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List of works by Elspeth M McDougall

4-year curriculum for urology residency training

scientific article published on 15 October 2007

A History and Evolution of Laparoscopic Nephrectomy: Perspectives From the Past and Future Directions in the Surgical Management of Renal Tumors

scientific article published on January 21, 2011

A Novel Ex-Vivo Ureteral Apparatus for Assessing the Impact of Intraluminal Pharmaceutical Agents on Ureteral Physiology

scientific article published on March 25, 2011

Anthropometric Renal Anatomic Alterations Between Supine and Prone Positions in Percutaneous Renal Ablation for Renal Cortical Neoplasms.

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Are multiple cryoprobes additive or synergistic in renal cryotherapy?

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Best Practices for Robotic Surgery Training and Credentialing

scientific article published on February 22, 2011

Bovine serum albumin glutaraldehyde for completely sutureless laparoscopic heminephrectomy in a survival porcine model

scientific article published on March 2010

Clinical, Pathologic, and Functional Outcomes After Nephron-Sparing Surgery in Patients with a Solitary Kidney: A Multicenter Experience

scientific article published on 06 September 2012

Comparative study of in vivo lymphatic sealing capability of the porcine thoracic duct using laparoscopic dissection devices

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Comparison of basic elements of human performance scores between urologists with various extents of experience.

scientific article published in March 2006

Comparison of flexible ureteroscopes: deflection, irrigant flow and optical characteristics

scientific article published in June 2005

Comparison of guide wires in urology. Which, when and why?

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Comparison of hand assisted and standard laparoscopic radical nephroureterectomy for the management of localized transitional cell carcinoma

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Comparison of healing after cystotomy and repair with fibrin glue and sutured closure in the porcine model

scientific article published in January 2008

Comparison of optics and performance of a distal sensor high definition cystoscope, a distal sensor standard definition cystoscope, and a fiberoptic cystoscope.

scientific article published on 2 October 2013

Comparison of results of virtual-reality simulator and training model for basic ureteroscopy training

scientific article published in April 2006

Competency-Based Training and Simulation: Making a "Valid" Argument

scientific article published in February 2018

Construct validity testing of a laparoscopic surgical simulator

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Coordinated multiple cadaver use for minimally invasive surgical training.

scientific article published on October 2007

Crowd-Sourced Assessment of Technical Skills for Validation of Basic Laparoscopic Urologic Skills Tasks.

scientific article published on 14 January 2016

Current Minimally Invasive Practice Patterns Among Postgraduate Urologists

scientific article published on August 30, 2011

Current trends in urologic laparoscopic surgery

scientific article published in January 2005

Development of a novel iPad-based laparoscopic trainer and comparison with a standard laparoscopic trainer for basic laparoscopic skills testing

scientific article published on 19 July 2014

Differences in Grip Forces Among Various Robotic Instruments and da Vinci Surgical Platforms

scientific article published on January 15, 2011

Effect of holmium:YAG laser pulse width on lithotripsy retropulsion in vitro

scientific article published in October 2005

Effect of urine specific gravity on effectiveness of shockwave lithotripsy.

scientific article published in March 2005

Endoscopic correction of vesicoureteral reflux simulator curriculum as an effective teaching tool: Pilot study

scientific article published on 19 August 2015

Endoscopically guided percutaneous renal access: "seeing is believing".

scientific article published in July 2006

Endoscopy-guided percutaneous nephrostolithotomy: benefits of ureteroscopic access and therapy

scientific article published in October 2009

Establishing milestones in urology training: A survey of the Canadian Academy of Urological Surgeons

scientific article published on June 1, 2012

Evaluation of potential distractors in the urology operating room

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Evaluation of practice efficiency with a novel sheathed flexible cystoscope: a randomized controlled trial.

scientific article published on 24 October 2007

Evaluation of the impact of three-dimensional vision on laparoscopic performance

scientific article published on 10 January 2014

Evaluation of the outcomes of electrosurgical induced bowel injury treated with tissue glue/sealant versus sutured repair in a rabbit model

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Fibrin glue-oxidized cellulose sandwich for laparoscopic wedge resection of small renal lesions

scientific article published in May 2005

First Prize: Chitosan and the Urothelial Barrier: Effects on Ureteral Intraluminal Drug Penetration and Peristalsis

scientific article published on December 2, 2010

Genitourinary exam skills training curriculum for medical students: a follow-up study of comfort and skill utilization

scientific article published on 20 August 2012

High Fidelity Simulation Based Team Training in Urology: A Preliminary Interdisciplinary Study of Technical and Nontechnical Skills in Laparoscopic Complications Management

scientific article published on February 16, 2012

High-fidelity simulation-based team training in urology: evaluation of technical and nontechnical skills of urology residents during laparoscopic partial nephrectomy

scientific article published on 6 June 2013

High-frequency oscillatory ventilatory support during CT-guided percutaneous cryotherapy of renal masses

scientific article published in May 2008

Histological evaluation of cold versus hot cutting: clinical impact on margin status for laparoscopic partial nephrectomy

scientific article published on 18 October 2008

Ice burn: protecting the flank during renal cryotherapy

scientific article published in August 2010

Immediate impact of an intensive one-week laparoscopy training program on laparoscopic skills among postgraduate urologists

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Impact of a Laparoscopic Renal Surgery Mini-Fellowship Program on Postgraduate Urologist Practice Patterns at 3-Year Followup

scientific article published on September 17, 2010

Impact of pneumoperitoneum on renal cryotherapy

scientific article published in September 2009

In Vitro Evaluation of ScopeSafe Fibers and the Scope Guardian Sheath in Prevention of Ureteroscope Endolumenal Working Damage

scientific article published on March 8, 2013

In Vitro and In Vivo Comparison of Optics and Performance of a Distal Sensor Ureteroscope Versus a Standard Fiberoptic Ureteroscope

scientific article published on June 18, 2013

In vitro comparison of a novel facilitated ultrasound targeting technology vs standard technique for percutaneous renal biopsy

scientific article published in September 2013

In vitro comparison of burst tension and puncture pressure in commonly used organ retrieval bags

scientific article published in July 2004

In vitro evaluation of nitinol urological retrieval coil and ureteral occlusion device: retropulsion and holmium laser fragmentation efficiency

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In vitro randomized comparison of a standard and novel echogenic needle for ultrasonography-guided renal targeting

scientific article published on 14 September 2013

In vitro, ex vivo and in vivo isotherms for renal cryotherapy.

scientific article published in February 2010

In-vivo evaluation of flow characteristics of novel metal ureteral stent

scientific article published in July 2007

Incidence of postoperative adhesion formation after transperitoneal genitourinary laparoscopic surgery

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Initial impact of a dedicated postgraduate laparoscopic mini-residency on clinical practice patterns

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Introduction and Validation of the American Urological Association Basic Laparoscopic Urologic Surgery Skills Curriculum

scientific article published on November 15, 2011

Laboratory evaluation of laparoscopic vascular clamps using a load-cell device--are all clamps the same?

scientific article published on 15 August 2008

LapED 4-In-1 silicone training aid for practicing laparoscopic skills and tasks: a preliminary evaluation

scientific article published in June 2008

Laparoscopic Transperitoneal Nephrectomy for Renal Cancer: The University of California, Irvine, Technique

scientific article published on January 13, 2011

Laparoscopic Warm-up Exercises Improve Performance of Senior-Level Trainees During Laparoscopic Renal Surgery

scientific article published on January 4, 2012

Laparoscopic cyst decortication in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease: impact on pain, hypertension, and renal function

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Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy: six degrees of haemostasis

scientific article published on 18 January 2011

Laparoscopic pyeloplasty for secondary ureteropelvic junction obstruction

scientific article published on June 2003

Long-term followup after laparoscopic radical nephrectomy

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Long-term impact of a robot assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy mini fellowship training program on postgraduate urological practice patterns

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Medical Students Pursuing Surgical Fields Have No Greater Innate Motor Dexterity than Those Pursuing Nonsurgical Fields

scientific article published on May 1, 2012

NOTES: Education and training

scientific article published on May 2009

One-knot pyeloplasty

scientific article published in April 2004

Percuflex Helical Ureteral Stents Significantly Reduce Patient Analgesic Requirements Compared to Control Stents

scientific article published on 19 October 2017

Percutaneous and laparoscopic cryoablation of small renal masses

scientific article published on 11 June 2008

Percutaneous cryoablation of an upper pole renal mass: use of contralateral single lung ventilation to avoid pleural and pulmonary puncture

scientific article published in February 2007

Positive Correlation Between Motion Analysis Data on the LapMentor Virtual Reality Laparoscopic Surgical Simulator and the Results from Videotape Assessment of Real Laparoscopic Surgeries

scientific article published on August 2, 2012

Preliminary evaluation of a genitourinary skills training curriculum for medical students

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Preliminary study of virtual reality and model simulation for learning laparoscopic suturing skills

scientific article published on 18 July 2009

Preoperative Warming Up Exercises Improve Laparoscopic Operative Times in an Experienced Laparoscopic Surgeon

scientific article published on February 24, 2012

Prospective comparison of the immunological and stress response following laparoscopic and open surgery for localized renal cell carcinoma

scientific article published in April 2004

Prospective randomized trial of three different methods of nephrostomy tract closure after percutaneous nephrolithotripsy.

scientific article published on 25 October 2010

Prospective, randomized trial comparing shock wave lithotripsy and ureteroscopy for lower pole caliceal calculi 1 cm or less.

scientific article published in June 2005

Rapid communication: effects of Steris 1 sterilization and Cidex ortho-phthalaldehyde high-level disinfection on durability of new-generation flexible ureteroscopes

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Rapid communication: minimally invasive urologic surgery curricula

scientific article published in February 2007

Rapid communication: robot-assisted NOTES nephrectomy: initial report

scientific article published in March 2008

Rapid communication: transvaginal single-port NOTES nephrectomy: initial laboratory experience

scientific article published in June 2007

Robotic pyeloplasty: the University of California-Irvine experience

scientific article published on 17 April 2011

Robotic versus standard laparoscopic partial/wedge nephrectomy: a comparison of intraoperative and perioperative results from a single institution

scientific article published in May 2008

Sealing percutaneous nephrolithotomy tracts with gelatin matrix hemostatic sealant: initial clinical use.

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Short-term impact of a laparoscopic "mini-residency" experience on postgraduate urologists' practice patterns

scientific article published on 26 September 2006

Short-term impact of a robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy 'mini-residency' experience on postgraduate urologists' practice patterns

scientific article published on March 2006

Simulating Laparoscopic Renal Hilar Vessel Injuries: Preliminary Evaluation of a Novel Surgical Training Model for Residents

scientific article published on January 4, 2012

Skin treatment and tract closure for tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy: University of California, Irvine, technique

scientific article published in October 2009

Sperm granuloma of the inguinal vas deferens mimicking recurrent incarcerated inguinal hernia

scientific article published in June 2007

Sprayed fibrin sealant as the sole hemostatic agent for porcine laparoscopic partial nephrectomy

scientific article published in January 2011

Surgical Skills Acquisition Among Left-Handed Trainees—True Inferiority or Unfair Assessment: A Preliminary Study

scientific article published on 05 October 2012

Surgical simulation: a urological perspective

scientific article published on 17 March 2008

Surgical treatment of renal neoplasia: evolving toward a laparoscopic standard of care

scientific article published on November 2003

The 'buoy' stent: evaluation of a prototype indwelling ureteric stent in a porcine model

scientific article published on 14 January 2009

The EZ Trainer: validation of a portable and inexpensive simulator for training basic laparoscopic skills

scientific article published on 21 December 2007

The UCI Seldinger technique for percutaneous renal cryoablation: protecting the tract and achieving hemostasis

scientific article published in January 2009

Third Prize: Comparison of radical nephrectomy, laparoscopic microwave thermotherapy, cryotherapy, and radiofrequency ablation for destruction of experimental VX-2 renal tumors in rabbits

scientific article published in November 2005

Third place: Flank position is associated with higher skin-to-surface interface pressures in men versus women: implications for laparoscopic renal surgery and the risk of rhabdomyolysis

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Tracking and Assessment of Technical Skills Acquisition Among Urology Residents for Open, Laparoscopic, and Robotic Skills Over 4 Years: Is There a Trend?

scientific article published on May 21, 2013

Tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy using hemostatic gelatin matrix

scientific article published in July 2005

Validation Study of a Virtual Reality Robotic Simulator—Role as an Assessment Tool?

scientific article published on January 20, 2012

Validation of the AUA BLUS Tasks

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Validation, correlation, and comparison of the da Vinci trainer(™) and the daVinci surgical skills simulator(™) using the Mimic(™) software for urologic robotic surgical education

scientific article published on 02 October 2012

What happens to hemostatic agents in contact with urine? An in vitro study

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