Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Blind percutaneous renal access.

Gary W Chien1, Gary C Bellman

  • 1Department of Urology, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Los Angeles, California 90027, USA.

Journal of Endourology
|April 19, 2002
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

An Analysis of American Urological Association Census Trends: Earlier Planned Retirement and Practice Pattern Changes May Exacerbate the Urology Workforce Shortage.

Urology·2024
Same author

DNA methylation markers for risk of metastasis in a cohort of men with localized prostate cancer.

Epigenetics·2024
Same author

Editorial Comment.

The Journal of urology·2023
Same author

Editorial Comment.

The Journal of urology·2023
Same author

Genome-wide methylation profiling of diagnostic tumor specimens identified DNA methylation markers associated with metastasis among men with untreated localized prostate cancer.

Cancer medicine·2023
Same author

Internally versus externally trained residents and fellows hired as attendings at a large integrated healthcare system: a 20-year retrospective study.

Human resources for health·2023
Same journal

Is Nonpapillary Puncture a Feasible Alternative to Papillary Access in Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Journal of endourology·2026
Same journal

Procedure, Safety, and Outcomes of Patient-Controlled Sedation in Ureteroscopic Lithotripsy: A 7-Year Cohort Study.

Journal of endourology·2026
Same journal

Clinically Significant Prostate Cancer in Patients Undergoing Holmium Laser Enucleation of Prostate for Benign Hyperplasia: A Preoperative Nomogram and a Postoperative Surveillance Protocol.

Journal of endourology·2026
Same journal

Bubble Trouble: The Thermal Risk of Ureteral Laser Lithotripsy in an Air Bubble.

Journal of endourology·2026
Same journal

Development of an Interpretable Machine Learning Model for Predicting Clavien-Dindo Grade ≥2 Complications after Unilateral Minimally Invasive Pyeloplasty in UPJO: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Journal of endourology·2026
Same journal

Comparison of Appendiceal Onlay Ureteroplasty and Appendiceal Interposition Ureteroplasty for Complex Proximal Ureteral Strictures in Children: Insights Gained from Long-Term Follow-Up.

Journal of endourology·2026
See all related articles

This study introduces a safe and effective blind percutaneous renal access technique for urologists when imaging is unavailable. The method allows for autonomous renal access, simplifying procedures.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Surgical Techniques
  • Nephrology

Background:

  • Percutaneous renal access is crucial for various urological procedures.
  • Limitations in retrograde or intravenous imaging can impede standard access methods.
  • A need exists for alternative, reliable renal access techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a novel technique for blind percutaneous renal access.
  • To evaluate the safety, simplicity, and effectiveness of this technique.
  • To empower urologists with autonomous renal access capabilities.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review of 40 percutaneous renal accesses was conducted.
  • The surgical technique for blind renal access was detailed.
  • Patient population and specific clinical situations were analyzed.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

  • The blind percutaneous renal access technique was found to be safe.
  • The technique demonstrated simplicity and effectiveness in practice.
  • A review of 40 accesses supported the technique's reliability.

Conclusions:

  • Blind percutaneous renal access is a viable alternative when imaging is not possible.
  • This technique enhances urologist autonomy in renal access.
  • The method offers a safe, simple, and effective solution for challenging cases.