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January 1, 2019
Flexible ureteroscopy is one of the most commonly performed procedures in urology. Modern flexible ureteroscopes are narrow in diameter, highly maneuverable, and provide the surgeon with high-quality images of the urinary tract. Unfortunately, reusable ure ...
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January 1, 2018
Video imaging and documentation technologies have become commonplace in urologic practice. Improvements in video imaging technology have allowed significant advancements in endourology and minimally invasive urologic surgery. Digital endoscopes, 3D video i ...
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January 1, 2016
A comprehensive stone center can effectively manage complex urinary stone disease with the right tools. A collaborative team that includes a Urologist, a Nephrologist, a Dietician and a mid-level practitioner is optimal. The center should coordinate with a ...
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January 1, 2015
Patients with ureteral stones are at significant risk for radiation from both diagnostic imaging and fluoroscopy used in the operating room at the time of surgery. Surgeons and operating room staff are also at risk for exposure from fluoroscopy. Non-contra ...
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November 1, 2014
Nephrolithiasis is a common urological disease that will affect 5-10∈% of adults during their lifetime. The natural history of nephrolithiasis is characterized by recurrence, with almost 50∈% of patients recurring within 5 years of their initial stone even ...
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November 1, 2014
Periodic imaging of the recurrent stone former is an important component of their management. Imaging can help monitor for stone activity and the effectiveness of preventative strategies. There are a number of factors to take into consideration when choosi ...
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January 1, 2014
Stone disease is a common and costly health problem, and its prevalence in on the rise. In the United States between 2007 and 2010, the overall prevalence was reported to be 8.8 % [ 1 ]. This increase is likely due to similar trends in the obesity epidemic ...
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October 28, 2013
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy has become the preferred treatment for large and/or complex renal and proximal ureteral calculi. The objective of this chapter is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy. We analyzed publish ...
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January 1, 2013
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) occupies a central place in the management of kidney as well as large proximal ureteral stones. Advances in equipment and technology with utilization of balloon dilatation, newer digital rigid and flexible nephroscopes, i ...
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January 1, 2013
Imaging is a key component in the evaluation of patients with urolithiasis, as it is essential for the diagnosis and for determining the appropriate treatment of renal and ureteral stone disease. The ideal imaging study would be rapidly performed, have hig ...
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January 5, 2012
Video imaging and documentation technologies have become commonplace in urologic practice. Improvements in video imaging technology have allowed significant advancements in endourology and minimally invasive urologic surgery. Digital endoscopes, 3D video i ...
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January 1, 2012
This chapter describes the fundamentals of shock wave lithotripsy (SWL), the instrumentation for SWL, shock wave generation, rate of delivery and focusing, coupling of the shock wave, and stone localization. The process of fragmentation through spallation, ...
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January 1, 2009
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