TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT OF KIDNEY STONE
AbstractThe kidney is an important organ in waste filtration, plays a central role in maintaining body homeostasis. The management of kidney stones includes several techniques over the period of time which involve Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL), Shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) and Ureteroscopy (URS). Ureteroscopy has undergone considerable innovations over the last few decades. Laser technologies have further advancement for kidney stone removal that is Holmium fiber laser technique and thulium fiber laser technique. Holmium laser technique removes the stone by dusting and fragmenting it. The selection of technique depends on stone type, size and location. Thulium fiber laser has higher precision and efficiency due to its shorter wavelengths and continuous-wave emission characteristic. These technological advancements have resulted in more positive patient outcomes due to reduction in recovery times and fewer complications. This review provides complete overview of the physiology of the kidney, composition of kidney stone, factors affecting on their formation and the management techniques with focusing on the development of ureteroscopy and the latest laser technologies for kidney stone removal.
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IJPSR
P. P. Terse * and T. V. Mestry
Shree Pushpasen Sawant College of Pharmacy Mumbai Goa Hwy, Post Digas, Kudal, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, India.
spscobp03@gmail.com
19 November 2024
13 December 2024
24 December 2024
10.13040/IJPSR.0975-8232.16(5).1230-40
01 May 2025
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