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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.

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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Man MY. et al., 2026: Does surgical removal of kidney stones help prevent the recurrence of urinary tract infections? A systematic review.

Hans-Göran Tiselius

Man MY, Somani B, Pietropaolo A.
Curr Opin Urol. 2026 Jan 1;36(1):103-111. doi: 10.1097/MOU.0000000000001328

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Wróblewski K. et al., 2026: . Current Perspectives on Urolithiasis: Pathogenesis, Clinical Management, and Treatment.

Hans-Göran Tiselius

Wróblewski K, Wróblewska P, Szukalska S, Karczewska M, Lichwala K, Samborska A, Balajewicz B, Siwek L.
Cureus. 2026 Jan 9;18(1):e101141. doi: 10.7759/cureus.101141

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Yang CC. et al., 2026: Relapse Following Ultrasonic Propulsion-Facilitated Clearance of Residual Kidney Stone Fragments Versus Observation.

Hans-Göran Tiselius
Reviewer's Choice

Yang CC, Holt SK, Desai AC.
J Endourol. 2026 Feb;40(2):246-251. doi: 10.1177/08927790251394321

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Henderson S. et al., 2026: Validating ChatGPT-4-Generated Patient Information Leaflets for Common Endourological Procedures: A Survey of Urology Health Care Professionals.

Hans-Göran Tiselius

Henderson S, Reeves T, Somani B.
J Endourol. 2026 Jan;40(1):117-121. doi: 10.1177/08927790251387371

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Shen Z. et al., 2026: Nomogram Model for Predicting Clinical Efficacy of Emergency Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy in Patients with Upper Urinary Tract Calculi: A Single-Centre Retrospective Study.

Hans-Göran Tiselius

Shen Z, Zhang S, Gui Y, Wang Y, Yu G.
Arch Esp Urol. 2026 Jan;79(1):88-97. doi: 10.56434/j.arch.esp.urol.20267901.11

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Tan MO. 2026: Comment on "Retrograde intrarenal surgery for treatment of stones in congenital anomalous kidneys: a case-matched comparative study with extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy".

Hans-Göran Tiselius

Tan MO.
Urolithiasis. 2026 Mar 9;54(1):65. doi: 10.1007/s00240-026-01966-7

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Lin JH. et al., 2026: A Rare Adverse Event of Pancreatic Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy for Pancreatic Stones.

Hans-Göran Tiselius

Lin JH, Liu XF, Zuo MM, Wang LW, Wang W.
Dig Dis Sci. 2026 Mar 11. doi: 10.1007/s10620-026-09808-7

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Slots C. et al., 2026: Stone metrics: is stone volume the new king ?

Hans-Göran Tiselius

Slots C, Boeykens M, Pauwaert K, Tailly T.
Curr Opin Urol. 2026 Mar 6. doi: 10.1097/MOU.0000000000001376

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Bayindir S. et al., 2026: . USG-guided unilateral retrolaminar block decreases pain and enhances patient comfort during extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy: a prospective study.

Hans-Göran Tiselius

Bayindir S, Yildirim K, Oner SF, Bulut OK.
Sci Rep. 2026 Mar 11;16(1):9215. doi: 10.1038/s41598-026-44086-3

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Cissé L. et al., 2026: Pediatric urology in low-income settings: A nationwide assessment of equipment availability and human resources in Senegal.

Hans-Göran Tiselius

Cissé L, Lo FB, Ndoye M, Guèye D, Ndoye NA, Jalloh M, Ndour O, Ngom G, Fall PA
J Pediatr Urol. 2026 Mar 6:105866. doi: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2026.105866

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Miheler DA. et al., 2026: Factors influencing extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy efficiency in the management of lower pole stones.

Hans-Göran Tiselius

Miheler DA, Reman T, Gherasim R, Vida OÁ, Porav-Hodade D, Mártha O.
Med Pharm Rep. 2026 Jan;99(1):64-69. doi: 10.15386/mpr-2913

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Quarà A. et al., 2025: The impact of clinically insignificant residual fragments following endourological management of urolithiasis: a systematic review of complications and re-intervention rates.

Peter Alken

Quarà A, Jannello LM, Bravo-Balado A, Moretto S, Zorzi F, Gradilone U, Werth H, Corrales M, Letouche ML, Candela L, Doizi S, Panthier F, Fiori C, Traxer O.
Minerva Urol Nephrol. 2025 Dec;77(6):783-794. doi: 10.23736/S2724-6051.25.06456-0

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Tung YH. et al., 2025: Machine learning-based prediction of stone-free status following extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy.

Hans-Göran Tiselius

Tung YH, Li WM, Juan YS, Yeh HC, Cho SY, Gauhar V, Somani BK, Wang YC, Chang CK, Hou HI, Lee HY.
World J Urol. 2025 Dec 17;44(1):50. doi: 10.1007/s00345-025-06149-4

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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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