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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Surgical Techniques
  • Nephrolithiasis Management

Background:

  • Endourological advancements have reduced open surgery for renal and ureteral calculi.
  • Open and laparoscopic approaches are becoming less common due to technological progress.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the indications, techniques, and clinical significance of open and laparoscopic management of urolithiasis.
  • To compare the efficacy and outcomes of traditional surgical methods with endourological procedures.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of open and laparoscopic urolithiasis management.
  • Analysis of indications, techniques, and clinical importance.

Main Results:

  • Open/laparoscopic surgery is reserved for large/complex stones, treatment failures, or anatomical anomalies in developed regions.
  • These techniques remain significant in emerging markets with limited endourological access.
  • Laparoscopic surgery offers advantages like reduced pain, shorter hospital stays, and better cosmetic results, with outcomes comparable to open surgery.

Conclusions:

  • Open and laparoscopic stone removal are still superior in select urological cases.
  • These methods should be retained as essential options within the urological armamentarium.