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  • Urology
  • Endourology
  • Nephrolithiasis Management

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  • Urolithiasis incidence is rising, driving innovation in endourological equipment.
  • Suctioning, traditionally used in PCNL, is now being explored in other endourological techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review advancements in suctioning technology for endourology.
  • To analyze the efficacy and safety of suctioning in modern endourological procedures.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of experimental and clinical studies.
  • Analysis of suctioning use in percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), micro-PCNL (mPCNL), and ureteroscopy.

Main Results:

  • Suctioning is effective and safe in PCNL, mPCNL, and ureteroscopy.
  • Improved stone-free rates and reduced complication rates were observed.
  • Enhanced safety and efficacy noted across various indications.

Conclusions:

  • Suctioning represents a safe and effective adjunct in endourological procedures.
  • Larger randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are required to solidify these findings due to current study limitations.