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Multi-aspect analysis of ureteral access sheath usage in retrograde intrarenal surgery: Results of propensity score matching study
(Elsevier, 2021)
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of ureteral access sheath (UAS) use and calibration change on the success and complications of retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS)
Does extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy before retrograde intrarenal surgery complicates the surgery for upper ureter stone? The results of the RIRSearch group
(Wiley, 2021)
Aims: To evaluate the effect of pre-RIRS ESWL on the efficiency and safety of RIRS in the treatment of proximal ureter stones. Methods: The patients in the study population were divided into two groups. Group-1 was composed ...
The effect of optical dilatation before retrograde intrarenal surgery on success and complications: Results of the RIRSearch group study
(Wiley, 2021)
Aim The guidelines propose optical dilatation before retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS), but there are currently no evidence-based studies concerning the impact of optical dilatation with semirigid ureteroscopy (sURS). ...
The Predictive Factors for Readmission and Rehospitalization After Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery: The Results of RIRSearch Study Group
(Mary Ann Liebert Inc., 2022)
Purpose: Retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) is a safe and effective treatment option for upper urinary tract stones smaller than 2 cm. Although several studies have documented perioperative and postoperative complications ...
Protective effect of metformin on lithium-induced nephrogenic diabetes insipidus: An experimental study in rats
(Wroclaw University of Medicine, 2021)
Background. Lithium is widely used in the treatment of bipolar disorders and may lead to nephrogenic diabetes insipidus (NDI), following long-term treatment. Metformin is considered the preferred initial therapy for patients ...
The Effect of Ureteral Access Sheath Use/Caliber Change on Outcomes of Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery, Short-Term Kidney Functions, Radiation Exposure, Ureteroscope Lifetime, and Factors Predicting Insertion Failure: A RIRSearch Study
(Mary Ann Liebert Inc., 2024)
Background: The aim of this study was (1) to explore effect of ureteral access sheath (UAS) use on primary retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) outcomes, short-term kidney functions, radiation exposure, and ureteroscope ...