Abstract
Purpose of Review: Flexible ureteroscopes have allowed us to treat renal stones endoscopically through natural orifices. Unfortunately, there continues to be the problem of remnant stone fragments that continue to pose a health problem to patients with the risk of recurrent symptoms, obstruction and infection. Recent Findings: This article describes the research around a novel method of stone fragment extraction using microparticles and magnets. We explore the studies related to the efficiency of stone extraction and preliminary safety data. Summary: This novel technique has the potential to improve the efficiency of stone fragment retrieval during retrograde intrarenal stone surgery, potentially improving stone-free rates of the surgery. Further research needs to be carried out before it is ready for human use.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 144-147 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Current opinion in urology |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 2012 |
Keywords
- Magnetics
- microparticles
- renal calculi
- ureteroscopy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Urology