The prevalence of kidney stone disease is increasing worldwide. The recurrence rate of
urinary stones is estimated to be up to 50%. Nephrolithiasis is associated with increased risk …

Objectives To systematically review the literature to ascertain the upper tract pressures
generated during endourology, the relevant influencing variables and clinical implications …

Objective To investigate the effects of laser temporal pulse shaping of the super‐pulse
thulium fibre laser (SPTFL) and to compare these in controlled in vitro conditions with …

Abstract The Consensus Group deliberated on a number of questions concerning urine and
stone analysis over a period of months, and then met to develop consensus. The Group …

Background The prevalence of urolithiasis in Germany is 4.7%; its incidence has trebled in
the last three decades. The risk of recurrence is 50–80%, depending on the type of stone …

Staghorn stones are large branching stones that fill part of all of the renal pelvis and renal
calyces and they can be complete or partial depending on the level of occupancy of the …

Background Retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) has become the preferred treatment
modality for nephrolithiasis. However, because of ongoing uncertainties regarding the …

With the recent technological advancements in endourology, retrograde intrarenal surgery
has become a more popular procedure for treatment of urolithiasis. Furthermore, since the …

Background The purpose is to compare the efficacy and safety of mini percutaneous
nephrolithotomy (mini-PCNL) versus standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy (standard …

Objective To compare micropercutaneous nephrolithotomy (microperc) and retrograde
intrarenal surgery (RIRS) for the management of renal calculi< 1.5 cm with regard to stone …