Benjamin W. Turney
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View article: Flexible and navigable suction access sheaths: balancing sheath and scope size for desired flows
Flexible and navigable suction access sheaths: balancing sheath and scope size for desired flows Open
Objective To study the effects of ureteroscope diameter, ‘flexible and navigable suction’ access sheaths (FANS) diameter, and irrigation pressure on intrarenal pressure (IRP) and irrigation fluid flow rates in ex vivo porcine kidneys; thes…
View article: Experimental stone clearance with in‐scope suction and flexible and navigable suction access sheaths
Experimental stone clearance with in‐scope suction and flexible and navigable suction access sheaths Open
Objective To perform benchtop experiments using direct in‐scope suction (DISS) ureteroscopes (Pusen Medical, Zhuhai, China; 3.6‐Ch and 5.1‐Ch working channels) and flexible and navigable suction (FANS) ureteric access sheaths (ClearPetra; …
View article: Flexible and navigable suction access sheaths: what size stone particles can be cleared?
Flexible and navigable suction access sheaths: what size stone particles can be cleared? Open
Objectives To perform benchtop experiments on flexible and navigable suction (FANS) ureteric access sheaths (UASs) to determine the clearance capabilities for various stone sizes when paired with different‐sized ureteroscopes. Methods Quar…
View article: Evolution of the Endoscopic Surgical Approach for Benign Prostatic Obstruction in European Countries
Evolution of the Endoscopic Surgical Approach for Benign Prostatic Obstruction in European Countries Open
European treatment choices for lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to BPO have evolved towards increasingly diversified endoscopic surgical options, including laser and MIST procedures alongside TURP. Data on LOS and daycase activity il…
View article: Characterisation of vent designs in flexible and navigable suction ureteric access sheaths
Characterisation of vent designs in flexible and navigable suction ureteric access sheaths Open
Objectives To evaluate the different vent designs in three commercially available flexible and navigable suction (FANS) access sheaths— ClearPetra® (Well lead, Guangzhou, China), Elephant II ( YIGAOM edical, Hangzhou, China) and Tuohy‐Bors…
View article: Clinical and cost-effectiveness of percutaneous nephrolithotomy, flexible ureterorenoscopy and extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy for lower pole stones: the PUrE RCTs
Clinical and cost-effectiveness of percutaneous nephrolithotomy, flexible ureterorenoscopy and extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy for lower pole stones: the PUrE RCTs Open
Background Renal tract stone disease is common. The three intervention options are shockwave lithotripsy, flexible ureteroscopic stone treatment and keyhole surgery. Objectives To determine which of shockwave lithotripsy, flexible ureteros…
View article: Central Adiposity Increases Risk of Kidney Stone Disease through Effects on Serum Calcium Concentrations
Central Adiposity Increases Risk of Kidney Stone Disease through Effects on Serum Calcium Concentrations Open
Significance Statement Kidney stone disease is a common disorder with poorly understood pathophysiology. Observational and genetic studies indicate that adiposity is associated with an increased risk of kidney stone disease. However, the r…
View article: Consultation on UTUC II Stockholm 2022: diagnostic and prognostic methods—what’s around the corner?
Consultation on UTUC II Stockholm 2022: diagnostic and prognostic methods—what’s around the corner? Open
Purpose To map current literature and provide an overview of upcoming future diagnostic and prognostic methods for upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC), including translational medical science. Methods A scoping review approach was appl…
View article: An analysis of stone management over the decade before the COVID‐19 pandemic in Germany, France and England
An analysis of stone management over the decade before the COVID‐19 pandemic in Germany, France and England Open
Objectives To understand the implications that the rising upper urinary tract (UUT) stone prevalence in Europe and the increasing burden places on patients and healthcare providers (HCPs), we investigated the evolution of diagnoses and pro…
View article: Multi-class motion-based semantic segmentation for ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsy
Multi-class motion-based semantic segmentation for ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsy Open
Ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy has evolved as the most commonly used technique for the treatment of kidney stones. Automated segmentation of kidney stones and the laser fiber is an essential initial step to performing any automated qu…
View article: Associations of adiposity, kidney stone disease, and serum calcium concentrations; observational and genetic epidemiological studies
Associations of adiposity, kidney stone disease, and serum calcium concentrations; observational and genetic epidemiological studies Open
Background Kidney stone disease (KSD) is linked to obesity, metabolic syndrome and biochemical alterations including higher serum calcium concentration. The mechanisms by which these phenotypes associate with KSD are uncertain. We aimed to…
View article: MP23-09 AN ANALYSIS OF THE TRENDS IN KIDNEY AND URETER STONE MANAGEMENT OVER THE PAST DECADE IN GERMANY, FRANCE AND ENGLAND
MP23-09 AN ANALYSIS OF THE TRENDS IN KIDNEY AND URETER STONE MANAGEMENT OVER THE PAST DECADE IN GERMANY, FRANCE AND ENGLAND Open
You have accessJournal of UrologyHealth Services Research: Practice Patterns, Quality of Life and Shared Decision Making III (MP23)1 Sep 2021MP23-09 AN ANALYSIS OF THE TRENDS IN KIDNEY AND URETER STONE MANAGEMENT OVER THE PAST DECADE IN GE…
View article: Multi-class motion-based semantic segmentation for ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsy
Multi-class motion-based semantic segmentation for ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsy Open
Kidney stones represent a considerable burden for public health-care systems. Ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy has evolved as the most commonly used technique for the treatment of kidney stones. Automated segmentation of kidney stones a…
View article: Shape optimisation for faster washout in recirculating flows
Shape optimisation for faster washout in recirculating flows Open
View article: Utility of blood tests in screening for metabolic disorders in kidney stone disease
Utility of blood tests in screening for metabolic disorders in kidney stone disease Open
Objectives To determine the clinical utility of blood tests as a screening tool for metabolic abnormalities in patients with kidney stone disease. Subjects and Methods Clinical and biochemical data from 709 patients attending the Oxford Un…
View article: The COVID Stones Collaborative: How has the Management of Ureteric Stones Changed During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic? Rationale and Study Protocol
The COVID Stones Collaborative: How has the Management of Ureteric Stones Changed During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic? Rationale and Study Protocol Open
Background and objectives The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is having a significant impact on healthcare delivery. As a result, management of patients with ureteric stones has likely been affected. We report our study protoc…
View article: A temperature model for laser lithotripsy
A temperature model for laser lithotripsy Open
Objective To derive and validate a mathematical model to predict laser-induced temperature changes in a kidney during kidney stone treatment. Methods A simplified mathematical model to predict temperature change in the kidney for any given…
View article: The efficacy and safety of the EMS Lithoclast Trilogy: A European multicenter prospective study on behalf of ESUT
The efficacy and safety of the EMS Lithoclast Trilogy: A European multicenter prospective study on behalf of ESUT Open
INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE:PCNL requires a lithotrite to efficiently break and remove stones. We set out to determine the efficacy and safety of a new lithotrite, the EMS Lithoclast Trilogy, in the...
View article: Genetic variants of calcium and vitamin D metabolism in kidney stone disease
Genetic variants of calcium and vitamin D metabolism in kidney stone disease Open
Kidney stone disease (nephrolithiasis) is a major clinical and economic health burden 1,2 with a heritability of ~45-60% 3 . To identify genetic variants associated with nephrolithiasis we performed genome-wide association studies (GWAS) a…
View article: The Fluid Mechanics of Ureteroscope Irrigation
The Fluid Mechanics of Ureteroscope Irrigation Open
A mathematical framework is formulated and shown to accurately predict the properties of ureteroscope irrigation flow. The theoretical approach has significant potential in quantifying irrigation flow and improving ureteroscope design.
View article: PD08-04 WHICH STONES WILL FAIL SHOCKWAVE LITHOTRIPSY TREATMENT? ANALYSIS OF PATIENT AND STONE FACTORS IN A PREDICTIVE MODEL
PD08-04 WHICH STONES WILL FAIL SHOCKWAVE LITHOTRIPSY TREATMENT? ANALYSIS OF PATIENT AND STONE FACTORS IN A PREDICTIVE MODEL Open
You have accessJournal of UrologyStone Disease: Shock Wave Lithotripsy1 Apr 2018PD08-04 WHICH STONES WILL FAIL SHOCKWAVE LITHOTRIPSY TREATMENT? ANALYSIS OF PATIENT AND STONE FACTORS IN A PREDICTIVE MODEL Helen Cui, Mafalda Silva, Gumuyang …