ArticleWorld journal of nephrology2023
Role of simulation in kidney stone disease: A systematic review of literature trends in the 26 years.
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- Simulation-based training in minimally invasive surgical therapies (MIST): current evidence and future directions for artificial intelligence integration-a systematic review by EAU endourology.World journal of urology · 2025Pooled it
- Current utility of artificial intelligence in benign prostate surgery: a review of literature on behalf of the EAU section of endourology.World journal of urology · 2025Review
- Initial experience with augmented reality in planning renal access for PCNL.Urolithiasis · 2025Article
- Evaluating the learning curve for flexible ureteroscopic thulium fiber laser lithotripsy using CUSUM analysis.International journal of surgery (London, England) · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundMinimally invasive techniques for treatment of urinary stones requires expertise, experience and endoscopic skills. Simulators provide a low-stress and low-risk environment while providing a realistic set-up and training opportunities.
aimTo report the publication trend of 'simulation in urolithiasis' over the last 26 years.
methodsResearch of all published papers on "Simulation in Urolithiasis" was performed through PubMed database over the last 26 years, from January 1997 to December 2022. Papers were labelled and divided in three subgroups: (1) Training papers; (2) Clinical simulation application or surgical procedures; and (3) Diagnostic radiology simulation. Each subgroup was then divided into two 13-year time periods to compare and identify the contrast of different decades: period-1 (1997-2009) and period-2 (2010-2022).
resultsA total of 168 articles published on the application of simulation in urolithiasis over the last 26 years (training:
conclusionIn the last decades there has been a step up of papers regarding training protocols with the aid of various simulation devices, with simulators now a part of training programs. With the development of 3D-printed and high-fidelity models, simulation for surgical procedure planning and patients counseling is also a growing field and this trend will continue to rise in the next few years.
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