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    Ischemia modified albumin: does it change during pneumoperitoneum in robotic prostatectomies?
    (BRAZILIAN SOC UROL, 2016-01-01) Ozgen, Serpil Ustalar; Ozveren, Bora; Kilercik, Meltem; Aksu, Ugur; Ay, Binnaz; Tufek, Ilter; Kural, Ali Riza; Turkeri, Levent N.; Toraman, Fevzi
    Background: The unique positioning of the patient at steep Trendelenburg with prolonged and increased intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) during robotic radical prostatectomy may increase the risk of splanchnic ischemia. We aimed to investigate the acute effects of IAP and steep Trendelenburg position on the level of ischemia modified albumin (IMA) and to test if serum IMA levels might be used as a surrogate marker for possible covert ischemia during robotic radical prostatectomies. Patients and Methods: Fifty ASA I-II patients scheduled for elective robotic radical prostatectomy were included in this investigation. Exclusion criteria: The patients were excluded from the study when an arterial cannulation could not be accomplished, if the case had to be converted to open surgery or if the calculated intraoperative bleeding exceeded 300ml. All the patients were placed in steep (45 degrees) Trendelenburg position following trocar placement. Throughout the operation the IAP was maintained between 11-14mmHg. Mean arterial blood pressure (MAP), cardiac output (CO) were continuously monitored before the induction and throughout the surgery. Blood gases, electrolytes, urea, creatinine, alanine transferase (ALT), aspartate transferase (AST) were recorded. Additionally, IMA levels were measured before, during and after surgery. Results: (1) MAP, CO, lactate and hemoglobin (Hb) did not significantly change in any period of surgery (p>0.05)
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    Minimizing Ports During Robotic Partial Nephrectomy
    (SOC LAPAROENDOSCOPIC SURGEONS, 2016-01-01) Argun, Omer Burak; Mourmouris, Panagiotis; Tufek, Ilter; Obek, Can; Tuna, Mustafa Bilal; Keskin, Selcuk; Kural, Ali Riza
    Background and Objective: Robotic upper urinary tract surgery is in most of the cases performed utilizing a standard 5 port configuration. Fewer ports can potentially produce a less invasive operation. Taking in consideration the above we report a novel technique for robot assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy utilizing fewer ports and we test its feasibility and safety profile. Methods: Data on 11 robot-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomies performed by using our technique from February 2015 through June 2015 were retrospectively analyzed. The robotic platform used was DaVinci Xi (Intuitive Surgical, Inc., Sunnyvale, California, USA) with a 3-arm setup. The AirSeal system (SurgiQuest, Milford, Connecticut, USA) was used as a port allowing simultaneous introduction of 2 instruments for the bedside surgeon, obviating the need for an additional (fourth) robotic arm. A long suction-and-irrigation device and atraumatic grasping forceps were used. Both instruments were introduced through the trocar of the AirSeal system, making simultaneous introduction and use possible. We preferred the long suction-and-irrigation device, because it minimizes collision of the instruments. Results: Mean age and BMI of the patients were 55 +/- 14.6 y and 29.18 +/- 6.85, respectively. Seven tumors were on the right side and 4 were on the left. The mean size of the tumors was 32.45 mm (+/- 11.31). Surgical time was 132.2 minutes (+/- 37.17), with an estimated blood loss and ischemia time of 103.63 mL (+/- 65.92) and 16.72 minutes (+/- 9.52), respectively. One patient had postoperative bleeding that was resolved without transfusion. The median hospitalization period was 3.9 d (+/- 0.53). Loss of intra-abdominal pressure was not observed, and pressure was stable at 10 mm Hg. Conclusion: The AirSeal System and its valveless trocar eliminated the need for an additional port placement in our series. The technique is feasible, safe, and reproducible
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    Water Vapor Thermal Therapy (RezumTM) for Benign Prostate Hyperplasia: Initial Experience from Turkiye
    (GALENOS PUBL HOUSE, 2022-01-01) Tuna, Mustafa Bilal; Doganca, Tunkut; Argun, Omer Burak; Pirdal, Betul Zehra; Tufek, Ilter; Obek, Can; Kural, Ali Riza
    Objective: Rezumn{''} system is a safe minimal invasive treatment modality for benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the short-term results of Rezumn{''} therapy in our center.Materials and Methods: We retrospectively collected the data of 28 patients with symptomatic BPH who underwent RezumTM therapy in our center. All patients' pre-operative and post-operative