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Siantong M, Ketsuwan C. Simultaneously combining a thulium fiber laser and holmium:YAG laser in vacuum-assisted mini-endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery on a complex renal calculus: A case report. SAGE Open Med Case Rep 2024; 12:2050313X241232278. [PMID: 38352822 PMCID: PMC10863480 DOI: 10.1177/2050313x241232278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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Employing percutaneous nephrolithotomy to manage a complex renal calculus has always been challenging due to the blood transfusion requirement and the frequent necessity of using multiple access tracts. We report a novel treatment modality in the case of a 65-year-old male with a complex, large-volume renal calculus who was successfully treated by vacuum-assisted miniaturized endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery using the combination of a thulium fiber laser in retrograde fashion with a holmium:YAG laser in antegrade fashion. The kidney stone was entirely cleared, and the patient fully recovered with no adverse event.
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- Mookdarat Siantong
- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Ortner G, Somani BK, Güven S, Kitzbichler G, Traxer O, Giusti G, Proietti S, Liatsikos E, Kallidonis P, Krambeck A, Goumas IK, Duvdevani M, Kamphuis GM, Ferretti S, Dragos L, Ghani K, Miernik A, Juliebø-Jones P, Jung H, Tailly T, Pietropaolo A, Hamri SB, Papatsoris A, Sarica K, Scoffone CM, Cracco CM, Keller EX, Durutovic O, Pereira S, Herrmann TRW, Nagele U, Gözen AS, Tokas T. Experts' recommendations in laser use for the treatment of urolithiasis: a comprehensive guide by the European Section of Uro-Technology (ESUT) and Training-Research in Urological Surgery and Technology (T.R.U.S.T.)-Group. World J Urol 2024; 42:33. [PMID: 38217743 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-023-04726-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2024] Open
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PURPOSE To identify laser lithotripsy settings used by experts for specific clinical scenarios and to identify preventive measures to reduce complications. METHODS After literature research to identify relevant questions, a survey was conducted and sent to laser experts. Participants were asked for preferred laser settings during specific clinical lithotripsy scenarios. Different settings were compared for the reported laser types, and common settings and preventive measures were identified. RESULTS Twenty-six laser experts fully returned the survey. Holmium-yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Ho:YAG) was the primary laser used (88%), followed by thulium fiber laser (TFL) (42%) and pulsed thulium-yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Tm:YAG) (23%). For most scenarios, we could not identify relevant differences among laser settings. However, the laser power was significantly different for middle-ureteral (p = 0.027), pelvic (p = 0.047), and lower pole stone (p = 0.018) lithotripsy. Fragmentation or a combined fragmentation with dusting was more common for Ho:YAG and pulsed Tm:YAG lasers, whereas dusting or a combination of dusting and fragmentation was more common for TFL lasers. Experts prefer long pulse modes for Ho:YAG lasers to short pulse modes for TFL lasers. Thermal injury due to temperature development during lithotripsy is seriously considered by experts, with preventive measures applied routinely. CONCLUSIONS Laser settings do not vary significantly between commonly used lasers for lithotripsy. Lithotripsy techniques and settings mainly depend on the generated laser pulse's and generator settings' physical characteristics. Preventive measures such as maximum power limits, intermittent laser activation, and ureteral access sheaths are commonly used by experts to decrease thermal injury-caused complications.
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- Gernot Ortner
- Department of Urology and Andrology, General Hospital Hall I.T., Milser Straße 10, 6060, Hall in Tirol, Austria.
- Training and Research in Urological Surgery and Technology (T.R.U.S.T.)-Group, Hall in Tirol, Austria.
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, England
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- Department of Urology, Meram School of Medicine, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Urology and Andrology, General Hospital Hall I.T., Milser Straße 10, 6060, Hall in Tirol, Austria
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- Sorbonne University, GRC N°20 Lithiase Renale, AP-HP, Hôpital Tenon, Paris, France
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- Department of Urology, San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Hadassah Ein-Kerem University Hospital, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Urology, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Urology, Hospital, University of Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Urology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Lillebaelt, University of Southern Denmark, Vejle, Denmark
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Ghent, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, England
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- Urology Department at Specialized Medical Center SMC2, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- 2nd Department of Urology, Sismanoglio Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Urology, Medical School, Health Sciences University, Prof Dr I. Varank Training and Educational Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, University Clinical Centre of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Urology, North Lisbon University Hospital, Lisbon School of Medicine, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Training and Research in Urological Surgery and Technology (T.R.U.S.T.)-Group, Hall in Tirol, Austria
- Department of Urology, Kantonspital Frauenfeld, Spital Thurgau AG, Frauenfeld, Switzerland
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- Department of Urology and Andrology, General Hospital Hall I.T., Milser Straße 10, 6060, Hall in Tirol, Austria
- Training and Research in Urological Surgery and Technology (T.R.U.S.T.)-Group, Hall in Tirol, Austria
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- Department of Urology, Medius Kliniken, Ruit, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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- Training and Research in Urological Surgery and Technology (T.R.U.S.T.)-Group, Hall in Tirol, Austria
- Department of Urology, University General Hospital of Heraklion, University of Crete, Medical School, Heraklion, Greece
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Corrales M, Panthier F, Solano C, Candela L, Traxer O. Laser safety, warnings, and limits in retrograde intrarenal surgery. Actas Urol Esp 2024; 48:19-24. [PMID: 37356576 DOI: 10.1016/j.acuroe.2023.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/27/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To analyze the current information about laser safety in retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS), focusing on the two main laser technologies that we use in urology, the holmium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Ho:YAG) laser, and the thulium fiber laser (TFL). METHODS Narrative overview of the most relevant articles published in MEDLINE and Scopus databases about this subject. RESULTS TFL and Ho:YAG laser at similar settings (0.2 J/40 Hz) have similar volume-averaged temperature increase and the average heating rate increase proportionally to laser power, especially when high frequencies are used. Recent preclinical data, comparing both laser technologies at different laser settings, agreed that when the delivered energy increases in expenses of higher frequencies, the thermal damage increases too. Higher frequencies, despite of the rise of temperature in the irrigation medium, can cause accidental thermal lasering lesions. CONCLUSION The use of low frequency settings and a proper irrigation is critical to avoid thermal injury in endoscopic laser lithotripsy. In addition, the use of laser safety eyeglasses is recommended in Ho:YAG and TFL ELL.
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- M Corrales
- GRC n.° 20, Grupo de Investigación Clínica Litiasis Urinaria, Hospital Tenon, Universidad de La Sorbona, París, France; Servicio de Urología, Universidad de La Sorbona, Hospital Tenon (AP-HP), Paris, France.
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- GRC n.° 20, Grupo de Investigación Clínica Litiasis Urinaria, Hospital Tenon, Universidad de La Sorbona, París, France; Servicio de Urología, Universidad de La Sorbona, Hospital Tenon (AP-HP), Paris, France
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- GRC n.° 20, Grupo de Investigación Clínica Litiasis Urinaria, Hospital Tenon, Universidad de La Sorbona, París, France; Servicio de Urología, Universidad de La Sorbona, Hospital Tenon (AP-HP), Paris, France
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- GRC n.° 20, Grupo de Investigación Clínica Litiasis Urinaria, Hospital Tenon, Universidad de La Sorbona, París, France; Servicio de Urología, Universidad de La Sorbona, Hospital Tenon (AP-HP), Paris, France; Division de Oncología Experimental/Unidad de Urología, URI, IRCCS Hospital San Raffaele, Milán, Italy
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- GRC n.° 20, Grupo de Investigación Clínica Litiasis Urinaria, Hospital Tenon, Universidad de La Sorbona, París, France; Servicio de Urología, Universidad de La Sorbona, Hospital Tenon (AP-HP), Paris, France
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Taratkin M, Azilgareeva C, Petov V, Morozov A, Ali S, Babaevskaya D, De Coninck V, Korolev D, Akopyan G, Scoffone CM, Chinenov D, Androsov A, Fajkovic H, Lifshitz D, Traxer O, Enikeev D. Thulium fiber laser vs Ho:YAG in RIRS: a prospective randomized clinical trial assessing the efficacy of lasers and different fiber diameters (150 µm and 200 µm). World J Urol 2023; 41:3705-3711. [PMID: 37855897 PMCID: PMC10693522 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-023-04651-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION The aims of the study: (1) to compare the Super Pulse Thulium Fiber Laser (SP TFL) and the holmium: yttrium-aluminium-garnet (Ho:YAG) lasers in retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS); (2) to compare the efficacy of SP TFL laser fibers of different diameters (150 μm and 200 μm). METHODS A prospective randomized single-blinded trial was conducted. Patients with stones from 10 to 20 mm were randomly assigned RIRS in three groups: (1) SP TFL (NTO IRE-Polus, Russia) with fiber diameter of 150 μm; (2) SP TFL with 200-μm fiber; and (3) Ho:YAG (Lumenis, USA) with 200-μm fiber. RESULTS Ninety-six patients with kidney stones were randomized to undergo RIRS with SP TFL using a 150-μm fiber (34 patients) and a 200-μm fiber (32 patients) and RIRS with Ho:YAG (30 patients). The median laser on time (LOT) in the 200-μm SP TFL group was 9.2 (6.2-14.6) min, in 150-μm SP TFL-11.4 (7.7-14.9) min (p = 0.390), in Ho:YAG-14.1 (10.8-18.1) min (p = 0.021). The total energy consumed in 200-μm SP TFL was 8.4 (5.8-15.2) kJ; 150-μm SP TFL - 10.8 (7.3-13.5) kJ (p = 0.626) and in Ho:YAG-15.2 (11.1-25.3) kJ (p = 0.005). CONCLUSIONS Irrespective of the density, RIRS with SP TFL laser has proven to be both a safe and effective procedure. Whilst the introduction of smaller fibers may have the potential to reduce the duration of surgery, SP TFL results in a reduction in the LOT and total energy for stone ablation in RIRS compared with Ho:YAG.
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- Mark Taratkin
- Institute for Urology and Reproductive Health, Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia
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- Institute for Urology and Reproductive Health, Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia
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- Institute for Urology and Reproductive Health, Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia
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- Institute for Urology and Reproductive Health, Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia
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- Institute for Urology and Reproductive Health, Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia
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- Institute for Urology and Reproductive Health, Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia
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- Institute for Urology and Reproductive Health, Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia
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- Institute for Urology and Reproductive Health, Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia
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- Institute for Urology and Reproductive Health, Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Urology, Medical University of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
- Karl Landsteiner Institute of Urology and Andrology, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Urology, Rabin Medical Center, Petach Tikva, Israel
- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- GRC #20 Lithiase Urinaire, Sorbonne University, Hôpital Tenon, Paris, France
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- Institute for Urology and Reproductive Health, Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia.
- Department of Urology, Medical University of Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria.
- Karl Landsteiner Institute of Urology and Andrology, Vienna, Austria.
- Division of Urology, Rabin Medical Center, Petach Tikva, Israel.
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Tonyali S, von Bargen MF, Ozkan A, Gratzke C, Miernik A. The heat is on: the impact of excessive temperature increments on complications of laser treatment for ureteral and renal stones. World J Urol 2023; 41:3853-3865. [PMID: 38010538 PMCID: PMC10693507 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-023-04652-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Technological advancements in the field of urology have led to a paradigm shift in the management of urolithiasis towards minimally invasive endourological interventions, namely ureteroscopy and percutaneous nephrolithotomy. However, concerns regarding the potential for thermal injury during laser lithotripsy have arisen, as studies have indicated that the threshold for cellular thermal injury (43 °C) can be exceeded, even with conventional low-power laser settings. This review aims to identify the factors that contribute to temperature increments during laser treatment using current laser systems and evaluate their impact on patient outcomes. MATERIALS AND METHODS To select studies for inclusion, a search was performed on online databases including PubMed and Google Scholar. Keywords such as 'temperature' or 'heat' were combined with 'lithotripsy', 'nephrolithotomy', 'ureteroscopy', or 'retrograde intrarenal surgery', both individually and in various combinations. RESULTS Various strategies have been proposed to mitigate temperature rise, such as reducing laser energy or frequency, shortening the duration of laser activation, increasing the irrigation fluid flow rate, and using room temperature or chilled water for irrigation. It is important to note that higher irrigation fluid flow rates should be approached cautiously due to potential increases in intrarenal pressure and associated infectious complications. The utilization of a ureteral access sheath (UAS) may offer benefits by facilitating irrigation fluid outflow, thereby reducing intrapelvic pressure and intrarenal fluid temperature. CONCLUSION Achieving a balance between laser power, duration of laser activation, and irrigation fluid rate and temperature appears to be crucial for urologists to minimize excessive temperature rise.
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- Senol Tonyali
- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg Medical Center, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg Medical Center, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Koc University Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg Medical Center, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg Medical Center, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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Mares C, Geavlete P, Ene C, Iordache V, Geavlete B. Semirigid vs Flexible Ureteroscopy in the Management of Ureteral Stones - Review. MAEDICA 2023; 18:490-497. [PMID: 38023749 PMCID: PMC10674128 DOI: 10.26574/maedica.2023.18.3.490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Ureteral stones are a major clinical problem in urology that require effective and safe therapeutic options. Semirigid and flexible ureteroscopy ar two well-established procedures for treating these stones. The present review provides an outline of the advantages and disadvantages of these approaches. Semirigid ureteroscopy, which uses a rigid straight instrument, provides excellent stone visualisation and successful fragmentation. It is especially useful for proximal and bigger stones, frequently resulting in high stone-free rates and reduced procedure times. Nonetheless, its stiffness can make it difficult to navigate the delicate ureteral anatomy and increase the risk of mucosal injury. On the other hand, flexible ureteroscopy employs a more adjustable flexible scope, allowing access to complicated ureteral configurations while reducing the risk of ureteral trauma. It excels at treating distal and difficult stones but has a lower efficacy with larger stones and often requires longer procedure times. The choice between semirigid and flexible ureteroscopy is determined by patient-specific factors such as stone characteristics or anatomical considerations and the surgeon's skill. A customised approach that uses the capabilities of both treatments as needed can improve stone management outcomes while reducing potential problems. The continued advancement of technology and methodological modifications is predicted to improve the field of ureteroscopic stone management.
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- C Mares
- "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
- "Saint John" Emergency Clinical Hospital, Department of Urology, Bucharest, Romania
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- "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
- "Saint John" Emergency Clinical Hospital, Department of Urology, Bucharest, Romania
- Sanador Hospital, Bucharest, Romania
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- "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
- "Saint John" Emergency Clinical Hospital, Department of Urology, Bucharest, Romania
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- "Saint John" Emergency Clinical Hospital, Department of Urology, Bucharest, Romania
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- "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
- "Saint John" Emergency Clinical Hospital, Department of Urology, Bucharest, Romania
- Sanador Hospital, Bucharest, Romania
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Candela L, Keller EX, Pietropaolo A, Esperto F, Juliebø-Jones P, Emiliani E, De Coninck V, Tailly T, Talso M, Tonyali S, Sener ET, Hameed BMZ, Tzelves L, Mykoniatis I, Tsaturyan A, Salonia A, Ventimiglia E. New Technologies in Endourology and Laser Lithotripsy: The Need for Evidence in Comprehensive Clinical Settings. J Clin Med 2023; 12:5709. [PMID: 37685776 PMCID: PMC10488978 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12175709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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Flexible ureteroscopy (fURS) with laser lithotripsy is currently the gold standard surgical treatment for ureteral and kidney stones with a maximum diameter of 2 cm [...].
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- Luigi Candela
- Division of Experimental Oncology, Unit of Urology, URI, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Via Olgettina 60, 20132 Milan, Italy
- School of Medicine, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, 20132 Milan, Italy
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- EAU Young Academic Urologists (YAU) Urolithiasis and Endourology Working Group Arnhem, NL-6803 Arnhem, The Netherlands
- Department of Urology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, 8006 Zurich, Switzerland
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- EAU Young Academic Urologists (YAU) Urolithiasis and Endourology Working Group Arnhem, NL-6803 Arnhem, The Netherlands
- Department of Urology, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton SO16 6YD, UK
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- EAU Young Academic Urologists (YAU) Urolithiasis and Endourology Working Group Arnhem, NL-6803 Arnhem, The Netherlands
- Department of Urology, Campus Biomedico University of Rome, 00128 Rome, Italy
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- EAU Young Academic Urologists (YAU) Urolithiasis and Endourology Working Group Arnhem, NL-6803 Arnhem, The Netherlands
- Department of Urology, Haukeland University Hospital, N-5021 Bergen, Norway
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- EAU Young Academic Urologists (YAU) Urolithiasis and Endourology Working Group Arnhem, NL-6803 Arnhem, The Netherlands
- Department of Urology, Fundacio Puigvert, Autonomous University of Barcelona, 08193 Barcelona, Spain
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- EAU Young Academic Urologists (YAU) Urolithiasis and Endourology Working Group Arnhem, NL-6803 Arnhem, The Netherlands
- Department of Urology, AZ Klina, 2930 Brasschaat, Belgium
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- EAU Young Academic Urologists (YAU) Urolithiasis and Endourology Working Group Arnhem, NL-6803 Arnhem, The Netherlands
- Department of Urology, University Hospital Ghent, 9000 Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
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- EAU Young Academic Urologists (YAU) Urolithiasis and Endourology Working Group Arnhem, NL-6803 Arnhem, The Netherlands
- ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco, Department of Urology, Luigi Sacco University Hospital, Via Giovanni Battista Grassi, 74, 20157 Milano, Italy
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- EAU Young Academic Urologists (YAU) Urolithiasis and Endourology Working Group Arnhem, NL-6803 Arnhem, The Netherlands
- Urology, Istanbul University School of Medicine, Topkapı, Turgut Özal Millet Cd, Istanbul 34093, Turkey
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- EAU Young Academic Urologists (YAU) Urolithiasis and Endourology Working Group Arnhem, NL-6803 Arnhem, The Netherlands
- Department of Urology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul 34854, Turkey
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- EAU Young Academic Urologists (YAU) Urolithiasis and Endourology Working Group Arnhem, NL-6803 Arnhem, The Netherlands
- Department of Urology, Father Muller Medical College, Karnataka 575002, India
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- EAU Young Academic Urologists (YAU) Urolithiasis and Endourology Working Group Arnhem, NL-6803 Arnhem, The Netherlands
- Institute of Urology, University College Hospital London, London NW1 2BU, UK
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- EAU Young Academic Urologists (YAU) Urolithiasis and Endourology Working Group Arnhem, NL-6803 Arnhem, The Netherlands
- Department of Urology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 541 24 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- EAU Young Academic Urologists (YAU) Urolithiasis and Endourology Working Group Arnhem, NL-6803 Arnhem, The Netherlands
- Department of Urology, Erebouni Medical Center, 0087 Yerevan, Armenia
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- Division of Experimental Oncology, Unit of Urology, URI, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Via Olgettina 60, 20132 Milan, Italy
- School of Medicine, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, 20132 Milan, Italy
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- Division of Experimental Oncology, Unit of Urology, URI, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Via Olgettina 60, 20132 Milan, Italy
- School of Medicine, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, 20132 Milan, Italy
- EAU Young Academic Urologists (YAU) Urolithiasis and Endourology Working Group Arnhem, NL-6803 Arnhem, The Netherlands
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Somani B. Minimally Invasive Urological Procedures and Related Technological Developments-Series 2. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12082879. [PMID: 37109216 PMCID: PMC10145985 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12082879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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The world of minimally invasive urology has experienced enormous growth in recent decades with technological innovations related to new techniques and equipment, better training, and the clinical adoption of translational research [...].
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- Bhaskar Somani
- Department of Urology, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton SO166YD, UK
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