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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Surgical Innovation

Background:

  • Urinary lithiasis treatment has significantly advanced over the past 30 years.
  • Minimally invasive techniques like extracorporeal lithotripsy, ureterorenoscopy, and percutaneous nephrolithotomy have become prominent.
  • The necessity for traditional open and laparoscopic/robotic surgeries has decreased.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review indications for open and/or laparoscopic treatment of urinary lithiasis.
  • To guide the selection of the least invasive methods for complete stone elimination.
  • To minimize secondary procedures and complications associated with urinary stone treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of surgical treatment modalities for urinary lithiasis.
  • Analysis of indications for open and laparoscopic/robotic surgery in contemporary urological practice.
  • Evaluation of outcomes focusing on stone-free rates, secondary procedures, and complication rates.

Main Results:

  • Extracorporeal lithotripsy, ureterorenoscopy, and percutaneous nephrolithotomy are now primary treatment options for many urinary stones.
  • Open and laparoscopic/robotic surgeries are reserved for complex cases, large stone burdens, or specific anatomical challenges.
  • Careful patient selection and procedural planning are crucial for successful outcomes with surgical interventions.

Conclusions:

  • While minimally invasive techniques dominate urinary lithiasis management, open and laparoscopic/robotic surgery remain valuable tools for select patient groups.
  • Optimizing treatment strategies involves balancing efficacy, invasiveness, and complication risks.
  • Further research may refine indications for surgical interventions in complex urinary stone disease.