Two Decades of Ureteric Calculus Burden in Australia: National Trends in Incidence, Management, and Demographic Shifts
Australia has experienced a substantial rise in ureteric calculus burden accompanied by proportional increases in procedural interventions. Sector-specific and demographic shifts highlight evolving patterns in stone disease and healthcare utilization, with significant implications for future resource planning.
Authors
- Badr Rafi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2957-7375)
- Taha Mollah
- Aqeel Roomy
- Martin Onotevu
- Mohammad Habbal
- Ahmed Nada
- Frans Pretorius
Institutions
- Goulburn Valley Health (AU)
- St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (AU)
- Saint Vincent Hospital (US)
- Western Health (AU)
- National Guard Health Affairs (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2026-02-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.103609
- Primary Topic
- Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne