cGy and 200 cGy) and longer-term chronic (1.0-2.
Background And Purpose: Radical cystectomy is the standard of care for muscle-invasive bladder cancer; however, few patients over age 75 undergo cystectomy. Morbidity and mortality rates in this age group approach 60% and 10%, respectively. We sought to determine if minimally invasive surgery, in the form of robot-assisted radical cystectomy (RARC), may reduce morbidity and mortality associated with this operation in elderly patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Laparoscopic (LPN) and robotic partial nephrectomy (RPN) may offer similar advantages for nephron-sparing surgery (NSS). We evaluated the perioperative outcomes and complications of LPN versus RPN and sought to evaluate if one technique may have more favorable outcomes over another based on tumor characteristics.
Materials And Methods: All patients who underwent LPN and RPN by a single surgeon were retrospectively reviewed.
Introduction: To determine the significance of prostate weight (PW) on clinical and pathological outcomes in patients undergoing da Vinci robot assisted laparoscopic extraperitoneal radical prostatectomy (EP-RARP).
Methods: From November 2008 to January 2010, 295 men underwent EP-RARP at our institution. We retrospectively reviewed our database and stratified patients into four groups based on pathologic PW: Group 1, less than 30 g; Group 2, 30 g to less than 50 g; Group 3, 50 g to less than 80 g; and Group 4, 80 g or larger.
Background: We previously reported the learning curve for open radical prostatectomy, reporting large decreases in recurrence rates with increasing surgeon experience. Here we aim to characterise the learning curve for laparoscopic radical prostatectomy.
Methods: We did a retrospective cohort study of 4702 patients with prostate cancer treated laparoscopically by one of 29 surgeons from seven institutions in Europe and North America between January, 1998, and June, 2007.
Purpose: To report our initial experiences with laparoscopic partial cystectomy for urachal and bladder malignancy.
Materials And Methods: Between March 2002 and October 2004, laparoscopic partial cystectomy was performed in 6 cases at 3 institutions; 3 cases were urachal adenocarcinomas and the remaining 3 cases were bladder transitional cell carcinomas. All patients were male, with a median age of 55 years (45-72 years).
Purpose: Strategies for vascular control and limiting warm ischemia time (WIT) vary between institutions for laparoscopic live donor nephrectomy (LLDN). We refined our technique and retrospectively determined whether it safely provides an allograft of comparable quality to published series.
Patients And Methods: Fifty consecutive LLDN between February 2003 and November 2006 were reviewed.
Objectives: A proposed benefit of laparoscopic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (LRPLND) is more favorable morbidity in comparison to open retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND). The objective of this review is to examine and summarize the literature regarding complications in both primary and post-chemotherapy LRPLND (PC-LRPLND) and, where appropriate, we include the opinions of the senior author regarding management.
Methods: A MEDLINE search was performed using the terms "laparoscopy" or "laparoscopic," "retroperitoneal lymph node dissection" or "RPLND," and "testicular neoplasms.
Purpose: Our goal was to assess outcomes of a selective drain placement strategy during laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) with a running urethrovesical anastomosis (RUVA) using cystographic imaging in all patients.
Materials And Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed for all patients undergoing LRP between January 2003 and December 2004. The anastomosis was performed using a modified van Velthoven technique.
Background: The accuracy of the prostate biopsy Gleason grade to predict the prostatectomy Gleason grade varies tremendously in the literature.
Objectives: Determine the accuracy and distribution of the prostate biopsy Gleason grade and prostatectomy Gleason grade at LCMC (Lahey Clinic Medical Center) and worldwide.
Design, Setting, And Participants: Participants included 2890 patients who had not received preoperative hormones, and for whom preoperative and postoperative Gleason sums were available.
Objectives: To assess the oncologic efficacy of laparoscopic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (LRPLND) for clinical Stage I nonseminomatous germ cell tumors (NSGCTs) in a large multi-institutional series. LRPLND is emerging as a less-invasive alternative in the adjuvant surgical treatment of patients with testicular cancer.
Methods: The medical records of 120 patients with clinical Stage I NSGCT who underwent LRPLND at one of four institutions in the United States were retrospectively analyzed.
Objectives: The true incidence of symptomatic deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) in patients undergoing laparoscopic radical prostatectomy is unknown. Our aim was to determine the incidence of symptomatic DVT and PE and the risk factors for these complications.
Methods: Fourteen surgeons from 13 referral institutions from both Europe and the United States provided retrospective data for all 5951 patients treated with laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP), with or without robotic assistance, since the start of their institution's experience.
Purpose: To compare the operative and perioperative outcomes of patients undergoing either a transperitoneal or an extraperitoneal laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (TLRP or ELRP) with either an interrupted or a running urethrovesical anastomosis (IUVA or RUVA).
Patients And Methods: From January 2003 through December 2004, 265 patients underwent LRP by one surgeon at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center. They were divided into three groups according to the operative approach (TLRP or ELRP) and the suture anastomosis (IUVA or RUVA): group 1 = TLRP and IUVA (N = 58; 21.
Laparoscopic radical cystectomy with urinary diversion, although challenging even for the skilled laparoscopist, has evolved rapidly throughout the past decade. These advances are attributable to a series of well-designed animal studies transitioned carefully to humans. Short-term data have shown that this is a feasible technique that respects the basic principles of surgical oncology.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: To determine the initial oncologic results (pathology) of specimens removed by laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) by examining the surgical margins.
Patients And Methods: The 70 consecutive LRP procedures performed for clinically localized prostate cancer at Eastern Virginia Medical School from April 2001 to November 2002 were reviewed for preoperative and important intraoperative variables. The initial histopathology report and a prospective review by a single genitourinary pathologist for margin status as well parenchymal exposure of benign glands were assessed.
Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy has evolved over the last decade to become a common treatment for clinically localized prostate cancer at specialized institutions. During that time, various technical modifications have been pioneered by groups throughout the world. We present our technique of transperitoneal laparoscopic radical prostatectomy through a descending approach.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To present our experience with the first series of rectosigmoid pouch creation performed completely laparoscopically for continent urinary diversion after radical cystectomy to treat transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder. We evaluated the intermediate functional and oncologic outcomes.
Methods: Between April 2000 and January 2004, 20 patients underwent laparoscopic radical cystectomy with urinary diversion for transitional cell carcinoma at the Department of Urology, Charite Hospital, Campus Mitte.
Background: Most studies evaluating the impact of kidney donation on donors' quality of life (QOL) have limitations such as small cohort size, unmatched references, use of nonstandardized and nonvalidated questionnaires, or low response rates.
Methods: We performed a study on donors' QOL that was designed to avoid these limitations. All available living renal donors in our department in the last 18 years were included in the study.
Objective: To report on the surgical technique of laparoscopic radical cystoprostatectomy with ileal conduit urinary diversion.
Methods: A 79 years old man with histologically proven transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder stageT 2b NxMx underwent a laparoscopic radical cystoprostatectomy with ileal conduit urinary diversion. The cystoprostatectomy was performed with laparoscopic technique.
Purpose: A retrospective, single-center analysis was conducted to compare the results of living donor kidney transplantation between living unrelated (LURD) and living related (LRD) donors.
Patients And Methods: One hundred forty-seven consecutive living renal transplantations were performed at our institution, starting in 1983. Graft and patient survival were assessed as well as transplant function, including a subgroup analysis for the period of kidney transplantation.