Kidney stones are a common yet painful condition affecting nearly one in every 10 people globally. The size of kidney stones is a significant parameter in kidney stone management because it directly ...

Urolithiasis is highly prevalent in developed countries and has a relevant impact on quality of life. It occurs in up to 15% of the population, showing an increment in incidence and prevalence over ...

For patients with kidney stones measuring one to two centimeters, a technique called mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mini-PCNL) provides a higher stone elimination rate than another minimally ...

To investigate the flow field characteristics and optimize negative-pressure stone removal strategies using computational fluid dynamics (CFD). A three-dimensional CFD model integrating the UAS, ...