Research Publications by Alex Nourian, MD — Alex Nourian, MD

Research

See below for Dr. Nourian’s research publications:

Thomas B, Sholklapper T, Nourian A, Ginzburg S. Vesicocutaneous fistula at site of closed suprapubic tube tract as the first presenting sign of giant bladder stone. BMJ Case Rep. 2024;17(4):e256204.

Nourian A, Higgins A, Friedlander J. Pyelolithotomy, Ureterolithotomy, and Anatrophic Nephrolithotomy. Atlas of Laparoscopic and Robotic Urologic Surgery, 4th edition. 2023. Elsevier.
Ghoulian J, Nourian A, Dalimov Z, Ghiraldi EM, Friedlander JI. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy access: a meta-analysis comparing access by urologist vs radiologist. J Endourol. 2023;37(1):8-14.
Higgins AM, Nourian AA, Cohn JA, Friedlander JI. Ectopic pyelolithotomy via a combined robotic and endoscopic approach. Videourology. 2022;36(2).
Nourian A, Uppaluri C, Chen M, Ghiraldi EM, Friedlander JI. Comparison of management and outcomes of symptomatic urolithiasis during the covid-19 pandemic to a comparative cohort. Urology. 2022;165:178-183.
Bernstein AN, Nourian A, Strother M, et al. Harnessing choice architecture in urologic practice: Implementation of an opioid-sparing protocol grounded in cognitive behavioral theory. Urol Oncol. 2022;40(3):95-102.
Xiang A, Nourian A, Ghiraldi EM, Friedlander JI. Improving Compliance with 24-Hour Urine Collections: Understanding Inadequacies in the Collection Process and Risk Factors for Poor Compliance. Curr Urol Rep. 2021;22(8):38.
Ghiraldi EM, Nourian A, Chen M, Friedlander JI. Investigating fluid intake in an underserved community: what factors are associated with low urine volume on 24-hour urine collection? J Endourol. 2021;35(11):1723-1728.
Nourian A, Nikolavsky D, Simhan J. Reply to “Efficacy and Incontinence Rates After Urethroplasty for Radiation-Induced Urethral Stenosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.” Urology. 2021;152:114-115.
Nourian A, Ghiraldi E, Friedlander JI. Dual-energy CT for urinary stone evaluation. Curr Urol Rep. 2020;22(1):1.
Nourian A, Smith N, Kleinman L, Boxer R, Shelton JB. A 5-year single-institution experience integrating telehealth into urologic care delivery. Telemed J E Health. 2021;27(9):997-1002.
Nourian A., Dhaliwal S, Vangala S, Vezeridis PS. Midshaft Fractures of the Clavicle: A Meta-analysis Comparing Surgical Fixation Using Anteroinferior Plating Versus Superior Plating. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2017, Sep; 31(9): 461-467.
Akhavan D, Pourzia AL, Nourian, AA, et al.. De-repression of PDGFR-beta transcription promotes acquired resistance to EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors in glioblastoma patients. Cancer Discovery. 2013, May; 3(5): (534-547).