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Comparison of actual and automated CT measurements of urinary stone size: a phantom study
Comparison of actual and automated CT measurements of urinary stone size: a phantom study
Urinary stone size is key in determining treatment. Although computed tomography (CT) scans are widely used for diagnosing...
Insight into obesity associated hyperoxaluria: identifying the shared biomarkers and pathways in kidney stones and obesity by integrative bioinformatic and in vivo studies
Insight into obesity associated hyperoxaluria: identifying the shared biomarkers and pathways in kidney stones and obesity by integrative bioinformatic and in vivo studies
Obesity is a primary risk factor associated with kidney stones (KS), with evidence suggesting that increasing BMI, obesity...
The impact of antegrade guidewire positioning outside the external urethral meatus in supine PCNL: the through and through technique
The impact of antegrade guidewire positioning outside the external urethral meatus in supine PCNL: the through and through technique
This study aims to evaluate the impact of through-and-through (T-T) guidewire positioning versus conventional guidewire po...
In-vitro and in-vivo evaluation for anti-urolithiasis potential of bark extract in ethylene glycol induced rat model
In-vitro and in-vivo evaluation for anti-urolithiasis potential of bark extract in ethylene glycol induced rat model
Even after stone removal, urolithiasis might reoccur, affecting patients’ quality of life. Our study tested Ficus ra...
Comparison of flexible ureteroscopic suction techniques: efficacy and safety of flexible and navigable access sheath (FANS) vs. direct in-scope suction (DISS) in the management of 2–3 cm lower pole renal stones
Comparison of flexible ureteroscopic suction techniques: efficacy and safety of flexible and navigable access sheath (FANS) vs. direct in-scope suction (DISS) in the management of 2–3 cm lower pole renal stones
This study compares the efficacy and safety of two techniques for flexible ureteroscopy (FURS) in managing 2–3&n...
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, blood metabolites, and kidney stones: a comprehensive Mendelian randomization study
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, blood metabolites, and kidney stones: a comprehensive Mendelian randomization study
It remains unclear for the effect of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) on kidney stones. This study aimed to ...
Optimizing infusion-suction diameter ratio (ISDR) in ureteroscopy: in vitro pressure and flow prediction and management
Optimizing infusion-suction diameter ratio (ISDR) in ureteroscopy: in vitro pressure and flow prediction and management
To optimize channel configurations for a flexible ureteroscope incorporating both irrigation and suction channels, in vitr...
The impact of video-animated information on anxiety, satisfaction, and pain perception in patients undergoing ESWL: a randomized controlled study
The impact of video-animated information on anxiety, satisfaction, and pain perception in patients undergoing ESWL: a randomized controlled study
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) is a widely used non-invasive treatment for kidney stones, but it can cause s...
“Virgin ureter” vs. “non-virgin ureter”? A comparative analysis on complications and failure of retrograde intrarenal surgery: a multicentre case-control study from RIRSearch Group
“Virgin ureter” vs. “non-virgin ureter”? A comparative analysis on complications and failure of retrograde intrarenal surgery: a multicentre case-control study from RIRSearch Group
It is unclear whether ureteral virginity has an effect on retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS). We aimed to evaluate the i...
Assessment of a novel bendable-tip ureteral access sheath with integrated suction: an in vitro study
Assessment of a novel bendable-tip ureteral access sheath with integrated suction: an in vitro study
Surgical management of urinary stones has significantly evolved with the advent of extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy, f...
Increased risk of upper tract urothelial carcinoma in patients with kidney stones: a large-scale analysis of the UK biobank
Increased risk of upper tract urothelial carcinoma in patients with kidney stones: a large-scale analysis of the UK biobank
Kidney stone disease is a common and increasingly prevalent condition, with its incidence rising by 70% over the past two ...
The association between novel negative pressure ureteroscopic lithotripsy combined with flexible ureteroscopy versus percutaneous nephrolithotomy on stone-free rates: implications for clinical practice and policy
The association between novel negative pressure ureteroscopic lithotripsy combined with flexible ureteroscopy versus percutaneous nephrolithotomy on stone-free rates: implications for clinical practice and policy
The correlation between novel negative pressure ureteroscopic lithotripsy (NP-URL) combined with flexible ureteroscopy (FU...
What patients with kidney stones believe about their condition
What patients with kidney stones believe about their condition
Patients’ beliefs about their illness are of central importance in understanding how a person adjusts to their condi...
Automatic kidney stone identification: an adaptive feature-weighted LSTM model based on urine and blood routine analysis
Automatic kidney stone identification: an adaptive feature-weighted LSTM model based on urine and blood routine analysis
Kidney stones are the most common urinary system diseases, and early identification is of great significance. The purpose ...
Comparison of CROES, Guy’s, S.T.O.N.E., and S-ReSC nephrolithometric scoring systems in predicting success and complications in patients undergoing supine mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy
Comparison of CROES, Guy’s, S.T.O.N.E., and S-ReSC nephrolithometric scoring systems in predicting success and complications in patients undergoing supine mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy
In addition to the fact that the significance of the nephrolitometric scoring systems (NSSs) remains unclear, no study has...
The effect of music therapy on anxiety and pain scores in patients undergoing retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) under spinal anesthesia: a prospective, randomized controlled clinical trial
The effect of music therapy on anxiety and pain scores in patients undergoing retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) under spinal anesthesia: a prospective, randomized controlled clinical trial
To prospectively investigate the effect of music therapy on patient’s anxiety and pain level during retrograde intra...
Association between remnant cholesterol and risk of kidney stones: a case-control study in Chinese adults
Association between remnant cholesterol and risk of kidney stones: a case-control study in Chinese adults
Remnant cholesterol (RC), a key indicator of dyslipidemia, has been validated as a contributing factor to metabolic and ca...
Visualizing the landscape of urolithiasis research from 1979–2023: a global bibliometric analysis of randomized clinical trials
Visualizing the landscape of urolithiasis research from 1979–2023: a global bibliometric analysis of randomized clinical trials
Urolithiasis is the most prevalent benign urological condition, imposing a significant burden on morbidity, disability, an...
Supracostal ultrasound guided approach percutaneous nephrolithotomy (SUGA-PNL) versus retrograde intrarenal surgery for large volume isolated upper calyceal stones: a prospective randomized analysis
Supracostal ultrasound guided approach percutaneous nephrolithotomy (SUGA-PNL) versus retrograde intrarenal surgery for large volume isolated upper calyceal stones: a prospective randomized analysis
To assess outcomes of supracostal ultrasound guided approach percutaneous nephrolithotomy (SUGA-PNL) and retrograde intrar...
Monitoring Intrarenal temperature changes during Ho: YAG laser lithotripsy in patients undergoing retrograde intrarenal surgery: a novel pilot study
Monitoring Intrarenal temperature changes during Ho: YAG laser lithotripsy in patients undergoing retrograde intrarenal surgery: a novel pilot study
Ho: YAG laser lithotripsy is widely used for urinary stone treatment, but concerns persist regarding its thermal effects o...
Microbial communities, antibiotic resistance genes, and virulence factors in urinary infectious stone-associated urinary tract infections
Microbial communities, antibiotic resistance genes, and virulence factors in urinary infectious stone-associated urinary tract infections
Urinary infectious stones are challenging due to bacterial involvement, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of the...
Comparison of conventional (basketing + dusting) and Moses (pop-dusting) holmium lasers during flexible ureteroscopy in the treatment of renal stones between 2 and 3 cm: a randomized clinical trial
Comparison of conventional (basketing + dusting) and Moses (pop-dusting) holmium lasers during flexible ureteroscopy in the treatment of renal stones between 2 and 3 cm: a randomized clinical trial
To investigate the feasibility of conventional (basketing + dusting) and Moses (pop-dusting) holmium lasers du...
CT-based radiomics of machine-learning to screen high-risk individuals with kidney stones
CT-based radiomics of machine-learning to screen high-risk individuals with kidney stones
Screening high-risk populations is crucial for the prevention and treatment of kidney stones. Here, we employed radiomics ...
Being all-seeing gymnast within kidney cavity: analysis of the optical and flexibility characteristics trends of 61 flexible ureteroscopes over four decades
Being all-seeing gymnast within kidney cavity: analysis of the optical and flexibility characteristics trends of 61 flexible ureteroscopes over four decades
The purpose of this review is to analyze the trend in optical features and flexibility changes of flexible ureteroscopes o...
Renal papillary tip biopsy in stone formers: a review of clinical safety and insights
Renal papillary tip biopsy in stone formers: a review of clinical safety and insights
Alexander Randall first published renal papillary tip findings from stone formers in 1937, paving the way for endoscopic a...
Impact of frailty on perioperative outcomes following percutaneous nephrolithotomy in older persons: evidence from the US Nationwide Inpatient Sample
Impact of frailty on perioperative outcomes following percutaneous nephrolithotomy in older persons: evidence from the US Nationwide Inpatient Sample
To evaluate the impact of frailty on perioperative outcomes of older patients undergoing PCNL, utilizing the US Nationwide...
Machine learning constructs a diagnostic prediction model for calculous pyonephrosis
Machine learning constructs a diagnostic prediction model for calculous pyonephrosis
In order to provide decision-making support for the auxiliary diagnosis and individualized treatment of calculous pyonephr...
Identification of novel genetic susceptibility loci for calcium-containing kidney stone disease by genome-wide association study and polygenic risk score in a Taiwanese population
Identification of novel genetic susceptibility loci for calcium-containing kidney stone disease by genome-wide association study and polygenic risk score in a Taiwanese population
Approximately 80% of kidney stone diseases contain calcium. Inherited genetic factors are among the variables that influen...
Vascular calcification in kidney stone formers: the impact of age and stone composition
Vascular calcification in kidney stone formers: the impact of age and stone composition
An increased prevalence of vascular calcification (VC) has been reported in kidney stone formers (KSFs), along with an ele...
Predictive value of inflammatory markers for the spontaneous passage of Ureteral stones: a comprehensive systematic review with meta analysis
Predictive value of inflammatory markers for the spontaneous passage of Ureteral stones: a comprehensive systematic review with meta analysis
Urolithiasis is a common disease that affects approximately one-fifth of the global population. This systematic review exp...
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