Lithotripsy
View article: Comparative Efficacy, Patient-Specific Predictive Factors, and Long-Term Safety of Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy for Urinary Calculi: A Systematic Review of Technical Optimization and Clinical Outcomes
Comparative Efficacy, Patient-Specific Predictive Factors, and Long-Term Safety of Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy for Urinary Calculi: A Systematic Review of Technical Optimization and Clinical Outcomes Open
Introduction Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy (SWL) remains a pivotal, non-invasive treatment modality for urolithiasis, having revolutionized the management of stone disease since its introduction in the 1980s (Preminger et al., 2024;…
View article: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF SUCCESS RATES AND COMPLICATIONS: LITHOCLAST VS. HOLMIUM LASER-ASSISTED URETERORENOSCOPY (URS) IN THE MANAGEMENT OF UPPER URETERIC STONES
A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF SUCCESS RATES AND COMPLICATIONS: LITHOCLAST VS. HOLMIUM LASER-ASSISTED URETERORENOSCOPY (URS) IN THE MANAGEMENT OF UPPER URETERIC STONES Open
View article: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF SUCCESS RATES AND COMPLICATIONS: LITHOCLAST VS. HOLMIUM LASER-ASSISTED URETERORENOSCOPY (URS) IN THE MANAGEMENT OF UPPER URETERIC STONES
A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF SUCCESS RATES AND COMPLICATIONS: LITHOCLAST VS. HOLMIUM LASER-ASSISTED URETERORENOSCOPY (URS) IN THE MANAGEMENT OF UPPER URETERIC STONES Open
View article: LITHOTRIPSY
LITHOTRIPSY Open
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness, safety, and clinical outcomes of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) in the treatment of renal and upper ureteric calculi. Kidney stones are a common urological condition…
View article: LITHOTRIPSY
LITHOTRIPSY Open
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness, safety, and clinical outcomes of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) in the treatment of renal and upper ureteric calculi. Kidney stones are a common urological conditio…
View article: Outcome of Retrograde Flexible URS in the Treatment of Renal Stones at Ibn Sina Teaching Hospital, Sirte, Libya
Outcome of Retrograde Flexible URS in the Treatment of Renal Stones at Ibn Sina Teaching Hospital, Sirte, Libya Open
Renal stones, with a global prevalence of 10%, pose significant challenges, particularly when 2–3 centimeters in size, because of limitations of treatments like percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy …
View article: Coronary revascularization: a long-term perspective
Coronary revascularization: a long-term perspective Open
This paper will forecast advancements in coronary revascularization by 2040, drawing on historical trends and recent breakthroughs. Having forecasted in 2000 the impact of innovations like drug-eluting stents, coronary computed tomography …
View article: Flexible negative pressure suction ureteral access sheath combined with ureteroscopy in the treatment of upper urinary tract calculi: A meta-analysis
Flexible negative pressure suction ureteral access sheath combined with ureteroscopy in the treatment of upper urinary tract calculi: A meta-analysis Open
Background: Upper urinary tract stones are common diseases in urology. Ureteroscopic lithotripsy is one of the main methods for the treatment of upper urinary tract stones. With the rise of flexible urinary tract examination (F-UAS), it ma…
View article: Ultrasonography and fluoroscopy‐guided <scp>PCNL</scp> vs pure ultrasonography‐guided endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery for 4–6‐cm kidney stones
Ultrasonography and fluoroscopy‐guided <span>PCNL</span> vs pure ultrasonography‐guided endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery for 4–6‐cm kidney stones Open
Objective To assess the safety and efficacy of combined ultrasonography (US) and fluoroscopy‐guided percutaneous nephrolithotomy (CG‐PCNL) vs pure US‐guided endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery (USG‐ECIRS) for treating 4–6‐cm renal calcu…
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…
View article: Retrograde intrarenal surgery as an alternative to percutaneous interventions in the management of large stones in the ureteropelvic segment of the kidneys in patients with renal colic
Retrograde intrarenal surgery as an alternative to percutaneous interventions in the management of large stones in the ureteropelvic segment of the kidneys in patients with renal colic Open
Background. Treatment of large kidney stones remains a highly debated issue in modern urology because such stones often cause potentially life-threatening conditions, while management protocols vary due to the emergence of new treatment me…
View article: Calcium Challenge – Tackling Rings, Nodules and Plates: How Can We Get More from Intravascular Lithotripsy Technology?
Calcium Challenge – Tackling Rings, Nodules and Plates: How Can We Get More from Intravascular Lithotripsy Technology? Open
Calcific coronary artery disease presents unique challenges in achieving optimal stent deployment, which is crucial for long-term procedural success. Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL), introduced to the UK in 2018, has revolutionised the tre…
View article: Simultaneous management of kidney stones and ureteral strictures using tip-bendable ureteral access sheath assisted transabdominal approach combined with laparoscopic upper urinary tract reconstruction
Simultaneous management of kidney stones and ureteral strictures using tip-bendable ureteral access sheath assisted transabdominal approach combined with laparoscopic upper urinary tract reconstruction Open
Purpose The treatment of ureteral strictures combined with kidney stones often necessitates staged surgical intervention, increasing the patient burden and leading to the inefficient use of medical resources. This study aimed to evaluate t…
View article: Study on the Efficacy and Safety of intelligently Pressure-Controlled, Flexible Negative Pressure Suction Ureteroscopy Lithotripsy Compared with Traditional flexible Ureteroscopy Lithotripsy for the Treatment of 1.0-2.5 cm Renal Stones: A Single-Center Randomized Controlled Trial
Study on the Efficacy and Safety of intelligently Pressure-Controlled, Flexible Negative Pressure Suction Ureteroscopy Lithotripsy Compared with Traditional flexible Ureteroscopy Lithotripsy for the Treatment of 1.0-2.5 cm Renal Stones: A Single-Center Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Purpose Comparative analysis of the efficacy and safety of intelligent pressure-controlled, flexible negative-pressure suction ureteroscopic lithotripsy (IFANS f-URS)versus traditional flexible ureteroscopic lithotripsy (f-URS)for 1.0–2.5 …
View article: Experience with extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy in children at the Stavropol City Clinical Emergency Hospital
Experience with extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy in children at the Stavropol City Clinical Emergency Hospital Open
Introduction. Although urolithiasis is more common in adults, kidney stones can be visualized in children. The increased incidence of urolithiasis in children is associated with changes in diet, genetic factors, and lifestyle. Extracorpore…
View article: Effect of remimazolam on inflammatory reaction after ureteroscopic lithotripsy: a randomised controlled trial
Effect of remimazolam on inflammatory reaction after ureteroscopic lithotripsy: a randomised controlled trial Open
Remimazolam is effective in reducing the 24-hour inflammatory response after ureteral stone lithotripsy and is safe and effective for use in this procedure.
View article: Long-term outcomes of intravascular lithotripsy use for in-stent restenosis and stent underexpansion
Long-term outcomes of intravascular lithotripsy use for in-stent restenosis and stent underexpansion Open
View article: Machine learning-based screening of characteristic factors for urinary tract infection following ureteral stone surgery and construction and validation of risk prediction models
Machine learning-based screening of characteristic factors for urinary tract infection following ureteral stone surgery and construction and validation of risk prediction models Open
Ureteroscopic lithotripsy has emerged as the cornerstone treatment modality for ureteral stones due to its exceptional success rates and minimal complication profiles. Nevertheless, postoperative urinary tract infection (UTI) remains a pre…
View article: Small but mighty: cylindrical transparent cap-assisted cholangioscopic electrohydraulic lithotripsy and stone extraction for the treatment of difficult common bile duct stones
Small but mighty: cylindrical transparent cap-assisted cholangioscopic electrohydraulic lithotripsy and stone extraction for the treatment of difficult common bile duct stones Open
View article: Spontaneous steinstrasse: A case report and literature review
Spontaneous steinstrasse: A case report and literature review Open
View article: Management of common bile duct stones: a comprehensive review
Management of common bile duct stones: a comprehensive review Open
CBD stones impose significant morbidity and cost. This review compares the efficacy and safety of endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) and laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) and summarizes emerging techniques and remaining contro…
View article: Intravascular lithotripsy for the treatment of calcified coronary artery disease: A case series
Intravascular lithotripsy for the treatment of calcified coronary artery disease: A case series Open
Severe coronary artery calcification poses major challenges to percutaneous coronary intervention, often limiting stent expansion and procedural success. The Sonico-CX intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) system is a novel calcium-modification …
View article: Homoeopathic Management of Urolithiasis: A Single-Case Clinical Study Following CARE Guidelines
Homoeopathic Management of Urolithiasis: A Single-Case Clinical Study Following CARE Guidelines Open
Background: Urolithiasis (renal stone disease) remains a prevalent disorder of the urinary tract with multifactorial aetiology. Conventional management involves analgesia, hydration, and surgical or lith…
View article: Homoeopathic Management of Urolithiasis: A Single-Case Clinical Study Following CARE Guidelines
Homoeopathic Management of Urolithiasis: A Single-Case Clinical Study Following CARE Guidelines Open
Background: Urolithiasis (renal stone disease) remains a prevalent disorder of the urinary tract with multifactorial aetiology. Conventional management involves analgesia, hydration, and surgical or lithotripsy interventions, but recurrenc…
View article: Research on the Efficiency and Safety of the Pulse Thulium Fiber Laser Lithotripsy through model Experimental
Research on the Efficiency and Safety of the Pulse Thulium Fiber Laser Lithotripsy through model Experimental Open
Objective This study aims to investigate the physical interaction characteristics of thulium fiber laser (TFL) lithotripsy, to elucidate the influence of laser parameters on stone ablation efficiency and clinical safety, and thereby to gui…
View article: Correction to: Flexible Percutaneous Laser Lithotripsy for Intrahepatic Stones: A Multicenter Study in Western Patients
Correction to: Flexible Percutaneous Laser Lithotripsy for Intrahepatic Stones: A Multicenter Study in Western Patients Open
View article: Effectiveness and safety of ultra-slow full power shockwave lithotripsy compared to mini–percutaneous nephrolithotomy and retrograde intrarenal surgery for treatment of lower calyceal stone between 1 and 2 cm with high attenuation value
Effectiveness and safety of ultra-slow full power shockwave lithotripsy compared to mini–percutaneous nephrolithotomy and retrograde intrarenal surgery for treatment of lower calyceal stone between 1 and 2 cm with high attenuation value Open
Purpose This prospective randomized study compared the effectiveness and safety of ultra-slow full power shockwave lithotripsy (ultraslow SWL), mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mini-PNL), and retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) for 1–2 …
View article: Evaluation of outcomes in kidney stone management: Stone-free rate vs Cost vs Quality of life – A systematic review from EAU Endourology
Evaluation of outcomes in kidney stone management: Stone-free rate vs Cost vs Quality of life – A systematic review from EAU Endourology Open
Background: Nephrolithiasis is a prevalent and highly recurrent pathology that affects up to 15% of the global population. The three main treatment modalities of nephrolithiasis are extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) , ureterosco…
View article: Cost of reusable vs. single-use ureteroscopes in complex renal surgeries: a randomized cohort study
Cost of reusable vs. single-use ureteroscopes in complex renal surgeries: a randomized cohort study Open
View article: In vitro ablation rates of Ho:YAG, p-Tm:YAG and TFL lasers
In vitro ablation rates of Ho:YAG, p-Tm:YAG and TFL lasers Open