Innovations in kidney stone removal
L Tzelves, RM Geraghty, T Hughes… - … and Reports in …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Urolithiasis is a common clinical condition, and surgical treatment is performed with different
minimally invasive procedures, such as ureteroscopy, shockwave lithotripsy and …
minimally invasive procedures, such as ureteroscopy, shockwave lithotripsy and …
[HTML][HTML] The prevalence of urolithiasis in subjects undergoing computer tomography in selected referral diagnostic centers in Mogadishu, Somalia
Introduction and objectives Somalia was predicted to be in the global stone belt with high
urolithiasis prevalence. We aimed to determine the prevalence of urolithiasis and their …
urolithiasis prevalence. We aimed to determine the prevalence of urolithiasis and their …
[HTML][HTML] Did the COVID-19 pandemic restrict access to emergency urological services: assessment of reorganisation effectiveness for hospital treatment
K Kaczmarek, J Kalembkiewicz, M Jankowska… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Urolithiasis derived renal colic is a common urological condition. If treated properly, the
disease resolves without complications; if not treated, it causes infection and renal failure …
disease resolves without complications; if not treated, it causes infection and renal failure …
[HTML][HTML] Endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery in the prone split-leg position versus Galdakao-modified supine Valdivia position for the management of partial …
TA Abouelgreed, MA Abdelaal, MM Amin, A Elatreisy… - BMC urology, 2022 - Springer
Objective: To evaluate and compare the outcome of ECIRS in the treatment of partial
staghorn renal calculi in both prone split-leg positions versus GMSV positions with regard to; …
staghorn renal calculi in both prone split-leg positions versus GMSV positions with regard to; …
[HTML][HTML] Postoperative antibiotic prophylaxis for percutaneous nephrolithotomy and risk of infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis
TB Talizin, A Danilovic, FCM Torricelli… - International braz j …, 2024 - SciELO Brasil
Purpose: The aim of this study is to perform a high-quality meta-analysis using only
randomized controlled trials (RCT) to better define the role of postoperative antibiotics in …
randomized controlled trials (RCT) to better define the role of postoperative antibiotics in …
[HTML][HTML] Changes in male sexuality after urologic cancer: a narrative review
Objective To describe the most common sexual problems and changes experienced by
male urological cancer survivors, focusing on evidence-based practices for assessment and …
male urological cancer survivors, focusing on evidence-based practices for assessment and …
Advancements in stone classification: unveiling the beauty of urolithiasis
V De Coninck, A Skolarikos, P Juliebø-Jones… - World Journal of …, 2024 - Springer
Purpose Urolithiasis has become increasingly prevalent, leading to higher disability-
adjusted life years and deaths. Various stone classification systems have been developed to …
adjusted life years and deaths. Various stone classification systems have been developed to …
[HTML][HTML] One week pre-operative oral antibiotics for percutaneous nephrolithotomy reduce risk of infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis
A Danilovic, TB Talizin, FCM Torricelli… - International braz j …, 2023 - SciELO Brasil
Purpose The aim of this meta-analysis is to assess the efficacy of extended dose of
preoperative antibiotics to reduce infectious risk in patients undergoing percutaneous …
preoperative antibiotics to reduce infectious risk in patients undergoing percutaneous …
[HTML][HTML] Radiation protection measures during endourological therapies
L Tzelves, P Juliebø-Jones, I Manolitsis, T Bellos… - Asian Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Objective The objective of this narrative review was to search the existing literature for
studies reporting measures to minimize radiation use during endoscopic management of …
studies reporting measures to minimize radiation use during endoscopic management of …
Supine tubeless upper pole PCNL under spinal anaesthesia: Safety, feasibility and outcomes from a tertiary endourology centre
ABSTRACT Objective Supine Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is being taken up by
many urologists in recent times, but there is a tendency to shift to prone PCNL for upper pole …
many urologists in recent times, but there is a tendency to shift to prone PCNL for upper pole …