Urology Times 50 Innovations Series: Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy for stones

“We found that the SAPS is associated with higher intrarenal pressure and flow rate when compared to automated pumps," said Lucas B. Vergamini, MD.

“The prevalence of kidney stones has increased over 80% over the last 30 years, and the epidemiology has changed such that it's beginning at a younger age now,” says Gregory Tasian, MD, MSc, MSCE.

The company plans to announce full market availability of the RenaFlex ureteroscope system at a later date.

“You have tradeoffs with every device that you use,” says Amy E. Krambeck, MD.

"While alkaline water products have a higher pH than regular water, they have a negligible alkali content–which suggests that they can't raise urine pH enough to affect the development of kidney and other urinary stones," says Roshan M. Patel, MD.

As the year comes to a close, we revisit some of this year’s top content on kidney stones.