Stone Disease

Patients undergoing double J substitution with a pigtail suture stent report a significant decrease of stent-related symptoms. Results from a prospective multicenter longitudinal trial.

To compare stent-related symptoms (SRS) in patients with double J (DJ) undergoing substitution with a pigtail suture stent (PSS) after ureteroscopy (URS), through the Ureteral Stent Symptom Questionnaire (USSQ).

Robotic Flexible Ureteroscopy: A Step-by-step Video by Using Roboflex AvicennaTM Platform.

The management of kidney stones, particularly those in the renal pelvis, is a critical aspect of urology. The European Association of Urology guidelines recommend Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy or Endourology methods, encompassing Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy and Ureterorenoscopy (URS), for stones ranging from 10-20 mm.

Illumination matters Part III: Impact of light obstruction on illuminance from flexible ureteroscopes - a comparative PEARLS analysis.

Artifacts from poor ureteroscopes' light design with shadowing and dark areas in the field of view have been reported. The aim was to quantify effects of light obstruction in a kidney calyx model.

We evaluated a series of contemporary flexible ureteroscopes including the Storz Flex-Xc and Flex-X2s, Olympus V3 and P7, Pusen 7.

Urinary tract infection after flexible ureterorenoscopy for urolithiasis in patients with positive treated preoperative urinalysis.

Prevalence of kidney stones is increasing worldwide, flexible ureterorenoscopy (f-URS) is the most common surgical treatment. Postoperative urinary tract infection (PUTI) is the primary complication.

Kidney Stones Account for Increased Imaging Studies in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease.

ADPKD patients may have more imaging studies than patients with other forms of chronic kidney disease (CKD). We characterized the imaging burden of ADPKD patients relative to a CKD population to determine which factors lead to increased imaging in ADPKD patients.

Prevention of recurrence of urolithiasis.

Urolithiasis is one of the most frequent urological diseases. Identifying the causes of stone formation forms the basis for successful prevention of recurrence. Metabolic diagnostics and measures for prevention of recurrence are based on the assignment of the patient to a low-risk or high-risk group.

Nephrolithiasis associated to Nephrocalcinosis is Primarily Composed of Carbonate Apatite.

This study was designed to determine the mineral composition of calculi in nephrocalcinosis with nephrolithiasis, diagnose the underlying disease and monitor the course of renal function in patients with nephrocalcinosis-nephrolithiasis.

Radiation exposure associated with computed tomography for pediatric urolithiasis evaluation: A scoping review of the literature.

Computed tomography (CT) imaging is used for assessment of pediatric urolithiasis in cases where ultrasound is inconclusive. The utility of CT imaging must be considered alongside the potential risks of radiation exposure in this patient population due to the increased risk of cancer development.

Association between drinking status and risk of kidney stones among United States adults: NHANES 2007-2018.

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between drinking status and kidney stones occurrence among United States (US) adults who consume alcohol.

We conducted a cross-sectional analysis using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES 2007-2018).

Recent advances in the treatment of renal stones using flexible ureteroscopys.

Upper urinary tract stones are a common urological disease that can be treated by flexible ureteroscopy (FURS) through the natural urinary tract, in addition to extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) and percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL).

The magnesium depletion score is associated with increased likelihood of kidney stone disease among female adults.

The association between magnesium depletion score (MDS) and kidney stone disease (KSD) remains unknown. This study was designed to investigate the association of MDS with KSD in adults.

A total of 19,654 participants were enrolled from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES).

Supine versus prone percutaneous nephrolithotomy in management of patient with complex renal stone diseases.

Compare the surgical outcomes, safety, stone free rate, hospital stay, and complication of prone and supine PCNL in case of complex renal stone.

This is an observational study conducted in our institute, it consist of 120 patients over the period of 2 years from July 2021 to June 2023, all the patients were divided into two groups: 60 patients underwent modified supine percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and remaining 60 patients underwent standard prone PCNL.

A positive association between BMI and kidney stones among the diabetic population: a cross-sectional study from NHANES.

In the past, research has shown that a higher body mass index (BMI) is one of the variables that increase the likelihood of kidney stones; however, no studies have found a connection between the two in the type II diabetic population.

Accurate prediction of pure uric acid urinary stones in clinical context via a combination of radiomics and machine learning.

Oral chemolysis is an effective and non-invasive treatment for uric acid urinary stones. This study aimed to classify urinary stones into either pure uric acid (pUA) or other composition (Others) using non-contrast-enhanced computed tomography scans (NCCTs).

Correlation research demonstrates that an inflammatory diet is a risk factor for calcium oxalate renal stone formation.

Previous studies have demonstrated associations between the Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII®), an analytical tool which evaluates the inflammatory potential of the diet according to the pro- and anti-inflammatory properties of its components, and renal stone formation.

Surgical procedure and recurrence of upper urinary tract stone: a national-wide study based on hospitalized patients.

This study aimed to investigate the influence of surgical intervention on recurrence risk of upper urinary tract stone and compare the medical burden of various surgical procedures.

This study analyzed data from patients with upper urinary tract stone extracted from a national database of hospitalized patients in China, from January 2013 to December 2018.

Management of de novo nephrolithiasis after kidney transplantation: a comprehensive review from the European Renal Association CKD-MBD working group.

The lifetime incidence of kidney stones is 6%-12% in the general population. Nephrolithiasis is a known cause of acute and chronic kidney injury, mediated via obstructive uropathy or crystal-induced nephropathy, and several modifiable and non-modifiable genetic and lifestyle causes have been described.

Surgeon, and Institution Characteristics Associated Surgical Preferences in the Pediatric KIDney Stone (PKIDS) Care Improvement Network.

To reveal barriers and opportunities to implement evidence for the management of pediatric kidney stone disease, we determined surgeon and institutional factors associated with preferences for the type of surgical intervention for kidney and ureteral stones.

An Indian surgeon's perspective on management of asymptomatic gallstones.

Cholelithiasis is widely prevalent in India, with a majority of patients being asymptomatic while a small proportion experiencing mild complications. In the laparoscopic era, the rate of cholecystectomies has increased owing to early recovery and fewer complications.

Deficient butyrate metabolism in the intestinal microbiome is a potential risk factor for recurrent kidney stone disease.

Intestinal microbiome dysbiosis is a known risk factor for recurrent kidney stone disease (KSD) with prior data suggesting a role for dysfunctional metabolic pathways other than those directly utilizing oxalate.