Modern technology in stone treatment may provide benefits but the perceived advantages such as in minimally invasive removal techniques require strong evidence in order to minimise complications whilst optimising their effectiveness. At the 3rd Meeting of the EAU Section of...

Patients who are overweight, diabetic or have other metabolic syndrome problems face a higher risk of forming kidney stones, according to experts gathered in Alicante, Spain, for the 3rd Meeting of the EAU Section of Urolithiasis (EULIS). From an overview...

Patients who do not have the symptoms or burden of stone disease are less likely to comply with a planned treatment making it more difficult to prevent disease recurrence or achieve cure. “A stone patient’s compliance with treatment (mostly...

Rapid developments in technological developments and the wide range of conditions among stone patients pose tough challenges to experts in urolithiasis, requiring many to seek for innovative solutions that enable the delivery of optimal patient care. “The epidemiology of...

Stone specialists today have a range of techniques using percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in managing challenging cases. However, with the introduction of various procedures, tools and the many ways stone fragments are extracted, deciding on the best strategy and approach...

Boosting collaborative work and bringing the latest updates in stone management will top the agenda of the 3rd EAU Section of Urolithiasis (EULIS) Meeting to be held in Alicante, Spain, from September 10 to 12. “For the first time...