The art of shockwave lithotripsy is an endangered species and is worth saving: the perspective of the European Association of Urology (EAU) Young Academic Urology (YAU) Urolithiasis group
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DOI: 10.1007/s00345-021-03883-3
Abstract: We read with great interest the recent study by Herout et al., which shines a spotlight on the current status of shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) in Germany [1]. The findings confirm the rise of ureteroscopy (URS)… read more here.
Keywords: art shockwave; lithotripsy endangered; urolithiasis; urology ... See more keywords
Life threatening hepatic hemorrhage after shockwave lithotripsy – A case report and review of literature
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eucr.2021.101724
Abstract: We report a 31 year old female with urologic history significant for right ureteropelvic junction obstruction managed with open right pyeloplasty in 1996 with recurrent stricture managed with right ureterocalycostomy in 1997 along with right… read more here.
Keywords: life threatening; hemorrhage; case; report ... See more keywords
Flexible Ureterorenoscopy Versus Shockwave Lithotripsy for Kidney Stones ≤2 cm: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.euf.2022.04.004
Abstract: BACKGROUND No clear recommendations are available on whether retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) via flexible ureterorenoscopy or shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) should be preferred for kidney stones ≤2 cm, except for lower-pole stones. OBJECTIVE To compare outcomes… read more here.
Keywords: kidney stones; sfr; shockwave lithotripsy; swl ... See more keywords
Efficacy of extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy with furosemide and hydration in renal stone management: A randomised controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1080/2090598x.2019.1645262
Abstract: ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the effect of diuretics (furosemide) administered before extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) followed by continuous infusion of 0.9% NaCl during the ESWL in patients with renal stones. Patients and methods: A tertiary… read more here.
Keywords: shockwave lithotripsy; stone; randomised controlled; hydration ... See more keywords
A Prospective Randomized Study Comparing the Effect of Different Kidney Protection Treatment Protocols on Acute Renal Injury After Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy.
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DOI: 10.1089/end.2016.0653
Abstract: Abstract Objectives: To perform a prospective study to evaluate the renal protective effects of ramping protocol and pause protocol for extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) in human subjects. Patients and Methods: Three hundred twenty patients with… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; power; acute renal; end treatment ... See more keywords
CT Texture Analysis of Ex Vivo Renal Stones Predicts Ease of Fragmentation with Shockwave Lithotripsy.
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DOI: 10.1089/end.2017.0084
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Understanding the factors affecting success of extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) would improve informed decision-making on the most appropriate treatment modality for an individual patient. Although stone size and skin-to-stone distance do correlate with fragmentation… read more here.
Keywords: stone; texture analysis; swl; fragmentation ... See more keywords
PD14-11 EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT VISITS ARE UNPREDICTABLE FOLLOWING URETEROSCOPY AND SHOCKWAVE LITHOTRIPSY FOR MANAGEMENT OF KIDNEY AND URETERAL STONES
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DOI: 10.1097/ju.0000000000000848.011
Abstract: INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE:While it is known that shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) results in fewer emergency department (ED) visits than ureteroscopy (URS) among patients treated for kidney and uretera... read more here.
Keywords: emergency department; shockwave lithotripsy; pd14 emergency; department visits ... See more keywords
Cost analysis of ureteroscopy (URS) vs extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) in the management of ureteric stones
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DOI: 10.1111/bju.14938
Abstract: To compare the total cost of a treatment strategy starting with ureteroscopy (URS) vs a strategy starting with extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL). read more here.
Keywords: cost analysis; lithotripsy eswl; ureteroscopy urs; shockwave lithotripsy ... See more keywords
Acute extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy for ureteric stones – 7‐years’ experience from a busy district general hospital
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DOI: 10.1111/bju.15820
Abstract: To demonstrate the efficacy and cost‐effectiveness of acute extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) for ureteric stones we present our experience of ESWL in 530 ureteric stone cases, in the largest UK series we are aware of… read more here.
Keywords: ureteric stones; acute extracorporeal; extracorporeal shockwave; shockwave lithotripsy ... See more keywords
Cost−utility analysis of shockwave lithotripsy vs ureteroscopic stone treatment in adults
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DOI: 10.1111/bju.15862
Abstract: To assess the cost‐effectiveness, resource use implications, quality‐adjusted life‐years (QALYs) and cost per QALY of care pathways starting with either extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) or with ureteroscopic retrieval (ureteroscopy [URS]) for the management of ureteric… read more here.
Keywords: analysis shockwave; cost utility; shockwave lithotripsy; utility analysis ... See more keywords
Outcomes of alpha‐blockers as medical expulsive therapy following shockwave lithotripsy: a systematic review and meta‐analysis
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DOI: 10.1111/bju.15901
Abstract: To determine stone‐free rate following shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) with/without alpha‐blockers as well as complication rates (individual and classified using the Clavien–Dindo system). read more here.
Keywords: alpha blockers; shockwave lithotripsy; outcomes alpha; medical expulsive ... See more keywords