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Dr. Fabrizio Presicce
Email: fabriziopresicce@libero.it
Affiliation: Department of Urology, San Filippo Neri Hospital, Rome 00135, Italy
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Research Interests: prostatic biopsies, uretrocystoscopies, uroflowsometries, renal ultrasound, bladder and transrectal prostatics, extracorporeal lithotrissia
Summary
Urinary stone disease is often perceived as a straightforward clinical entity, with well-established diagnostic and therapeutic pathways. However, beneath this apparent simplicity lies a dynamic and evolving field, driven by significant technological and procedural innovations. Far from being a static topic, stone disease remains highly relevant to the daily practice of every urologist, with a substantial impact on healthcare systems worldwide.
The aim of this Special Issue is to provide an updated and comprehensive overview of current trends and future directions in the surgical management of urinary stones. By highlighting the latest advances in instrumentation, energy sources, and surgical techniques, we seek to promote an evidence-based approach that integrates innovation into routine clinical care.
Suggested themes include, but are not limited to:
· Single-use versus reusable ureteroscopes: benefits, limitations, and cost-effectiveness
· Novel aspiration techniques for stone clearance
· Latest developments in laser platforms for lithotripsy
· Advances in miniaturized percutaneous approaches
· Prevention strategies and metabolic evaluation
· Outcomes and quality-of-life measures in endourological procedures
Through this collection, we invite contributions that bridge technological progress with clinical outcomes, fostering a nuanced understanding of how innovation is shaping the management of urinary stone disease.
Keywords
urolithiasis, ureteroscopy, laser lithotripsy, percutaneous nephrolithotomy, endourology, single-use ureteroscopes, reusable ureteroscopes, aspiration techniques, metabolic evaluation, stone prevention, treatment outcome, quality of life, cost-effectiveness analysis, innovation
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