Evaluation of the relation between size of stone and its attenuation measured by Hounsfield units and the total laser energy required to fragment it
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DOI: 10.1080/21681805.2022.2104366
Abstract: Abstract Background Anticipating the total laser energy (TLE) of Holmium YAG laser required for ureteroscopic (URS) lithotripsy is essential to guide urologists in selecting the optimal fiber size. This study aimed at evaluating the relationship… read more here.
Keywords: stone attenuation; stone size; attenuation measured; stone ... See more keywords
Endoscopic Stone Measurement During Ureteroscopy.
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DOI: 10.1089/end.2017.0622
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Currently, stone size cannot be accurately measured while performing flexible ureteroscopy (URS). We developed novel software for ureteroscopic, stone size measurement, and then evaluated its performance. METHODS A novel application capable of measuring stone… read more here.
Keywords: fragment size; stone; stone size; size ... See more keywords
The Association of a Number of Anatomical Factors with the Success of Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery in Lower Calyceal Stones.
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DOI: 10.22037/uj.v14i4.4034
Abstract: PURPOSE To determine anatomical factors affecting Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS) success in the treatment of renal lower calyx stones. MATERIALS AND METHODS The results of patients were evaluated retrospectively. The patients who have preoperative intravenous… read more here.
Keywords: intrarenal surgery; stone size; anatomical factors; group ... See more keywords
Factors affecting use of flexible ureteroscope in large renal stones; stone size or stone composition
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DOI: 10.4103/ua.ua_13_22
Abstract: Introduction: After advances in flexible ureteroscopes' design, accessories, and lithotripters, flexible ureteroscope has been used widely for the treatment of large renal calculi >2 cm. Objectives: The objective was to evaluate the role of flexible… read more here.
Keywords: flexible ureteroscope; stone size; large renal; stone ... See more keywords