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Daquin A, Marliere F, Raichi A, Annoot A, Journaux C, Lebuffe G, Villers A, Marcq G. Sedation vs. general anesthesia in stone ureteroscopy: Comparison of efficacy and safety, a post COVID-19 report. THE FRENCH JOURNAL OF UROLOGY 2024; 34:102658. [PMID: 38821384 DOI: 10.1016/j.fjurol.2024.102658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 05/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/26/2024] [Indexed: 06/02/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Ureterorenoscopy (URS) for ureteral or renal stones is traditionally performed under general anesthesia (GA). Sedation is an alternative to GA, allowing control of the level of consciousness, spontaneous ventilation, and faster recovery. Our aim was to compare sedation and GA for patients undergoing ureterorenoscopy. Endpoints were stone-free rate (SFR) and complication rates. METHOD Monocentric comparative retrospective study including all consecutive ureterorenoscopies for ureteral or renal stone. The inclusion period was dichotomized in two 6-months periods due to the COVID-19 pandemic: from January 1 to July 1, 2019 (URS under GA) and from January 1 to July 1, 2021 (URS under GA or sedation). Stone-free (SF) status was defined as the absence of stone or fragment>4mm after the first ureterorenoscopy. Complication rates were assessed according to the Satava (perioperative complications) and Clavien-Dindo (postoperative complications) classifications. Statistical analysis was performed by Chi-square test. RESULTS A total of 185 patients were included for a total of 206 ureterorenoscopies; 82 underwent ureterorenoscopy under GA and 103 under sedation. The median stone size was 10 [7-16] mm. In all, 150 (81%) patients had at least one intrarenal stone. The SFR was similar between the two groups (67% GA group, 69% sedation group, P=0.912). In the sedation group, the mean SFR in ureter was 83.7% vs. 92.5% in the GA group. In renal cavities, the mean SFR was 46.4% in the sedation group vs. 42.5% in the GA group. Satava grade I, IIa, and IIb complications were 5 (6%), 5 (6%), and 1 (1%) in the GA group and 6 (6%), 1 (1%), and 3 (3%) in the sedation group, respectively (P=0.214). The grade I, II, III, and IV Clavien complications were 6 (7%), 3 (4%), 0 (0%), and 2 (2%) in the GA group and 6 (6%), 4 (4%), 1 (1%), and 4 (4%) in the sedation group, respectively (P=0.928). CONCLUSION Our post COVID-19 study showed no difference in efficacy and safety between ureterorenoscopy under sedation and GA for patients with renal stones. Our results confirm the interest of the sedation procedure, particularly in the context of outpatient surgery. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 4
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- Antoine Daquin
- Urology Department, Claude-Huriez Hospital, CHU de Lille, 59000 Lille, France; Urology Department, Seclin-Carvin Hospital, 59113 Seclin, France.
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- Urology Department, Claude-Huriez Hospital, CHU de Lille, 59000 Lille, France; Urology Department, Seclin-Carvin Hospital, 59113 Seclin, France
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- Urology Department, Claude-Huriez Hospital, CHU de Lille, 59000 Lille, France; Urology Department, Seclin-Carvin Hospital, 59113 Seclin, France
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- Urology Department, Claude-Huriez Hospital, CHU de Lille, 59000 Lille, France; Urology Department, Seclin-Carvin Hospital, 59113 Seclin, France
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- Anesthesia Department, Seclin-Carvin Hospital, 59113 Seclin, France
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- Anesthesia Department, Claude-Huriez Hospital, CHU de Lille, 59000 Lille, France
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- Urology Department, Claude-Huriez Hospital, CHU de Lille, 59000 Lille, France
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- Urology Department, Claude-Huriez Hospital, CHU de Lille, 59000 Lille, France; Inserm, CNRS, UMR9020-U1277 - CANTHER - Cancer Heterogeneity Plasticity and Resistance to Therapies, Institut Pasteur de Lille, Université de Lille, CHU de Lille, 59000 Lille, France
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Doğan Ç, Şahin A, Akgül HM, Yazici CM, Keleş A, Ateş H, Şeramet S. Does High Ventilation Mode Affect the Success Rates of Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery? A Single-Blind Randomized, Prospective, Single-Center Study. J Endourol 2023; 37:1169-1173. [PMID: 37650806 DOI: 10.1089/end.2023.0303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023] Open
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Purpose: Retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) has been accepted as a first-line therapeutic option for kidney stones <2 cm. Renal mobility might be a challenging situation for the surgeon targeting the laser, thereby limiting the renal mobility during surgery might affect the surgical success. The main objective of the present trial was to evaluate the effect of two different ventilation modes on the efficacy and safety of RIRS performed under general anesthesia. Materials and Methods: The patients undergoing RIRS from January 2023 to April 2023 were prospectively enrolled in the trial. In the standard ventilation (SV) mode, the tidal volume was 8 to 10 mL/kg with respirations per minute being 10-15, whereas in the high ventilation (HV) mode the tidal volume was reduced to 6 to 8 mL/kg with the frequency being increased to 15 to 18 respirations/minute. For the purposes of the trial and the randomization, the anesthesiologist was informed about the ventilation mode used, whereas the surgeon was blinded. The surgical success rates and the observed complications were compared between SV and HV modes. Results: A total of 144 patients were enrolled with the mean age 48.78 ± 14.16 years. The mean duration of operation was 62.9 ± 26.3 minutes in the SV group, whereas it was 58.4 ± 20.1 minutes in the HV group (p = 0.031). Fragmentation rate of the stones per minute was higher in the HV group with the difference being statistically significant (p = 0.003). In the preoperative period, while hematuria was seen at higher rates in the HV group, the difference was not statistically significant (p = 0.671). Stone-free rates (Grades A-B-C) and the rates of postoperative complications were comparable between the groups (p = 0.605 and p = 0.676, respectively). Conclusion: Using HV mode during the RIRS decreased the operative time and provided the surgeon with the ability to target the laser more effectively. Surgeons might prefer using the HV mode during RIRS in a mobile kidney to reduce their operative time and perform comfortable surgery. ClinicalTrials.gov: The trial is registered at ClinicalTrials.gov with the registration number of NCT05792670.
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- Çağri Doğan
- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Namik Kemal University, Tekirdag, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Faculty of Medicine, Namik Kemal University, Tekirdag, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Namik Kemal University, Tekirdag, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Namik Kemal University, Tekirdag, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Namik Kemal University, Tekirdag, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Namik Kemal University, Tekirdag, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Namik Kemal University, Tekirdag, Turkey
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Sierra A, Corrales M, Traxer O. Ureteroscopic laser treatment of upper tract transitional cell carcinoma. UROLOGY VIDEO JOURNAL 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.urolvj.2022.100170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Duan M, Chen Y, Sun L. Outcomes of Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery Performed Under Neuraxial vs. General Anesthesia: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Front Surg 2022; 9:853875. [PMID: 35360428 PMCID: PMC8960175 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.853875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background The current review aimed to assess if the outcomes of retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) differ with neuraxial anesthesia (NA) or general anesthesia (GA). Methods The databases of PubMed, Embase, CENTRAL, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar were searched up to 3rd December 2021 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies comparing outcomes of RIRS with NA or GA. Results Thirteen studies involving 2912 patients were included. Eight were RCTs while remaining were observational studies. Meta-analysis revealed that stone free status after RIRS did not differ with NA or GA (OR: 0.99 95% CI: 0.77, 1.26 I2 = 10% p = 0.91). Similarly, there was no difference in operation time (MD: -0.35 95% CI: -4.04, 3.34 I2 = 89% p = 0.85), 24 h pain scores (MD: -0.36 95% CI: -0.96, 0.23 I2 = 95% p = 0.23), length of hospital stay (MD: 0.01 95% CI: -0.06, 0.08 I2 = 35% p = 0.78), Clavien-Dindo grade I (OR: 0.74 95% CI: 0.52, 1.06 I2 = 13% p = 0.10), grade II (OR: 0.70 95% CI: 0.45, 1.07 I2 = 0% p = 0.10) and grade III/IV complication rates (OR: 0.78 95% CI: 0.45, 1.35 I2 = 0% p = 0.37) between NA and GA. Except for grade I complications, the results did not change on subgroup analysis based on study type and NA type. Conclusion Our results suggest that NA can be an alternative to GA for RIRS. There seem to be no difference in the stone-free rates, operation time, 24-h pain scores, complication rates, and length of hospital stay between NA and GA for RIRS. Considering the economic benefits, the use of NA may be preferred over GA while taking into account patient willingness, baseline patient characteristics, and stone burden. Systematic Review Registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/, identifier: CRD42021295407.
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- Mingda Duan
- Department of Anesthesiology, Hainan Hospital of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Sanya, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Sixth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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Bosio A, Alessandria E, Vitiello F, Vercelli E, Agosti S, Gontero P. Flexible Ureterorenoscopy under Spinal Anesthesia: Focus on Technique, Results, Complications, and Patients' Satisfaction from a Large Series. Urol Int 2021; 106:455-460. [PMID: 34518466 DOI: 10.1159/000518159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2021] [Accepted: 06/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Although spinal anesthesia (SA) may reduce postoperative morbidity, most urologists perform flexible ureterorenoscopy (fURS) under general anesthesia (GA). The objective of our study is to provide technical details, results, complications, and patients' satisfaction with fURS performed under exclusive SA. METHODS We analyzed all consecutive fURS performed under SA to treat renal stones from March 2011 to February 2017. Details of technique, operative time, outcomes, need for further treatments, complications, and patients' satisfaction were evaluated. RESULTS Two hundred thirty-four fURS under SA were considered. SA was performed through L2-L3 vertebral interspace in 64.1%. Patients were discharged the same day of surgery. Mean stone burden was 13.5 ± 6.6 mm and mean operative time 76.9 ± 34.6 min. Single-procedure SFR was 69.7%. Further treatments were performed in 22.8%. 96.6% had no anesthesia-related complications. No Clavien-Dindo grade ≥ IIIb complications were noticed. 99.6% of patients were satisfied with SA. No cases of conversion from SA to GA occurred. CONCLUSION fURS can be performed safely and efficiently under SA, taking into account a few details of the technique. Patients' satisfaction with SA is very high, and complications are rare. Although SA is usually adopted in unfit patients for GA, it may be considered as a viable alternative in fit patients.
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- Andrea Bosio
- Department of Urology, Città della Salute e della Scienza, Molinette University Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Città della Salute e della Scienza, Molinette University Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Città della Salute e della Scienza, Molinette University Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Città della Salute e della Scienza, Molinette University Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Città della Salute e della Scienza, Molinette University Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Città della Salute e della Scienza, Molinette University Hospital, Turin, Italy
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Alnadhari I, Ali O, Abdeljaleel O, Sampige VRP, Shamsodini A, Salah M. Ergonomics and Surgeon Comfort During Flexible Ureteroscopy. Res Rep Urol 2021; 13:415-424. [PMID: 34235098 PMCID: PMC8254182 DOI: 10.2147/rru.s317347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2021] [Accepted: 06/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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The technological advancements of flexible ureteroscopy (FURS) and its accessories have resulted in broadening its indications to include the management of complex renal stones, with long operative time. The surgeon's understanding about the ergonomics of the ureteroscopes and their cognizance of the operation theatre layout helps to improve their performance, including the surgical outcomes. This paper will describe the ergonomics that are involved in conducting FURS which in turn will aid in developing a more conducive surgical environment for the surgeon during the procedure, based on scientific literature review and expert opinions in high-volume centres. Proper surgeon position, well-arranged operation theatre layout, monitor and pedal position, anaesthesia type, and surgical team are important factors to decrease musculoskeletal strains for surgeons and increase work efficiency. Different types of flexible ureteroscope have different characters and knowing these special characters leads to better ergonomics during surgery. Robotic-assisted FURS have shown good safety and ergonomics in clinical application.
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- Ibrahim Alnadhari
- Urology Section, Department of Surgery, Al Wakra Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Al Wakra, Qatar
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- Urology Section, Department of Surgery, Al Wakra Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Al Wakra, Qatar
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- Urology Section, Department of Surgery, Al Wakra Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Al Wakra, Qatar
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- Urology Section, Department of Surgery, Al Wakra Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Al Wakra, Qatar
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- Urology Section, Department of Surgery, Hazm Mebaireek General Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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Spinal versus general anesthesia during retrograde intra-renal surgery: A propensity score matching analysis. Curr Urol 2021; 15:106-110. [PMID: 34168529 PMCID: PMC8221011 DOI: 10.1097/cu9.0000000000000014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2019] [Accepted: 11/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Background: The indications for retrograde intra-renal surgery (RIRS) have greatly increased, however, there is still no consensus on the use of spinal anesthesia (SA) during this procedure. The aim of this study was to evaluate the comparability of surgical conditions and outcomes with RIRS performed under SA versus general anesthesia (GA) for renal stones. Materials and methods: This was a prospective, observational study in patients scheduled for RIRS in a single teaching hospital in Italy. Inclusion criteria were age >18 years and the presence of single or multiple renal stones. We recorded information concerning the site of lithiasis, the number of calculi, total stone burden, and the presence of concomitant ureteral stones or hydronephrosis. A propensity score-matched analysis was performed to evaluate the results in terms of surgical outcome, intraoperative and postoperative complications, and analgesia demand balanced for confounding factors. Patients were followed-up until day 90 from discharge. Results: We included 120 patients, the propensity score-matched cohort included 40 patients in the SA and 40 in the GA groups. The stone-free rate was 67.5% in the GA group and 70.0% in the SA group (p = 0.81). The use of auxiliary procedures within 90 days did not differ between groups (25.0% vs. 22.5%, p = 0.79). No cases of conversion from SA to GA were recorded. We did not find any differences in intraoperative bleedings, perforations, and abortions. Complication rates were similar in the 2 groups (10.0% in GA vs. 5.0% in SA, p = 0.64). Conclusions: In our cohort, RIRS performed under SA and GA was equivalent in terms of surgical results and complications.
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Comparison of retrograde intrarenal surgery under regional versus general anaesthesia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Surg 2020; 82:36-42. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2020.08.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2020] [Revised: 07/29/2020] [Accepted: 08/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Shvero A, Zilberman DE, Dotan ZA, Laufer M, Fridman E, Winkler H, Kleinmann N. Endoscopic management of upper tract urothelial carcinoma-tips and tricks. Transl Androl Urol 2020; 9:1815-1820. [PMID: 32944545 PMCID: PMC7475684 DOI: 10.21037/tau.2020.01.07] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Ureteroscopic methods have been rapidly evolving in the last several decades. With advances in flexible devices, optics and laser technologies, the endourologic surgeon has now the tools to treat high-volume tumors, in difficult locations, with good oncologic outcome. This makes radical nephroureterectomy unnecessary in some cases. Endoscopy in the setting of UTUC will surely continue to evolve and become applicable to a wider selection of patients. In this review we describe the surgical technique and provide tips and tricks which we use in our practice of endoscopic retrograde treatment of upper-tract urothelial carcinoma.
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- Asaf Shvero
- Department of Urology, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel Affiliated with Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Urology, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel Affiliated with Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Urology, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel Affiliated with Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Urology, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel Affiliated with Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Pathology, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel Affiliated with Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Urology, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel Affiliated with Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Urology, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel Affiliated with Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Sofer M. Response to Peng and Zhong: Editorial Comment on: Toward Respiratory-Gated Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery: A Prospective Controlled Randomized Study by Kourmpetis et al. (From: J Endourol 2018;32(9):812-817; DOI: 10.1089/end.2018.0231). J Endourol 2020; 34:789-790. [PMID: 32697659 DOI: 10.1089/end.2020.29094.mso] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Mario Sofer
- Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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Giusti G, Proietti S, Rodríguez-Socarrás ME, Saitta G, Bellinzoni P, Gaboardi F. Semirigid Ureteroscopy: Step by Step. J Endourol 2020; 34:S13-S16. [PMID: 32459149 DOI: 10.1089/end.2018.0286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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This article aims to demonstrate a step-by-step technique of semirigid ureteroscopy (URS) for the treatment of ureteral stones, urothelial tumors, and ureteral stenosis. Operating room setup, camera settings, access to the bladder, and negotiation of the ureteral orifice, lasertripsy, basketing of the stone fragments, endoscopic treatment of ureteral tumors and ureteral stenosis, flexible URS at the end of semirigid URS, and Double-J stent placement are described step by step.
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- Guido Giusti
- Department of Urology, San Raffaele Hospital, Ville Turro Division, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Urology, San Raffaele Hospital, Ville Turro Division, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Urology, San Raffaele Hospital, Ville Turro Division, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Urology, San Raffaele Hospital, Ville Turro Division, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Urology, San Raffaele Hospital, Ville Turro Division, Milan, Italy
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Peng L, Zhong W. Re: "Toward Respiratory-Gated Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery: A Prospective Controlled Randomized Study" by Kourmpetis et al. J Endourol 2020; 34:788-789. [PMID: 31950865 DOI: 10.1089/end.2019.0881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Linjie Peng
- Department of Urology, Minimally Invasive Surgery Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.,Guangdong Key Laboratory of Urology, Guangzhou, China.,Guangzhou Institute of Urology, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, Minimally Invasive Surgery Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.,Guangdong Key Laboratory of Urology, Guangzhou, China.,Guangzhou Institute of Urology, Guangzhou, China
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Kwon O, Lee JM, Park J, Cho MC, Son H, Jeong H, Ryang SH, Cho SY. Influence of anesthesia methods on surgical outcomes and renal function in retrograde intrarenal stone surgery: a prospective, randomized controlled study. BMC Anesthesiol 2019; 19:239. [PMID: 31870417 PMCID: PMC6927176 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-019-0901-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2019] [Accepted: 12/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND We analyzed the influence of anesthesia methods on surgical outcomes and renal function in retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) in a prospective, randomized controlled study. METHODS Seventy patients who underwent RIRS from September 2015 to February 2017 were randomly allocated to general anesthesia (GA) or spinal anesthesia (SA) groups. Renal function was assessed using estimated glomerular filtration rate, and separate renal function was evaluated using nuclear medicine tests. Maneuverability and accessibility were evaluated after every surgery. All procedures were performed by a single experienced surgeon (SY Cho). RESULTS Stone-free rate was higher in the GA (92.3%, 36 of 39) than the SA (71.0%, 22 of 31) (P = 0.019) group. Pain score was higher in the GA than in the SA group on the first postoperative morning (P = 0.025), but pain scores of the two groups were similar before discharge (P = 0.560). There were no differences in the changes of serum creatinine level (P = 0.792) and changes of estimated glomerular filtration rate (P = 0.807). Differences of separate renal function between operative and contralateral site increased significantly in patients under GA than under SA at postoperative 3 months (P = 0.014). Maneuverability and accessibility were better in SA with sedation than GA (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS RIRS under SA showed advantages in renal function change using renogram at postoperative 3 months and in lower pain score on the first postoperative morning. Performance of operator under SA was worse than that under GA and significantly improved with sedation. RIRS under SA showed advantages in lower pain score at postoperative first day. TRIAL REGISTRATION Clinicaltrials.gov ID is NCT03957109, and registration date is 17th May 2019. This study was retrospectively registered.
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- Ohseong Kwon
- Department of Urology, Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Urology, SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Urology, SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Urology, SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Urology, SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Urology, Seoul National University Hospital, 101, Daehak-ro Jongno-gu, 03080, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urology, Seoul National University Hospital, 101, Daehak-ro Jongno-gu, 03080, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Gadzhiev N, Oibolatov U, Kolotilov L, Parvanyan S, Akopyan G, Petrov S, Cottone CM, Sung J, Okhunov Z. Reducing kidney motion: optimizing anesthesia and combining respiratory support for retrograde intrarenal surgery: a pilot study. BMC Urol 2019; 19:61. [PMID: 31277626 PMCID: PMC6612185 DOI: 10.1186/s12894-019-0491-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2018] [Accepted: 06/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND One of the greatest challenges presented with RIRS is the potential for movement of the stone within the operative field associated with diaphragm and chest respiratory excursions due to mechanical ventilation. To overcome this challenge, we propose in this pilot study a new general anesthesia technique combining high frequency jet ventilation (HFJV) with small volume mechanical ventilation (SVMV). Data regarding safety, feasibility and surgeons' impression was assessed. METHODS Patients undergoing RIRS for kidney stones from November 2017 to May 2018 were prospectively recruited to participate in the study. In each case after the beginning of general anesthesia (GA) with mechanical ventilation (MV) surgeons were asked to assess the mobility of the operative field and conditions for laser lithotripsy according to the developed questionnaire scale. The questionnaire consisted of 5 degrees of assessment of kidney mobility and each question was scored from 1 to 5, 1 being very mobile (extremely poor conditions for dusting) and 5 completely immobile (Ideal conditions for dusting). After the assessment GA was modified with combined respiratory support (CRS), reducing tidal volume and respiratory rate (small volume mechanical ventilation, SVMV) and applying in the same time transcatheter high frequency jet ventilation (HFJV) inside the closed circuit. After beginning of CRS, surgeons were once again asked to assess the mobility of the operative field and the conditions for laser lithotripsy. Main ventilation parameters were recorded and compared in both regimens. RESULTS A total of 38 patients were included in the study. The mean age was 49 (range 45-53) with a mean stone size of 10 mm (range 10-14) and Hounsfield unit of 1060 (range 930-1190). All patients underwent successful RIRS and no intraoperative complications occurred throughout the duration of the study. A statistically significant difference between ventilation parameters prior to and after CRS institution was detected in all cases, however their clinical impact was negligible. Despite this, assessment via the questionnaire scale point values varied significantly before and after the application of CRS and were 2.3 (2.1; 2.6) and 3.8 (3.7; 4.0) respectively (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS The novel combined respiratory approach consisting of HFJV and SVMV appears to provide better conditions for stone dusting through reduced respiratory kidney motion and is not associated with adverse health effects or complications. TRIAL REGISTRATION NCT03999255 , date of registration: 25th June 2019 (retrospectively registered).
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- Nariman Gadzhiev
- Department of Urology, Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University, Lva Tolstogo 17, Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation, 197342
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Nikiforov Center of Emergency Medicine, Optikov 54, Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation, 197448
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Nikiforov Center of Emergency Medicine, Optikov 54, Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation, 197448
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Nikiforov Center of Emergency Medicine, Optikov 54, Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation, 197448
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- Department of Urology, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Optikov 54, Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation, 197448
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- Department of Urology, Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University, Lva Tolstogo 17, Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation, 197342
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- Department of Urology, University of California, Irvine, 333 City Boulevard West, Orange, CA, 92868, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of California, Irvine, 333 City Boulevard West, Orange, CA, 92868, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of California, Irvine, 333 City Boulevard West, Orange, CA, 92868, USA.
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Baran O, Aykac A, Sari S, Ates A, Ozok U, Sunay M. Retrograde intrarenal surgery for stone disease under spinal anaesthesia, a minimally invasive technique. A retrospective analysis of 1,467 cases. Actas Urol Esp 2019; 43:248-253. [PMID: 30935759 DOI: 10.1016/j.acuro.2018.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2018] [Revised: 10/19/2018] [Accepted: 11/19/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES The aim of the present study was to compare RIRS procedures applied under general anaesthesia (GA) and spinal anaesthesia (SA) regarding success and complication rates. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective evaluation was conducted with the data obtained from patients treated with RIRS under SA and GA at 2centres from October 2014 until January 2018. The SA and GA groups were evaluated according to the parameters of stone-free and complication rates, postoperative pain control and length of in-hospital stay. The stone-free rates from the RIRS procedures applied with SA were evaluated by the surgeons who participated in the study. RESULTS A total of 1361 patients were included in the study. A stone-free rate of 84.4% was obtained in the global results: 85.3% in the SA group and 83.5% in the GA group (P=.364). No statistically significant difference was determined regarding surgeons who practiced RIRS under SA with respect to success/complication rates and operating time (P=.676). Operating time was determined as 44.2±14.2 mins in the SA group and 49.7±19.1 mins in the GA group (P=.014). CONCLUSIONS The RIRS method can be applied safely, either under spinal anaesthesia, or under general anaesthesia. The success of RIRS under spinal anaesthesia has been shown as an independent factor regarding surgeon. It can be considered a good alternative to general anaesthesia.
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- O Baran
- Karabuk University School of Medicine, Department of Urology, Karabuk, Turquía
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- Karabuk University School of Medicine, Department of Urology, Karabuk, Turquía.
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- Ankara Diskapi Yildirim Beyazid Training and Research Hospital, Department of Urology, Ankara, Turquía
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- Karabuk University School of Medicine, Department of Anesthesia, Karabuk, Turquía
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- Karabuk University School of Medicine, Department of Urology, Karabuk, Turquía
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- Karabuk University School of Medicine, Department of Urology, Karabuk, Turquía
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Kourmpetis V, Dekalo S, Levy N, Nir T, Bar-Yosef Y, Beri A, Yossepowitch O, Sofer M. Toward Respiratory-Gated Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery: A Prospective Controlled Randomized Study. J Endourol 2018; 32:812-817. [PMID: 29790382 DOI: 10.1089/end.2018.0231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION We set out to investigate whether general anesthesia with low ventilation (LV, respiratory rate ≤8/minute and tidal volume <500 mL) could reduce renal mobility and thereby facilitate improved retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) compared with general anesthesia with standard ventilation (SV). MATERIALS AND METHODS All 60 consecutive patients who presented for RIRS in our department from September 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017 were prospectively randomized 1:1 into one group that was selected to receive SV and another that received LV. Significant factors influencing the study endpoints considered fragmentation rate (FR), removal rate (RR), processing rate (PR), and operating rate (OR), were statistically analyzed for the whole group as well as for comparison by level of surgeon expertise. RESULTS Univariate analysis revealed that LV was a significant factor in improving all endpoints. Some endpoints were also affected by the stone's volume, number, and density as well as the surgeon expertise. LV remained the single independent factor for FR, RR, and PR in the multivariate analysis. LV significantly improved all four of the fellows' endpoints (p < 0.05 for each) and positively influenced the expert's RR (p = 0.04), PR (p = 0.02) and OR (p = 0.04). The performance gap between the fellows and the experts narrowed under LV. The end-tidal CO2 was significantly higher in the LV group (50 vs 36 mm Hg; p < 0.0001), however, without any clinical significance. The overall stone-free rate (97%) and complication rate (5%) were not significantly different between the two groups. The patient's anesthesia-related safety was not affected by the mode of ventilation as evidenced by no need to convert from LV to SV during the procedures. CONCLUSIONS LV during RIRS has a significant positive impact on the overall improvement of surgical performance and effectiveness. It does not negatively affect the patient's anesthesia-related safety and may contribute to considerably improving the performance of in-training endourologists.
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- Vasileios Kourmpetis
- 1 Endourology Unit, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, affiliated to the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University , Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- 2 Department of Urology, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, affiliated to the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University , Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- 3 Division of Anesthesia, Pain and Intensive Care, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, affiliated to the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University , Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- 3 Division of Anesthesia, Pain and Intensive Care, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, affiliated to the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University , Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- 2 Department of Urology, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, affiliated to the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University , Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- 2 Department of Urology, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, affiliated to the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University , Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- 2 Department of Urology, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, affiliated to the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University , Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- 1 Endourology Unit, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, affiliated to the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University , Tel-Aviv, Israel .,2 Department of Urology, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, affiliated to the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University , Tel-Aviv, Israel
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Sanguedolce F, Emiliani E. Editorial Comment on: Toward Respiratory-Gated Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery: A Prospective Controlled Randomized Study by Kourmpetis et al. J Endourol 2018; 32:818. [PMID: 29984596 DOI: 10.1089/end.2018.0477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Fundació Puigvert, Autonomous University of Barcelona , Barcelona, Spain
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Karabulut I, Koc E, Yilmaz AH, Ahiskali EO, Keskin E, Adanur S, Resorlu B. Could spinal anesthesia be a choice for retrograde intrarenal surgery. Urologia 2018; 85:169-173. [DOI: 10.1177/0391560318758936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Objective: In this study, we aimed to compare cases of retrograde intrarenal surgery performed under spinal or general anesthesia through investigating relevant parameters for the first time in the literature. Material and method: In total, 86 patients with diagnosis of kidney stone who were treated by retrograde intrarenal surgery were included in this randomized controlled prospective study. In total, 43 of these operations were performed under spinal anesthesia (group I) and 43 were performed under general anesthesia (group II). The groups were compared in terms of demographic features, American Society of Anesthesiologists score, duration of operation, complication rates, postoperative visual analogue scale, postoperative hospitalization period, stone-free rates, and cost value ratios. Results: There were no significant differences between the two groups in terms of demographic findings, preoperative stone loads, postoperative stone-free rates, complication rates and postoperative hospitalization periods (p > 0.05). Postoperative visual analogue scale scores and cost value ratios were found statistically significantly lower in the spinal anesthesia group (group I) when compared with the general anesthesia group (group II; p < 0.001). Conclusion: Performing retrograde intrarenal surgery in the presence of spinal anesthesia is equally effective with general anesthesia. Spinal anesthesia also appears to be a more advantageous method due to statistically significantly lower mean postoperative pain scores and treatment cost value ratios.
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- Ibrahim Karabulut
- Department of Urology, Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesia, Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Erzincan University, Erzincan, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayis University, Samsun, Turkey
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Doizi S, Traxer O. Flexible ureteroscopy: technique, tips and tricks. Urolithiasis 2017; 46:47-58. [PMID: 29222575 DOI: 10.1007/s00240-017-1030-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2017] [Accepted: 11/20/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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During the last decades, the surgical management of kidney stones benefited of many technological advances and one of them is the development of flexible ureteroscopy (fURS). This tool, ancillary equipment such as graspers and baskets, and lithotripsy technique with Holmium:YAG laser underwent many improvements leading to a widening of its indications with diagnostic and therapeutic management of upper urinary tract pathologies such as urolithiasis and urothelial tumors. The objective of this review is to describe the surgical technique for fURS as well as tips and tricks for the treatment of renal stones.
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- Steeve Doizi
- Department of Urology, Tenon Hospital, Assistance-Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, 4 rue de la Chine, 75020, Paris, France.,Pierre et Marie Curie University, Paris, France.,Groupe de Recherche Clinique sur la Lithiase Urinaire, Tenon Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Urology, Tenon Hospital, Assistance-Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, 4 rue de la Chine, 75020, Paris, France. .,Pierre et Marie Curie University, Paris, France. .,Groupe de Recherche Clinique sur la Lithiase Urinaire, Tenon Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France.
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Whitehurst LA, Somani BK. Semi-rigid ureteroscopy: indications, tips, and tricks. Urolithiasis 2017; 46:39-45. [PMID: 29151118 PMCID: PMC5773664 DOI: 10.1007/s00240-017-1025-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2017] [Accepted: 11/11/2017] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Advances in ureteroscopic technology, alongside broadening treatment options have fuelled the rapid expansion of endourology. Semi-rigid ureteroscopy is a well-known procedure used globally for varying urological conditions, with high success rates. This article aims to provide ‘tips and tricks’ for the semi-rigid ureteroscopy procedure, and the management of commonly encountered pathology such as renal stones, ureteric strictures, and urothelial tumours.
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- Lily A Whitehurst
- Department of Urology, Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Romsey Road, Winchester, SO22 5DG, UK
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, SO16 6YD, UK.
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Berardinelli F, De Francesco P, Marchioni M, Cera N, Proietti S, Hennessey D, Dalpiaz O, Cracco C, Scoffone C, Giusti G, Cindolo L, Schips L. RIRS in the elderly: Is it feasible and safe? Int J Surg 2017; 42:147-151. [PMID: 28476544 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2017.04.062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2017] [Accepted: 04/27/2017] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to compare the safety and efficacy of RIRS in men ≥65 years to those <65 years. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients who underwent RIRS were prospectively collected from March 2013 to March 2014 in 5 European centers. Perioperative outcomes and complications in elderly men were compared with men <65 years. Univariable and multivariable analyses were performed for factors predicting overall complications. The groups were compared using Mann-Whitney U test. Categorical variables were compared using chi-squared test and the Yates correction or the Fisher's exact test. RESULTS A total of 399 patients with renal stones were included, 308 (77.19%) were aged <65 years, 91 (22.8%) were aged ≥65 years. Elderly patients were more likely to have higher ASA scores (35.7% vs 92.3%; p < 001), Charlson Comorbidity Index (1.8 vs. 5.2, p < 0.001), hyperlipidemia (10.06% vs. 30.76%; p = 0,0005) and coronary heart disease (5.51% vs. 17.58; p = 0.005) compared to younger cohort. Perioperative outcomes (stone free rate, operative time and re-intervention rate) did not show differences between the two groups (p > 0.05). Surgical and medical complication rates were similar between the cohorts (14.28% vs 9.89%; p = 0.38). Multivariate analysis did not identify any predictive factors of complications among the two groups (p > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS In this study, elderly RIRS patients had comparable short term efficacy and perioperative complications to younger patients, despite a higher prevalence of comorbidity. Age itself should not be considered as a risk factor for the development of complications in patients undergoing RIRS for renal stone.
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- F Berardinelli
- Department of Urology, "S. Pio da Pietrelcina'' Hospital, Vasto, CH, Italy.
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- Department of Urology, "S. Pio da Pietrelcina'' Hospital, Vasto, CH, Italy
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- Department of Urology, "S. Pio da Pietrelcina'' Hospital, Vasto, CH, Italy
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- Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Urology Dept, Urological Research Institute, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Ville Turro Division, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Austin Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- Urologische Klinik, Medizinische Universität, Graz, Austria
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- Urologia, Ospedale Cottolengo, Torino, Italy
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- Urologia, Ospedale Cottolengo, Torino, Italy
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- Urology Dept, Urological Research Institute, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Ville Turro Division, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Urology, "S. Pio da Pietrelcina'' Hospital, Vasto, CH, Italy
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- Department of Urology, "S. Pio da Pietrelcina'' Hospital, Vasto, CH, Italy
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Proietti S, Knoll T, Giusti G. Contemporary ureteroscopic management of renal stones. Int J Surg 2016; 36:681-687. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2016.11.130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2016] [Accepted: 11/27/2016] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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