Yao chou Tsai

Summary

Affiliation: Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Taipei branch
Location: Taipei, Taiwan
URL: www.endoscopy-hernia.com
Summary:
Minimal Invasive Surgery in Urology:
Laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (Radical nephrectomy, Nephroureterectomy, adrenalectomy, nephropexy, herniorrhaphy, varicocelectomy, lumbar sympathectomy)
Endourology: Flexible renoureteral scopy, PCNL.
Laparoscopic Surgery: Laparoscopic Ureterolithotomy, Nephropexy, Adrenalectomy, Nephrectomy, Prostatecomy, Cystectomy
Mini-laparoscopic Surgery: Mini-laparoscopic Pyeloplasty, Herniorrhaphy, Ureteral reimplantation for VUR

Andrology: Varicoceles
Pediatric Urology: Vesicoureteral Reflux, Nocturnal Enuresis.
Voiding Dysfunction
Publications:
Feasibility and Safety of Total Extraperitoneal Inguinal Hernia Repair after Previous Lower Abdominal Surgery: A Case-Control Study. Surg Endosc 2011.Accept

Mini-Laparoscopic Varicocelectomy with Preservation of Testicular artery and lymphatic vessels by Using Intracorporeal Knot Tying Technique: Five year experience. World J Surg. 2011 Apr 27. [Epub ahead of print]

Novel inanimate training model for urethrovesical anastomosis in laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. Asian J Surg. 2010 Oct;33(4):188

Laparoendoscopic single-site (LESS) Nephroureterectomy & En Bloc Resection of Bladder Cuff with an EndoLoop. Journal of Endourology, Part B: Videourology. 2011. Accept

Laparoendoscopic Single Site Nephropexy with Homemade Single port. Journal of Endourology, Part B: Videourology. 2011. Accept

7. Tsai YC. Laparo-endoscopic Single-site (LESS) Bilateral Nephroureterectomy for Patients of End Stage Renal Disease. Minimally Invasive Therapy & Allied Technologies. 2011. Accept

Surgical Outcomes of Mini Laparoscopic Herniorrhaphy in Infants. J Urol. 2011 Mar;185(3):1071-6.

A Comparative Study of Standard versus Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Surgery (LESS) Totally Extraperitoneal (TEP) Inguinal Hernia Repair. Surg Endosc 2011, Accept

Laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS) adult hernia mesh repair with homemade single-port. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2011 Feb;21(1):42-5.

Comparison Between Laparoscopic and Open Radical Nephroureterectomy in a Contemporary Group of Patients: Are Recurrence and Disease-Specific Survival Associated with Surgical Technique? Eur Urol 2010;58:645-51.

Minilaparoscopic herniorrhaphy in pediatric inguinal hernia: a durable alternative treatment to standard herniotomy. J Pediatr Surg. 2011 Apr;46(4):708-12.)

Laparo-endoscopic Single-site (LESS) retroperitoneal lumbar sympathectomy: Initial report. Neurosurgery. 2011 Feb 16. [Epub ahead of print)

Laparoendoscopic Single-Site (LESS) Nephroureterectomy and En Bloc Resection of Bladder Cuff With a Novel Extravesical Endoloop Technique. Surg Innov. 2010 Dec;17(4):361-5. Epub 2010 Nov 22

Laparo-endoscopic Single-site (LESS) Retroperitoneal Adrenalectomy with a Homemade Single Access Platform and Standard Laparoscopic Instruments. Surg Endosc. 2011 Apr;25(4):1251-6. 2010

Minilaparoscopic High-Ligation with the Processus Vaginalis Undissected and Left in situ is a Safe, Effective, and Durable Treatment for Pediatric Hydrocele. Urology. 2010 Jul;76(1):134-7. Epub 2010 May 7.

Laparos-endoscopic Single-site (LESS) retroperitoneal Nephropexy with standard laparoscopic instruments: case report. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech. 2010 Apr;20(3):257-60; discussion 260.

Homemade Trans-umbilical Port: An Alternative Access for Laparo-endoscopic Single-site Surgery (LESS). Surg Endosc. 2010;24:705-8. Epub 2009 Jul 16. [Epub ahead of print]

Open versus mini-laparoscopic herniorrhaphy in children: A prospective comparative trial with mid-term follow-up. Surg Endosc. 2010 Jan;24(1):21-4. Epub 2009 Aug 19.

Role of bladder capacity in assessing the effectiveness of antimuscarinic agents on nocturia in patients with overactive bladders. Tzu Chi Medical Journal. Vol 20, Number 4, 2008: 304-308.

Minilaparoscopic Nerve-Sparing Extravesical Ureteral Reimplantation for Primary Vesicoureteral Reflux: A Preliminary Report. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech. Volume 18, Number 5, 2008:767-770.

Is Local Anesthesia or Oral Analgesics Necessary after Mini-laparoscopic Functional Surgery in Children and Young Adults? : A Prospective Randomized Trial. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2008 Aug;18(4):344-7

Anterior Urethral Valve in an Adolescent with Nocturnal Enuresis. Urology. 2007 Nov;70(5):1008.e13-5.

Mondified Transurethral Incision of Bladder Neck Treating Primary Bladder Neck Obstruction in Young Men : A Method to Improve Voiding.Function and to Preserve Antegrade Ejaculation. Urol Int. 2008;80(1):26-30.

Transinguinal Laparoscopy in Pediatric Inguinal Hernia: Unable to Prevent Occurrence of Contralateral Metachronous Inguinal Hernia. JTUA. 2007,

Scrotal aggressive angiomyxoma mimicking inguinal hernia. Asian J Androl. 2007 Sep;9(5):723-5.

Posterior wall enhancdement is not necessary in patients < 18 years old with a primary inguinal hernia. JTUA. 2007; 18(2): 75-9.

Laparoscopic ureteral reimplantation for vesicoureteral reflux: A mini-review. JTUA. 2007; 18(3): 151-3.

Minilaparoscopic herniorrhaphy with hernia sac transection in children and young adults: a preliminary report. Surg Endosc. 2007 Sep;21(9):1623-5. Epub 2007 Mar 13.

Highly potent and moderately potent topical steroids are effective in treating phimosis: a prospective randomized study. J Urol. 2005 Apr;173(4):1361-3.

Neodymium:YAG laser incision of congenital obstructive posterior urethral membrane in boys with urinary incontinence and low uroflow. J Formos Med Assoc. 2004 Nov;103(11):872-5.

Mini-Laparoscopic Varicocelectomy Using a Knot-Tying Technique: A Preliminary Report. JTUA 2004;15:153-8.

Publications

  1. ncbi Neodymium:YAG laser incision of congenital obstructive posterior urethral membrane in boys with urinary incontinence and low uroflow
    Yao-Chou Tsai
    Department of Urology, En Chu Kong Hospital, Taipei Hsien 237, Taiwan
    J Formos Med Assoc 103:872-5. 2004
  2. ncbi Surgical outcomes of mini laparoscopic herniorrhaphy in infants
    Chia Da Lin
    Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Taipei Branch, Taipei, Taiwan
    J Urol 185:1071-6. 2011
  3. ncbi Laparoendoscopic single-site (LESS) nephroureterectomy and en bloc resection of bladder cuff with a novel extravesical endoloop technique
    Shiu Dong Chung
    Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
    Surg Innov 17:361-5. 2010
  4. ncbi Minilaparoscopic high-ligation with the processus vaginalis undissected and left in situ is a safe, effective, and durable treatment for pediatric hydrocele
    Chen Hsun Ho
    Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Taipei Branch, Taipei, Taiwan
    Urology 76:134-7. 2010
  5. ncbi Minilaparoscopic nerve-sparing extravesical ureteral reimplantation for primary vesicoureteral reflux: a preliminary report
    Yao C Tsai
    Department of Surgery, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Taipei Branch, Taipei, Taiwan
    J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 18:767-70. 2008
  6. ncbi Is local anesthesia or oral analgesics necessary after mini-laparoscopic functional surgery in children and young adults?: A prospective randomized trial
    Yao Chou Tsai
    Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Taipei Branch, Taipei, Taiwan
    Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 18:344-7. 2008
  7. ncbi Anterior urethral valve in an adolescent with nocturnal enuresis
    Chia Chang Wu
    Department of Urology, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Taipei Branch, Taipei, Taiwan
    Urology 70:1008.e13-5. 2007
  8. ncbi Scrotal aggressive angiomyxoma mimicking inguinal hernia
    Chia-Chang Wu
    Asian J Androl 9:723-5. 2007
  9. ncbi Minilaparoscopic herniorrhaphy with hernia sac transection in children and young adults: a preliminary report
    Yao Chou Tsai
    Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Taipei Branch, Taipei, Taiwan
    Surg Endosc 21:1623-5. 2007
  10. ncbi Highly potent and moderately potent topical steroids are effective in treating phimosis: a prospective randomized study
    Stephen Shei Dei Yang
    Department of Urology, En Chu Kong Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
    J Urol 173:1361-3. 2005

Collaborators

  • Chao Yuan Huang
  • Huai Ching Tai
  • Shiu Dong Chung
  • Stephen Shei Dei Yang
  • Shuo Meng Wang
  • Hong Jeng Yu
  • Shih Chieh Chueh
  • Chia Chang Wu
  • Chia Da Lin
  • Shun Fa Hung
  • Chun Hou Liao
  • Chen Hsun Ho
  • Chia-Chang Wu
  • Stephen S Yang
  • Shang Jen Chang
  • Ming Kuen Lai
  • Daniel T H Chin
  • Stephen Shei-Dei Yang
  • Cheng-Hsing Hsieh
  • Yu-Mei Hsueh
  • Chung Cheng Wang
  • Shih Ping Liu

Detail Information

Publications14

  1. ncbi Neodymium:YAG laser incision of congenital obstructive posterior urethral membrane in boys with urinary incontinence and low uroflow
    Yao-Chou Tsai
    Department of Urology, En Chu Kong Hospital, Taipei Hsien 237, Taiwan
    J Formos Med Assoc 103:872-5. 2004
    ..3 to 14.9 mL/s (p = 0.003). CONCLUSION: Nd:YAG laser incision of COPUM with the aid of a ureteroscope or a cystourethroscope is a safe and effective method for improving urinary flow and bedtime incontinence...
  2. ncbi Surgical outcomes of mini laparoscopic herniorrhaphy in infants
    Chia Da Lin
    Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Taipei Branch, Taipei, Taiwan
    J Urol 185:1071-6. 2011
    ..We compared surgical outcomes of mini laparoscopic and open herniorrhaphy in infants...
  3. ncbi Laparoendoscopic single-site (LESS) nephroureterectomy and en bloc resection of bladder cuff with a novel extravesical endoloop technique
    Shiu Dong Chung
    Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
    Surg Innov 17:361-5. 2010
    ..To present the initial experience of laparoendoscopic single-site (LESS) nephroureterectomy via the transperitoneal approach using the Alexis wound retractor and bladder cuff resection by endoloop...
  4. ncbi Minilaparoscopic high-ligation with the processus vaginalis undissected and left in situ is a safe, effective, and durable treatment for pediatric hydrocele
    Chen Hsun Ho
    Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Taipei Branch, Taipei, Taiwan
    Urology 76:134-7. 2010
    ..We report our experience of minilaparoscopy in the treatment of pediatric hydrocele...
  5. ncbi Minilaparoscopic nerve-sparing extravesical ureteral reimplantation for primary vesicoureteral reflux: a preliminary report
    Yao C Tsai
    Department of Surgery, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Taipei Branch, Taipei, Taiwan
    J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 18:767-70. 2008
    ..To validate its safety and efficacy, we evaluated our preliminary results of the three-port minilaparoscopic nerve-sparing extravesical ureteral reimplantation for patients with vesicoureteral reflux (VUR)...
  6. ncbi Is local anesthesia or oral analgesics necessary after mini-laparoscopic functional surgery in children and young adults?: A prospective randomized trial
    Yao Chou Tsai
    Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Taipei Branch, Taipei, Taiwan
    Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 18:344-7. 2008
    ..This prospective, randomized, single-blind trial was to determine if local anesthesia or oral analgesics reduce postoperative pain after mini-laparoscopic functional surgery...
  7. ncbi Anterior urethral valve in an adolescent with nocturnal enuresis
    Chia Chang Wu
    Department of Urology, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Taipei Branch, Taipei, Taiwan
    Urology 70:1008.e13-5. 2007
    ..A postoperative videourodynamic study depicted a patent urethra, a good maximal flow rate, and improved bladder capacity. His nocturnal enuresis had completely subsided at a follow-up period of longer than 24 months...
  8. ncbi Scrotal aggressive angiomyxoma mimicking inguinal hernia
    Chia-Chang Wu
    Asian J Androl 9:723-5. 2007
  9. ncbi Minilaparoscopic herniorrhaphy with hernia sac transection in children and young adults: a preliminary report
    Yao Chou Tsai
    Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Taipei Branch, Taipei, Taiwan
    Surg Endosc 21:1623-5. 2007
    ..We designed a technique of pure minilaparoscopic hernia sac transaction and ligation to repair primary inguinal hernias in children and young adults...
  10. ncbi Highly potent and moderately potent topical steroids are effective in treating phimosis: a prospective randomized study
    Stephen Shei Dei Yang
    Department of Urology, En Chu Kong Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taiwan
    J Urol 173:1361-3. 2005
    ..CONCLUSIONS: Highly potent and moderately potent topical steroids are of comparable effectiveness in treating phimosis. A less potent steroid may be considered first to decrease the risk of the potential adverse effects...
  11. ncbi Novel inanimate training model for urethrovesical anastomosis in laparoscopic radical prostatectomy
    Shiu Dong Chung
    Department of Urology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
    Asian J Surg 33:188-92. 2010
    ..We developed a novel ex vivo training model for advanced laparoscopic suturing techniques necessary in laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP)...
  12. ncbi Retroperitoneoscopic laparo-endoscopic single-site radical nephrectomy (RLESS-RN): initial experience with a homemade port
    Shiu Dong Chung
    Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, Ban Ciao, Taipei, Taiwan
    World J Surg Oncol 9:138. 2011
    ..The results demonstrated that our RLESS technique of radical nephrectomy is a safe and feasible procedure for management of localized renal cancer...
  13. ncbi Ergonomic and geometric tricks of laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS) by using conventional laparoscopic instruments
    Yao Chou Tsai
    Institute of Biomedical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
    Surg Endosc 26:2671-7. 2012
    ..The aim of this study was to explore the feasibility and safety of performing laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS) with conventional laparoscopic instruments...
  14. ncbi Laparoendoscopic single-site (LESS) retroperitoneal nephropexy with standard laparoscopic instruments
    Yao Chou Tsai
    Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Taipei Branch, Taipei, Taiwan
    J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 20:257-60; discussion 260. 2010
    ..The follow-up erect i.v. pyelographies revealed a normal right kidney position without descent. Laparoendoscopic single-site retroperitoneal nephropexy was a safe, effective procedure, according to our initial experience...