DISSOLVING KIDNEY STONES: FOR WHOM? WHEN? HOW?

Abstract

Urolithiasis (UL) currently remains a relevant healthcare and social problem. According to epidemiological studies, urolithiasis is more common in men than in women. Recently, there has been a trend towards a steady increase in morbidity [1, 2]. Despite the development and improvement of surgical techniques such as remote and contact lithotripsy, laparoscopic ureterolithotomy, according to many authors, conservative treatment aimed at dissolution and self-discharge of stones should also be used [3].

Keywords

• urolithiasis
• dissolution and self-discharge of stones
• urolithiasis
• diagnosis
• preventing stones
• citrates