Upper urinary tract pressures in endourology: a systematic review of range, variables and implications

SM Croghan, A Skolarikos, GS Jack… - BJU …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Objectives To systematically review the literature to ascertain the upper tract pressures
generated during endourology, the relevant influencing variables and clinical implications …

Role of intrarenal pressure in modern day endourology (Mini-PCNL and Flexible URS): a systematic review of literature

T Tokas, E Tzanaki, U Nagele, BK Somani - Current Urology Reports, 2021 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review To review the latest evidence about intrarenal pressures (IRPs)
generated during flexible ureteroscopy (fURS) and mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy …

Application of suctioning ureteral access sheath during flexible ureteroscopy for renal stones decreases the risk of postoperative systemic inflammatory response …

X Qian, C Liu, S Hong, J Xu, C Qian… - … Journal of Clinical …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose. To clarify the efficiency and outcomes of suctioning ureteral access sheath (UAS)
during flexible ureteroscopic lithotripsy (fURL) for the management of renal stones. Methods …

Effects of irrigation parameters and access sheath size on the intra-renal temperature during flexible ureteroscopy with a high-power laser

YA Noureldin, E Farsari, P Ntasiotis, C Adamou… - World Journal of …, 2021 - Springer
Objectives To investigate the effect of different laser power settings on intra-renal
temperature (IRT) under different irrigation conditions during flexible ureteroscopy (FURS) in …

Comparison of novel flexible and traditional ureteral access sheath in retrograde intrarenal surgery

Y Yu, Y Chen, X Zhou, X Li, W Liu, X Cheng… - World Journal of …, 2024 - Springer
Objectives To compare the efficiency and safety of a novel flexible ureteral access sheath (f-
UAS) and traditional ureteral access sheath (UAS) during retrograde intrarenal surgery …

What is the impact of pulse modulation technology, laser settings and intraoperative irrigation conditions on the irrigation fluid temperature during flexible ureteroscopy …

A Peteinaris, K Pagonis, A Vagionis, C Adamou… - World Journal of …, 2022 - Springer
Purpose To investigate the effect of different combinations of laser power settings and
irrigation conditions using the pulse modulation technology of Quanta™ on irrigation fluid …

Evaluation of the impact of ureteroscope, access sheath, and irrigation system selection on intrarenal pressures in a porcine kidney model

E MacCraith, LC Yap, M Elamin, K Patterson… - Journal of …, 2021 - liebertpub.com
Introduction: Elevated intrarenal pressure (IRP) during flexible ureterorenoscopy (FURS) is a
predictor of postoperative complications. The aim of this study is to evaluate IRP during …

Endourologic procedures of the upper urinary tract and the effects on intrarenal pressure and temperature

NS Dean, AE Krambeck - Journal of Endourology, 2023 - liebertpub.com
Introduction: Endourologic procedures, including ureteroscopy (URS) and percutaneous
nephrolithotomy (PCNL), are associated with an elevation in intrarenal pressures (IRPs) and …

Pressurized-bag irrigation versus hand-operated irrigation pumps during ureteroscopic laser lithotripsy: comparison of infectious complications

M Farag, B Timm, N Davis, LM Wong… - Journal of …, 2020 - liebertpub.com
Introduction and Objectives: A variety of irrigation systems are available during
ureteroscopy. We sought to compare gravity-driven pressure bags with hand-operated …

Determining the threshold of acute renal parenchymal damage for intrarenal pressure during flexible ureteroscopy using an in vivo pig model

MS Lee, BA Connors, DK Agarwal, MA Assmus… - World journal of …, 2022 - Springer
Purpose To identify a threshold for intrarenal pressure (IRP), that if exceeded, will result in
renal parenchymal damage. Herein, we attempt to identify an IRP threshold by subjecting in …