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Benjamin W Turney¹, John M Reynard, Jeremy G Noble

¹Oxford Stone Group, Department of Urology, Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, The Churchill Hospital, Oxford, UK. bwturney@gmail.com

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Summary

Upper urinary tract stone disease in the UK has seen a significant rise in prevalence and treatment over the past decade. This trend necessitates careful consideration for future healthcare planning and urolithiasis research.

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Area of Science:

Urology
Nephrology
Public Health

Background:

Upper urinary tract stone disease represents a significant health concern.
Understanding trends in prevalence and treatment is crucial for effective healthcare management.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the changes in upper urinary tract stone disease prevalence and treatment modalities in the UK over a 10-year period.
To provide insights into the evolving landscape of urolithiasis management.

Main Methods:

Utilized data from the Hospital Episode Statistics (HES) website for analysis.
Extracted, summarized, and presented epidemiological and treatment data for stone disease.

Main Results:

Hospital episodes for upper urinary tract stones increased by 63% over 10 years.
Significant increases observed in shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) and ureteroscopic stone treatments.
A marked decline in open surgery for upper tract stones, with a reduction of 83%.

Conclusions:

The study confirms a substantial increase in the prevalence and treatment of stone disease in the UK.
Continued trends have significant implications for workforce planning, training, service delivery, and research in urolithiasis.