The prevalence of kidney stone disease is increasing worldwide. The recurrence rate of
urinary stones is estimated to be up to 50%. Nephrolithiasis is associated with increased risk …

Purpose To compare the operating modes of the Holmium: YAG laser and Thulium fiber
laser. Additionally, currently available literature on Thulium fiber laser lithotripsy is reviewed …

Background Holmium: yttrium-aluminium-garnet (Ho: YAG) laser is the gold standard for
ureterorenoscopic (URS) lithotripsy. Thulium fibre laser (TFL) has recently been introduced …

The European Association of Urology (EAU) Urolithiasis Guidelines Panel has prepared
these guidelines to help urologists assess evidence-based management of stones/calculi in …

Background Nephrolithiasis is one of the most common conditions affecting the kidney and
is characterized by a high risk of recurrence. Thiazide diuretic agents are widely used for …

Kidney stones are mineral deposits in the renal calyces and pelvis that are found free or
attached to the renal papillae. They contain crystalline and organic components and are …

Kidney stone imaging is an important diagnostic tool and initial step in deciding which
therapeutic options to use for the management of kidney stones. Guidelines provided by the …

Background Meta-analyses of previous randomised controlled trials concluded that the
smooth muscle relaxant drugs tamsulosin and nifedipine assisted stone passage for people …

Background There is a lack of consensus about whether the initial imaging method for
patients with suspected nephrolithiasis should be computed tomography (CT) or …

Introduction: Numerous studies have reported on regional or national trends of stone
disease treatment. However, no article has yet examined the global trends of intervention for …