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  • Urology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Medical Technology

Background:

  • Active stone removal techniques have undergone significant advancements.
  • Innovations include smaller instruments, improved scope and laser technology, and novel lithotripter modalities.
  • These advancements have transformed the surgical approach to treating stones.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent knowledge on active stone removal.
  • To provide insights into decreasing patient morbidity associated with stone removal procedures.
  • To highlight the importance of understanding novel technologies in urological stone management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent literature on active stone removal techniques.
  • Analysis of complications associated with novel technologies.
  • Synthesis of information on indications, limitations, and technical details.

Main Results:

  • Novel technologies in stone management can alter complication rates.
  • Minimal invasive techniques are becoming increasingly refined, impacting complication profiles.
  • Accurate knowledge of new modalities is crucial for managing complications.

Conclusions:

  • Mastery of novel active stone removal techniques and their limitations is essential.
  • Recognizing predisposing factors and implementing preventive measures contribute to low complication rates.
  • Continued technical improvements are expected to further reduce complication incidence.