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  • Urology
  • Endourology
  • Medical Technology

Background:

  • Technological innovations have significantly altered urolithiasis management.
  • Ancient stone therapies are being integrated with modern endourological techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evolution of endourology for urolithiasis.
  • To discuss the integration of ancient stone therapy with modern flexible ureteroscopy and robotic systems.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent technological developments in endourology.
  • Analysis of advancements in flexible ureteroscopy, laser lithotripsy, and robotic systems.

Main Results:

  • New disposable digital flexible ureteroscopes are essential for treating ureteric and kidney stones.
  • Thulium lasers show promise for lithotripsy, complementing established Holmium:YAG lasers.
  • Robotic technologies offer potential but require further clinical validation.

Conclusions:

  • Disposable flexible ureteroscopes are increasingly vital in endourology.
  • Further research into laser features will optimize lithotripsy treatments.
  • The definitive role of robotic technologies in stone management is yet to be established.