selected scholarly activity
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chapters
- Evidence Base for Stenting. 264-277. 2017
- Simulation Surgical Models. 167-188. 2016
- Assessment of Competence. 819-825. 2012
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conferences
- MP20-09 ROBOTIC SURGICAL SKILL ACQUISITION IN TRAINEES: A RANDOMIZED COMPARISON OF THE TWO ROBOTIC TRAINERS AND TRAINEES’ SKILLS TRANSFER TO A 3-D PRINTED SIMULATED SURGICAL TASK IN THE OPERATING ROOM. Investigative Urology. E215-E216. 2016
- WHAT IS THE VALUE OF NERVE SPARING PROSTATECTOMIES WITH PRE-PROSTATECTOMY POOR ERECTILE FUNCTION?. Journal of Sexual Medicine. 219-220. 2012
- 1503 VALIDATION OF A PARTIAL NEPHRECTOMY BENCH MODEL DEVELOPED VIA A NOVEL MATERIAL ENGINEERING PROCESS. Investigative Urology. E608-E608. 2012
- 1491 DESIGNING A HIGH-FIDELITY LAPAROSCOPIC PARTIAL NEPHRECTOMY BENCH MODEL: DETERMINING THE TEAR STRENGTH AND RESISTANCE OF A SYNTHETIC SILICONE COMPOSITION. Investigative Urology. E597-E598. 2011
- 1494 STANDARDIZED COMMUNICATION AND FRAME OF REFERENCE FACILITATES SAFE AND EFFICIENT LAPAROSCOPIC TEACHING: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED STUDY. Investigative Urology. E598-E599. 2011
- 1825 OBESOGENIC PROFILE OF CONTEMPORARY NORTH AMERICAN RENAL STONE PATIENTS. Investigative Urology. e732-e732. 2011
- TEACHING AND MENTORING: A MULTI-CENTER LAPAROSCOPIC RADICAL PROSTATECTOMY EXPERIENCE. Investigative Urology. 662-662. 2008
- TRANSFER OF LAPAROSCOPIC RADICAL PROSTATECTOMY SKILLS FROM BENCH MODEL TO ANIMAL MODEL: A RANDOMIZED CONTROL STUDY. Investigative Urology. 659-659. 2008
- 1228: Assessing the Surgical Decision-Making Ability of Novice and Proficient Urologists. Investigative Urology. 405-405. 2007
- Face, content and construct validity testing on a virtual reality percutaneous renal access simulator. Journal of Endourology. A4-A4. 2006
- Radiofrequency Ablation of Renal Tumors: Intermediate-Term Results. Journal of Endourology. 569-573. 2006
- Renal radiofrequency ablation: Technique and results. Urologic Oncology: Seminars and Original Investigations. 355-360. 2005
- 1109: Effect of High and Low Calcium Diet During Liberal Oxalate Intake: Impact on Stone Forming Risk. Investigative Urology. 301-301. 2005
- 1162: Percutaneous Renal Collecting System Access: Can Virtual Reality Training Shorten the Learning Curve?. Investigative Urology. 315-315. 2005
- 1175: Retrograde Renal Cooling During Laparoscopic RFA to Protect Renal Collecting System. Investigative Urology. 319-319. 2005
- 1359: Validation of Novel and Objective Measures of Microsurgical Skill: Hand-Motion Analysis and Stereoscopic Visual Acuity. Investigative Urology. 369-369. 2005
- 973: Radiofrequency Ablation of Small Renal Tumors: Intermediate Followup. Investigative Urology. 263-264. 2005
- V1585: Application of a Novel Hemostatic Agent Quickclot During Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy. Investigative Urology. 429-429. 2005
- THE RADIOGRAPHIC EVOLUTION OF RADIO FREQUENCY ABLATED RENAL TUMORS. Investigative Urology. 45-48. 2004
- 1277: Assessment of Laparoscopic Decision-Making: Impact of Pre-Operative Reading and Laparoscopic Experience. Investigative Urology. 336-336. 2004
- 1778: Acute Histologic Effects of Temperature-Based Radiofrequency Ablation on Renal Tumor Pathologic Interpretation. Investigative Urology. 470-470. 2004
- 1880: Assessment of Basic Human Performance Resources Predicts Performance of Ureterorenoscopy in Human Cadavers. Investigative Urology. 496-497. 2004
- 1894: Impact of Virtual Reality (VR) Simulator Training on Percutaneous Renal Collecting System Access. Investigative Urology. 500-500. 2004
- 1913: The Radiographic Evolution of Radio Frequency Ablated Renal Lesions. Investigative Urology. 505-505. 2004
- 1939: Laboratory-Based Training in Urologic Microsurgery with Bench Model Simulators: A Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating the Durability of Technical Skill. Investigative Urology. 512-512. 2004
- 477: Laparoscopic Radiofrequency Ablation of Small Renal Tumors. Investigative Urology. 127-127. 2004
- Visuospatial abilities relevant to learning psychomotor skills in surgery. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science. U1350-U1350. 2002
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journal articles
- Comparing ambulatory to inpatient percutaneous nephrolithotomy: systematic review and meta-analysis.. BJU International. 2024
- Predictors of disease recurrence in high-risk non-metastatic renal cell carcinoma patient’s post-surgical resection. Journal of the Canadian Urological Association. 18:E53-E58. 2024
- A systematic review of postoperative outcomes of kidney stone surgery and meta-analysis of outcomes of percutaneous nephrolithotomy in individuals with spinal cord injury. Spinal Cord. 61:469-476. 2023
- The impact of tranexamic acid on perioperative outcomes in urological surgeries: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of the Canadian Urological Association. 17:205-216. 2023
- UroBOT: A national survey of Canadian urology residents and fellows on robot-assisted surgery. Journal of the Canadian Urological Association. 17:E121-E127. 2023
- Survey of Canadian urology residency programs: Perception of virtual education during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Journal of the Canadian Urological Association. 16:273-8. 2022
- Successful Same-Day Discharge for Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Urology Practice. 9:294-305. 2022
- Matching to urology during the COVID-19 pandemic and with the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada electives diversification policy: Survey of the 2021 urology Canadian Residency Matching Service applicants. Journal of the Canadian Urological Association. 16:228-230. 2022
- Extraperitoneal versus transperitoneal approach for robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: a contemporary systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Robotic Surgery. 16:257-264. 2022
- Development and initial validation of a cost-effective, re-usable, ultrasound-compatible suprapubic catheter insertion training simulator. Journal of the Canadian Urological Association. 16:63-69. 2022
- Visceral adipose tissue loss and 24-hour urinary profile changes post-bariatric surgery.. Canadian Journal of Urology. 29:11005-11011. 2022
- Bariatric Surgery in Patients with a History of Nephrolithiasis: 24-h Urine Profiles and Radiographic Changes After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Versus Sleeve Gastrectomy. Obesity Surgery. 31:1673-1679. 2021
- Development, implementation, and evaluation of a competency-based didactic and simulation-focused boot camp for incoming urology residents: Report of the first three years. Journal of the Canadian Urological Association. 15:98-105. 2021
- Easing the transition to residency through urology bootcamp. Journal of the Canadian Urological Association. 15:107-107. 2021
- Point-of-care ultrasound in urology: Design and evaluation of a feasible introductory training program for Canadian residents. Journal of the Canadian Urological Association. 15:E210-E214. 2021
- “I think I’ve seen this before” – Reflecting on improving readiness for residency with a urology bootcamp. Journal of the Canadian Urological Association. 15:106-106. 2021
- Expert and Crowdsourced Evaluation of Image Quality From a Novel Endoscopy Phone Light Adapter. Urology. 146:54-58. 2020
- Surveillance post-radiofrequency ablation for small renal masses: Recurrence and followup. Journal of the Canadian Urological Association. 14:398-403. 2020
- Economic evaluation of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy compared to open radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer treatment in Ontario, Canada. Journal of the Canadian Urological Association. 14:E350-E357. 2020
- Urology education in the time of COVID-19. Journal of the Canadian Urological Association. 14:E231-E232. 2020
- The QUEST for better marks. Journal of the Canadian Urological Association. 13:43-44. 2019
- Compliance of the recurrent renal stone former with current best practice guidelines. Journal of the Canadian Urological Association. 12:E112-20. 2018
- A Randomized Comparison of 2 Robotic Virtual Reality Simulators and Evaluation of Trainees' Skills Transfer to a Simulated Robotic Urethrovesical Anastomosis Task. Urology. 111:110-115. 2018
- Video replay in surgery: Can we make the “right call” in predicting outcomes?. Journal of the Canadian Urological Association. 11:337-337. 2017
- Towards development and validation of an intraoperative assessment tool for robot-assisted radical prostatectomy training: results of a Delphi study. International Braz J Urol: official journal of the Brazilian Society of Urology. 43:661-670. 2017
- Techniques: Utility of a 3D printed bladder model for teaching minimally invasive urethrovesical anastomosis. Journal of the Canadian Urological Association. 11:E321-2. 2017
- Utility of preoperative 3 Tesla pelvic phased-array multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging in prediction of extracapsular extension and seminal vesicle invasion of prostate cancer and its impact on surgical margin status: Experience at a Canadian academic tertiary care centre. Journal of the Canadian Urological Association. 11:174-174. 2017
- A prospective evaluation of obesometric parameters associated with renal stone recurrence. Journal of the Canadian Urological Association. 10:234-234. 2016
- Contrast-enhanced Ultrasonography for Surveillance of Radiofrequency-ablated Renal Tumors: A Prospective, Radiologist-blinded Pilot Study. Urology. 86:1174-1178. 2015
- A Prospective Randomized Study of Pfannenstiel Versus Expanded Port Site Incision for Intact Specimen Extraction in Laparoscopic Radical Nephrectomy. Journal of Endourology. 29:913-918. 2015
- Perfect practice makes perfect. Journal of the Canadian Urological Association. 9:336-336. 2015
- Nerve-sparing prostatectomy benefits men with poor preoperative erectile dysfunction. Journal of Robotic Surgery. 8:299-304. 2014
- Development of a novel classification system for anatomical variants of the puboprostatic ligaments with expert validation. Journal of the Canadian Urological Association. 8:432-432. 2014
- A novel endoscopic treatment for renal arteriopelvic fistula post-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). International Braz J Urol: official journal of the Brazilian Society of Urology. 40:568-573. 2014
- Effect of body mass index on the outcomes of patients with upper and lower urinary tract cancers treated by radical surgery: Results from a Canadian multicenter collaboration. Urologic Oncology: Seminars and Original Investigations. 32:441-448. 2014
- Laparoscopic Management of Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma With Renal Vein and Inferior Vena Cava Thrombus. Urology. 83:812-817. 2014
- Adjuvant chemotherapy for upper-tract urothelial carcinoma treated with nephroureterectomy: Assessment of adequate renal function and influence on outcome. Urologic Oncology: Seminars and Original Investigations. 32:31.e17-31.e24. 2014
- Is there a role for anterior zone sampling as part of saturation trans-rectal ultrasound guided prostate biopsy?. BMC Urology. 14:34-34. 2014
- Comparison of oncological outcomes for open and laparoscopic radical nephroureterectomy: results from the Canadian Upper Tract Collaboration. BJU International. 112:791-797. 2013
- Multifocality rather than tumor location is a prognostic factor in upper tract urothelial carcinoma. Urologic Oncology: Seminars and Original Investigations. 31:1161-1165. 2013
- Commercial Video Laparoscopic Trainers versus Less Expensive, Simple Laparoscopic Trainers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Investigative Urology. 190:894-899. 2013
- Comorbidity Status Does Not Independently Predict Survival Outcomes After Radical Nephroureterectomy for Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma. European Urology. 64:518-519. 2013
- A novel endoscopic treatment for ureteric remnant hemorrhage post laparoscopic radical nephrectomy. Scandinavian Journal of Urology. 47:244-247. 2013
- Exploring how surgeon teachers motivate residents in the operating room. American Journal of Surgery. 205:151-155. 2013
- The method of bladder cuff excision during laparoscopic radical nephroureterectomy does not affect oncologic outcomes in upper tract urothelial carcinoma. World Journal of Urology. 31:175-181. 2013
- Regional differences in practice patterns and associated outcomes for upper tract urothelial carcinoma in Canada.. Journal of the Canadian Urological Association. 6:455-462. 2012
- Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy: The McMaster University experience. Journal of the Canadian Urological Association. 6:233-237. 2012
- Transfer of Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy Skills From Bench Model to Animal Model: A Prospective, Single-Blind, Randomized, Controlled Study. Investigative Urology. 187:1861-1866. 2012
- Laparoscopic ureteropyeloanastomosis in the treatment of duplex system. International Braz J Urol: official journal of the Brazilian Society of Urology. 38:235-241. 2012
- The Contemporary Role of Lymph Node Dissection During Nephroureterectomy in the Management of Upper Urinary Tract Urothelial Carcinoma: The Canadian Experience. Urology. 79:840-845. 2012
- Laparoscopic ureteropyeloanastomosis in the treatment of duplex system EDITORIAL COMMENT. International Braz J Urol: official journal of the Brazilian Society of Urology. 38:241-241. 2012
- Optimal port placement during laparoscopic radical prostatectomy.. Canadian Journal of Urology. 19:6142-6146. 2012
- Obesometric factors associated with increased skin-to-stone distances in renal stone patients. Canadian Journal of Urology. 19:6554-6559. 2012
- Training in ureteroscopy: a critical appraisal of the literature. BJU International. 108:805-805. 2011
- The urologist: the life of the party. Journal of the Canadian Urological Association. 5:186-187. 2011
- Development and validation of a virtual reality transrectal ultrasound guided prostatic biopsy simulator. Journal of the Canadian Urological Association. 5:27-27. 2011
- A cost-analysis comparison of laparoscopic radical prostatectomy versus open radical prostatectomy:the McMaster Institute of Urology experience. Journal of the Canadian Urological Association. 4:237-241. 2010
- Assessing the Surgical Decision Making Abilities of Novice and Proficient Urologists. Investigative Urology. 181:2251-2256. 2009
- Task-specific bench model training versus basic laparoscopic skills training for laparoscopic radical prostatectomy: a randomized controlled study. Journal of the Canadian Urological Association. 3:22-22. 2009
- Laparoscopic pyeloplasty: the updated McMaster University experience. Journal of the Canadian Urological Association. 2:388-388. 2008
- Primer: cognitive motor learning for teaching surgical skill—how are surgical skills taught and assessed?. Nature Reviews Urology. 5:47-54. 2008
- Durability of Endourologic Skills: Two-Year Follow-Up Study. Journal of Endourology. 21:843-846. 2007
- Is bone mineral density monitoring necessary in urolithiasis patients?. Contemporary Urology. 19:34-38. 2007
- Low-Fidelity Ureteroscopy Models. Journal of Endourology. 21:248-251. 2007
- Radiofrequency Ablation and Cryoablation of Renal Tumours. Current Oncology. 14:34-38. 2007
- Survey of Endourology. Journal of Endourology. 21:124-136. 2007
- A Randomized, Controlled, Prospective Study Validating the Acquisition of Percutaneous Renal Collecting System Access Skills Using a Computer Based Hybrid Virtual Reality Surgical Simulator: Phase I. Investigative Urology. 176:2173-2178. 2006
- ATM activation is accompanied with earlier stages of prostate tumorigenesis. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta: international journal of biochemistry and biophysics. 1763:1090-1097. 2006
- Laparoscopic Decision Making: Impact of Preoperative Reading and Laparoscopic Experience. Investigative Urology. 176:1553-1557. 2006
- Laparoscopic excision of para-aortic ectopic pheochromocytoma.. Canadian Journal of Urology. 13:3271-3274. 2006
- Effect of High and Low Calcium Diets on Stone Forming Risk During Liberal Oxalate Intake. Investigative Urology. 176:132-136. 2006
- Virtual reality ureteroscopy simulator as a valid tool for assessing endourological skills. International Journal of Urology. 13:896-901. 2006
- Assessment of basic human performance resources predicts performance of ureteroscopy. American Journal of Surgery. 191:817-820. 2006
- Serum Laboratory Values Following Uncomplicated Laparoscopic Urological Surgery. Investigative Urology. 175:167-169. 2006
- Cytokine Response to Surgical Stress: Comparison of Pure Laparoscopic, Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic, and Open Nephrectomy. Journal of Endourology. 19:1140-1145. 2005
- EFFECT OF WARMED, HUMIDIFIED INSUFFLATION GAS AND ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS ON CYTOKINE RESPONSE TO LAPAROSCOPIC NEPHRECTOMY: PORCINE MODEL. Investigative Urology. 174:1452-1456. 2005
- Effect of warmed, humidified insufflation gas and anti-inflammatory agents on cytokine response to laparoscopic nephrectomy: porcine model.. Journal of Urology. 174:1452-1456. 2005
- APPLICATION OF NOVEL HEMOSTATIC AGENT DURING LAPAROSCOPIC PARTIAL NEPHRECTOMY. Investigative Urology. 174:761-764. 2005
- RETROGRADE RENAL COOLING DURING RADIO FREQUENCY ABLATION TO PROTECT FROM RENAL COLLECTING SYSTEM INJURY. Investigative Urology. 174:350-352. 2005
- Short-term efficacy of temperature-based radiofrequency ablation of small renal tumors. Urology. 65:877-881. 2005
- Personal finances of residents at three Canadian universities.. Canadian Journal of Surgery. 48:27-32. 2005
- Defining the complications of cryoablation and radiofrequency ablation of small renal tumors: a multi-institutional review. Urologic Oncology: Seminars and Original Investigations. 23:69-70. 2005
- Acute histologic effects of temperature-based radiofrequency ablation on renal tumor pathologic interpretation. Urology. 64:660-663. 2004
- DEFINING THE COMPLICATIONS OF CRYOABLATION AND RADIO FREQUENCY ABLATION OF SMALL RENAL TUMORS: A MULTI-INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW. Investigative Urology. 172:874-877. 2004
- 40th EASD Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes. Diabetologia. 47:A1-A464. 2004
- The Educational Impact of Bench Model Fidelity on the Acquisition of Technical Skill. Annals of Surgery. 240:374-381. 2004
- LABORATORY BASED TRAINING IN UROLOGICAL MICROSURGERY WITH BENCH MODEL SIMULATORS: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL EVALUATING THE DURABILITY OF TECHNICAL SKILL. Investigative Urology. 172:378-381. 2004
- The Canadian Urology Fair: a model for minimizing the financial and academic costs of the residency selection process.. Canadian Journal of Surgery. 46:458-462. 2003
- Validation of novel and objective measures of microsurgical skill: Hand‐motion analysis and stereoscopic visual acuity. Microsurgery. 23:317-322. 2003
- THE EFFECT OF BENCH MODEL FIDELITY ON ENDOUROLOGICAL SKILLS: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED STUDY. Investigative Urology. 167:1243-1247. 2002
- Effect of visual-spatial ability on learning of spatially-complex surgical skills. The Lancet. 359:230-231. 2002
- Teaching Technical Skills. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 109:258-264. 2002
- A NOVEL APPROACH TO ENDOUROLOGICAL TRAINING: TRAINING AT THE SURGICAL SKILLS CENTER. Investigative Urology. 166:1261-1266. 2001
- Fiberoptic Orotracheal Intubation on Anesthetized Patients. Anesthesiology. 95:343-348. 2001
- Visual-spatial abilities in surgical training. American Journal of Surgery. 179:469-471. 2000