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ReviewTranslational andrology and urology2025

Time-sensitive elements in elective treatment of urinary lithiasis: a narrative review.

Gino Pigatto Filho, Sandro Augusto Nichele, Flávia Vargas de Oliveira, Luiz Sergio Santos, Rogério de Fraga

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Review in Translational andrology and urology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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  1. Food science & nutrition · 2025
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5 authors.

Gino Pigatto FilhoDepartment of Urology, Hospital de Clínicas/Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1656-712X
Sandro Augusto NicheleDepartment of Urology, Hospital de Clínicas/Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil.
Flávia Vargas de OliveiraDepartment of Urology, Hospital de Clínicas/Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil.
Luiz Sergio SantosDepartment of Urology, Hospital de Clínicas/Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil.
Rogério de FragaDepartment of Urology, Hospital de Clínicas/Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background and Objective: Managing surgical queues for urinary lithiasis is a persistent challenge in healthcare systems. Despite substantial research in this area, clear criteria for prioritizing patients and determining those who can safely wait longer without complications remain elusive. This review aims to develop a rational framework for optimizing surgical queue management in urinary stone treatment by analyzing primary literature. Methods: We conducted a review of relevant guidelines, held departmental discussions to identify additional factors, and performed an extensive PubMed search using key terms related to queue management and expectant care in lithiasis. Key Contents and Findings: Significant factors identified include stone volume and location, presence of hydronephrosis, patient frailty and comorbidities, recurrent urinary infections, nephrostomy or double-J stent, urinary diversion, high occupational risk, limited healthcare access, and refractory pain impacting quality of life. A detailed analysis of these factors is presented in the article. Conclusions: Effective management of surgical waitlists for urinary lithiasis requires a comprehensive assessment of factors such as stone characteristics, hydronephrosis, patient frailty, comorbidities, infections, drainage devices, accessibility, and quality of life, as prioritization based solely on waiting time is insufficient and potentially harmful.

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healthcare managementKidney stonespercutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL)resource allocationwaiting list

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PMCPMC11833542

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