AMI Selected Bibliography

Selected Bibliography

Below is a partial list of research and clinical articles and studies that pertain to Advanced Meditech's products. Copies of many of these articles / studies are available by contacting your Sales Specialist.

Diamond Knives
Microsurgical Varicocelectomy
No-Scalpel Vasectomy
Norplant Removal
Vasal Occlusion

Diamond Knives

Articles

1. Jacobi, F.K. et al. Histological and ultrastructural study of corneal tunnel incisions using diamond and steel keratomes. J Cataract Refract Surg 24:498-502, 1998

Microsurgical Varicocelectomy

Articles

1. Goldstein M., Gilbert BR, Dicker AP, Dwosh J, Gnecco C: Microsurgical inguinal varicocelectomy with

delivery of the testis: An artery and lymphatic sparing technique. J. Urol 148:1808-1811, 1992

2. Matthews, GJ., Matthews, ED., Goldstein, M: Induction of spermatogenesis and achievement of

pregnancy after microsurgical varicocelectomy in men with azoospermia and severe oligoasthenospermia.

Fertil Steril, 70 (1):71-75, 1998.

3. Marmar Jl, Kim Y: Subinguinal microsurgical varicocelectomy: A technical critique and satistical

analysis of semen and pregnancy data. J. Urol 152:1127-1132, 1994

4. Su LM, Goldstein M, Schlegel PN: The effect of varicocelectomy on serum testosterone levels in infertile men with varicoceles. J. Urol 154:1752-1755, 1995

5. Gorelick JI, Goldstein M: Loss of fertility in men with varicocele. Fertil Steril 59: 613-616, 1993

6. MacLeod J: Seminal cytology in the presence of varicocele. Fertil Steril 16:735-757, 1965

7. Steckel J. Dicker AP, Goldstein M: Influence of varicocele size on response to microsurgical ligation of spermatic veins. J Urol 149:769-771, 1993

No-Scalpel Vasectomy

Articles

1. Li, S. et al.The No-Scalpel Vasectomy. Journal of Urology 145:341-344, 1991

2. Haws, J. et al. Clinical Aspects of Vasectomies Performed in the United States in 1995. Urology,

52:685-691, 1998

3. Li, P.S. et al. External spermatic Sheath Injection for vasal nerve block. Urology, 39: 173-176, 1992

4. Nirapathpongporn, A. et al. No-scalpel vasectomy at the King抯 birthday vasectomy festival. Lancet

335:894-895, 1990

1. Li S., Goldstein M., Zhu J., et al: The No-Scalpel Vasectomy. J. Urol 1991; 145; 341-4.

2. Huber D.: No-Scalpel Vasectomy: The transfer of a refined surgical technique from China to other countries. Advances in Contraception. 1989; 5; 217-220

3. Nirathpongporn, A., Huber, D. and Krieger, J.N.: No-Scalpel Vasectomy at the King抯 birthday vasectomy festival. Lancet. 1990; 335; 894.

4. Viladoms, JM., Li, PS.: Vasectom sin Bistur? Arch. Esp. de Urol. 1994; 47; 695-701

5. Gonzales B, Maston-Ainley S, Vansintejam G, Li PS: No-Scalpel Vasectomy-An Illustrated Guide for Surgeons. 1992 AVSC International

6. Liu X, Li S: Vasal sterilization in China. Contraception, 1993; 48(3): 255-65

7. V; Kaza RM; Singh I; Singhal S and Kumaran V : An evaluation of the No-Scalpel Vasectomy technique. BJU Int (England), Feb 1999, 83(3):283-284

8. Schlegel PN, Goldstein M. Vasectomy. 1992;AUA Update Series, lesson 13, XI: 98

9. Li P.S., Li S., Schlegel P.N. et al: External Spermatic Sheath injection for vasal nerve block. Urology; 199239:173-6

10. Farley TM, Meririk O, Mehta S and Waites GM: The safety of vasectomy. Bull WHO (Switzerland), 1993;71(3-4): 41309

11. Marquett CM, Koonin LM, Antarsh L, Gargiullo PM, Smith JC: Vasectomy in the United States, 1991. Am J Public Health, 1995; 85(5):644-9

12. Haw Jm, Feigin J: Vasectomy counseling. Am Far Physician, 1995;52(5): 1395-9

13. Kendrick JS, Gonzales B, Huber DH, Grubb GS, Rubin GL: Complications of vasectomy in the United States. J Fam Pract. 1987; 25:245-48

14. Schmidt SS, Minckler, TM: The vas after vasectomy: comparison of cauterization method. Urol 1992; 40:468-70

15. Genniston GC. Vasectomy by electrocautery: Outcomes in a series of 2.500 patients. J Fam Pract. 1985; 21:35-37

16. Giovannucci E, Ashcherio A, Rimm EB et al: A prospective cohort study of vasectomy and prostate cancer in US men. JAMA 1993; 269; 873-877

17. . Giovannucci E, Tosteson TD, Speizer FE et al: A retrospective cohort study of vasectomy and prostate cancer in US men. JAMA, 1993; 2-269:878

18. Howards SS, Peterson HB. Vasectomy and prostate cancer. Chance, bias or a casual relationship? JAMA.1993; 269:914

19. Harper PB: Experts Advise No Change in Vasectomy Practice: Prostate Cancer Link Doubtful. Association for Voluntary Surgical Contraception News. 1993:31:1-2

Norplant Removal

Articles

1. Praptohardjo, U., and Wibowo, S. The "U" Technique: a new method for Norplant?implants removal. Contraception, 48:526-536, 1993

2. Reynolds, R. The 'Modified U' Technique: A Refined Method of Norplant Removal. Journal of Family Practice, 40:173-180, 1995

Vasal Occlusion

Articles

1. Haws, J. et al. Clinical Aspects of Vasectomies Performed in the United States in 1995 Urology, 52: 685-691, 1998

2. Li, S. et al.The no-scalpel vasectomy. Journal of Urology 145: 341-344, 1991

3. Marquette, C.M. et al. Vasectomy in the United States, 1991 American Journal of Public Health 85: 644-649, 1995

4. Esho, J.O., and Cass, A.S. Recanalization rate following methods of vasectomy using interposition of fascial sheath of vas deferens. Journal of Urology 120: 178-179, 1978

5. Schmidt, S.S., and Minckler, T.M. The vas after vasectomy: comparison of cauterization methods. Urology 40: 468-470.

6. Stockton, M.D. et al. No-scalpel vasectomy: A technique for family physicians. American Family Physician 46: 1153-1164, 1992

7. Schmidt, S.S. Vasectomy by section, luminal fulguration and fascial interposition: results from 6248 cases. British Journal of Urology 76: 373-374, 1995