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Endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery (ECIRS) - Tips and tricks to improve outcomes: A systematic review

Urology Research and Practice, 2020
Objective: This study aimed at assessing current efficacy and safety of endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery (ECIRS) for the treatment of large and/or complex urolithiasis and identifying relevant tips and tricks able to improve its outcomes, mainly ...
Cecilia Maria Cracco, Cesare Marco Scoffone   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Simulators in urology resident's training in retrograde intrarenal surgery. [PDF]

Acta Cir Bras
To evaluate the impact of simulators on the training of urology residents in retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS).The study involved training eight urology residents, using two artificial simulators; one developed by the Universidade Estadual do Pará, using three-dimensional printing technology, and the other one patented by the medical equipment ...
Pinto LOAD, Silva RC, Santos Junior HCFD, Bentes LGB, Otake MIT, Bacelar HPH, Kietzer KS.   +6 more
europepmc   +5 more sources

Impact of Ureteral Access Sheath Use on Renal Stone Clearance During Flexible Ureterorenoscopy: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Urinary tract stones (kidney and ureter) are a common medical condition. Recently, advancements in minimally invasive endoscopic procedures have significantly transformed the surgical management of urolithiasis. Methods The study enrolled 123 patients with kidney stones who underwent FURS with laser lithotripsy in the ...
Mohammad Al‐Zubi, Mohammad Ghassab Deameh, Sara Marwan Ghanem, Rania Ahmad Abufarhan, Rhma Ra'afat Alrfooh, Balqees Odeh Alrfooh, Layan Ibrahim Kuran, Hala Ahmad Hazaimeh, Weaam Ali Aladamat, Yaseen Abdelqader Yaseen Asa'd, Mohamad N. M. Kharashgah, Ghassan Talahmeh   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Safety and efficacy of retrograde intrarenal surgery in patients of different age groups

, 2015
Objectives: To assess the efficacy and safety of retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) to treat renal stones in different age groups of ...
Sancak, E. B., Resorlu, M., Tepeler, A., Akbas, A., Oztuna, D., Unsal, A., Tolga-Gulpinar, M., Ozyuvali, E., Atis, G., Resorlu, B.   +9 more
core   +1 more source

Intraoperative X-Ray Guidance for Endourological Stone Surgery: Fluoroscopic Workflow, Radiation Dose Optimization, and Emerging Image-Guided Technologies

Applied Sciences
Endourological stone surgery frequently relies on intraoperative X-ray fluoroscopy for guidewire and access sheath placement, retrograde pyelography, stent positioning, and percutaneous renal access.
Naoki Ishitsuka, Takanobu Utsumi, Rino Ikeda, Tatsuharu Sugimoto, Yodai Kadono, Takahide Noro, Yuta Suzuki, Shota Iijima, Yuka Sugizaki, Takatoshi Somoto, Ryo Oka, Takumi Endo, Naoto Kamiya, Hiroyoshi Suzuki   +13 more
doaj   +1 more source

Nationwide Transition From Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy to Endoscopic Combined Intrarenal Surgery in Japan: A Multicenter Survey of Trends and Complications

International Journal of Urology, Volume 33, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Objectives To clarify the national transition from conventional percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) to endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery (ECIRS) and evaluate their safety profiles based on real‐world data. Methods A retrospective nationwide survey was conducted at 233 institutions in Japan that provided data on percutaneous kidney stone ...
Shuzo Hamamoto, Junichi Matsuzaki, Noritaka Ishito, Hiroshi Yokoyama, Hideyasu Iwamoto, Takaaki Inoue, Shinsuke Okada, Toshiyuki Nakamura, Hiroaki Ikoma, Takahiro Yanase, Masahiko Isogai, Rei Unno, Kazumi Taguchi, Takahiro Yasui   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Active migration technique in RIRS for 1‐ to 2‐cm middle and upper ureteral stones in a prospective randomized controlled study

BJUI Compass, Volume 7, Issue 4, April 2026.
Abstract Objective This study aimed to observe the efficacy and safety of the active migration technique and in situ lithotripsy technique in retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) for patients with 1‐ to 2‐cm middle and upper ureteral stones. Patients and Methods Two hundred seven patients were enrolled in the study, of which 103 included in the study ...
Ping Liang, Qing‐lai Tang, Juan‐juan Mao, Yu‐xin Zhang, Yun‐peng Li, Xing‐zhu Zhou, Rong‐zhen Tao   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Re: Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Versus Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

, 2016
Debate still goes on about minimally invasive treatment of urolithiasis. Meta-analysis is very important in decision-making; the level of evidence 1a represents evidence obtained from meta-analysis of randomized trials. This meta-analysis represented by
Kim FJ, De S, Autorino R
core   +1 more source

Flexible and navigable suction access sheaths: what size stone particles can be cleared?

BJU International, Volume 137, Issue S3, Page S71-S77, March 2026.
Objectives To perform benchtop experiments on flexible and navigable suction (FANS) ureteric access sheaths (UASs) to determine the clearance capabilities for various stone sizes when paired with different‐sized ureteroscopes. Methods Quartz stones were used as a surrogate for renal stones.
Richard Menzies‐Wilson, Jessica Williams, Koushikk Ayyappan, Thijs Ruiken, Candace Rhodes, Ben Turney   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Application of tip-flexible vacuum-assisted ureteral access sheath in flexible ureteroscopic laser lithotripsy for renal stones in a child after pyeloplasty: a case report

Frontiers in Pediatrics
ObjectivesTo explore the application of tip-flexible vacuum-assisted ureteral access sheath-assisted retrograde intrarenal stone surgery/flexible ureteroscopic lithotripsy in children.Patients and methodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on the ...
Qiang Cheng, Jianwei Cao, Lin Zhang, Qiaolin Chen, Houwei Lin   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source