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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.

Ji J. et al., 2025: Effects of micro-channel negative pressure sheath percutaneous nephrolithotomy versus extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy for renal stones: risk factors for postoperative complications.

Peter Alken

Ji J, Wang X, Xiao J.
Am J Transl Res. 2025 Nov 15;17(11):8815-8827. doi: 10.62347/WPSF5538

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Alnawasra H. et al., 2025: Small bowel perforation and peritonitis: a rare life-threatening complication of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (case report).

Peter Alken

Alnawasra H, Ahmed F, Obaid M, Alghashmi M, Abdallah S, Bouchiba N, Salah M.
Pan Afr Med J. 2025 Sep 22;52:34. doi: 10.11604/pamj.2025.52.34.49223

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Nedbal C. et al., 2025: Cost and Effectiveness of Flexible Ureteroscopy Versus Shockwave Lithotripsy for Urolithiasis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by the European Association of Urology Endourology Section.

Hans-Göran Tiselius

Nedbal C, Geraghty R, Tramanzoli P, Sessa D, Gauhar V, Galosi AB, Gregori A, Somani BK
Eur Urol Focus. 2025 Nov;11(6):1012-1022. doi: 10.1016/j.euf.2025.06.004 FREE ARTICLE

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Ahmed AF. et al., 2025: Prospective randomized trial comparing mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy, retrograde intrarenal surgery, and shock wave lithotripsy for treatment of medium-sized high-density renal stones.

Peter Alken

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. 2025 Dec 12. doi: 10.1007/s11255-025-04928-x

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Johnson J. et al., 2025: Management of Impacted Ureteral Stones.

Peter Alken

Johnson J, Pingle SR, Shah O.
Eur Urol Focus. 2025 Sep;11(5):702-705. doi: 10.1016/j.euf.2025.06.010

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De Coninck V. et al., 2025: Maximizing safety in stone disease: the impact of strict As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) principle adherence on radiation exposure and clinical outcomes.

Hans-Göran Tiselius

De Coninck V, Ferretti S, Rico L, Chai CA, Shrestha A, Gauhar V, Monga M, Gadzhiev N, Panthier F, Mortiers X, Keller EX, De Wachter S, Buls N, Traxer O, Marchioni M.
World J Urol. 2025 Dec 9;44(1):31. doi: 10.1007/s00345-025-06038-w

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Szymanski J. et al., 2025: Treatment patterns for urolithiasis and renal colic-like pain symptoms in Poland: The POLSTONE Study.

Peter Alken

Szymanski J, Rajwa P, Krajewski W, Bryniarski P, Dudek P, Chlosta P, Przydacz M.
Cent European J Urol. 2025;78(3):385-393. doi: 10.5173/ceju.2025.0112

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Erdogan E. et al., 2025: Outcomes of 10-20 mm Renal Stones: Shock Wave Lithotripsy versus Flexible Ureteroscopy.

Hans-Göran Tiselius

Erdogan E, Erdoğan E, Kanberoğlu AF, Aşık A, Sarıca G, Sarıca K.
Urol Int. 2025;109(6):553-559. doi: 10.1159/000545108

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Goss MB. et al., 2025: . Lithotripsy-induced splenic injury requiring emergent splenectomy at a level 1 trauma center.

Peter Alken

Goss MB, Banton JS, McGilvray MMO, Armocida SM, Kumar A, Schuerer DJE, McHale MJ.
Trauma Case Rep. 2025 Nov 17;60:101286. doi: 10.1016/j.tcr.2025.101286

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Khalid M. et al., 2025: Clearance of 1-2 cm Renal Stones After Subjecting the Patients to Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy With and Without Double J Ureteral Stent.

Hans-Göran Tiselius

Khalid M, Khan TS, Khan RA, Nawaz A, Javed H, Basit A.
Cureus. 2025 Oct 29;17(10):e95712. doi: 10.7759/cureus.95712

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Coşkun A. et al., 2025: Predicting Stone-free Status based on Quadruple-D and Triple-D Scores after Extracorporeal Shock-Wave Lithotripsy and Comparing With Broad-Spectrum Population.

Peter Alken

Coşkun A, Can U.
Aktuelle Urol. 2025 Dec;56(6):533-537. English. doi: 10.1055/a-2266-3564

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Golomb D. et al., 2025: The impact of a multidisciplinary clinic on patient adherence to kidney stone prevention therapy.

Hans-Göran Tiselius

Golomb D, Confino I, Avda Y, Lieba A, Hausmann M, Cooper A, Raz O.
World J Urol. 2025 Dec 4;44(1):11. doi: 10.1007/s00345-025-06125-y

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Rahman ME. et al., 2025: Artificial Intelligence in Urolithiasis Imaging and Intervention: A Narrative Review of Current Applications, Barriers, and Future Directions.

Peter Alken
Reviewer's Choice

Mohammad Ekhlasur Rahman, Mahabub Hassan, Kashif Waheed, Faisal Haque, Nazeer Ibraheem, Muhammad Rakib Hasan, Mohamed Mohamed
Cureus. 2025 Nov 24;17(11):e97716. doi: 10.7759/cureus.97716 FREE TEXT

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Tsoulou V. et al., 2025: State and Trait Anxiety Before and After Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL).

Hans-Göran Tiselius

Tsoulou V, Kalafatakis F, Maggita A, Toulia G, Kalogianni A, Pavlatou N, Tsami A, Polikandrioti M.
Adv Exp Med Biol. 2026;1487:223-238. doi: 10.1007/978-3-032-03398-7_23

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Peres Line SR. et al., 2025: Clearance of Lower Renal Calyceal Residual Fragments Following Lithotripsy in a Patient With Spinal Cord Injury: A Case Report.

Peter Alken

Sergio R Peres Line, Nivaldo S Lavoura Jr, Pedro D Novaes
Cureus. 2025 Oct 14;17(10):e94598. doi: 10.7759/cureus.94598 FREE ARTICLE

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Abdelrasheed A. et al., 2025: Perinephric Hematoma Following Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy: A Comprehensive Review of Four Decades of Evidence on Risk Factors, Prevention, and Management.

Hans-Göran Tiselius

Ahmed Abdelrasheed, Muhammad Iqbal
Cureus. 2025 Oct 14;17(10):e94565. doi: 10.7759/cureus.94565

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Mantica G. et al., 2025: "Second-look" extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy after percutaneous nephrolithotomy.

Peter Alken
Reviewer's Choice

Guglielmo Mantica, Rafaela Malinaric, Federica Balzarini, Carlo Terrone
Urologia. 2025 Nov 20:3915603251398250. doi: 10.1177/03915603251398250

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Park H. et al., 2025: A randomized controlled trial comparing efficacy, safety, and patient-reported outcomes of electroconductive and electrohydraulic extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy.

Hans-Göran Tiselius

Hyeji Park, Christine Joy Castillo, Sung Yong Cho
Urologia. 2025 Nov 20:3915603251390743. doi: 10.1177/03915603251390743 FREE TEXT

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Pearle MS. et al. 2025: Surgical Management of Kidney and Ureteral Stones: AUA Guideline (2026) Part II: Evaluation and Treatment of Patients with Kidney and/or Ureteral Stones.

Peter Alken

Margaret S Pearle, Brian R Matlaga, Jodi A Antonelli, Thomas Chi, Ryan S Hsi, Sennett K Kim, Erin Kirkby Bodo Knudsen, Kevin Koo, Naim M Maalouf, Vernon M Pais Jr, Ann Paris, Kristina L Penniston, Kymora B Scotland , Lesley H Souter , Necole Streeper, Gregory Tasian, Kyle D Wood, Justin B Ziemba
J Urol. 2025 Nov 20:101097JU0000000000004843. doi: 10.1097/JU.0000000000004843

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Pearle MS. et al., 2025: Surgical Management of Kidney and Ureteral Stones: AUA Guideline (2026) Part I: Evaluation and Treatment of Patients with Kidney and/or Ureteral Stones.

Hans-Göran Tiselius

Margaret S Pearle, Brian R Matlaga, Jodi A Antonelli, Thomas Chi, Ryan S Hsi, Sennett K Kim, Erin Kirkby, Bodo Knudsen, Kevin Koo, Naim M Maalouf, Vernon M Pais Jr, Ann Paris, Kristina L Penniston, Kymora B Scotland, Lesley H Souter, Necole Streeper, Gregory Tasian, Kyle D Wood, Justin B Ziemba
J Urol. 2025 Nov 20:101097JU0000000000004842. doi: 10.1097/JU.0000000000004842

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Tikkinen KAO. et al., 2025: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial of Antimicrobial Prophylaxis to Prevent Urinary Tract Infections after Shockwave Lithotripsy for Urolithiasis: The APPEAL Trial.

Peter Alken

Kari A O Tikkinen, Borna Tadayon Najafabadi, Sakineh Hajebrahimi, Farhad Tondroanamag, Arto Mikkola, Saana Horstia, Patrick O Richard, Sara V Tornberg, Mohamed Abdelkareem, Le Mai Tu, Thomas Tailly, Farzin Soleimanzadeh, Hanieh Salehi Pourmehr, Mari Saalasti, Jani Ruotsalainen, Hassan Razvi, Negar Pourjamal, Stephen E Pautler, Niko K Nordlund, Sanna Myrskysalo, Andrey O Morozov, Mohsen Mohammadrahimi, Murilo de Almeida Luz, Samuel Lagabrielle, Pauliina Kuutti, Tuomas P Kilpeläinen, Petrus Järvinen, Alex L E Halme, Alireza Farshi Haghro, Salam A Hussain, Agus Rizal A H Hamid, Dmitry Gorelov, Pramila Gaudel, Nariman Gadzhiev, John Denstedt, Kathrin Bausch, Raed A Azhar; APPEAL Trial Investigators; Khalid Al-Rumaihi, Nourieh D Akbari, Zeenah Abdulmajid, Sameer Parpia, Gordon H Guyatt, Philippe D Violette
Eur Urol. 2025 Dec;88(6):543-551. doi: 10.1016/j.eururo.2025.08.019 FREE ARTICLE

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