Nedbal C, Jahrreiss V, Cerrato C, Pietropaolo A, Galosi A, Veneziano D, Kallidonis P, Somani BK. Role of simulation in kidney stone disease: A systematic review of literature trends in the 26 years. World J Nephrol 2023; 12(4): 104-111 [PMID: 37766839 DOI: 10.5527/wjn.v12.i4.104]
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Bhaskar K Somani, FRCS (Ed), Full Professor, Department of Urology, University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust, Tremona Road, Southampton SO16 6YD, United Kingdom. bhaskarsomani@yahoo.com
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Urology & Nephrology
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Systematic Reviews
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World J Nephrol. Sep 25, 2023; 12(4): 104-111 Published online Sep 25, 2023. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v12.i4.104
Role of simulation in kidney stone disease: A systematic review of literature trends in the 26 years
Carlotta Nedbal, Victoria Jahrreiss, Clara Cerrato, Amelia Pietropaolo, Andrea Galosi, Domenico Veneziano, Panagiotis Kallidonis, Bhaskar K Somani
Carlotta Nedbal, Victoria Jahrreiss, Clara Cerrato, Amelia Pietropaolo, Bhaskar K Somani, Department of Urology, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton SO16 6YD, United Kingdom
Andrea Galosi, Department of Urology, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria delle Marche, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona 60121, Italy
Domenico Veneziano, Department of Urology, The Smith Institute for Urology, Northwell Health, New York, NY 11042, United States
Panagiotis Kallidonis, Department of Urology, University of Patras, Patras 26500, Greece
Author contributions: Nedbal C contributed to writing; Nedbal C and Jahrreiss V contributed to data collection; Cerrato C contributed to data analysis; Pietropaolo A, Galosi AB, Veneziano D, Kallidonis P, and Somani BK contributed to editing; Somani BK contributed to conceptualization and coordintation.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.
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Corresponding author: Bhaskar K Somani, FRCS (Ed), Full Professor, Department of Urology, University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust, Tremona Road, Southampton SO16 6YD, United Kingdom. bhaskarsomani@yahoo.com
Received: May 12, 2023 Peer-review started: May 12, 2023 First decision: June 1, 2023 Revised: June 7, 2023 Accepted: June 25, 2023 Article in press: June 25, 2023 Published online: September 25, 2023 Processing time: 130 Days and 17 Hours
ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS
Research background
Minimally 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.
Research motivation
To report the publication trend of ‘simulation in urolithiasis’ over the last 26 years.
Research objectives
To analyze the simulation trends over the last 26 years.
Research methods
Research of all published papers on “Simulation in Urolithiasis” over the last 26 years: (1) Training papers; (2) Clinical simulation application or surgical procedures; and (3) Diagnostic radiology simulation. Data was further analyzed in two 13-year time periods to compare and identify the contrast of different decades: Period-1 (1997-2009) and period-2 (2010-2022).
Research results
A total of 168 articles published on the application of simulation in urolithiasis over the last 26 years (training: n = 94, surgical procedures: n = 66, and radiology: n = 8). The overall number of papers published in simulation in urolithiasis increased over time for all three areas with more simulation based studies in the last decade.
Research conclusions
In 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.
Research perspectives
Simulation trends could guide future researchers on training and safe surgical practice patterns.
