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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.

Tuo X. et al., 2026: Antibiotic prophylaxis before shock wave lithotripsy in patients with sterile urine: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Hans-Göran Tiselius

Tuo X, Liu X, Chen L, Wen J, Xiang L, Liao B, Wang K, Jin X.
Urolithiasis. 2026 Jun 13;54(1):112. doi: 10.1007/s00240-026-02016-y

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Long CY. et al., 2026: . Effect of combining low intensity-extracorporeal shockwave therapy with platelet-rich plasma among female patients with interstitial cystitis: a prospective single-arm pilot study.

Hans-Göran Tiselius

Long CY, Chang CY, Sung IC, Ke LY, Chuang HY.
Front Bioeng Biotechnol. 2026 May 28;14:1801578. doi: 10.3389/fbioe.2026.1801578

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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, Tondroanamag F, Parpia S, Guyatt GH, Violette PD; APPEAL Trial Investigators. Reply to Vallée M, Stangl FP, Wagenlehner F et al's Letter to the Editor re: Tikkinen KAO, Najafabadi BT, Hajebrahimi S.
The APPEAL Trial. Eur Urol 2025;88(6):543-51. Eur Urol. 2026 Jun 25:S0302-2838(26)02229-3. doi: 10.1016/j.eururo.2026.06.008. Epub ahead of print.

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Hsu M. et al., 2026: Trends of surgical interventions for nephrolithiasis over the past decade: a population-based analysis.

Hans-Göran Tiselius

Hsu M, Majeed AJ, Kane JA, Clark JY.
Transl Androl Urol. 2026 May 30;15(5):154. doi: 10.21037/tau-2026-1-0137. Epub 2026 May 26.

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Liu Y. et al., 2026: Nutritional recovery after minimally invasive pancreatic stone treatment: Body mass index dynamics and predictors in chronic pancreatitis cohorts.

Peter Alken

Liu Y, Feng XY, Chen C, Wang T, Yi JH, Zhang SL, Han PD, Wang D, Wang FY, Li ZS, Hu LH.
Dig Liver Dis. 2026 Jul;58(7):943-956. doi: 10.1016/j.dld.2026.03.020

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Scilipoti P. et al., 2026: . The Shifting Geography of Innovation in Endourology.

Hans-Göran Tiselius

Scilipoti P, Panthier F, Perri D, Goumas IK, Bozzini G, Somani BK, Traxer O, Ventimiglia E.
Eur Urol. 2026 Jun 19:S0302-2838(26)02214-1. doi: 10.1016/j.eururo.2026.05.033. Epub ahead of print.

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Tuo X. et al., 2026: Intervention versus observation for asymptomatic kidney stones: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Peter Alken

Tuo X, Ma Y, Ma Y, Feng S, Wang K, Liao B, Jin X.
World J Urol. 2026 Jun 14;44(1):426. doi: 10.1007/s00345-026-06536-5

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Guzel R. et al., 2026: Emergency management of ureteral stones with SWL: is there any advantage over elective approach?

Hans-Göran Tiselius

Guzel R, Kanberoglu AF, Yildirim S, Simsek G, Sarica K.
BMC Urol. 2026 Jun 8. doi: 10.1186/s12894-026-02213-2. Epub ahead of print.

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Vercelli E. et al., 2026: Methodology of peri-operative imaging data reporting for stone disease: a systematic review toward the development of a novel checklist-iSTAR.

Hans-Göran Tiselius

Vercelli E, Van den Ende M, Hellemans F, Poelaert F, Pauwaert K, Van Bos E, Boeykens M, De Visschere P, Ghani K, Dauw C, Kallidonis P, Tailly T
World J Urol. 2026 Jun 11;44(1):420. doi: 10.1007/s00345-026-06433-x

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Fujimori D. et al., 2026: Subcapsular hepatic hematoma after extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy for ureteral stone successfully treated with transarterial embolization: A case report.

Peter Alken

Fujimori D, Hiraki S, Hamasaki J, Shirane S, Cho S, Sato F, Ichinose Y.
Radiol Case Rep. 2026 Jun 3;21(9):3667-3671. doi: 10.1016/j.radcr.2026.05.008

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Ulvik Ø. et al., 2026: Paediatric stone treatment in the Nordic countries - a multicentre study from the Scandinavian Collaboration Group for Urinary Stones.

Hans-Göran Tiselius

Ulvik Ø, Vigrestad L, Helgø D, Øverby S, Larssen KS, Nurminen P, Ingimarsson JP, Åkerlund J, Ferrito R, Thiel T.
Scand J Urol. 2026 Jun 12;61:170-177. doi: 10.2340/sju.v61.46270 FREE ARTICLE

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Akbulut SCY. et al., 2026: Investigation of the effect of virtual reality glasses used during extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy on patients' pain, anxiety, and comfort levels: a randomized controlled trial.

Peter Alken

Akbulut SCY, Ulubay S.
Urolithiasis. 2026 Jun 15;54(1):114. doi: 10.1007/s00240-026-02018-w

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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

  286 Hits

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.

  503 Hits

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.

  326 Hits

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.

  318 Hits

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

  297 Hits

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

  344 Hits

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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