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Lithotripsy Literature Database

Welcome to our comprehensive Lithotripsy Literature Database. This carefully curated resource provides access to scientific publications covering all aspects of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL). Whether you are looking for clinical studies, technical innovations, or long-term outcomes, this database supports medical professionals, researchers and students in staying informed about the latest developments in lithotripsy.

Singh Z. et al., 2026: Shifting Paradigms in Stone Disease: How Geography, Training, and Technology Shape Endourologic Practice Worldwide.

Hans-Göran Tiselius

Singh Z, Ashkezari A, Smith A, Srinath M, Tabib C, Rai A, Hoenig D, Smith A, Aro T, Okeke Z.
J Endourol. 2026 Jul;40(7):786-794. doi: 10.1177/08927790261451453. Epub 2026 May 24.

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Kimura Y. et al., 2026: The Changing Landscape of Urological Surgery: 10-Year Trends in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Upper Urinary Tract Stone Management in the San-in Region, Japan.

Hans-Göran Tiselius

Kimura Y, Morizane S, Yamamoto A, Omatsu R, Yamane H, Teraoka S, Nishikawa R, Yamaguchi N, Hikita K, Takenaka A.
Yonago Acta Med. 2026 Apr 29;69(2):178-187. doi: 10.33160/yam.2026.05.005

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Jain J. et al., 2026: Extracorporeal shockwavelithotripsy vs ureteroscopy for management of acute ureteric colic due to stones: A randomized controlled trial.

Peter Alken

Jain J, Navriya SC, Chintapalli RC, Choudhary GR, Singh M, Bhirud DP, Sandhu AS.
World J Crit Care Med. 2026 Jun 9;15(2):114619. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v15.i2.114619

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Wara KU. et al., 2026: Advancements in Ultrasound Gel Pad Technologies: Enhancing Diagnostic Precision, Procedural Efficiency, and Therapeutic Applications.

Hans-Göran Tiselius

Wara KU, Masrur MH, Khalid RT, Malik H, Tariq K, Alber A, Song SE, Hussain J, Abdullah S.
Gels. 2026 May 19;12(5):447. doi: 10.3390/gels12050447

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Katsimperis S. et al., 2026: From conventional imaging software to artificial intelligence: tools for stone volume assessment in urolithiasis. Α review by the EAU and YAU sections of endourology.

Peter Alken
Reviewer's Choice

Katsimperis S, Tzelves L, Juliebø-Jones P, Tsaturyan A, Ventimiglia E, Perri D, Boeykens M, Jahrreiss V, Moretto S, Sahin MF, Olivero A, Nowak Ł, Pietropaolo A, Martinez BB, Somani B, Skolarikos A.
World J Urol. 2026 May 24;44(1):379. doi: 10.1007/s00345-026-06484-0

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Ahmed AF. et al., 2026: Prospective randomized trial comparing mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy, retrograde intrarenal surgery, and shock wave lithotripsy for treatment of medium-sized high-density renal stones.

Hans-Göran Tiselius

Ahmed AF, Raafat M, ElDamanhory H, Abdelazim H, Soliman A, ElShazly A, Hindawy M, Anwar M, Algammal M, Soliman A, Daoud A.
Int Urol Nephrol. 2026 Jun;58(6):2025-2035. doi: 10.1007/s11255-025-04928-x Epub 2025 Dec 12

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Bracey S. et al., 2026: . Investigating Using Virtual Reality to Provide Enhanced Consent and Support Patient Counseling for Patients Undergoing Shockwave Lithotripsy at University Hospital Southampton.

Peter Alken

Bracey S, Reynolds P, Pietropaolo A, Bamerni D, Tear L, Davis T, Frascheri M, Somani B.
J Endourol. 2026 May 25:8927790261451805. doi: 10.1177/08927790261451805. Epub ahead of print.

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Yazici İlhan H. et al., 2026: Physiotherapeutic Management of Painful Bladder Syndrome/Interstitial Cystitis: A Systematic Review of the Literature.

Hans-Göran Tiselius

Yazici İlhan H, Atabey Gerlegiz EN, Özgül S
Int Urogynecol J. 2026 May 20. doi: 10.1007/s00192-026-06696-3. Epub ahead of print.

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Li A. et al., 2026: Evaluating the incidence of nephrolithiasis surgery before and after parathyroidectomy.

Peter Alken

Li A, Song D, Rangel MJ, Lim K, Bandari J, Jain RK, Moore A, Moalem J, Quarrier SO.
Int Urol Nephrol. 2026 Jun;58(6):1957-1962. doi: 10.1007/s11255-025-04930-3. Epub 2025 Nov 29.

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Tikkinen KAO. et al., 2026: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial of Antimicrobial Prophylaxis to Prevent Urinary Tract Infections after Shockwave Lithotripsy for Urolithiasis: The APPEAL Trial.

Peter Alken

Tikkinen KAO, Najafabadi BT, Hajebrahimi S. et al. 
Eur Urol 2025;88(6):543-51. Eur Urol. 2026 May 20:S0302-2838(26)02162-7. doi: 10.1016/j.eururo.2026.03.038. Epub ahead of print.

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Talyshinkii A. et al., 2026: . Epidemiology, diagnosis, and surgical management of urolithiasis in older adults: overview from EAU endourology.

Hans-Göran Tiselius

Talyshinkii A, Ergül RB, Somani BK, Juliebø-Jones P.
Curr Opin Urol. 2026 Apr 30. doi: 10.1097/MOU.0000000000001403. Epub ahead of print.

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Huang Y. et al., 2026: Effectiveness and safety of external physical vibration lithecbole for upper urinary stone expulsion: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Peter Alken

Huang Y, Han B, Huang Z, Huang Q, Wang T, Chen Y.
Can J Urol. 2026 Apr 15;33(2):309-323. doi: 10.32604/cju.2026.070466

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Güven İE. 2026: Comment on 'Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy with pancreatic stent prevents spontaneous clearance of stone'.

Peter Alken

Güven İE
Postgrad Med. 2026 May;138(4):385-386. doi: 10.1080/00325481.2026.2664926. Epub 2026 Apr 24.

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Prado R. et al., 2026: Chronic Pancreatitis: Role of Endoscopic Procedures.

Hans-Göran Tiselius

Prado R, Chatterjee A, Sierra L, Kaul R, Vikash FNU, Syed KA, Firkins S, Alkhayyat M, Simon R, Joyce D, Coppa C, Siddiki H, Stevens T, Mohiuddin S, Chahal P.
Dig Dis Sci. 2026 Apr 27. doi: 10.1007/s10620-026-09895-6

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Leelahawong P. et al., 2026: Effect of Adjuvant Silodosin on Stone Clearance After Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy for Renal Stones: A Randomised Controlled Trial.

Peter Alken

Leelahawong P, Ketsuwan C.
J Clin Med. 2026 Mar 24;15(7):2471. doi: 10.3390/jcm15072471

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Zhang Y. et al., 2026: Clinicoradiomic analysis for predicting short-term treatment efficacy after one session of ultrasound-guided extracorporeal wave lithotripsy in patients with a single ureteral stone.

Hans-Göran Tiselius

Zhang Y, Wang M, He C, Tong H, Liu B, Chen J.
Urolithiasis. 2026 Apr 21;54(1):88. doi: 10.1007/s00240-026-01990-7

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Ning W. et al., 2026: Impact of body fat content on extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy for pancreatic duct stones: a retrospective cohort study.

Hans-Göran Tiselius

Ning W, Shi Y, Ju Y, Shi Y.
PeerJ. 2026 Apr 9;14:e21112. doi: 10.7717/peerj.21112

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Ergül MA. et al., 2026: Optimizing pediatric shock wave lithotripsy: stepwise energy escalation vs. conventional fixed energy.

Peter Alken

Ergül MA, Üntan İ, Üntan S, Ergül AB, Demirci D.
Front Pediatr. 2026 Mar 30;14:1736104. doi: 10.3389/fped.2026.1736104

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Sauerbruch T. et al., 2026: The non-surgical therapy of uncomplicated gallbladder stones: is there a niche?

Hans-Göran Tiselius

Sauerbruch T, Lammert F.
Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2026 May;20(5):409-424. doi: 10.1080/17474124.2026.2656233. Epub 2026 Apr 15.

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Bruniera M. et al., 2026: Outcomes and complications of different approaches for 1-2 cm upper tract stones in the paediatric population: bicentric retrospective analysis.

Peter Alken

Bruniera M, Basso G, Botti S, Grossele M, Gnech M, Berrettini A, Beltrami P, Montini G, Taroni F, Mancuso MC, Vidal E, Sangermano M, Longo G, Dal Moro F, Morlacco A
Pediatr Surg Int. 2026 Apr 15;42(1):196. doi: 10.1007/s00383-026-06372-z FREE ARTICLE

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Garg N. et al., 2026: Success and challenges of ESWL for managing distal ureteric stones of 5-15 mm size.

Hans-Göran Tiselius

Garg N, Jaiswal S, Singh S, Vyas N, Priyadarshi S.
Urologia. 2026 May;93(2):235-240. doi: 10.1177/03915603251387892. Epub 2025 Nov 10.

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Park H. et al., 2026: A randomized controlled trial comparing efficacy, safety, and patient-reported outcomes of electroconductive and electrohydraulic extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy.

Peter Alken

Park H, Castillo CJ, Cho SY.
Urologia. 2026 May;93(2):241-248. doi: 10.1177/03915603251390743. Epub 2025 Nov 20.

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Karaca Y. et al., 2026: Comparison of Ureteral Stone Volume and Maximum Stone Length in Predicting Shock Wave Lithotripsy Success.

Peter Alken

Karaca Y, Sinanoglu O, Karaca DI, Sarica G, Sarica K.
Arch Esp Urol. 2026 Mar;79(2):241-246. doi: 10.56434/j.arch.esp.urol.20267902.29

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Tong H. et al., 2026: Research Progress in Minimally Invasive Surgical Treatment for Upper Urinary Tract Stones: A Review.

Hans-Göran Tiselius

Tong H, Wang X.
Res Rep Urol. 2026 Mar 31;18:574047. doi: 10.2147/RRU.S574047

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Yu A. et al., 2026: Comparative Analysis Between Burst-Wave Lithotripsy vs Standard Ultrasound- Guided Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy for 5-10 mm Ureteral Stones.

Peter Alken
Reviewer's Choice

Yu A, Wu P.
Arch Esp Urol. 2026 Mar;79(2):298-305. doi: 10.56434/j.arch.esp.urol.20267902.36

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Ye J. et al., 2026: Using the Medical Failure Mode and Effect Analysis Nursing Plan to Optimise the Surgical Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy in the Emergency Department: Retrospective Study.

Hans-Göran Tiselius

Ye J, Huang J, Wang G, Bai Y, Yang Y.
Arch Esp Urol. 2026 Mar;79(2):265-273. doi: 10.56434/j.arch.esp.urol.20267902.32

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Altunhan A. et al., 2026: Pediatric ureteral stenting: state-of-the-art review.

Hans-Göran Tiselius

Altunhan A, Soyturk S, Herrmann TRW, Gauhar V, Tokas T, Sultan S, Bujons A, Silay MS, Somani BK, Guven S.
World J Urol. 2026 Apr 9;44(1):289. doi: 10.1007/s00345-026-06347-8

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Çoban F. et al., 2026: Risk factors and a predictive model for steinstrasse formation after shock wave lithotripsy in pediatric urolithiasis.

Peter Alken
Reviewer's Choice

Çoban F, Kutlu H, Akbaba KT, Deniz ME, Kalyenci B.
Urolithiasis. 2026 Apr 10;54(1):86. doi: 10.1007/s00240-026-01975-6

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Wu T. et al., 2026: Risk Factors for Upper Urinary Tract Stone Recurrence: A Retrospective Study of 247 Patients.

Hans-Göran Tiselius

Wu T, Zhao C, Mao S, Zhang H.
Med Sci Monit. 2026 Apr 3;32:e951175. doi: 10.12659/MSM.951175

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Urakabe K. et al., 2026: Enhanced endoscopic clearance of pancreatic duct stones using a novel rotating basket catheter: a comparative study.

Peter Alken

Urakabe K, Kato A, Yoshida M, Hori Y, Toyohara T, Oda K, Adachi A, Kito Y, Mori T, Kataoka H.
Surg Endosc. 2026 Jan;40(1):793-800. doi: 10.1007/s00464-025-12439-0. Epub 2025 Dec 4.

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Kumar S. et al., 2026: Evaluation and Management of Ureteric Calculi in a Secondary Care Hospital in Northeast India: An Observational Study.

Peter Alken

Kumar S, Shitiri A, Alinger T.
Cureus. 2025 Dec 19;17(12):e99678. doi: 10.7759/cureus.99678

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Ogbodo E. et al., 2026: Management of Kidney Stone Disease.

Peter Alken

Ogbodo E, Juliebø-Jones P, Somani BK.
Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2026 Jan 14;87(1):50000. doi: 10.31083/BJHM50000 FREE ARTICLE

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Aydamirov M. et. al., 2026: Risk factors for steinstrasse formation after extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy for renal pelvic stones.

Peter Alken

Aydamirov M, Karkin K, Gurlen G, Alma E, Altunkol A, Kaplan E, Aksay B, Akbulut G, Sigva H, Vuruskan E, Tunckiran MA.
BMC Urol. 2026 Jan 6;26(1):29. doi: 10.1186/s12894-025-02044-7

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Smith K. et al., 2026: Facility Variation of Follow-Up Imaging Practices Among U.S. Veterans for Urinary Stone Disease.

Peter Alken

Smith KB, Lee MS, Valicevic A, Patel S, Hollingsworth JM, Shahinian VB, Hsi RS.
J Endourol. 2026 Feb 8:8927790261416120. doi: 10.1177/08927790261416120

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Al-Terki AE. et al., 2026: . Development and Implementation of the Selection, Entry, Lithotripsy, Exit, and CT (SELECT) Mnemonic and Checklist: A Structured Approach to Urolithiasis Assessment and Management for Urology Trainees and Junior Urologists.

Peter Alken
Reviewer's Choice

Al-Terki AE, Yaiesh S, Khan RN, Maqames S, Al-Shaiji TF, Al-Soudan Al-Anzi N.
Cureus. 2026 Jan 9;18(1):e101200. doi: 10.7759/cureus.101200

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Çitgez S. et al., 2026: Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy Still Alive for Pediatric Ureteral Stones ≤1.0 cm2.

Peter Alken
Reviewer's Choice

Çitgez S, Kırlı EA, Demirbilek M, Irmak F, Dereköylü E, Önal B.
J Endourol. 2026 Feb;40(2):252-259. doi: 10.1177/08927790251372163. Epub 2026 Feb 16.

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Zorzi F. et al., 2026: . Understanding steinstrasse: a systematic review of definitions, clinical management, and emerging perspectives in endourology.

Peter Alken

Zorzi F, Moretto S, Jannello LMI, Bravo-Balado A, Quarà A, Werth H, Rossin G, Alanazi A, Scilipoti P, Candela L, Liguori G, Doizi S, Traxer O, Panthier F.
World J Urol. 2026 Feb 16;44(1):171. doi: 10.1007/s00345-026-06267-7

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Zhang M. et al., 2026: A novel assistive device for enhancing extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy in obese patients with distal ureteral stones.

Peter Alken

Zhang M, Liu P, Wang Q, Chang F, Li T, Niu Y, Hu H.
BMC Urol. 2026 Jan 31;26(1):55. doi: 10.1186/s12894-026-02065-w

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Kyarimov IA. et al., 2026: Efficacy and safety of α1-adrenergic blockers after extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy in pediatric kidney stones.

Peter Alken

Kyarimov IA, Zorkin SN, Galuzinskaya AT, Bayazitov RR, Shakhnovskiy DS.
Pediatr Surg Int. 2026 Mar 4;42(1):136. doi: 10.1007/s00383-026-06353-2

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Singla N. et al., 2026: Advances in biliary stone management: Latest-generation extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy vs laser lithotripsy for difficult bile duct stones.

Peter Alken

Singla N, Venkata KA, Inavolu P, Memon SF, Koduri KK, Singh AP, Katamareddy T, Darisetty S, Koppoju V, Jagtap N, Kalpala R, Lakhtakia S, Ramchandani M, Tandan M, Reddy DN.
World J Hepatol. 2026 Feb 27;18(2):113464. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v18.i2.113464

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Ahmed MNA. et al., 2026: Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy vs percutaneous nephrolithotomy, complication rate and recurrence rate in management of pediatric renal stone, a prospective randomized trial.

Hans-Göran Tiselius

Ahmed MNA, Selmy GI, Deif HA, Elatreisy A, Wahsh AF, Salah E.
Arch Ital Urol Androl. 2025 Dec 24;97(4):14286. doi: 10.4081/aiua.2025.14286

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Alhefnawy MA. et al., 2026: Mini-Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy vs Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy for Management of Renal Stones in Pediatric Age Group Less Than 6 Years with Renal Stones Less Than 20 mm. A Prospective, Randomized Trial.

Peter Alken

Alhefnawy MA, Selmy GI, Salah E, Deif HA, Wahsh AF, Ahmad MNA, Eldib HA.
J Endourol. 2026 Mar 11:8927790261431003. doi: 10.1177/08927790261431003

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Katsimperis S. et al., 2026: . Burst wave lithotripsy: insights on effectiveness and safety.

Peter Alken

Katsimperis S, Tonyali S, Tzelves L.
Curr Opin Urol. 2026 Mar 4. doi: 10.1097/MOU.0000000000001380

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Veerasatian T. et al., 2026: . Reframing the comparative paradigm: Integrating cholangioscopy-guided and shock wave lithotripsy strategies for complex biliary stones.

Hans-Göran Tiselius

Veerasatian T, Rattanapitoon SK, Rattanapitoon NK.
J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2026 Apr 1;100(4):e43-e44. doi: 10.1097/TA.0000000000004858

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Zekraoui O. et al., 2026: Costs of resolving a ureteral or kidney stone episode worldwide: a systematic review.

Peter Alken

Zekraoui O, Moussa I, Lee N, Nguyen DD, Guennoun A, Bouhadana D, Murad L, Siron N, Chen K, Bhojani N.
Urol Nephrol. 2026 Apr;58(4):1141-1159. doi: 10.1007/s11255-025-04784-9. Epub 2025 Sep 15.

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Zou X. et al., 2026: Application of Intelligent Continuous Nursing via WeChat Platform in Patients After ESWL: A Single-center Retrospective Study Based on Dual Endpoints of Stone Expulsion Efficacy and Complications.

Hans-Göran Tiselius

Zou X, Liu X, Yang Y, Zhao H, Zhu C, Xu N.
Urology. 2026 Jan;207:131-136. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2025.11.002

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Ma JY. et al., 2026: Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy with pancreatic stent prevents spontaneous clearance of stone.

Peter Alken

Ma JY, Chen H, Yi JH, Li ZS, Wang D, Hu LH.
Postgrad Med. 2026 Mar;138(2):257-263. doi: 10.1080/00325481.2026.2637263. Epub 2026 Feb 27.

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Acosta JFR. et al., 2026: Retroperitoneal Hemorrhage After Transradial Cardiac Catheterization in a Patient With Recent Right Kidney Lithotripsy.

Hans-Göran Tiselius

Acosta JFR, Suárez JM, Núñez DRB.
JACC Case Rep. 2026 Feb 25;31(8):106719. doi: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2025.106719

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Jain S. et al., 2026: Medical & surgical management & sophistication.

Peter Alken

Jain S, Jain PK.
World J Clin Pediatr. 2026 Mar 9;15(1):119008. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v15.i1.119008

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Sevim M. et al., 2026: Comparison Of Super Mini Percutaneous Nephrolıthotomy (smPCNL) and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (Eswl) In Pediatric 1-2 Cm Kidney Stones: A Single-Center Retrospective Controlled Study.

Hans-Göran Tiselius

Sevim M, Demir M, Eryılmaz R, Aslan R, Taken K.
Urol J. 2026 Jan 11. doi: 10.22037/uj.v23i00.8586

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Zang M. et al., 2026: New advances in efficacy prediction of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy in pediatrics: a narrative review.

Hans-Göran Tiselius
Reviewer's Choice

Zang M, Dong Y, Wang X, Han C, Jia J.
Front Pediatr. 2026 Jan 21;13:1681384. doi: 10.3389/fped.2025.1681384

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