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View article: Kidney Stones can be an indicator of systemic and cardiovascular disease: Evidence from the Colombian Nationwide Registry Study
Kidney Stones can be an indicator of systemic and cardiovascular disease: Evidence from the Colombian Nationwide Registry Study Open
Background and Objective: Urolithiasis clusters with metabolic and cardiovascular disorders. We estimated nationwide prevalence of urolithiasis in Colombia and quantified its association with cardio-metabolic comorbidities and major cardio…
View article: Ureteroscopy for stone disease in the elderly (≥ 80 years): Outcomes of a multicentre study from YAU and EAU endourology groups
Ureteroscopy for stone disease in the elderly (≥ 80 years): Outcomes of a multicentre study from YAU and EAU endourology groups Open
The objective of this study was to perform a multi-centre and global study evaluating the clinical outcomes and complications associated with of URS for stone disease in patients aged 80 years and above. Retrospective analysis was conducte…
View article: Correction: SMART stone multidisciplinary team (MDT) and patient care: recommendations for the adult high-risk kidney stone patient pathway
Correction: SMART stone multidisciplinary team (MDT) and patient care: recommendations for the adult high-risk kidney stone patient pathway Open
View article: Simultaneous bilateral endoscopic surgery: Mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy with pulsed Thulium YAG and flexible ureteroscope with Thulium laser fiber
Simultaneous bilateral endoscopic surgery: Mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy with pulsed Thulium YAG and flexible ureteroscope with Thulium laser fiber Open
View article: Frailty scoring systems in urological surgery: Current status and future perspectives
Frailty scoring systems in urological surgery: Current status and future perspectives Open
Frailty refers to a state of increased vulnerability and is recognised to be multifactorial. It is associated with a higher likelihood for functional dependency and a reduced life expectancy. In the surgical setting, frailty has attracted …
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: SMART Stone Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) and patient care: recommendations for the adult high-risk kidney stone patient pathway
SMART Stone Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) and patient care: recommendations for the adult high-risk kidney stone patient pathway Open
View article: Patient consent in the modern era: Novel tools and practical considerations in urology
Patient consent in the modern era: Novel tools and practical considerations in urology Open
Informed consent is a cornerstone of ethically acceptable surgical interventions. Traditional methods primarily rely on verbal explanations by clinicians and, at times, the use of supplementary resources such as information leaflets. In th…
View article: Radiation-free ureteroscopy: risky business or a safe alternative?
Radiation-free ureteroscopy: risky business or a safe alternative? Open
View article: Intrarenal Pressure Monitoring During Ureteroscopy: A Delphi Panel Consensus
Intrarenal Pressure Monitoring During Ureteroscopy: A Delphi Panel Consensus Open
View article: Correction: The infection post flexible UreteroreNoscopy (I-FUN) predictive model based on machine learning: a new clinical tool to assess the risk of sepsis post retrograde intrarenal surgery for kidney stone disease
Correction: The infection post flexible UreteroreNoscopy (I-FUN) predictive model based on machine learning: a new clinical tool to assess the risk of sepsis post retrograde intrarenal surgery for kidney stone disease Open
View article: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy in pregnancy: A comprehensive review and technical insights
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy in pregnancy: A comprehensive review and technical insights Open
View article: Durability of Laser Endoureterotomy for the Treatment of Benign Ureteral Strictures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Durability of Laser Endoureterotomy for the Treatment of Benign Ureteral Strictures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Purpose: Laser endoureterotomy is a common minimally invasive treatment of ureteral strictures. However, data evaluating the durability of this technique are limited. This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed treatment success rate…
View article: Social media and urology: The good, the bad and the ugly
Social media and urology: The good, the bad and the ugly Open
Social media (SoMe) is now a core part of modern-day life with increased use among both patients and urologists. The interplay of SoMe between these two parties is complex. From a patient perspective, SoMe platforms can serve as educationa…
View article: Evaluating the Safety of Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS): Intra- and Early Postoperative Complications in Patients Enrolled in the Global Multicentre Flexible Ureteroscopy Outcome Registry (FLEXOR)
Evaluating the Safety of Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS): Intra- and Early Postoperative Complications in Patients Enrolled in the Global Multicentre Flexible Ureteroscopy Outcome Registry (FLEXOR) Open
Our analysis showed that RIRS has a good safety profile but bleeding requiring transfusions, ureteric injury, fever, and sepsis are still the most common complications despite advancements in technology.
View article: Dent’s Disease: A Cause of Monogenic Kidney Stones and Nephrocalcinosis
Dent’s Disease: A Cause of Monogenic Kidney Stones and Nephrocalcinosis Open
Kidney stones are becoming increasingly common, affecting up to 10% of adults. A small percentage are of monogenic origin, such as Dent’s disease (DD). DD is a syndrome that causes low-molecular-weight proteinuria, hypercalciuria, nephroli…
View article: Advancements in robotic systems in flexible ureterorenoscopy: a review of clinical studies
Advancements in robotic systems in flexible ureterorenoscopy: a review of clinical studies Open
INTRODUCTION: Integrating robotics within endourological interventions emerges as a promising avenue to mitigate ergonomic constraints and enhance surgical outcomes.EVIDENCE ACQUISITION: A literature search was performed in PubMed and Goog…
View article: Safety and efficacy of ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsy with a single-use 7.5Fr ureteroscope: a multicenter prospective pilot study
Safety and efficacy of ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsy with a single-use 7.5Fr ureteroscope: a multicenter prospective pilot study Open
This multicentric study demonstrates the safety and efficacy of using the 7.5Fr single-use flexible ureteroscope for urinary stone treatment. While the results are promising, larger studies are needed to validate these findings further.
View article: Comparing thulium fiber versus high power holmium laser in bilateral same sitting retrograde intrarenal surgery for kidney stones: Results from a multicenter study
Comparing thulium fiber versus high power holmium laser in bilateral same sitting retrograde intrarenal surgery for kidney stones: Results from a multicenter study Open
Our study shows that urologists use both lasers equally for SSB-RIRS. Reintervention rates are low, safety profiles are comparable, and single-stage bilateral SFR may be better in certain cases. Bilateral lower pole and large-volume stones…
View article: Patient Perspectives on Kidney Stone Surgery: A Content Analysis of Instagram Posts by Patients Versus Surgeons
Patient Perspectives on Kidney Stone Surgery: A Content Analysis of Instagram Posts by Patients Versus Surgeons Open
View article: Laser Ablation Efficiency, Laser Ablation Speed, and Laser Energy Consumption During Lithotripsy: What Are They and How Are They Defined? A Systematic Review and Proposal for a Standardized Terminology
Laser Ablation Efficiency, Laser Ablation Speed, and Laser Energy Consumption During Lithotripsy: What Are They and How Are They Defined? A Systematic Review and Proposal for a Standardized Terminology Open
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View article: The Prime Time for Flexible Ureteroscopy for Large Renal Stones Is Coming: Is Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy No Longer Needed?
The Prime Time for Flexible Ureteroscopy for Large Renal Stones Is Coming: Is Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy No Longer Needed? Open
Advances in laser technology and surgical telescopic systems have propelled retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) to the forefront as a viable alternative to percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). Currently, RIRS is being increasingly utilize…
View article: Does age impact outcomes of retrograde intrarenal surgery in the elderly? Results from 366 patients from the FLEXible ureteroscopy outcomes registry (FLEXOR)
Does age impact outcomes of retrograde intrarenal surgery in the elderly? Results from 366 patients from the FLEXible ureteroscopy outcomes registry (FLEXOR) Open
View article: New Technologies in Endourology and Laser Lithotripsy: The Need for Evidence in Comprehensive Clinical Settings
New Technologies in Endourology and Laser Lithotripsy: The Need for Evidence in Comprehensive Clinical Settings Open
Flexible ureteroscopy (fURS) with laser lithotripsy is currently the gold standard surgical treatment for ureteral and kidney stones with a maximum diameter of 2 cm [...]
View article: Correction: Role, Cost, and Availably of Urinary pH Monitoring for Kidney Stone Disease—A Systematic Review of the Literature
Correction: Role, Cost, and Availably of Urinary pH Monitoring for Kidney Stone Disease—A Systematic Review of the Literature Open
View article: Influence of pre-stenting on RIRS outcomes. Inferences from patients of the Global Multicentre Flexible Ureteroscopy Outcome Registry (FLEXOR)
Influence of pre-stenting on RIRS outcomes. Inferences from patients of the Global Multicentre Flexible Ureteroscopy Outcome Registry (FLEXOR) Open
RIRS without pre-stenting can be considered safe without significant morbidity. Multiple, lower-pole and large stone is a significant contributor towards residual fragments. Patients who were not pre-stented had significantly higher but lo…
View article: Predictors of Ureteral Strictures after Retrograde Ureteroscopic Treatment of Impacted Ureteral Stones: A Systematic Literature Review
Predictors of Ureteral Strictures after Retrograde Ureteroscopic Treatment of Impacted Ureteral Stones: A Systematic Literature Review Open
Background: The stricture-formation rate following ureteroscopy ranges from 0.5 to 5% and might amount to 24% in patients with impacted ureteral stones. The pathogenesis of ureteral stricture formation is not yet fully understood. It is li…
View article: Improving Outcomes of Same-sitting Bilateral Flexible Ureteroscopy for Renal Stones in Real-world Practice—Lessons Learnt from Global Multicenter Experience of 1250 Patients
Improving Outcomes of Same-sitting Bilateral Flexible Ureteroscopy for Renal Stones in Real-world Practice—Lessons Learnt from Global Multicenter Experience of 1250 Patients Open
View article: Entering into 2.0 cystinuric management with a medical digital tool to monitor urine pH: a prospective, randomized study
Entering into 2.0 cystinuric management with a medical digital tool to monitor urine pH: a prospective, randomized study Open
The Lit-Control® pH Meter demonstrated to be an easy-to-use device that can facilitate urinary pH control by cystinuric patients. A prospective study is warranted to assess the correlation between urine pH monitoring, a treat to target app…