Bhaskar Somani
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View article: Association between kidney stones and future risk of kidney cancer
Association between kidney stones and future risk of kidney cancer Open
Introduction: Despite increasing interest in the potential associations between kidney stones and kidney cancer, their relationship remains incompletely characterized. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the association betw…
View article: Positive preoperative urine culture is a predictor of urinary tract infections and fever following suction mini-PCNL: results from a large, multicenter series from the Endourology section of the European Association of Urology and the STUMPS collaborative group
Positive preoperative urine culture is a predictor of urinary tract infections and fever following suction mini-PCNL: results from a large, multicenter series from the Endourology section of the European Association of Urology and the STUMPS collaborative group Open
Background: The clinical utility of preoperative mid-stream urine culture (MSUC) in predicting fever and urinary tract infections (UTIs) after suction-assisted mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (SM-PCNL) remains debated. Objectives: This s…
View article: Flexible ureteroscopy with a flexible and navigable suction ureteral access sheath versus mini‐percutaneous nephrolithotomy for 1–2 cm lower pole renal stones: Protocol for an international, multicentre, randomized non‐inferiority trial (FLAME trial)
Flexible ureteroscopy with a flexible and navigable suction ureteral access sheath versus mini‐percutaneous nephrolithotomy for 1–2 cm lower pole renal stones: Protocol for an international, multicentre, randomized non‐inferiority trial (FLAME trial) Open
Background Lower pole renal stones measuring 1–2 cm remain challenging to treat. While mini‐percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mini‐PCNL) provides high stone‐free rates (SFRs), it carries tract‐related morbidity. Flexible ureteroscopy (f‐URS) i…
View article: Epidemiology and Management of Kidney Stone Disease – Current Insights
Epidemiology and Management of Kidney Stone Disease – Current Insights Open
Nephrolithiasis is a common global urological disorder, with incidence rates being as high as 13% in some regions of North America, contributing to substantial healthcare burdens. In 2021, 106 million new cases were reported worldwide, pre…
View article: Comparing laser vs mechanical lithotripsy in suction mini‐PCNL for kidney stone disease: A prospective multicentre study by the endourology section of EAU
Comparing laser vs mechanical lithotripsy in suction mini‐PCNL for kidney stone disease: A prospective multicentre study by the endourology section of EAU Open
Objectives To compare perioperative outcomes, complications and stone‐free rates (SFRs) between laser and non‐laser lithotripsy in suction‐assisted mini‐PCNL (SM‐PCNL). Subjects and Methods This prospective multicentre study enrolled adult…
View article: #720 SMART stone MDT and patient care recommendations: the nephrologist's role in optimizing the adult high-risk kidney stone patient pathway
#720 SMART stone MDT and patient care recommendations: the nephrologist's role in optimizing the adult high-risk kidney stone patient pathway Open
Background and Aims Kidney stone formers are at risk of loss of kidney function over time and have substantial morbidity as well as reduced quality of life (QoL) [1,2]. There is a need for earlier diagnosis, alongside metabolic investigati…
View article: Atlas of predictive tools and scoring systems for outcomes in patients with posterior urethral valves: A comprehensive review of the literature
Atlas of predictive tools and scoring systems for outcomes in patients with posterior urethral valves: A comprehensive review of the literature Open
Posterior urethral valves (PUVs) are a common cause of congenital bladder outlet obstruction and obstructive uropathy in male infants and are a leading cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD)/end-stage renal failure (ESRF) in the pediatric p…
View article: Insights and outcomes of day-case percutaneous nephrolithotomy: results of a systematic review and single-arm meta-analysis
Insights and outcomes of day-case percutaneous nephrolithotomy: results of a systematic review and single-arm meta-analysis Open
Background: Traditionally performed as an inpatient procedure, day-case or ambulatory percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) has emerged in recent years as a promising alternative offering the potential to reduce hospital admissions and healt…
View article: Bringing the lab home: Evaluating the clinical accuracy of five urinary pH devices for stone prevention
Bringing the lab home: Evaluating the clinical accuracy of five urinary pH devices for stone prevention Open
Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the accuracy of five different manual urine pH measurement devices against the laboratory reference method. Materials and Methods: Fresh second-morning midstream urine samples were collected …
View article: Outcome analysis of percutaneous nephrostomy insertion to relieve urinary obstruction in advanced malignancy
Outcome analysis of percutaneous nephrostomy insertion to relieve urinary obstruction in advanced malignancy Open
Objective: The aim is to evaluate the benefits of percutaneous nephrostomy (PCN) for urinary drainage in patients with malignancy-associated urinary obstruction (MUO). This study examines the impact of PCN on immediate renal recovery, proc…
View article: Penile trauma management in absence of fracture: Long‐term outcomes
Penile trauma management in absence of fracture: Long‐term outcomes Open
Objective This study evaluates the clinical outcomes of patients with suspected penile fractures who were managed conservatively after MRI excluded tunica albuginea rupture or fracture. Methods A retrospective review was conducted over a s…
View article: Efficacy and safety of ureteroscopy in children with lower pole renal stones – a machine learning predictive model from the EAU section of Endourology
Efficacy and safety of ureteroscopy in children with lower pole renal stones – a machine learning predictive model from the EAU section of Endourology Open
Introduction The rising incidence of kidney stone disease in children presents growing clinical challenges, particularly in managing lower pole (LP) calculi, which are anatomically difficult to treat. Flexible ureteroscopy with laser litho…