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Medical Expulsive Therapy (Alpha Blockers) for Urologic Stone Disease
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Mini vs standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy for renal stones: a comparative study
To compare the outcome of mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy versus standard-PNL for renal stones. Ret rospective study was performed between March 2010 and May 2013 for patients treated by Mini-PNL or standard-PNL through 18 and 30 Fr tracts, respectively, using pneumatic lithotripsy. Semirigid ureteroscope (8.5/11.5 Fr) was used for Mini-PNL and 24 Fr nephroscope for standard-PNL.
The modifed ultra‑mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy technique and comparison with standard nephrolithotomy: a randomized prospective study
To compare the success and complications of ultra-mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy (UPNL) and standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy (SPNL) techniques.
Do renal stones that fail lithotripsy require treatment?
The rates of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) appear stable in the UK.
Simultaneous Bilateral Endoscopic Manipulation for Bilateral Renal Stones
The total operative time was 80 minutes. No intra or post-operative complications were experienced. On post-op day one the creatinine serum level was stable (0.7 mg/dl); he was discharged home 48 hours later. Ureteral stents were removed seven days after the procedure.
Stone Care Triage During COVID-19 at the University of Washington
The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic (COVID-19) has caused widespread disruption of routine surgical care and forced every surgeon to make triage decisions, in some geographic areas on par with war-time medicine
Aromatherapy as a promising adjunctive treatment for acute renal colic pain: an issue that merits further research
Renal colic (RC) is a frequent and severely painful condition which is commonly caused by the obstruction of the urinary tract by stone.
Vitamin D and Kidney Stones
This review explores the relationship between vitamin D supplementation and lithogenesis.
Treatment Setting Influences Treatment Modality for Urinary Stone Disease
We have previously established that a branching network of outreach locations throughout the state of Iowa increases rural patients’ access to clinical and procedural urologic care.
Immunotherapy for stone disease
In addition to traditional risk factors such as low urine volume or hypercalciuria, emerging data suggest that calcium oxalate (CaOx), one of the most common mineral complexes in the urine, elicits a strong immunologic response.
Which Type of Water Is Recommended for Patients with Stone Disease (Hard or Soft Water, Tap or Bottled Water): Evidence from a Systematic Review over the Last 3 Decades
The role of the mineral constituents in water and their role in kidney stone disease (KSD) have been a long-standing subject of debate. The aim of our systematic review was to evaluate the relevance of different types of water in stone disease.
Minituriazed percutaneous nephrolithotomy: what does it mean?
In addition to traditional risk factors such as low urine volume or hypercalciuria, emerging data suggest that calcium oxalate (CaOx), one of the most common mineral complexes in the urine, elicits a strong immunologic response.
Complications of retrograde intrarenal surgery classifed by the modifed Clavien grading system
The increase in the retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) has been accompanied by the increase in complications.
Recent advances in understanding and managing urolithiasis
During the last few years, there has been relevant progress in both understanding and managing urolithiasis.
Effect of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation on postoperative analgesia after ureteroscopic lithotripsy: a randomized controlled trial
Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) is an effective analgesic measure. We studied the analgesic effect of TEAS by applying it alone after ureteroscopic lithotripsy, rather than applying it as a supplementary analgesic measure
Predictive risk factors for systemic infammatory response syndrome following ureteroscopic laser lithotripsy
The objective of this study was to investigate risk factors for the development of systemic inflammatory response syndrome following ureteroscopic laser lithotripsy. We retrospectively collected data of 469 patients
The comparison of two prediction models for ureteral stones: CHOKAI and STONE scores
Renal colic is an emergency symptom characterized by sudden onset of intense pain secondary to urinary stone disease. It is the most common urologic disease of patients seeking help in the emergency department
Comparison of the efficacy and safety of URSL, RPLU, and MPCNL for treatment of large upper impacted ureteral stones: a randomized controlled trial
There are three minimally invasive methods for the management of large upper impacted ureteral stones: mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (MPCNL), transurethral ureteroscope lithotripsy (URSL), and retroperitoneal laparoscopic ureterolithotomy (RPLU)
Pushing stones uphill: why patients are lost to follow-up after uncomplicated ureteroscopy
We sought to determine the rate of and factors associated with patient nonadherence to prescribed follow-up after uncomplicated ureteroscopy
Determinants of health-related quality of life for patients after urinary lithotripsy: ureteroscopic vs. shock wave lithotripsy
To compare the longitudinal health-related quality of life (HRQoL) after surgical intervention with ureteroscopic lithotripsy (URSL) and shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) and to evaluate the factors affecting HRQoL in urolithiasis patients.