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Volume 22, Number 1 Review Articles

Obesity and Kidney Stone Procedures

Management Review

Dean G Assimos Kyle Wood William Poore Carter J Boyd Nikhi P Singh

Obesity 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®, LLC

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy Shockwave lithotripsy Obesity Ureterorenoscopy Robotic surgery Kidney stones Laparoscopy Open surgery

Volume 22, Number 2 Review Articles

Management of Small, Non-obstructing Renal Stones in Adults With Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections

Management Review

Ojas Shah Ron Golan Kimberly L Cooper

The management of small, non-obstructing renal stones in adults with recurrent lower urinary tract infections remains unclear. Whereas for larger or obstructing stones the decision to intervene becomes clearer, for stones smaller than 5 to 6 mm the decision to intervene requires consideration of multiple factors. This review describes these factors, including history, imaging, laboratory studies, as well as a comprehensive review of the literature. It remains of utmost importance that patients have additional possible etiologies appropriately evaluated and managed prior to intervention for their small renal stones. [Rev Urol. 2020;22(2):52–56] © 2020 MedReviews®, LLC

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy Ureteroscopy Shockwave lithotripsy Non-obstructing renal stones Recurrent urinary tract infections