Figure 57.1 “Linear” port configuration for upper urinary tract laparoscopy The traditional flank position port placement or diamond-shaped configuration (Fig. 57.2) which consist in placing the camera port at the…
Figure 54.1 Video-based theoretical session Figure 54.2 Training in the dry laboratory Figure 54.3 Third group trains in the wet laboratory where live-animal surgery is conducted on pigs Figure 54.4…
Figure 29.1 Extended lithotomy position with buttocks taped above the scrotum to stretch the perineum Ultrasound After the introduction of lidocaine gel or lidocaine/prilocaine cream (EMLA®) into the rectum (to…
Figure 51.1 Management of bladder neck bleeding. Balloon is blocked with 20 cc more than the resection weight in the bladder and put under traction to occlude venous bleeders (From…
Figure 15.1 Ideal circumcision line should be close to the glans as possible as shown in the figure Figure 15.2 “Entrapped penis”. The circumcision line has moved distal to the…
Comorbidities: Diabetes Obesity Hyperlipidemia Cardiovascular disease Metabolic syndrome Inappropriate use: Low number of attempts (<6) Lack of sexual stimulation Inappropriate dosage Inadequate time between administration and sexual intercourse Intake of…
Figure 45.1 How ultrasound helps to easy identification of surrounding organs (lung, liver, spleen, intestine or liver) that are not visible in fluoroscopy. (a) Ultrasound image of a stone bearing…
Etiology Prevalence (%) Adrenal cortical tumors Benign non functional adenoma 70–84 Subclinical Cushing syndrome 1–29 “Aldosteronoma” 1–3 Adrenocortical Carcinoma (ACC) 1–10 Adrenal medullary tumors Pheochromocytoma 1.5–10 Ganglioneuroma <1…
Figure 60.1 Insertion of Veress needle with 45° angulation through the umbilicus Tip: In obese patients, the introduction angle of the Veress must be changed from 45 to 90°; this…
Figure 35.1 Laboratory testing is achieved by a combination of outpatient laboratory serum and urine studies. Comprehensive metabolic analysis requires at-home urine collections 2. High quality imaging capabilities with…
