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Influence of sheath size on suction mini-PCNL outcomes: An observational study from the EAU endourology section and the global suction in mini-PCNL collaborative study group. [PDF]

BJUI Compass
Abstract Objective We aim to evaluate the association between sheath size and outcomes in suction mini‐percutaneous nephrolithotomy (SM‐PCNL). Materials and Methods A prospective, multicentre study enrolled 1534 patients undergoing SM‐PCNL from March to November 2024 across 30 centres.
Gauhar V, Somani B, Yuen SK, Sarica K, Zawadzki M, Singh A, Fong KY, Cormio A, Zhu W, Kalathia J, Gadzhiev N, Malkhasyan V, Shwani Y, Feu OA, Chew BH, Zheng G, Herrmann TRW, Castellani D.   +17 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy in the management of urinary stones: New concepts and techniques to improve outcomes

Asian Journal of Urology
Objective: Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) currently plays an important role in the treatment of urinary tract lithiasis. The purpose of this article was to describe new concepts and procedural strategies that would improve results using SWL ...
Pilar Bahilo-Mateu, Alberto Budia-Alba
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Kidney stone disease and cardiometabolic comorbidity: A nationwide cross-sectional study from Colombia

Arab Journal of Urology
Background and Objective Studies from the United States and Europe have documented an association between urolithiasis and metabolic and cardiovascular disorders; however, evidence from Latin America remains absent.
Catalina Solano, Nick Tarazona, Alba Sierra del Rio, Jia-Lun Kwok, Amelia Pietropaolo, Felipe Pauchard, Alexandre Danilovic, Eugenio Ventimiglia, Vineet Gauhar, Frédéric Panthier, Vincent De Coninck, Esteban Emiliani, Olivier Traxer, Diego Rosselli   +13 more
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Pre‐clinical evaluation of a laser system with emission control based on stone vs soft tissue recognition

BJU International, EarlyView.
Objective To evaluate the feasibility and performance of the StoneSense™ module (SSM; IPG Medical, Marlborough, MA, USA), a prototype real‐time target recognition unit integrated into a IPG Thulium Fiber Laser (TFL). Materials and Methods The SSM analyses the spectral signature of back reflected light‐emitting diode (LED) light from the target ...
Olivier Traxer, Federico Zorzi, IIya V. Yaroslavsky, Anastasia Kovalenko, Viktoriya Andreeva, James Childs, Alexey G. Martov, Gregory Altshuler   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

A cross-sectional survey of endourology expertise and practice among urologists in Nigeria

African Journal of Urology
Background Endourology, a minimally invasive subspecialty of urology, has transformed the diagnosis and management of various urological conditions. Despite its advances and global adoption, access to endourology treatment remains limited in Nigeria ...
Amina Buba, Leasha John, Martin Igbokwe, Muhammed Ahmed   +3 more
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A contemporary step-by-step guide to performing flexible ureterorenoscopy for renal calculi

Current Urology
. With advancements in laser technology and urological techniques, flexible ureterorenoscopy has emerged as a vital surgical approach for managing stone disease. Various techniques can be employed to customize endourological stone treatments. Despite the
Thomas Fonseka, Alberto Melchionna, Nicolo De Luyk, Vimoshan Arumuham, Simon Choong   +4 more
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Assessment of anatomical outcomes in the upper urinary tract following flexible ureteroscopy with flexible and navigable suction ureteral access sheath: 1‐year results from a multicentre study

BJUI Compass, Volume 7, Issue 5, May 2026.
Abstract Introduction Flexible and navigable suction access sheath (FANS) with flexible ureterorenoscopy (FURS) has demonstrated favourable 30‐day and 3‐month outcomes for renal stones in normal anatomy. We aimed to investigate the long‐term 1‐year safety and efficacy of FANS for renal and ureteric stones in normal or anomalous anatomy.
Steffi Kar Kei Yuen, Chi‐Fai Ng, Khi Yung Fong, Bhaskar Kumar Somani, Boyke Soebhali, Mohamed Elshazly, Vigen Malkhasyan, Karl Tan, Luis Rico, Mehmet Ilker Gokce, Han Jie Lee, Nariman Gadzhiev, Tzevat Tefik, Jianwei Cao, Albert El Hajj, Chi‐Ho Leung, Jeremy Yuen Chun Teoh, Oliver Traxer, Ben Hall Chew, Daniele Castellani, Vineet Gauhar   +20 more
wiley   +1 more source

ENDOUROLOGIC MANAGEMENT IN NEGLECTED DOUBLE J STENT AT SOETOMO HOSPITAL SURABAYA RETROSPECTIVE-DESCRIPTIVE STUDY, PERIODE 2013-2016

Jurnal Urologi Indonesia, 2020
Objective: The use of various combinations of endourological techniques can be an effective solution in the management of neglected DJ stent.
Hasroni Fathurrahman, Lukman Hakim
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Cost‐effectiveness of percutaneous nephrostomy vs JJ stent in obstructive urolithiasis: economic evaluation alongside the STent Or NEphrostomy (STONE) randomised controlled trial

BJU International, Volume 137, Issue 5, Page 906-913, May 2026.
Objective To evaluate whether percutaneous nephrostomy (PCN) is cost‐effective compared to JJ ureteric stent in the acute treatment of obstructive urolithiasis. Patients and Methods A randomised controlled non‐inferiority trial with 204 patients with obstructive urolithiasis requiring decompression.
Hugo W. Schuil, Nora Hendriks, Mohamed El Alili, Judith E. Bosmans, Ruben G. Duijnhoven, Bart C.H. Oskam, Tom J.H. Arends, Diederick Duijvesz, Alexander D. Horsch, Bart van der Heij, Irene Tjiam, Hans van Overhage, Armand B.G.N. Lamers, Otto M. van Delden, Wout Scheepens, Jamie M.A. Drossaerts, Frank C.H. d'Ancona, Steven Boering, Janneke I.M. van Uhm, Rutger W. van der Meer, Herman J.H. van Roijen, Martin de Kiefte, Ad J.M. Hendrix, Saskia Weltings, Rob C.M. Pelger, Harrie P. Beerlage, Guido M. Kamphuis, Barbara M.A. Schout   +27 more
wiley   +1 more source

Barriers to pregnancy and parenthood during urology residency across Europe

BJUI Compass, Volume 7, Issue 4, April 2026.
Abstract Background There is no information regarding challenges faced by European urology residents in starting a family. The aim of this study was to examine pregnancy and parenting experiences and policies during urology residency, identify regulatory gaps and provide recommendations for standardized European guidelines.
Luca Afferi, Gaelle Margue, Carlos Toribio‐Vázquez, Belle M. Melsert, Loic Baekelandt, Anna Goujon, Mehmet Ozalevli, Enrico Checcucci, Anna Gugerli Lazos, Carolin Siech, Juan Luis Vásquez, Laura S. Mertens, Evangelos Liatsikos, Bhaskar K. Somani, Benjamin Pradere, Jessica Whitburn, Stephen Wyler, Alberto Breda, Veronique Phé, Joel S. Weissman, Erika Rangel, on behalf of the European Society of Residents in Urology (ESRU)   +21 more
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