Stone Disease
Vacuum-Assisted Mini-PCNL Versus RIRS with flexible and navigable suction ureteral access sheath for 1-3 cm Pediatric Stones: A Comparative Study.
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Compare vacuum-assisted mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (VA-mini PCNL) and RIRS with flexible and navigable suction ureteral access sheath (FANS-RIRS) for pediatric upper urinary tract stones.
This retrospective study included children under 14 years old with 1-3 cm stones treated from March 2021 to June 2024.
The efficacy and safety of adrenergic alpha-antagonists combined with PDE5 inhibitors in the medical expulsive therapy for unilateral distal ureteral stones: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Distal ureteral stones are a common urological condition, causing significant morbidity. While medical expulsive therapy (MET) using α-adrenergic receptor antagonists (α-ARAs) or phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitors has been widely studied, the efficacy and safety of their combination remain debated.
Premature menopause and risk of kidney stone disease: evidence from the UK biobank and National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.
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Kidney stone disease (KSD) is a global health burden. Premature menopause (PM) may increase the likelihood of KSD, but the influence of hormone therapy (HT) and genetic predisposition is unclear. We examined the association between PM and KSD in two large cohorts and evaluated potential modification by HT and polygenic risk scores (PRS).
The Impact of Distressed Community Index on Stone Burden, Prevention, and Quality of Life in Patients with Nephrolithiasis.
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To assess the impact of Distressed Communities Index (DCI) on treatment disparities and disease-related quality of life (QoL) in a nationwide sample of patients with nephrolithiasis METHODS: We performed a nationwide online cross-sectional survey of adult registrants of ResearchMatch with nephrolithiasis.
Acute hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in a patient treated for stone removal via percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a case report and literature review.
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Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a rare but life-threatening hyperinflammatory syndrome characterized by uncontrolled immune activation. It is most often associated with infections, malignancies, or autoimmune disorders such as adult-onset Still's disease (AOSD).
In Vitro evaluation of laser-stone interaction.
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Laser lithotripsy is the main surgical treatment for urinary stones, using Holmium: Yttrium-Aluminium-Garnet (Ho: YAG) and Thulium Fiber Laser (TFL) lasers. Despite technological advances, the stone fragmentation determinants remain unclear.
Primary hyperoxaluria type 1-current practice in the siRNA era: an ERA Genes & Kidney Working Group survey.
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Primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (PH1) is a rare inherited metabolic disorder leading to the formation of kidney stones, nephrocalcinosis, and kidney failure. Besides, PH1 poses the risk of developing systemic oxalosis, a life-threatening condition with oxalate deposits in multiple organ systems.
Exploratory urinary microbiome and metabolome profiles in patients with calcium oxalate kidney stones: a pilot cross-sectional study.
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Kidney stones represent a common urological disorder affecting approximately 14.8% of the global population, with calcium oxalate (CaOx) stones constituting nearly 80% of all cases. Recent studies have revealed a potential association between the gut microbiome and the risk of forming CaOx stones.
Association of Body Mass Index Trajectories with Kidney Stone Disease: An Analysis Based on the NHANES Database.
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Body mass index (BMI), a key indicator of obesity, has been shown by numerous studies to be associated with the risk of kidney stone disease (KSD). However, existing research has predominantly focused on BMI measurements at single time points, thereby failing to adequately capture the long-term impact of dynamic changes in BMI on KSD risk.
Environmental sustainability in urolithiasis care: a scoping review.
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Urolithiasis is climate-sensitive and increasingly prevalent, but the environmental impact of its care remains poorly defined. The aim of the study is to map existing evidence on the environmental footprint of urolithiasis care and identify gaps for future research.