title: The role of endoluminal ultrasonography in urology: current perspectives.
abstract: Endoluminal ultrasonography (ELUS) is a noninvasive diagnostic technique used in urology to image tubular structures of the urinary tract. Through advancements in technology, modern ELUS is able to create three-dimensional images, which provide valuable clinical information for the diagnosis and treatment of urologic disorders. The efficiency and accuracy of this technology is confirmed through validation studies using human and animal models. Although a relatively new method, the clinical application of this technique holds great promise in the field of endourology. The technology, advantages, limitations, validation studies, clinical applications, and future of ELUS are explored through this comprehensive review of current urologic literature.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, School of Medicine, State University of New York, Stony Brook, New York 11794-8480, USA.
authors.forename: Sirish
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kondabolu
authors.forename: Sardar A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Khan
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Whyard
authors.forename: Christopher
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Diblasio
authors.forename: Manasa
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ayyala
authors.forename: Srinivas
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Pentyala
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D019160:Endosonography / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D014551:Urinary Tract / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*