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Title |
Journal |
Year |
PubWeight™‹?› |
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1
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Robot assisted partial nephrectomy versus laparoscopic partial nephrectomy for renal tumors: a multi-institutional analysis of perioperative outcomes.
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J Urol
|
2009
|
3.49
|
|
2
|
Mechanisms of cardiac and renal dysfunction in patients dying of sepsis.
|
Am J Respir Crit Care Med
|
2013
|
3.25
|
|
3
|
Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy: an international experience.
|
Eur Urol
|
2010
|
2.55
|
|
4
|
Multi-institutional analysis of robotic partial nephrectomy for hilar versus nonhilar lesions in 446 consecutive cases.
|
Eur Urol
|
2010
|
2.54
|
|
5
|
Robotic partial nephrectomy with sliding-clip renorrhaphy: technique and outcomes.
|
Eur Urol
|
2009
|
2.52
|
|
6
|
Nerve-sparing laparoscopic radical prostatectomy: replicating the open surgical technique.
|
Urology
|
2004
|
2.29
|
|
7
|
Laparoscopic cryoablation of renal masses: single-center long-term experience.
|
Urology
|
2012
|
2.06
|
|
8
|
Robotic partial nephrectomy versus laparoscopic partial nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma: single-surgeon analysis of >100 consecutive procedures.
|
Urology
|
2008
|
1.83
|
|
9
|
Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy: evaluation of long-term oncological outcome.
|
J Urol
|
2004
|
1.70
|
|
10
|
Perioperative complications of robot-assisted partial nephrectomy: analysis of 886 patients at 5 United States centers.
|
Urology
|
2013
|
1.63
|
|
11
|
Complications after robotic partial nephrectomy at centers of excellence: multi-institutional analysis of 450 cases.
|
J Urol
|
2011
|
1.62
|
|
12
|
Making ends meet: a cost comparison of laparoscopic and open radical retropubic prostatectomy.
|
J Urol
|
2004
|
1.53
|
|
13
|
Renal functional and perioperative outcomes of off-clamp versus clamped robot-assisted partial nephrectomy: matched cohort study.
|
Urology
|
2012
|
1.52
|
|
14
|
Off-clamp robot-assisted partial nephrectomy: initial Washington University experience.
|
J Endourol
|
2012
|
1.51
|
|
15
|
Health related quality of life before and after laparoscopic radical prostatectomy.
|
J Urol
|
2005
|
1.47
|
|
16
|
Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy: off-clamp technique.
|
J Endourol
|
2012
|
1.44
|
|
17
|
Vena caval transection during retroperitoneoscopic nephrectomy: report of the complication and review of the literature.
|
J Urol
|
2004
|
1.43
|
|
18
|
Three-Dimensional (3D) Vision: Does It Improve Laparoscopic Skills? An Assessment of a 3D Head-Mounted Visualization System.
|
Rev Urol
|
2005
|
1.41
|
|
19
|
Institutional Review Board approval and innovation in urology: current practice and safety issues.
|
BJU Int
|
2013
|
1.39
|
|
20
|
Does citation analysis reveal association between h-index and academic rank in urology?
|
Urology
|
2009
|
1.34
|
|
21
|
Prostate-specific antigen density predicts adverse pathology and increased risk of biochemical failure.
|
Urology
|
2007
|
1.18
|
|
22
|
How does the radiographic size of a renal mass compare with the pathologic size?
|
Urology
|
2006
|
1.17
|
|
23
|
Pancreatic injuries during laparoscopic urologic surgery.
|
Urology
|
2004
|
1.16
|
|
24
|
Pathological features of renal neoplasms classified by size and symptomatology.
|
J Urol
|
2006
|
1.15
|
|
25
|
Pain control requirements for percutaneous ablation of renal tumors: cryoablation versus radiofrequency ablation--initial observations.
|
Radiology
|
2005
|
1.13
|
|
26
|
A prospective comparison of robotic and laparoscopic pyeloplasty.
|
Ann Surg
|
2006
|
1.13
|
|
27
|
Exploring the learning curve, pathological outcomes and perioperative morbidity of laparoscopic partial nephrectomy performed for renal mass.
|
J Urol
|
2005
|
1.05
|
|
28
|
Outcomes and predictors of clinical T1 to pathological T3a tumor up-staging after robotic partial nephrectomy: a multi-institutional analysis.
|
J Urol
|
2013
|
1.05
|
|
29
|
Taking the side of transperitoneal access for surgery in upper urinary tract.
|
Curr Urol Rep
|
2004
|
1.04
|
|
30
|
Percutaneous radio frequency ablation of renal masses: results at a 2-year mean followup.
|
J Urol
|
2005
|
1.04
|
|
31
|
Nerve sparing radical prostatectomy: effects of hemostatic energy sources on the recovery of cavernous nerve function in a canine model.
|
J Urol
|
2004
|
1.03
|
|
32
|
Laparoscopic-assisted nephrectomy with inferior vena cava tumor thrombectomy: preliminary results.
|
Urology
|
2004
|
1.02
|
|
33
|
Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy: evolution and recent advances.
|
Curr Opin Urol
|
2010
|
1.00
|
|
34
|
Necessity of ureteral catheter during laparoscopic partial nephrectomy.
|
J Urol
|
2004
|
1.00
|
|
35
|
Extrarenal vascular anatomy of kidney: assessment of variations and their relevance to partial nephrectomy.
|
Urology
|
2005
|
0.97
|
|
36
|
Off-clamp robot-assisted partial nephrectomy preserves renal function: a multi-institutional propensity score analysis.
|
Eur Urol
|
2012
|
0.96
|
|
37
|
Laparoscopic cryoablation for small renal masses: three-year follow-up.
|
Urology
|
2007
|
0.95
|
|
38
|
Pathological stage does not alter the prognosis for renal lesions determined to be stage T1 by computerized tomography.
|
J Urol
|
2005
|
0.95
|
|
39
|
Management of secondary ureteropelvic junction obstruction after failed primary laparoscopic pyeloplasty.
|
J Urol
|
2004
|
0.94
|
|
40
|
Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy: current perspectives and future prospects.
|
Urology
|
2009
|
0.92
|
|
41
|
Renal cryoablation versus robot-assisted partial nephrectomy: Washington University long-term experience.
|
J Endourol
|
2013
|
0.92
|
|
42
|
Selective versus nonselective arterial clamping during laparoscopic partial nephrectomy: impact upon renal function in the setting of a solitary kidney in a porcine model.
|
J Endourol
|
2009
|
0.91
|
|
43
|
Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy: evaluation of learning curve for an experienced renal surgeon.
|
J Endourol
|
2010
|
0.90
|
|
44
|
Sliding-clip renorrhaphy provides superior closing tension during robot-assisted partial nephrectomy.
|
J Endourol
|
2010
|
0.88
|
|
45
|
Comparison of laparoscopic and percutaneous cryoablation of renal tumors: a cost analysis.
|
J Endourol
|
2008
|
0.86
|
|
46
|
Robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy: surgical technique using a 3-arm approach and sliding-clip renorrhaphy.
|
Int Braz J Urol
|
2009
|
0.85
|
|
47
|
Robotic partial nephrectomy for solitary kidney: a multi-institutional analysis.
|
Urology
|
2012
|
0.83
|
|
48
|
Robot-assisted pyeloplasty: outcomes for primary and secondary repairs, a single institution experience.
|
Int Braz J Urol
|
2012
|
0.82
|
|
49
|
Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy in contemporary practice.
|
Front Oncol
|
2013
|
0.82
|
|
50
|
Surgical outcomes of robot-assisted partial nephrectomy.
|
BJU Int
|
2011
|
0.82
|
|
51
|
Benchtop evaluation of pressure barrier insufflator and standard insufflator systems.
|
Surg Endosc
|
2012
|
0.81
|
|
52
|
Rapid communication: chronic renal insufficiency after laparoscopic partial nephrectomy and radical nephrectomy for pathologic t1a lesions.
|
J Endourol
|
2008
|
0.81
|
|
53
|
Prospective randomized comparison of laparoscopic and hand-assisted laparoscopic radical nephrectomy.
|
Urology
|
2007
|
0.80
|
|
54
|
Prospective multi-center study of oncologic outcomes of robot-assisted partial nephrectomy for pT1 renal cell carcinoma.
|
BMC Urol
|
2012
|
0.80
|
|
55
|
Is there a financial disincentive to perform partial nephrectomy?
|
J Urol
|
2012
|
0.80
|
|
56
|
Description of a multicenter safety checklist for intraoperative hemorrhage control while clamped during robotic partial nephrectomy.
|
Patient Saf Surg
|
2012
|
0.80
|
|
57
|
Percutaneous cryoablation of renal masses: Washington University experience of treating 129 tumours.
|
BJU Int
|
2012
|
0.80
|
|
58
|
Inguinal bladder hernia.
|
Urology
|
2003
|
0.80
|
|
59
|
Laparoscopic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection for low-stage cancer: a Washington University update.
|
J Endourol
|
2011
|
0.80
|
|
60
|
Trocar site recurrence after laparoscopic nephroureterectomy.
|
J Urol
|
2003
|
0.79
|
|
61
|
Evaluation of intra-abdominal pressures and gas embolism during laparoscopic partial nephrectomy in a porcine model.
|
J Urol
|
2005
|
0.79
|
|
62
|
Minimally invasive approaches to localized prostate carcinoma.
|
Hematol Oncol Clin North Am
|
2006
|
0.79
|
|
63
|
Approach to the small renal mass: weighing treatment options.
|
Curr Urol Rep
|
2009
|
0.79
|
|
64
|
Bipolar needle electrocautery for laparoscopic partial nephrectomy without renal vascular occlusion in a porcine model.
|
Urology
|
2003
|
0.79
|
|
65
|
Laparoscopic live donor nephrectomy: current status.
|
BJU Int
|
2005
|
0.79
|
|
66
|
Tumor capacitance: electrical measurements of renal neoplasia.
|
J Urol
|
2004
|
0.79
|
|
67
|
Laparoscopic sacral colpoperineopexy for treatment of perineal body descent and vaginal vault prolapse.
|
Urology
|
2004
|
0.78
|
|
68
|
Re: Cost Comparison of Robotic, Laparoscopic, and Open Partial Nephrectomy (From: Mir SA, Cadeddu JA, Sleeper, JP, Lotan, Y. J Endourol 2011;25:447-453).
|
J Endourol
|
2011
|
0.78
|
|
69
|
The second "time-out": a surgical safety checklist for lengthy robotic surgeries.
|
Patient Saf Surg
|
2013
|
0.78
|
|
70
|
Laparoscopic radical nephrectomy for renal carcinoma with known level I renal vein tumor thrombus.
|
Urology
|
2007
|
0.78
|
|
71
|
Positive margin during partial nephrectomy: does cancer remain in the renal remnant?
|
Urology
|
2011
|
0.77
|
|
72
|
The role of nephron-sparing robotic surgery in the management of renal malignancy.
|
Curr Opin Urol
|
2009
|
0.76
|
|
73
|
Off-clamp robot-assisted partial nephrectomy for complex renal tumors.
|
J Endourol
|
2012
|
0.76
|
|
74
|
Thermoablation of Renal Masses: The Urologist's Perspective.
|
Semin Intervent Radiol
|
2011
|
0.76
|
|
75
|
Surgical cyst decortication in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease.
|
J Endourol
|
2013
|
0.76
|
|
76
|
Nonmodifiable factors and complications contribute to length of stay in robot-assisted partial nephrectomy.
|
J Endourol
|
2014
|
0.76
|
|
77
|
Reply from authors re: Ricardo Brandina, Inderbir S. Gill. Robotic partial nephrectomy: new beginnings. Eur Urol 2010;57:778-9.
|
Eur Urol
|
2010
|
0.75
|
|
78
|
Re: Maxine Sun, Quoc-dien Trinh, Marco Bianchi, et al. A non-cancer-related survival benefit is associated with partial nephrectomy. Eur Urol 2012;61:725-31.
|
Eur Urol
|
2012
|
0.75
|
|
79
|
Endoscopic management of genitourinary foreign bodies.
|
Rev Urol
|
2013
|
0.75
|
|
80
|
Re: Editorial: Laparoscopy and urologic oncology--I now pronounce you man and wife.
|
J Urol
|
2004
|
0.75
|
|
81
|
Editorial comment.
|
Urology
|
2011
|
0.75
|
|
82
|
Open versus laparoscopic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection: assessing adequacy of dissection in a porcine model.
|
J Endourol
|
2009
|
0.75
|
|
83
|
Renal tumor models: evaluation of ease of implementation, quality of composition, and imaging characteristics.
|
J Endourol
|
2011
|
0.75
|
|
84
|
Evaluation of water jet morcellation as an alternative to hand morcellation of renal tissue ablation during laparoscopic nephrectomy: an in vitro study.
|
Urology
|
2004
|
0.75
|
|
85
|
Technique, outcomes, and evolving role of extirpative laparoscopic and robotic surgery for renal cell carcinoma.
|
Surg Oncol Clin N Am
|
2012
|
0.75
|
|
86
|
Laparoscopic urological surgery: a review.
|
Mo Med
|
2007
|
0.75
|
|
87
|
Laparoscopic temporary packing for hemostasis.
|
Urology
|
2005
|
0.75
|
|
88
|
Laparoscopic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection: duplication of open technique.
|
Urology
|
2005
|
0.75
|
|
89
|
Editorial comment for Weizer et al.
|
J Endourol
|
2011
|
0.75
|
|
90
|
Patients with pathologically proven renal disease have similar declines in renal function following robot-assisted partial nephrectomy.
|
J Endourol
|
2014
|
0.75
|