S t u d y s e l e c t i o n a n d a s s e s s m e n t Studies were selected if they provided sufficient information to construct 2 × 2 contingency tables of MRCP results by disease status and if MRCP was compared with a reasonable single or composite gold standard. Acceptable single gold standards were endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS); intr...

Abstract Background Black gall stones are consistently described in relation to haem turnover and hemolytic disorders. also a frequent presentation cirrhotic patients, principally due hemolysis-related hypersplenism. Case Herein, we present case of an average built 83-year-old lady who was suffering from biliary-type abdominal episodes pain. Neither clinical nor laboratory evidence overt biliar...

Narrow band imaging (NBI) is a newly developed technology aiming to provide additional endoscopic information for patients with bladder cancer. This review focuses on the diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcome using NBI cystoscopy for the treatment of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. Current results showed improved sensitivity of NBI cystoscopy compared to conventional white light cystosc...

Acute phase response after endoscopic retrogradic cholangiopancreaticography (ERCP) was studied in 42 patients with suspected pancreatic or biliary diseases. In uncomplicated cases acute phase response determined by serum C-reactive protein levels was rare and did not parallel the serum amylase or lipase levels. In three of the these 42 patients, post-ERCP pancreatitis developed and CRP levels ...

Bladder cancer is the fourth most common cancer (excluding skin cancer) in the United States and ranks eighth as a cause of death from cancer among men; there will be an estimated 70,530 new cases and 14,680 cancer-related deaths in the United States in 2010.[1] Of new cases, 70% to 80% present with non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). Despite endoscopic and intravesical treatments with ...

Upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) is relatively uncommon. Radical nephroureterectomy with an ipsilateral bladder cuff excision has been the gold standard treatment for UTUC. However, recent advances in technology have made possible the increased use of endoscopic management for the treatment of UTUC. The definitive goal of endoscopic management of UTUC is cancer control while main...

Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) is considered a superior investigation when compared to conventional ultrasonography for imaging gall bladder (GB) lesions as it can provide high-resolution images of small lesions with higher ultrasound frequencies. Examination of GB is frequently the primary indication of EUS imaging. Imaging during EUS may not remain restricted to one station and multi-statio...

The gold standard of surgical treatment for superficial bladder tumor is transurethral resection (TUR). However, the procedure has drawbacks: it needs skill to avoid perforation of the bladder wall, while burns on the resected tissue are disadvantageous for histological examination. We developed an endoscopic ultrasonic aspiration system which is easy to manipulate and makes no burns on aspirat...

Introduction: Bladder stones formation is a common problem following augmentation cystoplasty. Standard techniques such as endoscopic lithotripsy and open surgery are questionable because of the number and size of the calculi and their high relapse rate. We describe our experience with a minimally invasive technique using the One Port through a single percutaneous access. Materials and Methods:...

OBJECTIVE We evaluated the outcome of bipolar energy by using PlasmaKinetic(TM) cystoscope instruments in the treatment of urethral stricture and bladder neck contracture. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty-two male patients with urethral stricture and five with bladder neck contracture were treated by endoscopic bipolar vaporization. The most common etiology for stricture formation was iatrogenic ...