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Stone Disease

Use of sealants of little benefit in tubeless PCNL

Meticulous patient selection is key to good outcomes, Italian researchers report
Jun 1, 2009

Sealing the percutaneous tract is not necessary if patients have been rigorously selected for tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy.

Ureteroscopy more effective than ESWL for ureteral lithiasis

Jun 1, 2009

Ureteroscopy is more effective than extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy for the treatment of proximal ureteral stones.

Flexible ureterorenoscopy available for treating stones >100 mm²

Procedure called viable alternative to SWL, based on stone-free and complication rates
May 1, 2009

Flexible ureterorenoscopy (fURS) can be used to treat stones of the upper urinary tract that are more than 100 mm² in size, making the technique a viable alternative to extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, according to the authors of a recent study.

Soaring stone rates, post-op B12 loss raise concern

Apr 15, 2009

Whether it stems from an excess of dietary salt, underlying metabolic disorders, or simply from improved diagnostic techniques, urologists across the United States are reporting a marked increase in the number of children presenting with kidney stones.

Technology advances shape future of stone disease

Apr 15, 2009

The clinical advantages to be obtained through new technologies in the field of stone disease and endourology are varied and will arrive at a measured pace, says Glenn M. Preminger, MD, professor of urologic surgery and director of the Duke University Comprehensive Kidney Stone Center in Durham, NC.

Tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy: Safe, effective in select patients

Mar 1, 2009

An innovative technique for tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy is a viable alternative to stenting the ureter and placing a nephrostomy tube.

'Gold standard' lithotripter wins clearance comparison

Mar 1, 2009

Various aspects of shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) were the focus of several abstracts presented at the World Congress of Endourology & SWL here. Data from one U.S. group seemed to suggest, however, that SWL's "gold standard" offers better stone fragmentation and clearance than at least one newer device.

Climate change, stones link will tax health resources

Studies concur: Behavioral change is necessary to control rising lithiasis rates
Jan 1, 2009

Rising temperatures associated with global warming may be accompanied by a significant, costly increase in the incidence of kidney stones. Climate change may increase stone incidence rates by up to 30% in some regions.

Challenging stones: Size, location data, skills are key

Jan 1, 2009

In this interview, Margaret S. Pearle, MD, PhD, discusses the diagnosis, treatment, surgical skills, and training needed to manage challenging kidney stones.

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