Targeted Treatment of Kidney Stones

Dear Colleagues,

The primary objective of this Special Issue is to provide clinicians and researchers with a comprehensive understanding of the targeted treatment modalities available for kidney stones. We aim to highlight the recent developments in minimally invasive techniques, such as shockwave lithotripsy, ureteroscopy, percutaneous nephrolithotomy and laser lithotripsy. Additionally, we seek to address the challenges associated with stone composition analysis, patient selection and post-treatment follow-up.

We encourage submissions that cover a wide range of topics, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Advances in surgical interventions for complex stone cases;
2. Pharmacological approaches for preventing stone recurrence;
3. Evaluation and comparison of different imaging modalities for stone detection and characterization;
4. Patient selection criteria and personalized treatment strategies.

By showcasing the latest advancements in targeted treatment, we hope to improve patient outcomes, reduce complications and enhance the overall quality of care. We encourage researchers to contribute their work to this Special Issue and help advance the field of targeted treatment for kidney stones.

Prof. Dr. Carmen Gonzalez-Enguita
Dr. Alberto Budía-Alba
Guest Editors

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• shockwave lithotripsy
• ureteroscopy
• percutaneous nephrolithotomy
• laser lithotripsy
• minimally invasive techniques
• stone recurrence prevention