Korean Society of Endourology and Robotics (KSER) recommendation on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of urolithiasis

• DOI: 10.4111/icu.20230102
• Publication Date: 2023-06-22T05:31:38Z
• Authors: Hae Do Jung; Joo Yong Lee; Dong Hyuk Kang; Kyungtae Ko; Dong Hoon Koh; Ohseong Kwon; Kyo Chul Koo; Kwang Taek Kim; Myung Soo Kim; Bum Soo Kim; Hyeon Woo Kim; Juhyun Park; Woojin Bang; Kyung-Jin Oh; Young Eun Yoon; Ki Soo Lee; Dong Sup Lee; Sang Hyub Lee; Seungsoo Lee; Hun Joo Lee; Wonho Jung; Dae Sung Cho; Sung Yong Cho; Min Soo Choo; Jae Young Choi; Taesoo Choi; Deok Hyun Han; Byoung Kyu Han; Seung Hyun Jeon; Sunghyun Paick; Ill Young Seo; Hyung Joon Kim
• Keywords: therapy; diagnosis; Urologists; urolithiasis; 610; risk management; 630; Diseases of the genitourinary system. Urology; Special Article; Risk management; Urolithiasis; Diagnosis; Republic of Korea; Urolithiasis* / prevention & control; Humans; Therapy; RC870-923; Urolithiasis* / diagnosis; Urologists*

This article provides evidence-based recommendations and expert opinions to aid urologists in making optimal decisions regarding managing urolithiasis in various clinical scenarios. The most frequently asked questions by urologists in their clinical practice have been collected and answered in the form of FAQs; based on the latest evidence and expert opinions. The natural history of urolithiasis is divided into active treatment and silent phases, with the active treatment stage divided into typical and special situations and peri-treatment management. The authors address 28 key questions, offering practical guidance for the proper diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of urolithiasis in clinical practice. This article is expected to be served as a valuable resource for urologists.