- Efficacy and safety of modified tract dilation technique using simultaneous pulling of proximal and distal ends of a guidewire for percutaneous nephrolithotomy in modified supine position
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Chung JW, Ha H, Park DJ, Ha YS, Lee JN, Chun SY, Kwon TG, Kim BS
- KMID: 2513141
- Investig Clin Urol.
- 2021 Mar;62(2):186-194.
- doi: 10.4111/icu.20200276
Purpose Recently, the needs for supine percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) have become more increased because of an easy approach for endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery. However, making a nephrostomy tract during supine PCNL... -
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- Extremely-slow, half-number shockwave lithotripsy for asymptomatic renal stones <20 mm
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Ito K, Takahashi T, Kanno T, Okada T, Higashi Y, Yamada H
- KMID: 2509854
- Investig Clin Urol.
- 2021 Jan;62(1):72-78.
- doi: 10.4111/icu.20200285
Purpose: To compare the treatment success rate and safety of reduced (30 shocks/min, 1,200 shocks/session) versus standard (60 shocks/min, 2,400 shocks/session) extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy for the management of renal stones. Materials... -
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- Controversies associated with ureteral access sheath placement during ureteroscopy
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Wong VK, Aminoltejari K, Almutairi K, Lange D, Chew BH
- KMID: 2505407
- Investig Clin Urol.
- 2020 Sep;61(5):455-463.
- doi: 10.4111/icu.20200278
The use of ureteral access sheaths (UAS) is common practice during routine flexible ureteroscopy procedures. However, debates and concerns continue amongst endourologists on routine UAS placement. UAS placement allows for... -
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- Does Early Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery Improve the Cost-Effectiveness of Renal Stone Management?
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Yang SY, Jung HD, Kwon SH, Lee EK, Lee JY, Lee SH
- KMID: 2502232
- Yonsei Med J.
- 2020 Jun;61(6):515-523.
- doi: 10.3349/ymj.2020.61.6.515
Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of treatment with retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) versus repeated shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) in patients with renal calculi. Materials and Methods: The non-retreatment... -
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- A prediction model of Nephrolithiasis Risk: A population-based cohort study in Korea
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Mukasa D, Sung J
- KMID: 2471075
- Investig Clin Urol.
- 2020 Mar;61(2):188-199.
- doi: 10.4111/icu.2020.61.2.188
PURPOSE: Well-validated risk prediction models help to stratify individuals on the basis of their disease risks and to guide health care professionals in decision-making. The incidence of nephrolithiasis has been... -
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- Postoperative renal functional changes assessed by (99m)Tc-DTPA scintigraphy and predictive factors after miniaturized percutaneous nephrolithotomy and retrograde intrarenal surgery: An observational 1-year follow-up study
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Jung JH, Yoo S, Park J, Cho MC, Son H, Jeong H, Ryang SH, Cho SY
- KMID: 2466793
- Investig Clin Urol.
- 2020 Jan;61(1):59-66.
- doi: 10.4111/icu.2020.61.1.59
PURPOSE: We evaluated the comparative effect of miniaturized percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mini-PCNL) and retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) on perioperative kidney function by use of diethylenetriamine penta-acetic acid ((99m)Tc-DTPA) scintigraphy and identified... -
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- Does quality of drinking water matter in kidney stone disease: A study in West Bengal, India
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Mitra P, Pal DK, Das M
- KMID: 2410588
- Investig Clin Urol.
- 2018 May;59(3):158-165.
- doi: 10.4111/icu.2018.59.3.158
PURPOSE: The combined interaction of epidemiology, environmental exposure, dietary habits, and genetic factors causes kidney stone disease (KSD), a common public health problem worldwide. Because a high water intake (>3... -
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- Optimization of urinary dipstick pH: Are multiple dipstick pH readings reliably comparable to commercial 24-hour urinary pH?
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Abbott JE, Miller DL, Shi W, Wenzler D, Elkhoury F, Patel ND, Sur RL
- KMID: 2388056
- Investig Clin Urol.
- 2017 Sep;58(5):378-382.
- doi: 10.4111/icu.2017.58.5.378
PURPOSE: Accurate measurement of pH is necessary to guide medical management of nephrolithiasis. Urinary dipsticks offer a convenient method to measure pH, but prior studies have only assessed the accuracy... -
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- Epidemiology and economics of nephrolithiasis
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Ziemba JB, Matlaga BR
- KMID: 2388045
- Investig Clin Urol.
- 2017 Sep;58(5):299-306.
- doi: 10.4111/icu.2017.58.5.299
Nephrolithiasis is a disease common in both the Western and non-Western world. Several population based studies have demonstrated a rising prevalence and incidence of the disease over the last several... -
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- Antiurolithic effect of olive oil in a mouse model of ethylene glycol-induced urolithiasis
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Alenzi M, Rahiman S, Tantry BA
- KMID: 2388067
- Investig Clin Urol.
- 2017 May;58(3):210-216.
- doi: 10.4111/icu.2017.58.3.210
PURPOSE: At present, commercially available antiurolithic drugs have more adverse effects than potential therapeutic or preventive effects with chronic use. With this in mind, the present study was designed to... -
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- Can a brief period of double J stenting improve the outcome of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy for renal calculi sized 1 to 2 cm?
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Sharma R, Choudhary , Das RK, Basu S, Dey RK, Gupta R, Deb PP
- KMID: 2368475
- Investig Clin Urol.
- 2017 Mar;58(2):103-108.
- doi: 10.4111/icu.2017.58.2.103
PURPOSE: Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is an established modality for renal calculi. Its role for large stones is being questioned. A novel model of temporary double J (DJ) stenting... -
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- Is it necessary to actively remove stone fragments during retrograde intrarenal surgery?
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Lee YJ, Bak DJ, Chung JW, Lee JN, Kim HT, Yoo ES, Kim BS
- KMID: 2426505
- Investig Clin Urol.
- 2016 Jul;57(4):274-279.
- doi: 10.4111/icu.2016.57.4.274
PURPOSE: Based on the experiences of our center, we sought to verify the necessity of actively removing stones during retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) for the management of renal stones. MATERIALS AND... -
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- Modified supine versus prone percutaneous nephrolithotomy: Surgical outcomes from a tertiary teaching hospital
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Jones MN, Ranasinghe W, Cetti R, Newell B, Chu K, Harper M, Kourambas , McCahy P
- KMID: 2426504
- Investig Clin Urol.
- 2016 Jul;57(4):268-273.
- doi: 10.4111/icu.2016.57.4.268
PURPOSE: The traditional prone positioning of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is associated with various anesthetic and logistic difficulties. We aimed to compare the surgical outcomes of PCNLs performed using our modified... -
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- Staphylococcus saprophyticus Bacteremia originating from Urinary Tract Infections: A Case Report and Literature Review
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Hur J, Lee A, Hong J, Jo WY, Cho OH, Kim S, Bae IG
- KMID: 2327982
- Infect Chemother.
- 2016 Jun;48(2):136-139.
- doi: 10.3947/ic.2016.48.2.136
Staphylococcus saprophyticus is a common pathogen of acute urinary tract infection (UTI) in young females. However, S. saprophyticus bacteremia originating from UTI is very rare and has not been reported... -
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- The Effect of Glycemic Status on Kidney Stone Disease in Patients with Prediabetes
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Lien TH, Wu JS, Yang YC, Sun ZJ, Chang CJ
- KMID: 2162088
- Diabetes Metab J.
- 2016 Apr;40(2):161-166.
- doi: 10.4093/dmj.2016.40.2.161
BACKGROUND: While the evidence supporting a positive association between diabetes mellitus and kidney stone disease (KSD) is solid, studies examining the association between impaired fasting glucose (IFG) and KSD show... -
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- Recent advancement or less invasive treatment of percutaneous nephrolithotomy
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Kim BS
- KMID: 2344099
- Korean J Urol.
- 2015 Sep;56(9):614-623.
- doi: 10.4111/kju.2015.56.9.614
Since its initial introduction in 1976, percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) has been widely performed for the management of large renal stones and currently is recommended for staghorn calculi, kidney stones larger... -
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- Ultramini nephrostomy tract combined with flexible ureterorenoscopy for the treatment of multiple renal calculi in paediatric patients
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Guo J, Yang WZ, Zhang Y, An F, Wei R, Li Y, Zhang H
- KMID: 2160649
- Korean J Urol.
- 2015 Jul;56(7):519-524.
- doi: 10.4111/kju.2015.56.7.519
PURPOSE: To assess the safety and efficacy of an ultramini nephrostomy tract, which we were using for the first time, combined with flexible ureterorenoscopy (URS) in the treatment of pediatric... -
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- Medical and Dietary Therapy for Kidney Stone Prevention
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Gul Z, Monga M
- KMID: 2070090
- Korean J Urol.
- 2014 Dec;55(12):775-779.
- doi: 10.4111/kju.2014.55.12.775
The prevalence of kidney stone disease is increasing, and newer research is finding that stones are associated with several serious morbidities. These facts suggest that emphasis needs to be placed... -
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- Feasibility and Efficacy of Intermediate-Supine Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: Initial Experience
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Chung DY, Lee JY, Kim KH, Choi JH, Cho KS
- KMID: 2172159
- Chonnam Med J.
- 2014 Aug;50(2):52-57.
- doi: 10.4068/cmj.2014.50.2.52
We evaluated the feasibility and efficacy of intermediate-supine percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in patients with renal calculi. Fifteen patients were included in this study. The intermediate-supine operative position was modified by... -
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- Laparoscopic Stone Surgery With the Aid of Flexible Nephroscopy
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Jung JH, Cho SY, Jeong CW, Jeong H, Son H, Woo SH, Kim DK, Min SH, Oh SJ, Kim HH, Lee SB
- KMID: 1794577
- Korean J Urol.
- 2014 Jul;55(7):475-481.
- doi: 10.4111/kju.2014.55.7.475
PURPOSE: To report the outcome of laparoscopic pyelo- and ureterolithotomies with the aid of flexible nephroscopy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective analysis was performed in 71 patients with complex renal stones... -
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