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Successful treatment of staghorn stones with flexible ureteroscopy and thulium fiber laser (TFL) lithotripsy: initial experience with 32 cases

Urolithiasis
To investigate the efficacy and safety of flexible ureteroscopy with thulium fiber laser lithotripsy for management of renal staghorn stones. Thirty-two patients with staghorn stones were recruited.
Tawiz Gul, M. Laymon, M. Alrayashi, Mohamed Abdelkareem, Morshed Salah   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

FASLG Derived from Fibroblasts in Hydroxyapatite‐Rich Microenvironment Induces Urothelial Anoikis to Trigger Randall's Plaque Exposure

Advanced Science, Volume 13, Issue 34, 19 June 2026.
Randall's plaques (RP) serve as the nidus for calcium oxalate (CaOx) kidney stones. The current study reveals that hydroxyapatite (HAP) crystals activate the THY1–GSK3α/β–β‐catenin axis in renal interstitial fibroblasts (hRIFs), inducing FASLG secretion.
Minghui Liu, Maolan Wu, Meng Gao, Yongchao Li, Miao Yuan, Zhangcheng Liao, Zhi Liu, Yizhou Wang, Yu Cui, Jinbo Chen, Cheng He, Zhiyong Chen, Feng Zeng, Hequn Chen, Zewu Zhu   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparison of Ho:YAG laser and pneumatic lithotripsy in the treatment of impacted ureteral stones: An analysis of risk factors

Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, 2014
The aim was to compare pneumatic and holmium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet laser in the treatment of impacted ureteral stones with different locations and to identify the risk factors for complications.
Tansu Degirmenci, Bulent Gunlusoy, Zafer Kozacioglu, Murat Arslan, Omer Koras, Burak Arslan, Suleyman Minareci   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Two Case Reports of Percutaneous Intravascular Lithotripsy for the Treatment of Severe Coronary Artery Calcification

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 6, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Severe coronary calcification is a common challenge in percutaneous coronary intervention, often resulting in suboptimal stent expansion. Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) employs acoustic pressure waves to fracture calcified plaques and increase procedural success.
Liang‐cai Guo, Chi‐jun Hou, Yan‐jin Zeng, Wen Li   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Vascular Calcification: Mechanisms, Models, and Therapies

iNew Medicine, Volume 2, Issue 2, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Vascular calcification represents an active multifactorial process that mirrors several key features of skeletal bone mineralization. Clinically, it is characterized by diminished arterial compliance and increased arterial wall stiffness, both of which serve as independent predictors of significant adverse cardiovascular events.
Wenya Zhu, Shu Yang, Ziyi Chen, Xiaoxiao Yang, Zhen Liang, Yuanli Chen   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Coexistence of multiple ureteral and ureterocele stones in a patient

African Journal of Urology, 2020
Background Uroterocele causes atony and stagnation in the ureter, thus predisposing the patient to stone formation. Multiple calculi in uroteroceles are common in adults but very rare in children.
Zafer Turkyilmaz, Suleyman Yesil, Ramazan Karabulut, Fazli Polat, Kivanc Seref, Hayrunnisa Oral, Kaan Sonmez   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Gastrointestinal obstruction secondary to chronic obstructive nephrolithiasis: A case report

UroPrecision, Volume 4, Issue 2, Page 121-125, June 2026.
Abstract Background Nephrolithiasis is a common urologic condition, with increasing prevalence in the United States. This can often present with flank pain and hematuria; however, sequelae such as hydroureteronephrosis, forniceal rupture, and pyelonephritis can lead to more severe complications.
Jacob Galan, Shannon Leung, Steven E. Canfield   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Safety and Efficacy of Thulium Fiber Laser Versus Pneumatic Lithotripsy in Ureteric Stones During Semirigid Ureteroscopy

Urology Research and Practice
Objective: During the treatment of ureteric stones by semirigid ureteroscopy, pneu matic, and laser lithotripsy are commonly used for stone lithotripsy.
Abhay Dinkar Mahajan, Saiswaroop Yamajala, Sumeet Abhay Mahajan   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration and retrieval of endoscopic lithotripsy basket after mechanical failure

Journal of Minimal Access Surgery
Impaction of a mechanical lithotripsy basket during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is a rare but serious complication resulting from technical failure. We describe a novel case of lithotripsy basket retrieval aided by laser fragmentation.
Lawrence Nip, Mark Lynch, Zinu Philipose, Serena Ceraldi   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Single-operator holmium laser lithotripsy under direct peroral cholangioscopy using an ultra-slim upper endoscope in a patient with a large stone in the common bile duct

The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology, 2017
In patients with complicated stones (e.g., large stones) in the common bile duct (CBD), advanced treatment modalities are generally needed. Here we present an interesting case of a large CBD stone treated with holmium laser lithotripsy, which was ...
Roberto Di Mitri, Filippo Mocciaro
doaj   +1 more source