Use of artificial stones in training and laboratory studies, have we found the right material? Outcomes of a systematic review from the European School of Urology.
| Title: | Use of artificial stones in training and laboratory studies, have we found the right material? Outcomes of a systematic review from the European School of Urology. |
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| Authors: | Kallidonis P; Department of Urology, University Hospital of Rion, Patras, Greece.; Peteinaris A; Department of Urology, University Hospital of Rion, Patras, Greece.; Veneziano D; Department of Urology and Kidney Transplant, Grande Ospedale Metropolitano, Reggio Calabria, Italy.; School of Medicine, Hofstra Northwell University, New York, USA.; Pietropaolo A; Department of Urology, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK.; Pagonis K; Department of Urology, University Hospital of Rion, Patras, Greece.; Adamou C; Department of Urology, University Hospital of Rion, Patras, Greece.; Vagionis A; Department of Urology, University Hospital of Rion, Patras, Greece.; Al-Aown A; Department of Urology, Armed Forces Hospital Southern Region, Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia.; Liatsikos E; Department of Urology, University Hospital of Rion, Patras, Greece.; Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.; Somani B; Department of Urology, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK. |
| Source: | Urology annals [Urol Ann] 2024 Jan-Mar; Vol. 16 (1), pp. 43-51. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Nov 15. |
| Publication Type: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
| Journal Info: | Publisher: Medknow Publications Country of Publication: India NLM ID: 101510823 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 0974-7796 (Print) Linking ISSN: 09747796 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Urol Ann Subsets: PubMed not MEDLINE |
| Imprint Name(s): | Original Publication: Mumbai : Medknow Publications, 2009- |
| Abstract: | Objective: In this review, we investigated the current literature to find out which artificial stones (AS) are available in endourology, and in which experimental and training schemes they are used.; Materials and Methods: A systematic review was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses statement. Twenty-one out of 346 studies met our inclusion criteria and are presented in the current review. The inclusion criteria were the existence of AS and their use for laboratory and training studies.; Results: There is a wide variety of materials used for the creation of AS. BegoStone powder (BEGO USA, Lincoln, Rhode Island) and plaster of Paris™ were used in most of the studies. In addition, Ultracal-30 (U. S. Gypsum, Chicago, IL) was also used. Other materials that were used as phantoms were AS created from plaster (Limbs and Things, UK), standardized artificial polygonal stone material (Chaton 1028, PP13, Jet 280; Swarovski), model stones consisting of spheres of activated aluminum (BASF SE, Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Deutschland), Orthoprint (Zhermack, Badia Polesine, Italy), and a combination of plaster of Paris, Portland cement, and Velmix (calcium sulfate powder). Many experimental settings have been conducted with the use of AS. Our research demonstrated nine studies regarding testing and comparison of holmium: yttrium-aluminum-garnet laser devices, techniques, and settings. Six studies were about extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy testing and settings. Three experiments looked into treatment with percutaneous nephrolithotomy. Additionally, one study each investigated imaging perioperatively for endourological interventions, stone bacterial burden, and obstructive uropathy.; Conclusion: AS have been used in a plethora of laboratory experimental studies. Independent of their similarity to real urinary tract stones, they present a tremendous potential for testing and training for endourological interventions.; (Copyright: © 2023 Urology Annals.) |
| Competing Interests: | There are no conflicts of interest. |
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| Contributed Indexing: | Keywords: Artificial stones; kidney calculi; laser; percutaneous nephrolithotomy; shock wave lithotripsy; training; ureteroscopy |
| Entry Date(s): | Date Created: 20240228 Latest Revision: 20240229 |
| Update Code: | 20260130 |
| PubMed Central ID: | PMC10896332 |
| DOI: | 10.4103/ua.ua_112_22 |
| PMID: | 38415239 |
| Database: | MEDLINE |
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