Focal Interest
Focal Interest

Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments

External reference: https://openalex.org/T10606

  1. Outcomes in partial nephrectomy depend on technique and tumor factors
    Technical and surgical determinants of outcomes in minimally invasive partial nephrectomy for renal masses, emphasizing preoperative planning and intraoperative decision-making.
  2. Dual giant neobladder stones after long follow-up loss
    Giant neobladder stones weighing 950g successfully managed after 18-year follow-up loss. Case highlights importance of lifelong surveillance and prevention strategies in urinary diversion patients.
  3. Urolithiasis prevalence is similar across Europe and lower in Latin America
    European urolithiasis prevalence shows geographic and temporal stability while Latin American prevalence remains lower, indicating potential regional differences in disease risk factors.
  4. RIRS and mini-PCNL were similarly effective for high-density pediatric kidney stones
    Prospective randomized trial comparing flexible ureterorenoscopy and mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy for pediatric renal pelvic stones under 2 cm with high density, showing comparable efficacy.
  5. Urinary calcium-to-citrate ratio may help predict stone risk in very young children
    Urinary calcium-to-citrate ratio demonstrates moderate discriminatory power for kidney stone risk in infants and toddlers, with a threshold of 0.23 mg/mg indicating elevated lithogenic potential.
  6. Three factors predicted early stone recurrence after surgery
    Nomogram predicting postoperative recurrence in infective upper urinary tract stones using residual stones, urine culture status, and CT attenuation values for personalized risk stratification.
  7. Comparison of Mini-Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy and Flexible Ureteroscopy for Treating 1–2 cm Single Stones in Solitary Kidney: Outcomes and Renal Function Impact
    Flexible ureteroscopy achieves comparable stone-free rates to mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy for 1-2 cm stones in solitary kidneys while maintaining superior safety and better renal function.
  8. Hypodermoclysis appears generally safe in advanced cancer
    Hypodermoclysis shows favorable safety and feasibility for hydration in advanced cancer patients receiving palliative care, with mild complications in 17% of cases and no consistent survival benefits.
  9. Swiss cohort links kidney stones to diabetes and family history
    SKIPOGH cohort study reveals kidney stone prevalence of 5.6% in Swiss adults, with diabetes, family history, and smoking as key risk factors. Findings support lifestyle modifications for prevention.