2020 Publications

A Multi-Institutional Experience With Robotic Ureteroplasty With Buccal Mucosa Graft: An Updated Analysis of Intermediate-Term Outcomes

Lee Z, Lee M, Koster H, Lee R, Cheng N, Jun M, Slawin J, Zhao LC, Stifelman MD, Eun DD, Collaborative of Reconstructive Robotic Ureteral Surgery (CORRUS)

Urology · 2020

To update our prior multi-institutional experience with robotic ureteroplasty with buccal mucosa graft and analyze our intermediate-term outcomes. Although our previous multi-institutional report provided significant insight into the safety and efficacy...

Intermediate-term outcomes after robotic ureteral reconstruction for long-segment (≥4 centimeters) strictures in the proximal ureter: A multi-institutional experience

Lee M, Lee Z, Koster H, Jun M, Asghar AM, Lee R, Strauss D, Patel N, Kim D, Komaravolu S, Drain A, Metro MJ, Zhao L, Stifelman M, Eun DD, Collaborative of Reconstructive Robotic Ureteral Surgery (CORRUS)

Investigative and clinical urology · 2020

To report our intermediate-term, multi-institutional experience after robotic ureteral reconstruction for the management of long-segment proximal ureteral strictures. We retrospectively reviewed our Collaborative of Reconstructive Robotic Ureteral Surgery...

Antibiotic Stewardship and Postoperative Infections in Urethroplasties

Kim S, Cheng KC, Patell S, Alsikafi NF, Breyer BN, Broghammer JA, Elliott SP, Erickson BA, Myers JB, Smith TG, Vanni AJ, Voelzke BB, Zhao LC, Buckley JC

Urology · 2020

To determine surgical site infection and urinary tract infection (UTI) rates in the setting of urethroplasty. Given significant variation in the utilization of antibiotics, there is an opportunity to improve antibiotic stewardship. This study aims to...

Propeller Flap Perineal Urethrostomy Revision

Schulster ML, Dy GW, Vranis NM, Jun MS, Shakir NA, Levine JP, Zhao LC

Urology · 2020

To describe a technique for perineal urethrostomy (PU) revision using a posterior thigh propeller flap for a complex repair at high risk for stenosis. Our technique utilizes the consistent posterior thigh perforators for a local flap with ideal length and...

Robotic Ureteral Reconstruction

Drain A, Jun MS, Zhao LC

The Urologic clinics of North America · 2020

Robotically assisted laparoscopic techniques may be used for proximal and distal ureteral strictures. Distal strictures may be approached with ureteroneocystotomy, psoas hitch, and Boari flap. Ureteroureterostomy, buccal mucosa graft ureteroplasty, and...

Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Aspiration of a Spinal Epidural Dermoid Cyst Extending From T10 to the Sacrum: 2-Dimensional Operative Video

Hatchette CY, Aoun SG, El Ahmadieh TY, Smalley L, Patel AR, Zhao L, Singla N, Mauck R, Rickert KL, Whitworth T

Operative Neurosurgery · 2020

Technical Refinements of Vulvar Reconstruction in Gender-Affirming Surgery

Dy GW, Kaoutzanis C, Zhao L, Bluebond-Langner, R

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery · 2020

Endoscopic Treatments Prior to Urethroplasty: Trends in Management of Urethral Stricture Disease

Moynihan MJ, Voelzke B, Myers J, Breyer BN, Erickson B, Elliott SP, Alsikafi N, Buckley J, Zhao L, Smith T, Vanni AJ

BMC Urology · 2020

Use of a Split Pedicled Gracilis Muscle Flap in Robotically Assisted Vaginectomy and Urethral Lengthening for Phalloplasty: A Novel Technique for Female-to-Male Genital Reconstruction

Cohen O, Stranix JT, Zhao L, Levine J, Bluebond-Langner R

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery · 2020

Outcomes and Risk Factors of Revision and Replacement Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implantation in Radiated and Non-radiated Patients

Fuller TW, Ballon-Landa E E, Gallo K, Smith TG 3rd, Ajay D, Westney OL, Elliott SP, Alsikafi NF, Breyer BN, Cohen AJ, Vanni AJ, Broghammer JA, Erickson BA, Myers JB, Voelzke BB, Zhao LC, Buckley JC

Journal of Urology · 2020

Ureteral Reimplantation via Robotic Nontransecting Side-to-Side Anastomosis for Distal Ureteral Stricture

Slawin J, Patel NH, Lee Z, Dy GW, Kim D, Asghar A, Koster H, Metro M, Zhao L, Stifelman M, Eun DD

Journal of Endourology · 2020

A Multi-Institutional Experience With Robotic Appendiceal Ureteroplasty

Jun MS, Stair S, Xu A, Lee Z, Asghar AM, Strauss D, Stifelman MD, Eun D, Zhao LC, Collaborative of Reconstructive Robotic Ureteral Surgery (CORRUS)

Urology · 2020

To report a multi-institutional experience with robotic appendiceal ureteroplasty. This is a retrospective review of 13 patients undergoing right appendiceal flap ureteroplasty at 2 institutions between April 2016 and October 2019. The primary endpoint was...

Multi-institutional Experience Comparing Outcomes of Adult Patients Undergoing Secondary Versus Primary Robotic Pyeloplasty

Lee M, Lee Z, Strauss D, Jun MS, Koster H, Asghar AM, Lee R, Chao B, Cheng N, Ahmed M, Lovallo G, Munver R, Zhao LC, Stifelman MD, Eun DD, Collaborative of Reconstructive Robotic Ureteral Surgery (CORRUS)

Urology · 2020

To describe surgical techniques and peri-operative outcomes with secondary robotic pyeloplasty (RP), and compare them to those of primary RP. We retrospectively reviewed our multi-institutional, collaborative of reconstructive robotic ureteral surgery...

Urethrogram: Does post-operative contrast extravasation portend stricture recurrence?

Patino G, Cohen AJ, Vanni AJ, Voelzke BB, Smith TG 3rd, Erickson BA, Elliott SP, Alsikafi NF, Buckley JC, Zhao L, Myers JB, Enriquez A, Breyer BN; Trauma and Urologic Reconstruction Network of Surgeons (TURNS)

Urology · 2020

'Nontransecting anastomotic urethroplasty of pelvic fracture urethral injury: A demonstration of technique'

Jun, M S; Gluszak, P; Zhao, L C

Urology Video Journal · 2020

vaginal-flap “Blandy” urethroplasty for female stricture: A single-center series

B Peyronnet, L Zhao, R Sussman, R Palmerola, C Escobar, D Pape, N Rosenblum, V Nitti, B Brucker Dorsal onlay buccal mucosa vs

European Urology Open Science · 2020

Plastie yv et plastie postérieur robotique pour sclérose de col vésical post-pvp

Freton L, Hascoet J, Khene Z, Alimi Q, Mazouin C, Graffeille V, Verhoest G, Mathieu R, Manunta A, Zhao L, Bensalah K, Peyronnet B

Progres en Urologie · 2020

Plastie yv robotique et lambeau peritonéal pour sténose d’anastomose vésico-urétrale après prostatectomie radicale et radiothérapie

Freton L, Alimi Q, Zhao L, Haudebert C, Bourre T, Mermier M, Laine-Caroff P, Hascoet J, Mathieu R, Manunta A, Bensalah K, Peyronnet B

Progres en Urologie · 2020

Spectrum of imaging findings in gender-affirming genital surgery: Intraoperative photographs, normal post-operative anatomy, and common complications

Nazarian M; Bluebond-Langner R, Smereka P, Zhao L, Ream J, Hindman N

Clinical Imaging · 2020

Management of Urethral Stenosis After Treatment for Prostate Cancer: NYU Case of the Month, August 2020

Zhao LC

Reviews in urology · 2020

Editorial Comment on Single Port and Multiport Approaches for Robotic Vaginoplasty With the Davydov Technique

Jun MS, Bluebond-Langner R, Zhao LC

Urology · 2020

Editorial Comment on The First Experience of Using the Pedicled Labia Minora Flap for Urethral Lengthening in Transgender Men Undergoing Anterolateral Thigh and Superficial Circumflex Iliac Artery Perforator Flap Phalloplasty: A Multicenter Study on Clinical Outcomes

Jun MS, Bluebond-Langner R, Zhao LC

Urology · 2020

Editorial Comment on Gender-affirming Vaginectomy-Transperineal Approach

Jun MS, Bluebond-Langner R, Zhao LC

Urology · 2020

Response to Letter to Editor: "Development and Validation of a Male Anterior Urethral Stricture Classification System"

Erickson BA, Flynn KJ, Hahn AE, Cotter K, Alsikafi NF, Breyer BN, Broghammer JA, Buckley JC, Elliott SP, Myers JB, Peterson AC, Rourke KF, Smith TG, Vanni AJ, Voelzke BB, Zhao LC, Trauma and Urologic Reconstruction Network of Surgeons (TURNS)

Urology · 2020

Author Reply to Letter-to-the-Editor on: Validating the Martini Staging System for Rectourethral Fistula

Mishra K, Mahran A, Abboud B, Elshafei A, Bukavina L, Zhao LC, Gupta S

Urology · 2020

EDITORIAL COMMENT

Shakir NA, Zhao LC

Urology · 2020

A Single-Center Study Comparison of Two Different Male-to-Female Penile Skin Inversion Vaginoplasty Techniques and Their 3.5-Year Outcomes

Zhao LC

PracticeUpdate · 2020

EDITORIAL COMMENT

Jun MS, Bluebond-Langner R, Zhao LC

Urology · 2020

EDITORIAL COMMENT

Jun MS, Bluebond-Langner R, Zhao LC

Urology · 2020

EDITORIAL COMMENT

Jun MS, Bluebond-Langner R, Zhao LC

Urology · 2020

Outcomes and Risk Factors of Revision and Replacement Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implantation in Radiated and Nonradiated Cases

Fuller TW, Ballon-Landa E, Gallo K, Smith TG, Ajay D, Westney OL, Elliott SP, Alsikafi NF, Breyer BN, Cohen AJ, Vanni AJ, Broghammer JA, Erickson BA, Myers JB, Voelzke BB, Zhao LC, Buckley JC

The Journal of urology · 2020

Risk factors for complications after artificial urinary sphincter surgery include a history of pelvic radiation and prior artificial urinary sphincter complication. The survival of a second artificial urinary sphincter in the setting of prior device...

Validating the Martini Staging System for Rectourethral Fistula: A Meta-Analysis of Postoperative Outcomes

Mishra K, Mahran A, Abboud B, Bukavina L, Elshafei A, Ray A, Fernstrum A, Abboud R, Elgammal M, Zhao LC, Gupta S

Urology · 2020

To validate the Martini staging system for postoperative rectourethral fistula (RUF) utilizing data from previous studies to determine whether it can accurately predict postoperative success rate. A systematic search of peer-reviewed studies was conducted...

Outcomes of Gender Affirming Peritoneal Flap Vaginoplasty Using the Da Vinci Single Port Versus Xi Robotic Systems

Dy GW, Jun MS, Blasdel G, Bluebond-Langner R, Zhao LC

European urology · 2020

Robotic-assisted peritoneal flap gender-affirming vaginoplasty (RPGAV) with the da Vinci Xi system has been reported to be a safe alternative to traditional penile inversion vaginoplasty. Utilizing the Single Port (SP) robot system, our surgical approach...

Development and Validation of A Male Anterior Urethral Stricture Classification System

Erickson BA, Flynn KJ, Hahn AE, Cotter K, Alsikafi NF, Breyer BN, Broghammer JA, Buckley JC, Elliott SP, Myers JB, Peterson AC, Rourke KF, Smith TG, Vanni AJ, Voelzke BB, Zhao LC, Trauma and Urologic Reconstruction Network of Surgeons (TURNS)

Urology · 2020

To develop and validate a clinical classification system for urethral stricture disease (USD) based on the retrograde urethrogram (RUG), physical exam, and stricture-specific patient history. Three elements were chosen to be included in the classification...

Robotically Assisted Omentum Flap Harvest: A Novel, Minimally Invasive Approach for Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer

Frey JD, Yu JW, Cohen SM, Zhao LC, Choi M, Levine JP

Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2020

The omentum provides abundant lymphatic tissue with reliable vascular anatomy, representing an ideal donor for vascularized lymph node transfer without risk for donor site lymphedema. We describe a novel, robotically assisted approach for omental flap...

Urethral stricture management in male candidates to artificial urinary sphincter: Is the best always the enemy of the good?

Freton L, Peyronnet B, Greenwell T, Morel-Journel N, Brucker BM, Zhao LC

Progres en urologie : journal de l'Association francaise d'urologie et de la Societe francaise d'urologie · 2020

Extended medial sural artery perforator free flap for groin and scrotal reconstruction

Teven CM, Yu JW, Zhao LC, Levine JP

Archives of plastic surgery · 2020

The medial sural artery perforator (MSAP) flap is a versatile fasciocutaneous flap that has been used successfully in the reconstruction of defects across the body. In specific cases, it may prove superior to more commonly used options (e.g., anterolateral...