What does this research mean for the field?

The prevalence of urolithiasis has remained stable and uniform across Europe over the past 20 years, while its prevalence in Latin America appears to be lower than in Europe. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To assess the prevalence of urolithiasis in Europe and Latin America over the past two decades.

April 3, 2026Archivio Italiano di Urologia e Andrologia1 citationsOpen Access

Epidemiology of urolithiasis in Europe and Latin America

ATAlberto Trinchieri GPGianpaolo PerlettiUniversity of Insubria KBKamran Hassan BhattiHamad Medical Corporation

Key Points

To assess the prevalence of urolithiasis in Europe and Latin America over the past two decades.
Analysis of prevalence data from multiple European regions
Comparison of prevalence between Europe and Latin America
Longitudinal assessment over the last 20 years
No significant differences in urolithiasis prevalence across Europe
Stable prevalence rates in Europe over 20 years
Lower prevalence of urolithiasis in Latin America compared to Europe

Abstract

The prevalence values of urolithiasis were not different across different areas of Europe and have remained stable over the last 20 years. The prevalence of urolithiasis in Latin America appears to be lower compared to Europe.

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