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Troubleshooting the Robotic Partial Nephrectomy: Important Tips to the Robotic Surgeon (opens in new window/tab)

Robotic partial nephrectomy for complex masses can sometimes be a challenging procedure. It is a time-sensitive operation considering the warm ischemia time and the concomitant concern for renal function loss. Dr. Nazih Khater describes how to identify and troubleshoot these complications.

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Conferences

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Nazih Khater, MD, Associate Professor, presented virtually, CMC Dubai Urology Symposium, March 3, 2024.

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Nazih Khater, MD, Associate Professor, Session Moderator at Young NARUS, February 2024. ““RAPN Robotic Partial Nephrectomy”

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Nazih Khater, MD, Associate Professor, Panelist at Young NARUS, February 2024. “Troubleshooting the RAPN,” “What’s on my RAPN Radar?”

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Dr. Alex Gomelsky, Professor and Chair, Poster “Trends of Fluoroquinolone Use for Uncomplicated UTIs – A Statewide Institutional Experience,” on Thursday, February 22, 2024. SUFU Annual Meeting, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

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Chief Resident, Tomas Paneque, MD, presents at NARUS, February 2024

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Dr. Jared L. Moss, Assistant Professor, presentation “Male Infertility: Survival Kit for the General Urologist” on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at the Annual Louisiana Urological Society Meeting in New Orleans.

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Dr. Kevin J. Hebert, Assistant Professor, presentation on “Radiation Induced Urologic Injuries” on Friday July 14, 2023 at the Annual Louisiana Urological Society Meeting in New Orleans.

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Presentations on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at the Annual Louisiana Urological Society Meeting in New Orleans.
“The Impact of Weight Gain or Loss on Success of Midurethral Sling Surgery: A Longitudinal Analysis” Coleman A. McFerrin, MD (PGY-4 Urology Resident) pictured
“Could Finger Assignment at the Robotic Console Optimize Surgical Precision or Lead to Adverse Outcomes During Vesico-Urethral Anastomosis? A Randomized Prospective Blinded Simulation Pilot Study” Matthew J. Moss, MD (PGY-3 Urology Resident)

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Nazih Khater, MD, Panelist: “Stones in the Horseshoe kidney: Diagnosis and Treatment options” Southeastern section of the AUA Annual Meeting, Amelia Island, FL. March 2023.

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Dr. Khater: Panelist: “The Laser Guided PCNL Access”, World Congress of Urology, San Diego, CA. October 4, 2022.

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Dr. Khater: Moderator, Podium Session (Late-Breaking Abstracts – Cancer). AUA Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. May 1, 2023
Dr. Khater: Moderator, Podium Session (Kidney cancer: Localized surgical Therapy). AUA Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. April 30, 2023

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Alex Gomelsky, MD, Presentation: “Single-Incision Minislings in 2022: A Meta Analysis.” AUA Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. April 29, 2023.

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Zachary Connelly, MD, PhD at UAU Annual Meeting presenting on "Could Finger Assignment at the Robotic Console Play a Role in Surgical Precision or any Adverse Outcomes? A Randomized Prospective Simulation Pilot Study"

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Alex Fuselier, MD, Poster “Histology Appears to Reveal Good Sealing of the Human, Dog, Porcine Vasectomy Specimens Using the Sealed Vasectomy Procedure”, AUA, April 28-May 1, 2023, Chicago, IL

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Alex Fuselier, MD, Poster “Irrisept Washout at the time of Revision Surgery decreases Tissue Positivity”, AUA, April 28-May 1, 2023, Chicago, IL

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Ann Stolzle, MD, Presentation, "The Impact of Weight Gain or Loss on Success after Midurethral Sling Surgery: A Longitudinal Analysis."  SUFU Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN.  March 9, 2023.

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Nazih Khater, MD, Poster, “Is There a Specific Duration of Indwelling Retained Ureteral Stents that would predict the Necessity of a Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy?” SESAUA Annual Meeting, Amelia Island, FL.  March 18, 2023.

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Alex Fuselier, MD and Nazih Khater, MD, Posters, NARUS Annual Meeting. Las Vegas NV. February 3, 2023

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Nazih Khater, MD and Zachary Connelly, MD, Poster, “Could finger assignment at the robotic console hands control play a role in surgical accuracy or any possible adverse outcomes? A prospective blinded simulation pilot study.” World Congress of Endourology. San Diego, CA. October 2, 2022.

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Kevin Morgan, MD, Poster, “Predictors of Failed Access in Unstented Ureteroscopy.” World Congress of Endourology. San Diego, CA. October 3, 2022.

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Zachary M. Connelly, MD, Poster and Presentation: “Ureteral Stenting in the Clinic: A Safe and Cost-effective Alternative to the Operating Room.” World Congress of Endourology. San Diego, CA. October 1, 2022.

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Zachary M. Connelly, MD, Presentation: “Is There a Specific Duration of Indwelling Retained Ureteral Stents that Would Predict the Necessity of a Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy?” World Congress of Endourology. San Diego, CA. October 2, 2022.

Red River Renal Symposium

Presentation at the Red River Renal Symposium on October 5, 2019

We successfully held our first Red River Renal symposium on October 5, 2019. The goal of this symposium was to discuss new advances and complex issues in the management of dialysis access and general nephrology. The course provides an excellent forum for exchange of novel ideas and scientific concepts. The symposium was held here at the convention center in downtown Shreveport.

 
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