Eudourology and Stones
Is Stone-free Status After Surgical Intervention for Kidney Stones Associated With Better Health-related Quality of Life? - A Multicenter Study From the North American Stone Quality of Life Consortium
To compare the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of patients with residual fragments after surgical intervention for kidney stones to patients that are stone-free using the disease-specific Wisconsin stone quality of life (WISQOL) questionnaire. Kidney stones contribute to impaired HRQOL, which is increasingly recognized as an important healthcare outcome measurement.In Vivo Evaluation of a Novel Pigtail Suture Stent
To compare pressure, dilation, and histology in a porcine model after stenting with a pigtail suture stent (PSS)–where the ureteral and bladder component consists of a suture and a double J (DJ) stent.Holmium Laser Enucleation of Prostate Within 6 Weeks of Transrectal Ultrasound Guided Prostate Biopsy is Safe and Effective
To evaluate the safety and efficacy of performing Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) for the treatment of bladder outlet obstruction secondary to an enlarged prostate within 6-weeks of a transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) guided prostate biopsy.Decreased Recurrence of Urolithiasis After Simultaneous Ureteroscopic Surgery for Ureter and Ipsilateral Renal Calculi: Comparison to Shockwave Lithotripsy for Ureter Calculi Alone
To compare follow-up outcomes of ureteroscopy (URS) and shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) for ureter calculi in the setting of asymptomatic renal calculi <15 mm.A Longitudinal Cohort Study of Pain Intensity and Interference After Ureteroscopy for Nephrolithiasis Without Postoperative Opioids
To better understand the degree and time to resolution of pain in the postoperative period, we captured patient-reported pain intensity and interference prospectively in patients following ureteroscopy for nephrolithiasis.Complications Associated With Ureteroscopic Management of Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma
To compile and examine safety data from clinical studies of endoscopic management of patients with low-grade upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) to identify rates and factors associated with reported complications.Expert and Crowdsourced Evaluation of Image Quality From a Novel Endoscopy Phone Light Adapter
To evaluate the image quality of cystourethroscopy using a novel 3D printed phone light adapter with subject expert and crowdsourced evaluators.Early Surgical Intervention for Symptomatic Renal and Ureteral Stones is Associated With Reduced Narcotic Requirement Relative to Trial of Passage
To evaluate if trial of passage (TOP) or initial surgical intervention resulted in less narcotic analgesia utilization in patients with acute renal colic due to stone disease.Lower Socioeconomic Status is Associated With Adverse Urinary Markers and Surgical Complexity in Kidney Stone Patients
To determine if socioeconomic status (SES) correlates with severity of kidney stone disease and 24-hour urine parameters.Switching to Single-use Flexible Ureteroscopes for Stones Management: Financial Impact and Solutions to Reduce the Cost Over a 5-Year Period
To assess the financial impact of switching to single-use ureteroscopes (sURS) in urolithiasis management for a hospital, over a 5-year period, and to identify possible solutions to contain or reduce it.Patient Counseling Through the Pelvicalyceal-shaped Labyrinth: In Search of an Easy Understanding of the Upcoming Stone Removal: A Pilot Study
To investigate the impact of a mobile application (app) displaying a visualization of the internal anatomy of the pelvicalyceal systemPCS and of kidney stones on patient understanding of their affected kidney anatomy and their upcoming percutaneous nephrolithotripsy (PCNL).Are Routine Laboratory Investigations Necessary Following Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy?
To determine how effective routine postoperative blood work is in identifying complications after percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), the gold standard treatment for large volume stone disease. Although major complication rates are low, hemorrhagic and sepsis-related complications are serious and can occur. Routine post-PCNL complete blood count is routinely performed by most endourologists but may be a low-value practice.Predictive Factors for Kidney Stone Recurrence in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
To determine the predictive factors for kidney stone recurrence in type 2 diabetic patients.The Impact of Alternative Alkalinizing Agents on 24-Hour Urine Parameters
To determine if alternative alkalinizing agents lead to similar changes in 24-hour urine pH and citrate compared to potassium citrate (KCIT). Many stone formers cannot tolerate KCIT due to side effects or cost. In these patients, we have prescribed potassium bicarbonate or sodium bicarbonate as alternative alkali (AA), though their efficacy is unclear.Urinary Stone Disease in Pregnancy: Current Management Practices in a Large National Cohort
To define current national practice patterns of imaging modalities and urologic procedures in pregnant women with urinary stone disease.Factors Associated With Compliance With 24-Hour Urine Collection
To identify how demographic factors, stone-associated medical comorbidities, and treatment predict compliance with 24-hour urine collection.Relationship Between the Wisconsin Stone Quality of Life (WISQOL) and Preference-Based/Health Utility Measures of Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) in Kidney Stone Patients
To determine preference-based (utility) assessments of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in kidney stone patients, and evaluate the association between these and disease specific, psychometric health status-based HRQoL scores (obtained via the Wisconsin Stone Quality of Life [WISQOL]).A Comparison of Perioperative Stone-Free Rates and Complications Following Unilateral, Single-Access Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy by Access Location in 767 Patients
To compare perioperative outcomes between lower, mid, and upper pole access locations for patients undergoing single-access, unilateral percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL).Association of Impaired Renal Function With Changes in Urinary Mineral Excretion and Stone Composition
To investigate the effect of kidney function on stone composition and urinary mineral excretion in patients undergoing surgical intervention for nephrolithiasis.Identifying a Break in the Chain: An Analysis of Where Ureteroscope Damage Occurs in the Hospital Cycle
To assess the timing and variables associated with damage to flexible ureteroscopes (fURS) at our institution. Flexible ureteroscopy is an important modality in the treatment of benign and malignant conditions of the upper urinary tract. While the durability and versatility of fURS have improved considerably, repair costs remain high and time out of commission diminishes workflow. After purchasing new digital fURS, we studied how and when these instruments were being damaged.Adopting for Supine Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: Analyzing the Learning Curve of Tertiary Academic Center Urology Team
To evaluate the effect of learning curve on supine mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) outcomes.Comparative Study of Percutaneous Tic Technique Vs Standard Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
To compare the PERC-tic technique, described as placement of dual wires under fluoroscopic guidance adjacent to the stone within the obstructed calyx, to standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) with working wires secured down the ureter.Performance Optimization Strategies for Complex Endourologic Procedures
To identify and address factors that may impact a surgeon's performance during endourologic procedures.A New Customized Ureteral Stent with Nonrefluxing Silicone End-piece to Alleviate Stent-related Symptoms in Malignant Diseases
To evaluate the stent-related symptoms using a new customized ureteral stent with a nonrefluxing silicone end-piece.Shockwave Lithotripsy Use in the State of Michigan: American Urological Association Guideline Adherence and Clinical Implications
To understand how treatment of patients with urinary stones by shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) aligns with current published practice guidelines.
