Objectives To set out the second in a series of guidelines on the treatment of urolithiasis by
the International Alliance of Urolithiasis that concerns retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) …

The ureteric wall is a complex multi-layered structure. The ureter shows variation in passive
mechanical properties, histological morphology and insertion forces along the anatomical …

Context Medical expulsive therapy (MET) for ureteral stones has become a controversial
area due to the contradictory results of high-quality trials and meta-analyses. Objective We …

Introduction: Preoperative alpha-blockers have been proposed to improve intraoperative
outcomes and patient stone-free status after ureteroscopy for ureteral stones. Materials and …

Purpose To provide the first report of measuring intracalyceal pressures during ureteroscopy
(URS). Methods A prospective single-center clinical study using a cardiac pressure …

Introduction Flexible ureteroscopes are not tailored for pediatric ureteral size and may not
pass at first attempt into the pediatric ureter. Administration of tamsulosin preoperatively in …

Purpose: Ureteral injury is a frequent complication of ureteral access sheath deployment.
We sought to define the safe threshold of force for the passage of a ureteral access sheath …

While urolithiasis in children is rare, the global incidence is rising, and the volume of
minimally invasive surgeries being performed reflects this. There have been many …

Urinary stone disease, or urolithiasis, is a very common disease with increasing prevalence
and incidence. With the advancement of endoscopic techniques, the treatment outcomes of …

The burden of urolithiasis in children is increasing and this is mirrored by the number of
surgical interventions in the form of ureteroscopy (URS). There exist many challenges in …