Background: Non-contrast computed tomography of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder (CT
KUB) is the investigation of choice for renal colic; however, radiation exposure can be a …

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

Kidney stones are a common complaint worldwide, causing many people to admit to
emergency rooms with severe pain. Various imaging techniques are used for the diagnosis …

Staghorn calculi comprise a unique subset of complex kidney stone disease. Percutaneous
nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is the gold standard treatment for staghorn stones. Despite …

Introduction: The aim of this study was to investigate the success of a deep learning model in
detecting kidney stones in different planes according to stone size on unenhanced …

Objective: To examine and predicting stone-free rates (SFRs) after minimally invasive-
percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mini-PNL) based on computed tomography (CT), instead of …

Urolithiasis is a common clinical condition with frequent recurrences. Advances in
knowledge of pathophysiological mechanisms permit the categorization of patients to low …

7.1. 2.2 Location of the stone mass 19 7.1. 2.3 Total stone burden 20 7.1. 2.4 composition
and hardness of the stone 20 7.1. 2.5 Patient's habitus 21 7.1. 2.6 Performance of ESWL …

OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this study is to assess the diagnostic yield of low-dose (LD) CT
for alternative diagnoses in patients with suspected urolithiasis. MATERIALS AND …

Background: Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) enables intraoperative cross-
sectional and three-dimensional imaging of the urinary tract. CBCT in a hybrid operating …