Volume 22, Number 1Review ArticlesObesity and Kidney Stone ProceduresManagement ReviewDean G AssimosKyle WoodWilliam PooreCarter J BoydNikhi P SinghObesity is a chronic disease that has increased in prevalence in the United States and is a risk factor for the development of nephrolithiasis. As with other medical conditions, obesity should be considered when optimizing surgical management and choosing kidney stone procedures for patients. In this review, we outline the various procedures available for treating stone disease and discuss any discrepancies in outcomes or complications for the obese cohort. [Rev Urol. 2020;22(1):24–29] © 2020 MedReviews®, LLCPercutaneous nephrolithotomyShockwave lithotripsyObesityUreterorenoscopyRobotic surgeryKidney stonesLaparoscopyOpen surgery
Volume 22, Number 1Review ArticlesObesity and Its Impact on Kidney Stone FormationDisease State ReviewDean G AssimosKyle WoodWilliam PooreCarter J BoydNikhi P SinghBarbara GowerThe prevalence of obesity is rising and places this cohort at risk for developing kidney stones. Some of the pathophysiologic responses that link obesity and kidney stone formation have been identified. Herein, we review the involved mechanisms driving this relationship and the impact of various weight loss strategies on kidney stone risk. [Rev Urol. 2020;22(1):17–23] © 2020 MedReviews®, LLCObesityKidney stonesDiabetesMetabolic syndromeHypertensionWeight managementObese animal models