Publications by authors named "Andres Koey Kanashiro"
The aim of the study was to compare standard high-power laser (with < 80 Hz) to extended frequency (> 100 Hz) lithotripsy during miniPCNL. 40 patients were randomized in to two groups undergoing MiniPCNL. For both groups, the Holmium Pulse laser Moses 2.
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- Encrusted uropathy (EU) is a rare and increasingly common condition caused by bacteria that break down urea, leading to the formation of urinary calcifications.
- Treatment typically involves antibiotics, urinary diversion techniques, and in some cases, surgery, but a case study shows that oral l-methionine can effectively manage urinary encrustations with minimal side effects.
- After 12 months of treatment with oral l-methionine, significant improvements were noted, allowing for the successful removal of remaining calcifications through less invasive surgical procedures.
Background: Kidney stones are one of the longest known and most common diseases in the urinary tract, with a prevalence that ranges from 1% to 20%. Many phytotherapeutic and herbal medicines have been described for the treatment and prevention of kidney stones.
Objective: The aim of this study was to perform a comprehensive review of publications on various phytotherapeutic and herbal medicines, including both clinical and animal studies.
Introduction: The general prevalence of bilateral urolithiasis has risen to 15% and bilateral non-simultaneous treatment has been reported to have good outcomes. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of simultaneous bilateral endoscopic surgery (SBES).
Material And Methods: An international multicenter analysis was performed between May 2015 and December 2017.