Nephrolithiasis is a prevalent issue around the globe, particularly in hot climates such as
Saudi Arabia. This analysis's objectives were to investigate the characteristics of kidney …

Background: Nephrolithiasis, or kidney stone disease, presents a significant global health
burden, with incidence rates and treatment practices varying widely globally. This study aims …

Materials and Methods: It is a retrospective cohort study where the data was collected in the
time frame of 2015–2021. The study was conducted in the Department of Surgery and the …

Saudi Arabia has extremely hot climate for most of the year; this is associated with the risk of
developing nephrolithiasis. This retrospective research aimed to investigate the current …

Background: In urolithiasis, urinary calculi are formed in the urinary system. Stone
development does not initially result in any symptoms, but later renal colic, flank pain …

This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to identify the main risk factors for
nephrolithiasis in Asian populations, with comparisons to European and American …

Objectives: The main objective of this study is to determine the prevalence and risk factors of
urolithiasis among the Saudi population in Makkah region. Methods: A cross-sectional …

Methods This was a cross-sectional study conducted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between
August and October 2023, aiming to estimate the prevalence and risk factors of …

Aims: The Saudi Urolithiasis Guidelines are a set of recommendations for diagnosing,
evaluating, and treating urolithiasis in the Saudi population. These guidelines are based on …

Background: Despite the prevalence and incidence of kidney stones progressively
increasing worldwide, public awareness of this condition remains unclear. Understanding …