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 …

[HTML][HTML] The prevalence of urolithiasis in subjects undergoing computer tomography in selected referral diagnostic centers in Mogadishu, Somalia

NI Dirie, MH Adam, B Garba, HA Dahie… - Frontiers in Public …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
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 …

[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 …

[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; …

[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 …

[HTML][HTML] Changes in male sexuality after urologic cancer: a narrative review

R Barros, LA Favorito, B Nahar, R Almeida Jr… - International braz j …, 2023 - SciELO Brasil
Objective To describe the most common sexual problems and changes experienced by
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 …

[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 …

[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 …

Supine tubeless upper pole PCNL under spinal anaesthesia: Safety, feasibility and outcomes from a tertiary endourology centre

N Kumar, B Somani - Arab Journal of Urology, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
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 …