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Erkoc M. et al., 2021: Success of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy based on CT texture analysis.

Erkoc M, Bozkurt M, Besiroglu H, Canat L, Atalay HA.
Department of Urology, Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Department of Urology, Faculty of Medical School, Istanbul-Cerrahpasa University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Department of Urology, Beylikduzu State Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.

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Rassweiler J. et al., 2021: In-vitro comparison of two electromagnetic shock-wave generators: low-pressure-wide focus versus high-pressure small focus - the impact on initial stone fragmentation and final stone comminution.

Rassweiler J, Rieker P, Pecha R, Dressel M, Rassweiler-Seyfried MC.
Klinikum Heilbronn, Dept. of Urology, Am Gesundbrunnen 20-24, Heilbronn, Germany.
SLK-Kliniken, University of Heidelberg, Urology, Heilbronn, Germany.
University of Stuttgart, 9149, Institute of Physics,, Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
University of Stuttgart, 9149, Insitute of Physics, Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
Ruprecht Karls Universitat Heidelberg Medizinische Fakultat Mannheim, 99045, Urology, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer, 1-3, Mannheim, Germany.

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Ladegaard PBJ. et al., 2021: Erectile Dysfunction A Prospective Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study Evaluating the Effect of Low-Intensity Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (LI-ESWT) in Men With Erectile Dysfunction Following Radical Prostatectomy.

Ladegaard PBJ, Mortensen J, Skov-Jeppesen SM, Lund L.
Department of Urology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark.

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Tu B. et al., 2021: Correlative investigation between routine clinical parameters of dual-energy computed tomography and the outcomes of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy in children with urolithiasis: a retrospective study.

Tu B, Jia J, Yu L, Li H, Wang D.
Department of Radiology, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, 1665 Kongjiang Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai, 200092, China.
Department of Pediatric Urology, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, China.
Department of Radiology, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, 1665 Kongjiang Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai, 200092, China.

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[Only abstract available] Kallidonis P. et al., 2021: The best treatment approach for lower calyceal stones 20 mm in maximal diameter: mini percutaneous nephrolithotripsy, retrograde intrarenal surgery or shock wave lithotripsy. A systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature conducted by the European Section of Uro-Technology and Young Academic Urologists.

Kallidonis P, Adamou C, Ntasiotis P, Pietropaolo A, Somani B, Özsoy M, Liourdi D, Sarica K, Liatsikos E, Tailly T.Department of Urology, University of Patras, Patras, Greece.
European Section of Uro-Technology, European Association of Urology, Arnhem, The Netherlands.
European Section of Urolithiasis, European Association of Urology, Arnhem, The Netherlands.
Young Academic Urologists - Endourology and Lithiasis Working group, European Association of Urology, Arnhem, The Netherlands.
Department of Urology, University of Patras, Patras, Greece.
Young Academic Urologists - Endourology and Lithiasis Working group, European Association of Urology, Arnhem, The Netherlands.
Department of Urology, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK.
European Section of Uro-Technology, European Association of Urology, Arnhem, The Netherlands.
European Section of Urolithiasis, European Association of Urology, Arnhem, The Netherlands.
Department of Urology, Vienna General Hospital, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital, Biruni University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Department of Urology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium.

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Sharma G. et al., 2021: Comparison of efficacy and safety of various management options for large upper ureteric stones a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Sharma G, Pareek T, Tyagi S, Kaundal P, Yadav AK, Thummala Y, Devana SK.
Department of Urology, Advanced Urology Center, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Level II, B Block, Sector 12, Chandigarh, 160012, India.
Department of Urology, Advanced Urology Center, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Level II, B Block, Sector 12, Chandigarh, 160012, India.

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Wu Q. et al., 2021: Association between renal urolithiasis after extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy therapy and new-onset hypertension: an updated meta-analysis.

Wu Q, Liang R, Huang Y, Tan C, Zhu G, Chen Y, Cao L, Zou B, Li X, Wang H, Wang X, Tang T, Wu T.
Department of Urology, Affiliated Hospital of Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, China.
Department of Medical Imaging, Affiliated Hospital of Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, China.

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Cocci A. et al., 2021: Low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy (Li-ESWT) for priapism-induced erectile dysfunction in young patients: the first case series.

Cocci A, Fassio G, Migliorini F, Cito G, Antonelli A, Verrienti P, Scandura C, Tuccio A, Minervini A, Masieri L, Tafuri A.
Department of Urology and Andrology Surgery, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.
Department of Urology, University of Verona, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata Verona, Verona, Italy.
Department of Urology and Andrology Surgery, Careggi Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.
Department of Urology, University of Catania, Catania, Italy.
Department of Neuroscience, Imaging and Clinical Sciences, "G. D'Annunzio" University, Chieti, Italy.

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Alam R. et al., 2021: Contemporary considerations in the management and treatment of lower pole stones.

Alam R, Matlaga BR, Alam A, Winoker JS.
Department of Urology, James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA.

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Jones P. et al., 2021: Atlas of scoring systems, grading tools and nomograms in Endourology: A comprehensive overview from The TOWER Endourological Society research group.

Jones P, Pietropaolo A, Chew BH, Somani BK.
Haukeland University Hospital, 60498, Urology, Bergen, Norway.
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, 7425, Urology, Southampton, Southampton , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
University of British Columbia, Urologic Sciences, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, 7425, Urology, Southampton, Southampton , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
University of Southampton, 7423, Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

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Budzyn J. et al., 2021: Life threatening hepatic hemorrhage after shockwave lithotripsy - A case report and review of literature.

Budzyn J, Leavitt D.
Henry Ford Health System, Department of Urology, 2799 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI, 48202, USA.

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Bulbul E. et al., 2021: Ureteral wall thickness is an independent parameter affecting the success of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy treatment in ureteral stones above the iliac crest.

Bulbul E, Ilki FY, Gultekin MH, Erozenci A, Tutar O, Citgez S, Tansu N, Onal B.
Department of Urology, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.
Department of Radiology, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.

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[Abstract not available] Zheng Z. et al., 2021: Predict success of shock wave lithotripsy was still interesting and challenging.

Zheng Z, Xu J, Peng L, Zhong W.
Department of Urology, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Guangdong Key Laboratory of Urology, Guangzhou, China.
Guangzhou Institute of Urology, Guangzhou, China.
Department of Urology, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Guangdong Key Laboratory of Urology, Guangzhou, China.
Guangzhou Institute of Urology, Guangzhou, China.

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Çiçek R. et al., 2021: The evaluation of morphology of renal pelvicalyceal system's and infundibulopelvic anatomy of kidney's lower pole in post-mortem series.

Çiçek R, Dündar G, Gökçen K, Gökçe G, Gültekin EY.
Malatya Training and Research Hospital, Department of Urology, Malatya, Turkey.
University of Health Sciences, Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital, Department of Urology, Mimar Sinan Mah. Emniyet Cad. Polis Okulu Karşısı Yıldırım / Bursa / TURKEY, 16000 Bursa, Turkey.
Bahçeşehir University, Medical Park Göztepe Hospital, Department of Urology, Istanbul, Turkey.
Cumhuriyet University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Urology,, Sivas, Turkey.

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Shen YC. et al., 2021: Improves symptoms and urinary biomarkers in refractory interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome patients randomized to extracorporeal shock wave therapy versus placebo.

Shen YC, Tyagi P, Lee WC, Chancellor M, Chuang YC.
Department of Urology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, 123 Ta Pei Road, Niao Song District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
The Center of Excellence in Shockwave Medicine and Tissue Regeneration, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, 123 Ta Pei Road, Niao Song District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Department of Urology, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Department of Urology, Beaumont Health System, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Royal Oak, MI, USA.
Department of Urology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, 123 Ta Pei Road, Niao Song District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
The Center of Excellence in Shockwave Medicine and Tissue Regeneration, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, 123 Ta Pei Road, Niao Song District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

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Wang W. et al., 2021: Does previous unsuccessful shockwave lithotripsy influence the outcomes of ureteroscopy?-a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Wang W, Peng L, Di X, Gao X, Wei X.
Department of Urology, Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.

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Dogan S. et al., 2021: The effect of music on state anxiety in patients undergoing extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy.

Dogan S, Ceylan C.
Urology Department, Sancaktepe Sehit Prof Dr Ilhan Varank Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Urology Department, Turkey Yüksek İhtisas Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.

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Li G. et al., 2021: Low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy for male chronic pelvic pain syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Li G., Man L.
Department of Urology, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing, China.

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Guo JY. et al., 2021: Optimal Timing of Endoscopic Intervention After Extracorporeal Shock-Wave Lithotripsy in the Treatment of Chronic Calcified Pancreatitis.

Guo JY, Qian YY, Sun H, Chen H, Zou WB, Hu LH, Li ZS, Xin L, Liao Z.
Department of Gastroenterology, the Second People's Hospital of Karamay, Karamay, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China.

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Gitonga EN et al., 2021: Small bowel obstruction and strangulation secondary to an adhesive internal hernia post ESWL for right ureteral calculi: a case report and review of literature.

Department of Emergency Medicine, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, 110004, People's Republic of China.
Department of Emergency Medicine, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, 110004, People's Republic of China.

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Ganesan V. et al., 2021: Artificial intelligence in stone disease.

Ganesan V, Pearle MS.
UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Professor of Urology and Internal Medicine, Charles and Jane Pak Center for Mineral Metabolism, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA.

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Kaygisiz O. et al., 2021: Which frequency is better for pediatric shock wave lithotripsy? Intermediate or low: a prospective randomized study.

Kaygisiz O, Cicek MC, Mert A, Akesen S, Sarandol E, Kilicarslan H.
Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Bursa Uludag University, Nilufer, Bursa, Turkey.
Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Bursa Uludag University, Nilufer, Bursa, Turkey.
Urology Clinic, Serik State Hospital, Turkish Ministry of Health, Serik, Antalya, Turkey.
Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Bursa Uludag University, Nilufer, Bursa, Turkey.
Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Bursa Uludag University, Nilufer, Bursa, Turkey.

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Chen Z. et al., 2021: Automated Generation of Personalized Shock Wave Lithotripsy Protocols: Treatment Planning Using Deep Learning.

Chen Z, Zeng DD, Seltzer RGN, Hamilton BD.
Shenzhen Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Institute (Longhua), Longhua, Shenzhen, China.
The State Key Laboratory of Management and Control for Complex Systems, Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.
Translational Analytics and Statistics, Tucson, AZ, United States.
School of Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States.

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Rice P. et al., 2021: Machine Learning Models for Predicting Stone-Free Status after Shockwave Lithotripsy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Rice P, Pugh M, Geraghty R, Hameed BZ, Shah M, Somani BK.
Newcastle Medical School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England.
Department of Urology, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England.
Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, International Centre for Life, Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
Department of Urology, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, England.
Nuffield Department of Surgery, Oxford University, Oxford, England.
Department of Urology, University Hospital Southampton, Southampton, England.

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Elawady H. et al., 2021: Can we successfully predict the outcome for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) for medium size renal stones? A single-center experience.

Elawady H, Mahmoud MA, Samir M.
Department of Urology, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.

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Bhanot R. et al., 2021: Minimally Invasive Surgery for the Treatment of Ureteric Stones - State-of-the-Art Review

Bhanot R, Jones P, Somani B.
Department of Urology, University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust, Southampton, UK.
Department of Urology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway.
EAU Young Academic Urology Urolithiasis and Endourology Working Party, Arnhem, the Netherlands.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India.

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Sood A. et al., 2021: Use of ultra-low dose computed tomography versus abdominal plain film for assessment of stone-free rates after shock-wave lithotripsy: implications on emergency room visits, surgical procedures, and cost-effectiveness.

Sood A, Wong P, Borchert A, Budzyn J, Keeley J, Heilbronn C, Eilender B, Littleton R, Leavitt DA.
VCORE-Vattikuti Urology Institute Center for Outcomes Research, Analytics and Evaluation, Henry Ford Hospital, 2799 W. Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI, 48202, USA.
Vattikuti Urology Institute, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI, USA.
Vattikuti Urology Institute, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI, USA.
VCORE-Vattikuti Urology Institute Center for Outcomes Research, Analytics and Evaluation, Henry Ford Hospital, 2799 W. Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI, 48202, USA.
Department of Urology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine At Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA.

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Weaver MJ. et al., 2021: Endoscopic retrieval of a proximally migrated biliary stent using extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy, electrohydraulic lithotripsy, and cholangioscopy with minisnare.

Weaver MJ, Kushnir VM.
Division of Gastroenterology, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri.

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Gao X. et al., 2021: Mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy versus shock wave lithotripsy for the medium-sized renal stones.

Gao X, Hu X, Wang W, Chen J, Wei T, Wei X.
Department of Urology, Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), West China Hospital, University of Sichuan, Chengdu, China.
Department of Urology, Affiliated Nanchong Central Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, China.
Department of Urology, Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), West China Hospital, University of Sichuan, Chengdu, China.

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Burgos Lucena L. et al., 2021: Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy and Combined Therapy in Children: Efficacy and Long-Term Results.

Burgos Lucena L, Fernández Bautista B, Parente Hernández A, Ortiz Rodríguez R, Angulo Madero JM.
Pediatric Urology, Hospital Infantil Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain.

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Brain E. et al., 2021: Natural History of Post-treatment Kidney Stone Fragments: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Brain E, Geraghty RM, Lovegrove CE, Yang B, Somani BK.
Newcastle Medical School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England.
Department of Urology, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England.
Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, International Centre for Life, Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
Department of Urology, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, England.
Nuffield Department of Surgery, Oxford University, Oxford, England.
Department of Urology, University Hospital Southampton, Southampton, England.

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Hu W. et al., 2021: Effect of media distraction (audio-visual and music) for pain and anxiety control in patients undergoing shock-wave lithotripsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Hu W, Yang K, Zhang L, Lu X.
Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan 410000, P.R. China.
Department of Laboratory Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan 410000, P.R. China.

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Yoon JH. et al., 2021: Outcomes of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy for ureteral stones according to ESWL intensity

Yoon JH, Park S, Kim SC, Park S, Moon KH, Cheon SH, Kwon T.
Department of Urology, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Ulsan, Korea.

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Rizzo M. et al., 2021: RE.Immediate Shockwave Lithotripsy vs Delayed Shockwave Lithotripsy After Urgent Ureteral Stenting in Patients with Ureteral or Pyeloureteral Urolithiasis: A Matched-Pair Analysis

Rizzo M, Umari P, Bucci S, Trombetta C.J.
Department of Urology, Cattinara Hospital, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy.
Urologic Clinic, Ospedale Maggiore della Carità, University of Eastern Piedmont, Novara, Italy.

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Sokolakis I. et al., 2021: The Effect of Low-intensity Shockwave Therapy on Non-neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Preclinical and Clinical Studies

Sokolakis I, Pyrgidis N, Neisius A, Gierth M, Knoll T, Rassweiler J, Hatzichristodoulou G.
Department of Urology, Martha-Maria Hospital Nuremberg, Nuremberg, Germany.
Department of Urology, Barmherzige Brüder Hospital Trier, Trier, Germany.
Department of Urology, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany.
Department of Urology, Klinikverbund Südwest, Sindelfingen Hospital, Sindelfingen, Germany.
Department of Urology, SLK Hospital Heilbronn, Heilbronn, Germany.
Department of Urology, Martha-Maria Hospital Nuremberg, Nuremberg, Germany.

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Wang CS. et al., 2021: Newly designed solid coupling medium for reducing trapped air pockets during extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy_ a phantom study

Wang CS, Li CC, Wu WJ, Liou WC, Lin YE, Chen WC.
Department of Urology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, No.100, Shiquan 1st Rd., Sanmin Dist., Kaohsiung City 807, Taiwan.
Department of Surgery, St. Joseph Hospital, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan.
Graduate Institute of Human Resource and Knowledge Management, National Kaohsiung Normal University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan.
CleanWave Medical Co., LTD, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan.
Department of Urology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, No.100, Shiquan 1st Rd., Sanmin Dist., Kaohsiung City 807, Taiwan.
6Department of Surgery, St. Joseph Hospital, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan.

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Kolupayev S. et al., 2021: Structure Types of Kidney Stones and Their Susceptibility to Shock Wave Fragmentation

Kolupayev S, Lesovoy V, Bereznyak E, Andonieva N, Shchukin D.
Department of Urology, Nephrology and Andrology, Kharkiv National Medical University, Kharkiv, Ukraine.
2Department of Minimally Invasive Treatment, V.I. Shapoval Regional Medical Clinical Center of Urology and Nephrology, Kharkiv, Ukraine.
3Institute of Solid-State Physics, Materials Science and Technologies, National Science Center Kharkiv Institute of Physics and Technology, Kharkiv, Ukraine.

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Ahmed AF. et al., 2021: Mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy is a safe alternative to extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy for high-density, renal stones: a prospective, randomised trial

Ahmed AF, Abdelazeim H, ElMesery M, El-Feky M, Gomaa A, Tagreda I, Abozied H, Fahim A.
Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.

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Tekgül S. et al., 2021: European Association of Urology and European Society for Paediatric Urology Guidelines on Paediatric Urinary Stone Disease

Tekgül S, Stein R, Bogaert G, Nijman RJM, Quaedackers J, 't Hoen L, Silay MS, Radmayr C, Doğan HS.
Division of Pediatric Urology, Department of Urology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey.
Department of Pediatric, Adolescent and Reconstructive Urology, University Medical Center Mannheim, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany.
Department of Urology, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, University Medical Centre, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Department of Urology, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Department of Urology, Istanbul Biruni University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Department of Urology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria.
Division of Pediatric Urology, Department of Urology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey.

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Panthier F. et al., 2021: Evaluation of a free 3D software for kidney stones' surgical planning: "kidney stone calculator" a pilot study

Panthier F, Traxer O, Yonneau L, Lebret T, Berthe L, Illoul L, Timsit MO, Mejean A, Doizi S, Audenet F.
Service D'Urologie, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, AP-HP, Centre-Université de Paris, 20 rue Leblanc, 75015, Paris, France.
GRC n°20, Groupe de Recherche Clinique Sur La Lithiase Urinaire, Hôpital Tenon, Sorbonne Université, 75020, Paris, France.
GRC n°20, Groupe de Recherche Clinique Sur La Lithiase Urinaire, Hôpital Tenon, Sorbonne Université, 75020, Paris, France.
Service D'Urologie, Hôpital Tenon, AP-HP, Sorbonne Université, 4 rue de la Chine, 75020, Paris, France.
PIMMUMR 8006 CNRS-Arts Et Métiers ParisTech, 151 bd de l'Hôpital, 75013, Paris, France.
Service D'Urologie, Hôpital Foch-Université Paris Saclay-UVSQ, 40 rue Worth, 92150, Suresnes, France.
Service D'Urologie, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, AP-HP, Centre-Université de Paris, 20 rue Leblanc, 75015, Paris, France.

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Akkas F. et al., 2021: Can shock wave lithotripsy lead to impaction of ureteral stones? (Only abstract available)

Akkas F, Sam E, Ayten A, Atar FA, Guner E.
Department of Urology, Erzurum Training and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University Erzurum, Turkey.
Department of Urology, Erzurum Training and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University Erzurum, Turkey.
Department of Urology, Bakirkoy Dr.Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University, Istanbul, Turkey.

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Dasgupta R. et al., 2021: Shockwave Lithotripsy Versus Ureteroscopic Treatment as Therapeutic Interventions for Stones of the Ureter (TISU): A Multicentre Randomised Controlled Non-inferiority Trial

Dasgupta R, Cameron S, Aucott L, MacLennan G, Thomas RE, N'Dow J, Norrie J, Anson K, Keeley FX Jr, MacLennan SJ, Starr K, McClinton S.
Department of Urology, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, W2 1NY, UK.
Centre for Healthcare Randomised Trials, University of Aberdeen, Health Sciences Building, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, UK.
Health Services Research Unit, University of Aberdeen, Health Sciences Building, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, UK.
NHS Grampian, Department of Urology, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, UK.
Edinburgh Clinical Trials Unit, Usher Institute of Population Health Sciences & Informatics, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.
Department of Urology, St Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
Bristol Urological Institute, North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, UK.
Academic Urology Unit, University of Aberdeen, Health Sciences Building, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, UK.
Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, UK.

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Önal B. et al., 2021: Different approaches among physicians to treat pediatric stone disease: a survey-based study

Önal B, Kırlı EA, Canpolat N, Taşdemir M, Gürbüz A, Özman O, Sever L, Bilge I, Çalışkan S.
Department of Urology, Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University- Cerrahpaşa, Istanbul, Turkey. 
Department of Urology, Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University- Cerrahpaşa, Istanbul, Turkey.
Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Istanbul, Turkey.
Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Department Pediatrics, Koç University Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Department Pediatrics, Koç University School Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.

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Ortac M. et al., 2021: The Impact of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) for the Treatment of Young Patients with Vasculogenic Mild-Erectile Dysfunction (ED): A Prospective Randomized Single-Blind, Sham Controlled Study

Ortac M, Özmez A, Cilesiz NC, Demirelli E, Kadıoğlu A.
Urology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey.

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Washino S. et al., 2021: Association between time to lithotripsy and stone-free rate in patients with ureteral stones undergoing shock wave lithotripsy

Washino S, Hayase T, Miyagawa T, Arai Y.
The Department of Urology, Nishi-Omiya Hospital, Saitama, Japan.
The Department of Urology, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, 1-847 Amanuma-cho, Omiya-ku, Saitama, 330-8503, Japan.
The Department of Urology, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, 1-847 Amanuma-cho, Omiya-ku, Saitama, 330-8503, Japan.
The Department of Urology, Nishi-Omiya Hospital, Saitama, Japan.

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Kim CH. et al., 2021: Effectiveness of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy, Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery, and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy for Treatment of Renal Stones: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Kim CH, Chung DY, Rha KH, Lee JY, Lee SH.
Department of Nursing Science, College of Nursing, Gachon University, Incheon 22212, Korea.
Department of Urology, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon 22212, Korea.
Department of Urology, Severance Hospital, Urological Science Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, Korea.
Center of Evidence Based Medicine, Institute of Convergence Science, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Korea.

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Qian S. et al., 2021: Systematic review and meta-analysis of transgluteal versus prone approach to extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy for patients with distal ureteral stones

Qian S, Liu M, Zhang J, Jiang Q, Gao L.
Department of Urology, Chongqing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Chongqing, China.
Chongqing Key Laboratory of Translational Research for Cancer Metastasis and Individualized Treatment, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, China.
Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.

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Micali S. et al., 2021: Initial Experience and Evaluation of a Nomogram for Outcome Prediction in Management of Medium-sized (1-2 cm) Kidney Stones

Micali S, Sighinolfi MC, Iseppi A, Morini E, Calcagnile T, Benedetti M, Ticonosco M, Kaleci S, Bevilacqua L, Puliatti S, De Nunzio C, Arada R, Chiancone F, Campobasso D, Eissa A, Bonfante G, Simonetti E, Cotugno M, Galli R, Curti P, Schips L, Ditonno P, Villa L, Ferretti S, Bergamaschi F, Bozzini G, Zoeir A, Sherbiny AE, Frattini A, Fedelini P, Okhunov Z, Tubaro A, Landman J, Bianchi G, Rocco B.
Department of Urology, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Urological Residency School Network, University of Modena & Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy.
Department of Urology, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Urological Residency School Network, University of Modena & Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy. Electronic address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Clinical and experimental medicine (CEM), Department of Surgical, Medical, Dental and Morphological Sciences with Interest in Transplant, Oncology and Regenerative Medicine, University of Modena & Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy.
Department of Urology, Ospedale Sant'Andrea, "La Sapienza" University, Rome, Italy.
Department of Urology, University of California, Irvine, Orange, CA, USA.
Department of Urology, AORN Antonio Cardarelli, Naples, Italy.
Department of Urology, Ospedale Civile di Guastalla, Urological Residency School Network, University of Modena & Reggio Emilia, Guastalla, Italy.
Department of Urology, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt.
Department of Urology, Ospedale Maggiore, Urological Residency School Network, University of Modena & Reggio Emilia, Parma, Italy.
Department of Urology, Ospedale di Vaio, Urological Residency School Network, University of Modena & Reggio Emilia, Fidenza, Italy.
Department of Urology, Policlinico San Pietro, Ponte San Pietro, Italy.
Department of Urology, Ospedale Mater Salutis, Legnago, Italy.
Department of Urology, Ospedale SS. Annunziata, Chieti, Italy.
Department of Urology, IRCCS Giovanni Paolo II, Bari, Italy.
Department of Urology, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy.
Department of Urology, Arcispedale S. Maria Nuova, Urological Residency School Network, University of Modena & Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy.
Department of Urology, ASST Valle Olona, Urological Residency School Network, University of Modena & Reggio Emilia, Busto Arsizio, Varese, Italy.

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Onal B., 2021: Comment to: Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy in Indian children: Predictors of outcome and validation of pre-treatment nomograms, J Pediatr Urol., 2020

Abstract No abstract available. J Pediatr Urol. 2021 Feb;17(1):80. doi: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2020.10.036. Epub 2020 Dec 10.PMID: 33386228 No abstract available.

Wang B. et al., 2021: The clinical and immunological features of the post-extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy anti-glomerular basement membrane disease

Wang B, Xiaoyu J, Yu X, Cui Z, Zhao M.
Renal Division, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China.
Institute of Nephrology, Peking University, Beijing, China.
Key Laboratory of Renal Disease, Ministry of Health of China, Beijing, China.
Key Laboratory of CKD Prevention and Treatment, Ministry of Education of China, Beijing, China.
Research Units of Diagnosis and Treatment of Immune-mediated Kidney Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
Peking-Tsinghua Center for Life Sciences, Beijing, China.

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Donaldson JF. et al., 2021: Evidence and clinical trials in Endourology: where are we going

Donaldson JF, McClinton S.
Academic Urology Unit, University of Aberdeen.
2Department of Urology, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, UK.

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Abdelbary AM. et al., 2021: Value of early second session shock wave lithotripsy in treatment of upper ureteric stones compared to laser ureteroscopy

Abdelbary AM, Al-Dessoukey AA, Moussa AS, Elmarakbi AA, Ragheb AM, Sayed O, Elbatanouny AM, Latif AAE, Lofty AM, Mohamed AG, Salah S, Ibrahim RM.
Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-seuf, 62511, Egypt.
Department of Urology, Beni-Suef Insurance Hospital, Beni-seuf, Egypt.
Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-seuf, 62511, Egypt.

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Metzler I. et al., 2021: Surgical Trends in Nephrolithiasis - Increasing de novo renal access by urologists for PCNL

Metzler I, Holt SK, Harper JD.
Department of Urology, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, USA.

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Goonewardena S. et al., 2021: Jackstone in the Kidney: An Unusual Calculus

Goonewardena S, Jayarajah U, Kuruppu SN, Fernando MH.
Department of Urology, National Hospital of Sri Lanka, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

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Pan J. et al., 2021: Progress in studies on pathological changes and future treatment strategies of obesity-associated female stress urinary incontinence: a narrative review

Pan J, Liang E, Cai Q, Zhang D, Wang J, Feng Y, Yang X, Yang Y, Tian W, Quan C, Han R, Niu Y, Chen Y, Xin Z.
Male Reproductive and Sexual Medicine, Department of Urology, the Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China.
Laboratory of Male Reproductive Medicine, Tianjin Urology Institute, Tianjin, China.
Department of Urology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
Andrology Center, Peking University First Hospital, Peking University, Beijing, China.

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Veser J. et al., 2021: Innovations in urolithiasis management

Veser J, Jahrreiss V, Seitz C.
Department of Urology, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna General Hospital, Vienna, Austria.

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Shendy WS. et al., 2021: Effect of low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy on diabetic erectile dysfunction: Randomised control trial

Shendy WS, Elsoghier OM, El Semary MM, Ahmed AA, Ali AF, Saber-Khalaf M.
Faculty of physical therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.
Department of Urology, South Valley University, Qena, Egypt.
Faculty of physical therapy, South Valley University, Qena, Egypt.
Urology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt.

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Michel KF. et al., 2021: Emergency department and hospital revisits after ambulatory surgery for kidney stones: an analysis of the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project

Michel KF, Patel HD, Ziemba JB.
Division of Urology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 3 West Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine, 3400 Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Department of Urology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, USA.
Division of Urology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 3 West Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine, 3400 Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, USA.

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Wang Z. et al., 2021: Impact of music on anxiety and pain control during extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis

Wang Z, Feng D, Wei W.
Department of Urology, Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.

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Romeu G. et al., 2021: Comparing extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy and ureteroscopy laser lithotripsy for treatment of urinary stones smaller than 2 cm: a cost-utility analysis in the Spanish clinical setting

Romeu G, Marzullo-Zucchet LJ, Díaz J, Villarroya S, Budía A, Ordaz DG, Caballer V, Vivas D.
Urology Department, Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe, Valencia, Spain. Urology Department, Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe, Valencia, Spain.
Centro de Investigación en Economía y Gestión de la Salud (CIEGS), Universitat Politècnica de València, Valencia, Spain.

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Fawzy AM. et al., 2021: Contralateral Coupling during SWL for Stones in Ectopic Kidney: Is It Feasible?

Iremashvili V, Li S, Dresner SL, Best SL, Hedican SP, Nakada SY.
Faculty of Medicine, Minia Urology and Nephrology University Hospital, Minia University, Minia, Egypt.
Nile SWL Center, Minia, Egypt.
Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt.

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Huang YP. et al., 2021: Effect of low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy on nocturnal penile tumescence and rigidity and penile haemodynamics

Huang YP, Liu W, Liu YD, Zhang M, Xu SR, Lu MJ.
Department of Urology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Institute of Andrology, Shanghai, China.

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Iremashvili V. et al., 2021: Gender-related differences in the risk factors for repeat stone surgery

Iremashvili V, Li S, Dresner SL, Best SL, Hedican SP, Nakada SY.
Department of Urology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation Centennial Building, 1685 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI, 53705, USA.
Department of Urology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation Centennial Building, 1685 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI, 53705, USA.

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Lee YC. et al., 2021: Therapeutic effect of Low intensity Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (Li-ESWT) on diabetic bladder dysfunction in a rat model

Lee YC, Hsieh TJ, Tang FH, Jhan JH, Lin KL, Juan YS, Wang HS, Long CY.
Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Department of Urology, Kaohsiung Municipal Siaogang Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Department of Urology, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Regenerative Medicine and Cell Therapy Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Graduate Institute of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kaohsiung Municipal Ta-Tung Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Department of Urology, Kaohsiung Municipal Ta-Tung Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kaohsiung Municipal Siaogang Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

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Scroppo FI. et al., 2021: Li-Eswt improves hemodynamic parameters thus suggesting neoangiogenesis in patients with vascular erectile dysfunction

Scroppo FI, Pezzoni F, Gaeta F, Pastore LA, Malfatto M, Cai T, Capogrosso P, Dehò F, Zucchi A.
Department of Urology and Andrology, Ospedale di Circolo and Macchi Foundation, Varese, Italy.
Centro Medico Unisalus, Milano, Italy.
Surgery Department, Urology and Andrology Unit; Military Hospital of Milan, Milano, Italy.
"La Sapienza" University of Rome; Faculty of Pharmacy and Medicine; Department of Medico-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies; Urology Univ, Latina, Italy.
University of Insubria, Varese, Italy.
Department of Urology, Santa Chiara Regional Hospital, Trento, Italy.
Department of Translationals Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy.

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Yazici CM. et al., 2021: Does extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy before retrograde intrarenal surgery complicates the surgery for upper ureter stone? The results of the RIRSearch group

Yazici CM, Siddikoglu D, Cinar O, Ozman O, Basatac C, Akgul M, Sancak EB, Onal B, Akpinar H.
Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Namık Kemal University, Tekirdag, Turkey.
Department of Statistics, School of Medicine, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Canakkale, Turkey.
Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, Turkey.
Clinic of Urology, Gaziosmanpasa Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Department of Urology, Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Canakkale, Turkey.
Department of Urology, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.

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Falahatkar S. et al., 2021: The effects of pregabalin, solifenacin and their combination therapy on ureteral double-J stent-related symptoms: A randomized controlled clinical trial

Falahatkar S, Beigzadeh M, Mokhtari G, Esmaeili S, Kazemnezhad E, Amin A, Herfeh NR, Falahatkar R.
Urology Research Center, Razi Hospital, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.

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Xu ZH. et al., 2021: Prediction of Proximal Ureteral Stones Clearance after Shock Wave Lithotripsy Using an Artificial Neural Network

Xu ZH, Zhou S, Jia CP, Lv JL.
Department of Urology, The Affiliated Jiangning Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211100, China.
Department of Urology, The Affiliated Jiangning Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211100, China.
Department of Urology, The Affiliated Jiangning Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211100, China.
Department of Urology, The Affiliated Jiangning Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211100, China.

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Ketsuwan C. et al., 2021: Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Watching Movies to Decrease Anxiety During Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy

Ketsuwan C, Leenanupunth C, Phengsalae Y, Sangkum P, Kongchareonsombat W, Kaewjai N, Timjapoe P.
Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand.

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Tuncer M. et al., 2021: What is the optimal frequency in shock wave lithotripsy for pediatric renal stones? A prospective randomized study

Tuncer M, Kafkaslı A, Can U, Çoşkun A, Eryıldırım B, Sarica K.
Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Training and Research Hospital Urology Clinic, Cevizli mevkii, Cevizli mah. Şemsi Denizer cad. D 100, Kartal, 34890, Istanbul, Turkey.
2Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Training and Research Hospital Urology Clinic, Cevizli mevkii, Cevizli mah. Şemsi Denizer cad. D 100, Kartal, 34890, Istanbul, Turkey.
3Department of Urology, Biruni University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.

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Grande G. et al., 2021: Dilation assisted stone extraction for complex biliary lithiasis: Technical aspects and practical principles

Grande G, Cocca S, Bertani H, Caruso A, Pigo' F, Mangiafico S, Russo S, Lupo M, Masciangelo G, Cantu' P, Manta R, Conigliaro R.
Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Modena, Modena 41126, Italy.
Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Modena, Modena 41126, Italy.
Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico and Università degli Studi di Milano, Milano 20122, Italy.
Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, General Hospital of Perugia, Perugia 06129, Italy.

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Yee CH. et al., 2021: Effect of SARS and COVID-19 outbreaks on urology practice and training

Yee CH, Wong HF, Tam MHM, Yuen SKK, Chan HC, Cheung MH, Yu ATO, Chiu Y, Chan NH, Leung LH, Ng ATL, Law DMC, Ng TL, Teoh JYC, Chiu PKF, Ng CF.
SH Ho Urology Centre, Department of Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Department of Surgery, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong.
Department of Surgery, Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital, Hong Kong.
Department of Surgery, North District Hospital, Hong Kong.
Department of Surgery, United Christian Hospital, Hong Kong.
Department of Surgery, Tseung Kwan O Hospital, Hong Kong.
Department of Surgery, Tuen Mun Hospital, Hong Kong.
Department of Surgery, Pok Oi Hospital, Hong Kong.
Department of Surgery, Princess Margaret Hospital, Hong Kong.
Department of Surgery, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, Hong Kong.
Department of Surgery, Kwong Wah Hospital, Hong Kong.
Department of Surgery, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong.
Department of Surgery, Tung Wah Hospital, Hong Kong.
Department of Surgery, Caritas Medical Centre, Hong Kong.
Department of Surgery, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong.

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Xu ZH. et al., 2021: Effect of the External Physical Vibration Lithecbole on the Discharge of Upper Urinary Stones: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Xu ZH, Zhou S, Lv JL, Wang H.
Department of Urology, The Affiliated Jiangning Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211100, China.
Department of Urology, The Affiliated Jiangning Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211100, China.
Department of Urology, The Affiliated Jiangning Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211100, China.
Department of Urology, The Affiliated Jiangning Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211100, China.

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Sliwinska WL. et al., 2021: Cystinuria poorly responding to treatment - the risk of chronic kidney disease

Sliwinska WL, Kade G, Niemczyk S.
Department of Internal Medicine, Nephrology and Dialysis, Military Institute of Medicine. Warsaw, Poland.
Independent Public Healthcare Center of the Ministry of Interior and Administration with the Warmia and Mazury Oncology Center in Olsztyn, Poland.

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Ullah S. et al., 2021: The Outcomes of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy for High-Density Renal Stone on Non-Contrast Computed Tomography

Ullah S, Muhammad SR, Farooque R, Farooque U, Farukhuddin F, Bin Zafar MD, Khadke C, Usman A, Perez J, Shehata MA.
Urology, Muhammad Medical College, Mirpur Khas, PAK.
Internal Medicine, Sindh Medical College, Karachi, PAK.
Neurology, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, PAK.
Neurology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, USA.
Internal Medicine, Dow University of Health Sciences, Civil Hospital Karachi, Karachi, PAK.
Internal Medicine, Rural Medical College (Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences) Pravara Rural Hospital, Loni, IND.
General Surgery, Nishtar Medical University and Hospital, Multan, PAK.
Internal Medicine, Abrazo Community Health Network, Phoenix, USA.
Medicine and Surgery, Alexandria Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria, EGY.

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Li M. et al., 2021: Tri-modality cavitation mapping in shock wave lithotripsy

Li M, Sankin G, Vu T, Yao J, Zhong P.
Department of Biomedical Engineering, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina 27708, USA.
Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina 27708, USA.

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Parmar K. et al., 2021: Large spontaneous steinstrasse: Our experience and management issues in tertiary care centre

Parmar K, Manoharan V, Kumar S, Ranjan KR, Chandna A, Chaudhary K.
Department of Urology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India.

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Lei Q. et al., 2021: Comparison of the efficacy and safety of low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy versus on-demand sildenafil for erectile dysfunction

Lei Q, Wang D, Liu C, Ji Z, Yan S.
Department of Urology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China.

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Adeldaeim HM. et al., 2020: Prognostic indicators for successful low intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy treatment of erectile dysfunction

Adeldaeim HM, Abouyoussif T, Gebaly OE, Assem A, Wahab MMA, Rashad H, Sakr M, Zahran AR.
Department of Urology, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
Department of Urology, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
Family and Community Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

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Guler Y. et al., 2020: Comparison of extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy and retrograde intrarenal surgery in the treatment of renal pelvic and proximal ureteral stones 2 cm in children

Guler Y, Erbin A.
Department of Urology, Private Safa Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Department of Urology, Haseki Traning and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.

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Ito K. et al., 2020: Extremely-slow, half-number shockwave lithotripsy for asymptomatic renal stones

Ito K, Takahashi T, Kanno T, Okada T, Higashi Y, Yamada H.
Department of Urology, Ijinkai Takeda General Hospital, Kyoto, Japan.

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Ozer C. et al.: Clinical results of shock wave lithotripsy treatment in elderly patients with kidney stones: Results of 1433 patients

Ozer C, Tekin MI. 
Department of Urology, Baskent University, Adana.

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Wang Z. et al., 2020: Eutectic mixture of local anaesthetics for pain reduction during extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Wang Z, Chen G, Wang J, Wei W.
Department of Urology, Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.

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Cam S. et al., 2020: The role of N-acetylcysteine in preventing hepatic injury associated with systemic oxidative stress after extracorporeal shock wave treatment

Cam S, Baba D, Senoğlu Y, Yuksel A, Erdem H.
Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Turkey.
Department of Urology, Duzce University, Turkey.
Department of Pathology, Ordu University, Turkey.

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Manzoor U. et al., 2020: Safety and Efficacy of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy for Difficult-to-retrieve Common Bile Duct Stones: A Ten-year Experience

Abstract Background and objective: Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) for common bile duct (CBD) stones has been used in the past, but experience is limited. We report our experience of ESWL in the management of difficult CBD stones. Methods: Patients with...

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Danilovic A. et al., 2020: Residual stone fragments after percutaneous nephrolithotomy: shockwave lithotripsy vs. retrograde intrarenal surgery

Danilovic A, Torricelli F, Marchini GS, Batagello C, Vicentini FC, Traxer O, Srougi M, Nahas WC, Mazzucchi E.
Department of Urology, Hospital das Clinicas, University of Sao Paulo Medical School, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Sorbonne Université, GRC n 20 Lithiase Renale, AP-HP, Hôpital Tenon, Paris, France.

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Klomjit N. et al., 2020: It Comes As a Shock: Kidney Repair Using Shockwave Therapy

Klomjit N, Lerman A, Lerman LO.
From the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension (N.K., L.O.L.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
Department of Cardiovascular Disease (A.L.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.

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Karsiyakali N. et al., 2020: Shock wave lithotripsy deteriorates male sexual functions related to the treatment-driven anxiety: A prospective, non-randomized, self-controlled study

Karsiyakali N, Erkan E, Yucetas U, Koseoglu H, Ates HA, Kadihasanoglu M, Toktas MG.
Department of Urology. University of Health Sciences. Istanbul Training and Research Hospital. Istanbul. Turkey.
Department of Urology. Gebze Fatih State Hospital. Kocaeli. Turkey.

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Chang TH. et al., 2020: Comparison of ultrasound-assisted and pure fluoroscopy-guided extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy for renal stones

Chang TH, Lin WR, Tsai WK, Chiang PK, Chen M, Tseng JS, Chiu AW.
Department of Urology, MacKay Memorial Hospital, No. 92, Sec. 2, Zhongshan N. Rd., Taipei City, 10449, Taiwan.
2Department of Urology, MacKay Memorial Hospital, No. 92, Sec. 2, Zhongshan N. Rd., Taipei City, 10449, Taiwan.
3Mackay Medical College, No.46, Sec. 3, Zhongzheng Rd., Sanzhi Dist., New Taipei City, 252, Taiwan.
Mackay Junior College of Medicine, Beitou District, Nursing, and Management, No.92, Shengjing Road, Taipei City, 11272, Taiwan.
Department of Urology, MacKay Memorial Hospital, No. 92, Sec. 2, Zhongshan N. Rd., Taipei City, 10449, Taiwan.
School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, No.145, Zhengzhou Rd., Datong Dist., Taipei City, 10341, Taiwan.

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Ito K. et al., 2020: Decreased Recurrence of Urolithiasis After Simultaneous Ureteroscopic Surgery for Ureter and Ipsilateral Renal Calculi: Comparison to Shockwave Lithotripsy for Ureter Calculi Alone

Ito K, Takahashi T, Kanno T, Okada T, Higashi Y, Yamada H.
Department of Urology, Ijinkai Takeda General Hospital, Ishida Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Japan.
Department of Urology, Ijinkai Takeda General Hospital, Ishida Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Japan.

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Patel S. et al., 2020: Combined extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy and ERCP for chronic calcific pancreatitis with the patient under general anesthesia in one session: an introduction to extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy and a case example

Patel S, Gómez V.
Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida.

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Seitz C. et al., 2020: [Stone therapy-use and limitations of the guidelines]

Seitz C, Türk C, Neisius A.
Universitätsklinik für Urologie, Medizinische Universität Wien, Allgemeines Krankenhaus der Stadt Wien, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, 1090, Wien, Österreich.
Urologische Praxis mit Steinzentrum Wien, Urologische Abteilung, Barmherzige Schwestern Krankenhaus Wien, Wien, Österreich.
Abteilung für Urologie und Kinderurologie, Krankenhaus der Barmherzigen Brüder, Trier, Deutschland.

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Jagtap N. et al., 2020: Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy for Pancreaticolithiasis: Do It Now

Jagtap N, Tandan M, Reddy DN.
Department of Medical Gastroenterology, Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad, India.

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Jiang P. et al., 2020: Qualitative Review of Clinical Guidelines for Medical and Surgical Management of Urolithiasis: Consensus and Controversy 2020

Jiang P, Xie L, Arada R, Patel RM, Landman J, Clayman RV.
Department of Urology, University of California, Irvine.

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Yuan C. et al., 2020: Efficacy and safety of external physical vibration lithecbole (EPVL) after extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) or retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) for urinary stone: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Yuan C, Jian Z, Jin X, Ma YC, Li H, Wang KJ.
Department of Urology, Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China.

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Azal Neto W. et al., 2020: Prediction of stone-free rates following extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy in a contemporary cohort of patients with stone densities exceeding 1000 HU

Azal Neto W, Reis LO, Pedro RN.
Department of Urology, State University of Campinas, Unicamp, Campinas, Brazil.
Department of UroScience, Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas, PUC-Campinas, Campinas, Brazil.

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Di Franco CA. et al., 2020: Management of a kidney stone in ectopic pelvic kidney with Extracorporeal Shockwave Litothripsy: Description of a case and revision of literature

Di Franco CA, Burrello M, Guzzardi F, Intagliata E, Oxenius I, Galvagno L, Cordaro C.
Department of Urology, S. Elia Emergency Hospital, Caltanissetta.

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Seker KG. et al., 2020: An Unexpected Complication After Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy: Emphysematous Pyelitis

Seker KG, Arikan Y, Cetin Seker Y, Ozlu DN, Evren I.
Urology, Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, TUR.
Emergency Medicine, Muş State Hospital, Muş, TUR.
Urology, Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, İstanbul, TUR.

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Article in Russian: Popov SV. et al., 2020: [Multimodal approach to the treatment of staghorn stones in modern clinic]

Popov SV, Orlov IN, Asfandiyarov FR, Skryabin ON, Suleymanov MM, Sytnik DA.
Department of Urology of FGBOU VO North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov, GBUZ Public Hospital of Saint Luca, Saint Petersburg, Russia.
2Astrakhan State Medicine University, Astrakhan, Russia.

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Lai S. et al., 2020: Optimal management of large proximal ureteral stones (>10 mm): A systematic review and meta-analysis of 12 randomized controlled trials

Lai S, Jiao B, Diao T, Seery S, Hu M, Wang M, Hou H, Wang J, Zhang G, Liu M.
Department of Urology, Beijing Hospital, Beijing, 100730, China; National Center of Gerontology, Beijing, 100730, China; Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100730, China; Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100730, China.
Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100730, China; Department of Urology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, 100029, China.
Department of Urology, Beijing Hospital, Beijing, 100730, China; National Center of Gerontology, Beijing, 100730, China; Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100730, China; Peking University Fifth School of Clinical Medicine, China.
School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China.
Department of Urology, Beijing Hospital, Beijing, 100730, China; National Center of Gerontology, Beijing, 100730, China; Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100730, China.
Department of Urology, Beijing Hospital, Beijing, 100730, China; National Center of Gerontology, Beijing, 100730, China; Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100730, China; Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100730, China.
Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100730, China; Department of Urology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, 100029, China.
Department of Urology, Beijing Hospital, Beijing, 100730, China; National Center of Gerontology, Beijing, 100730, China; Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100730, China; Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100730, China.

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