Kidney stone disease (KSD)(alternatively nephrolithiasis or urolithiasis) is a global health
care problem that affects people in almost all of developed and developing countries. Its …

Context Controversy exists regarding the therapeutic benefit of suction use during
percutaneous nephrolithotripsy (PCNL). Objective To review and highlight the options …

Background Antibiotics modify gastrointestinal and urinary microbiomes, which may
contribute to kidney stone formation. This study examined whether an increased risk of a first …

Background. The study aimed to assess whether the eradication of kidney stones might
result in a substantial reduction in the onset of recurrent UTIs. Methods. We selected all the …

Background The stone burden based management strategy reported in the guidelines
published by different associations is well known for a long time. Staghorn calculi …

A urinary tract infection (UTI) occurs when bacteria enter and multiply in the urinary system.
The infection is most often caused by enteric bacteria that normally live in the gut, which …

Abstract Background Antimicrobial resistance among Enterobacterales continues to be a
growing problem, particularly in those with urinary infections. Previous studies have …

Purpose To determine the risk factors associated with major complications in patients with
histologically confirmed Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XGP) who underwent …

Background: Evidence-based guidelines are published by urological organisations for
various conditions, including urolithiasis. In this paper, we provide guidance on the …

Background The high prevalence of kidney stones in adults worldwide has prompted
research into potential interventions, one of which involves exploring the consumption of …