Minimally Invasive Procedures
Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) 2026 Practice Guidance Document for Prostatic Artery Embolization.
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Prostatic artery embolization (PAE) is a minimally invasive procedure for the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a common cause of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in older men. Since the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) 2019 Multisociety Consensus Position Statement on PAE, there has been rapid growth in clinical evidence, technological innovations, and increased acceptance of PAE as an alternative to transurethral resection of the prostate and other conventional surgical treatments.
Sport, genetic susceptibility, and the risk of benign prostatic hyperplasia: a large prospective cohort study.
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common age-related urological condition influenced by both modifiable lifestyle factors and genetic susceptibility. This large cohort study was performed to examine the association between physical activities and incident BPH, and assess modification by genetic susceptibility using a polygenic risk score (PRS).
Flexible ureterorenoscopy and lithotripsy with pulsed thulium: YAG laser: a multicenter retrospective study.
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In vivo data on volumetric laser efficiency and clinical outcomes of the p-Tm: YAG laser from large multicenter cohorts remain limited. The present study aimed to evaluate the real-world in vivo volumetric ablation efficiency of the p-Tm: YAG laser during flexible ureterorenoscopy (FURS), with secondary assessment of clinical outcomes and safety in a multicenter cohort.
Comparative Analysis of A Novel Air-Bubble Guided Percutaneous Access Technique Against Traditional Fluoroscopic Techniques.
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Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) requires precise renal access, a feat that is often challenging and time-consuming. In this light, we evaluated the bubble needle, a standard nephrostomy needle with an integrated two-dimensional bubble level designed to maintain anterior-posterior alignment after a single fluoroscopic image.
Prospective comparative validation of a novel endoscopy chair and endoscope manipulation apparatus (EasyFlex) for ergonomic improvement in fURS procedures.
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This study aimed to validate the functionality and usability of a doctor's endoscopy chair and an endoscope carrying/manipulation apparatus known as the EasyFlex.
Prototype models of the EasyFlex apparatus were evaluated by five expert urologists specializing in endourology at three medical centers.
Randomized, multicenter trial of ureteral stent placement vs. stent omission after ureteroscopy for renal stones.
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Ureteral stent placement after ureteroscopy is a major contributor to patient morbidity. We sought to evaluate postoperative complications and quality of life (QoL) metrics comparing individuals receiving ureteral stent placement vs.
Water vapor thermotherapy and high-grade Clavien-Dindo complications: retrospective analysis of 10 cases.
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Water vapor thermal therapy (WVTT) has emerged as a widely adopted minimally invasive treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia/obstruction (BPH/BPO), with excellent functional outcomes and a favorable safety profile.
Thermal safety during retrograde intrarenal surgery and laser lithotripsy. Changes of intrarenal temperature while using direct-in-scope-suction : an in-vitro study by young academic urologists and EAU endourology sections.
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To evaluate the intrarenal temperature (IRT) variations using the 9.2Fr and 7.5Fr flexible ureteroscopes featuring direct-in-scope suction (DISS-FURS) in an in-vitro set up in different inflow and outflow irrigation conditions.
The Third Endourological Society Census Report.
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To help understand and better meet the needs of its membership, the Endourological Society (ES) conducts an annual membership survey. The purpose of this article is to report the findings of the third annual census of the ES.
Challenging Ureteroscopy in Complex Anatomy: A Case Report.
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Ureteroscopy is a well-established minimally invasive modality for the management of ureteric calculi; however, technical difficulty may arise in the presence of impacted stones and distorted urinary tract anatomy.