Clinical

Cheryl Guttman Krader is a contributor to Dermatology Times, Ophthalmology Times, and Urology Times.

Articles

Analyses of data collected in a prospectively maintained database support the recommendation for urologists to consider the minimally invasive version of mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy for stone removal in patients with medium-sized stones (10-20 mm).

Observational study results put minimally invasive PCNL in a favorable light

Karen Nash is a medical reporter and media consultant based in Monroeville, PA.

"Everything comes down to patient selection and location of the stones," says one urologist.

Do you prefer dusting or basketing when removing kidney/ureteral stones?

The goal of the study is to establish real-world efficacy evidence of using the Soltive Laser System for laser lithotripsy.

Real-world study launches of super‐pulse thulium fiber laser system for urinary stones

Videos

Reza Z. Goharderakhshan, MD, discusses how patient compliance for recommended studies increased from less than 10% to 82% following implementation of the program.

Kidney stone population management program yields several benefits

Existing evidence does not clarify which patients with acute ureteral colic would benefit most from early surgical intervention.

Study identifies optimal ureteral colic patients for early surgical intervention 

Experts in prostate cancer, bladder cancer, kidney stones, OAB/incontinence, BPH, and sexual dysfunction recap all the key advances from 2020.

Urology in 2020: PARP inhibitors make a splash as COVID-19’s impact is felt throughout specialty

Podcasts

On the latest episode of the Speaking of Urology podcast, Dr. Amy Krambeck discusses her recent study evaluating the Axis single-use ureteroscope.

Dr. Amy Krambeck discusses 90-day trial of disposable ureteroscope

Lisette Hilton is president of Words Come Alive, based in Boca Raton, Florida.

Obesity increases the risk of kidney stone disease, and some weight loss strategies actually increase the risk, according to a recent study.

Investigators explore relationship between obesity and kidney stone formation

Investigators have developed a cloud-based, HIPAA–compliant software solution to ensure timely ureteral stent removal and validated its performance in a pilot study.

Ureteral stent–tracking software passes performance test in feasibility study

"Treat the patient as a whole, not just as a stone former," Chew advises.

Dr. Ben Chew discusses kidney stones and metabolic syndrome

Quality-of-life data can help guide treatment.

What patients with stones want and why it matters

Dr. Rosevear, a member of the Urology Times Clinical Practice Board, is in private practice at Pikes Peak Urology, Colorado Springs, CO.

Urologist Henry Rosevear, MD, turns his focus to the topic of evolving approaches to treating stones—and how urologists are compensated for these procedures.

High-powered lasers and the need to rethink the wRVUs for stone procedures

Amy E. Krambeck, MD, discusses the findings of a recent 90-day trial of a single-use disposable ureteroscope.

Disposable ureteroscope reduces costs of care

In this episode, Peter L. Steinberg, MD, discusses a recent Urology Practice paper that examined medical malpractice cases involving kidney stones.

Speaking of Urology - Malpractice and stones: What a recent study reveals

Holmium laser lithotripsy with Moses 2.0 is intended to enhance precision and versatility by optimizing laser energy transmission. 

Holmium laser advances help propel progress in BPH, urinary stones

Super-pulsed thulium fiber laser (TFL) has greater efficiency than a holmium:YAG laser, even when using the TFL with a smaller core-diameter fiber, according to preclinical findings. 

Thulium fiber laser shows efficiency advantage in experimental setting

The machine learning algorithm incorporates readily available clinical information.

Algorithm may predict health-related quality of life in patients with urolithiasis

Study results show wide variation in stent placement following ureteroscopy.

Patients undergoing post-URS stent placement more likely to visit ED

Wayne Kuznar is a contributor to Urology Times.

Study results show a significant reduction in 24-hour urine oxalate in treated patients.

Enzyme lowers urine oxalate levels in patients with enteric hyperoxaluria

U.S. academic centers using the Soltive SuperPulsed Laser System to treat stones are finding it offers several advantages compared with holmium:YAG laser lithotripsy. But more research comparing the two is needed, according to a presentation at the 2019 World Congress of Endourology in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Kidney Stones