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Lo CYZ, Chong D, Sjariffudin IF, Chong TW, Lu Y. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy for adult renal transplant de novo graft lithiasis: a single center analysis and systematic review of the literature. World J Urol 2024; 42:373. [PMID: 38869666 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-024-05079-x] [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] [Received: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION/OBJECTIVE Graft stones in renal transplant recipients pose a unique challenge, finding effective interventions to ensure optimal graft function and patient well-being. Various methods of stone clearance have been described for graft stones, including percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). While PCNL is a promising approach for managing graft stones, specific outcomes and associated characteristics for this approach have not been comprehensively evaluated before. This study aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the use of PCNL as the primary intervention of graft stones by assessing stone-free rates (SFR), treatment impact on graft function, and perioperative complications. METHODS A retrospective clinical audit was performed for all transplants performed in a single center from 2007 to 2022, which included all graft lithiasis patients who were treated with PCNL. Both perioperative parameters and post-operative outcomes were collected. In addition, a systematic review including articles from MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science yielded 18 full-text articles published between 1/1/2000 and 15/11/2023. The results pertaining to patients who underwent PCNLs for graft stones were cross-referenced and thoroughly evaluated. The review encompassed a comprehensive analysis of clinical data, postoperative outcomes, and procedural details. The protocol for the systematic review was prospectively registered on PROSPERO (CRD42023486825). RESULTS In our center, 6 graft lithiasis patients were treated with PCNL. The initial SFR was 83.3%. SFR at 3 months and 1 year were both 100.0%. SFR at 3 years was 66.7%. Other centers reported initial SFR of 82.6-100.0% (interquartile range). SFR at 3 months, 1 year, 3 years was not well reported across the included studies. Incidence of graft lithiasis ranged from 0.44%-2.41%. Most common presentations at diagnosis were oliguria/anuria/acute kidney injury and asymptomatic. Reported complications included blood loss, transient hematuria, high urine output, sepsis, and damage to surrounding structures. The most commonly reported metabolic abnormalities in transplant lithiasis patients included hyperuricemia and hyperparathyroidism. CONCLUSION PCNL is a practical and efficient choice for addressing graft lithiasis, demonstrating excellent stone clearance and minimal perioperative complications. These findings show the importance of PCNL as a primary intervention in this complex patient population.
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- Department of Urology, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.
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- Department of Urology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Urology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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Vo AK, Somani BK, Ulvik Ø, Beisland C, Seitz C, Juliebø-Jones P. Measuring quality of life in patients with kidney stone disease: is it the future in endourology? Curr Opin Urol 2024; 34:91-97. [PMID: 37889517 DOI: 10.1097/mou.0000000000001138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Kidney stone disease is recognized to negatively impact quality of life. This pertains to acute episodes, surgical interventions and even during asymptomatic periods. Over time there has been increased attention towards assessing this subjective parameter, including as a determinant of treatment success. Our aim was to evaluate the current status and emerging trends in this field. RECENT FINDINGS Patient groups most affected appear to be recurrent stone formers, cystine stone formers, women, younger populations, non-Caucasians and low-income populations. Several stone specific patient reported outcome measures are now available of which, WISQol has been implemented the most in clinical research studies. More invasive interventions such as percutaneous nephrolithotomy impede quality of life to greater extent than alternatives such as shockwave lithotripsy. SUMMARY There are certain patient groups who are more vulnerable to the negative impact of kidney stone disease on their quality of life. Urologists can improve patient care by recognizing these particular populations as well as by implemented patient reported outcome measures in their routine clinical practice and when performing research.
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- Anh Khoi Vo
- Department of Urology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Urology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Urology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Urology, Medical University of Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Urology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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Kamal W, Azhar RA, Hamri SB, Alathal AH, Alamri A, Alzahrani T, Abeery H, Noureldin YA, Alomar M, Al Own A, Alnazari MM, Alharthi M, Awad MA, Halawani A, Althubiany HH, Alruwaily A, Violette P. The Saudi urological association guidelines on urolithiasis. Urol Ann 2024; 16:1-27. [PMID: 38415236 PMCID: PMC10896325 DOI: 10.4103/ua.ua_120_23] [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: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 12/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/29/2024] Open
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Aims The Saudi Urolithiasis Guidelines are a set of recommendations for diagnosing, evaluating, and treating urolithiasis in the Saudi population. These guidelines are based on the latest evidence and expert consensus to improve patient outcomes and optimize care delivery. They cover the various aspects of urolithiasis, including risk factors, diagnosis, medical and surgical treatments, and prevention strategies. By following these guidelines, health-care professionals can improve care quality for individuals with urolithiasis in Saudi Arabia. Panel The Saudi Urolithiasis Guidelines Panel consists of urologists specialized in endourology with expertise in urolithiasis and consultation with a guideline methodologist. All panelists involved in this document have submitted statements disclosing any potential conflicts of interest. Methods The Saudi Guidelines on Urolithiasis were developed by relying primarily on established international guidelines to adopt or adapt the most appropriate guidance for the Saudi context. When necessary, the panel modified the phrasing of recommendations from different sources to ensure consistency within the document. To address areas less well covered in existing guidelines, the panel conducted a directed literature search for high quality evidence published in English, including meta analyses, randomized controlled trials, and prospective nonrandomized comparative studies. The panel also searched for locally relevant studies containing information unique to the Saudi Arabian population. The recommendations are formulated with a direction and strength of recommendation based on GRADE terminology and interpretation while relying on existing summaries of evidence from the existing guidelines.
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- Wissam Kamal
- Department of Urology, King Fahad General Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- College of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Division of Urology, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Surgery Department, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital (Swaidi), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Urology, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Egypt
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Northern Ontario School of Medicine, ON, Canada
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- Department of Urology, King Fahad Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Taibah university, Madinah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Urology, King Fahad General Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Surgery, King Abdulaziz University, Rabigh, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Urology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Southwestern Medical Centre, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Urology, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam King Fahd Hospital of the University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Woodstock General Hospital, London Ontario, Canada
- McMaster University, London Ontario, Canada
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Mata Alcaraz M, Laso García I, Mínguez Ojeda C, Artiles Medina A, Duque Ruiz G, Hevia Palacios M, Arias Fúnez F, Burgos Revilla FJ. Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy for lower calyx stones: predicting treatment success. Actas Urol Esp 2023; 47:688-693. [PMID: 37442226 DOI: 10.1016/j.acuroe.2023.07.004] [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] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The use of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) for lower calyx stones is associated with a high rate of residual fragments. Our aim is to analyse the effectiveness and complications of ESWL for lower calyx stones. METHODS Retrospective review of patients with lower renal calyx stones treated with ESWL between January-2014 and December-2020. Measurement of infundibular length, infundibular width and infundibulopelvic angle in lower renal pole to determine favourable anatomy. ESWL failure: fragments >3 mm detected in plain abdominal film, CT scan and/or renal ultrasound 3 months after treatment. Complications after ESWL, auxiliary procedures along with risk factors associated with perirenal haematoma were analysed. SPSS statistical software was used. RESULTS 512 patients with lower calyx stones were treated with ESWL. 80.3% of patients had a favourable anatomy. Overall stone-free rate was 70.5%. Regarding main complications after ESWL, stainstrasse was described in 5 patients and urinary tract infection in 3 patients. 10 perirenal haematomas (2%) were reported. Statistical association was found between antiplatelet treatment and the risk of perirenal haematoma (p = 0.004). Logistic binary regression proved the association between unfavourable anatomy of the lower renal pole (p = 0.000), size of the stone (p = 0.001), number of shock waves (p = 0.003), energy applied (p = 0.038) and the need for additional treatment after ESWL. CONCLUSIONS ESWL can still be considered as the initial treatment option for lower renal pole stones. The size of the stone, an unfavourable anatomy of the lower renal calyx, number of shock waves and energy applied can help predict the need for additional treatment.
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- M Mata Alcaraz
- Servicio de Urología, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, Spain.
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- Servicio de Urología, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Urología, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Urología, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Urología, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Urología, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Urología, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Urología, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, Spain
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Setthawong V, Srisubat A, Potisat S, Lojanapiwat B, Pattanittum P. Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) versus percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) or retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) for kidney stones. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2023; 8:CD007044. [PMID: 37526261 PMCID: PMC10392035 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd007044.pub4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Nephrolithiasis is a common urological disease worldwide. Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) has been used for the treatment of renal stones since the 1980s, while retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) and percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) are newer, more invasive treatment modalities that may have higher stone-free rates. The complications of RIRS and PCNL have decreased owing to improvement in surgical techniques and instruments. We re-evaluated the best evidence on this topic in an update of a Cochrane Review first published in 2014. OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy compared with percutaneous nephrolithotomy or retrograde intrarenal surgery for treating kidney stones. SEARCH METHODS We performed a comprehensive search in CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, and ClinicalTrials.gov with no restrictions on language or publication status. The latest search date was 6 December 2022. SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and quasi-RCTs that compared ESWL with PCNL or RIRS for kidney stone treatment. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently classified studies, extracted data, and assessed risk of bias. Our primary outcomes were treatment success rate at three months (defined as residual fragments smaller than 4 mm, or as defined by the study authors), quality of life (QoL), and complications. Our secondary outcomes were retreatment rate, auxiliary procedures rate, and duration of hospital stay. We performed statistical analyses using a random-effects model and independently rated the certainty of evidence using the GRADE approach. MAIN RESULTS We included 31 trials involving 3361 participants (3060 participants completed follow-up). Four trials were only available as an abstract. Overall mean age was 46.6 years and overall mean stone size was 13.4 mm. Most participants (93.8%) had kidney stones measuring 20 mm or less, and 68.9% had lower pole stones. ESWL versus PCNL ESWL may have a lower three-month treatment success rate than PCNL (risk ratio [RR] 0.67, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.57 to 0.79; I2 = 87%; 12 studies, 1303 participants; low-certainty evidence). This corresponds to 304 fewer participants per 1000 (397 fewer to 194 fewer) reporting treatment success with ESWL. ESWL may have little or no effect on QoL after treatment compared with PCNL (1 study, 78 participants; low-certainty evidence). ESWL probably leads to fewer complications than PCNL (RR 0.62, 95% CI 0.47 to 0.82; I2 = 18%; 13 studies, 1385 participants; moderate-certainty evidence). This corresponds to 82 fewer participants per 1000 (115 fewer to 39 fewer) having complications after ESWL. ESWL versus RIRS ESWL may have a lower three-month treatment success rate than RIRS (RR 0.85, 95% CI 0.78 to 0.93; I2 = 63%; 13 studies, 1349 participants; low-certainty evidence). This corresponds to 127 fewer participants per 1000 (186 fewer to 59 fewer) reporting treatment success with ESWL. We are very uncertain about QoL after treatment; the evidence is based on three studies (214 participants) that we were unable to pool. We are very uncertain about the difference in complication rates between ESWL and RIRS (RR 0.93, 95% CI 0.63 to 1.36; I2 = 32%; 13 studies, 1305 participants; very low-certainty evidence). This corresponds to nine fewer participants per 1000 (49 fewer to 48 more) having complications after ESWL. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS ESWL compared with PCNL may have lower three-month success rates, may have a similar effect on QoL, and probably leads to fewer complications. ESWL compared with RIRS may have lower three-month success rates, but the evidence on QoL outcomes and complication rates is very uncertain. These findings should provide valuable information to aid shared decision-making between clinicians and people with kidney stones who are undecided about these three options.
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- Vasun Setthawong
- Department of Surgery, Lerdsin Hospital, Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health, Bangkok, Thailand
- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Rangsit University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Institute of Medical Research and Technology Assessment, Dept of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi, Thailand
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Public Health, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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Wilhelm K, Hein S, Kunath F, Schoenthaler M, Schmidt S. Totally tubeless, tubeless, and tubed percutaneous nephrolithotomy for treating kidney stones. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2023; 7:CD012607. [PMID: 37503906 PMCID: PMC10375945 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd012607.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) is the standard of care for removing large kidney stones (> 2 cm). Once the procedure is complete, different exiting strategies exist to manage the percutaneous tract opening, including placement of an external nephrostomy tube, placement of an internal ureteral stent, or no external or internal tube. The decision to place or not place a tube is handled differently among clinicians and may affect patient outcomes. OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of tubeless PNL (with ureteral stenting), totally tubeless PNL (without ureteral stenting or nephrostomy), and standard PNL (nephrostomy only) for the treatment of kidney stones in adults. SEARCH METHODS We performed a systematic literature search in multiple biomedical databases (CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science), as well as in two clinical trial registries. We also handsearched reference lists of relevant publications and conference proceedings. We applied no language restrictions. The latest search update was conducted in September 2022. SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomized controlled and quasi-randomized controlled trials of adult patients who received tubeless, totally tubeless, or standard PNL for treating kidney stones. We defined tubeless PNL as no nephrostomy tube, but ureteral stenting, while totally tubeless PNL meant no nephrostomy tube or ureteral stenting. Both interventions were compared to standard PNL with placement of a nephrostomy tube (only). We considered access tubes of any sizes. We only considered unilateral PNL with single-tract access. There were no exclusions on stone composition, size, or location. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently screened the literature, extracted data, assessed risk of bias, and rated the certainty of evidence using GRADE. Primary outcomes were severe adverse events and postoperative pain, and secondary outcomes were operating time, length of hospital stay, and stone-free rate. We used the random-effects model for meta-analysis. MAIN RESULTS We included 10 studies in the review. Participant age varied among studies, ranging from 20 to 60 years. Detailed information on stone characteristics was rarely presented. Tubeless PNL versus standard PNL We are very uncertain whether there is a difference in severe adverse events (SAEs) between tubeless PNL and standard PNL (risk ratio (RR) 1.53, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.14 to 16.46; I2 = 42%; 2 studies, 46 participants; very low-certainty evidence). Tubeless PNL may have little to no effect on pain on postoperative day one (mean difference (MD) 0.56 lower, 95% CI 1.34 lower to 0.21 higher; I2 = 84%; 4 studies, 186 participants; low-certainty evidence), and probably results in little to no difference in operating room time (MD 0.40 longer (in minutes), 95% CI 4.82 shorter to 5.62 longer; I2 = 0%; 3 studies, 81 participants; moderate-certainty evidence). Tubeless PNL may reduce length of hospital stay (MD 0.90 shorter, 95% CI 1.45 shorter to 0.35 shorter; I2 = 84%; 6 studies, 238 participants; low-certainty evidence). We are very uncertain of the effect of tubeless PNL on blood transfusions (RR 0.64, 95% CI 0.16 to 2.52; I2 = 0%; 4 studies, 161 participants; very low-certainty evidence), sepsis or fever (RR 0.50, 95% CI 0.05 to 4.75; I2 = not applicable; 2 studies, 82 participants; very low-certainty evidence), or readmissions (RR 1.00, 95% CI 0.07 to 14.21; I2 = not applicable, 1 study, 24 participants; very low-certainty evidence). Totally tubeless versus standard PNL Totally tubeless PNL may result in lower SAE rates (RR 0.49, 95% CI 0.19 to 1.25; I2 = 0%; 2 studies, 174 participants; low-certainty evidence) and pain on postoperative day one (MD 3.60 lower, 95% CI 4.24 lower to 2.96 lower; I2 = Not applicable; 1 study, 50 participants; low-certainty evidence). Totally tubeless PNL may result in little to no difference in operating room time (MD 6.23 shorter (in minutes), 95% CI 14.29 shorter to 1.84 longer; I2 = 72%; 2 studies, 174 participants; moderate-certainty evidence) and sepsis or fever (RR 0.33, 95% CI 0.01 to 7.97; I2 = not applicable; 1 study, 90 participants; low-certainty evidence). Totally tubeless PNL likely shortens the length of hospital stay (MD 1.55 shorter, 95% CI 1.82 shorter to 1.29 shorter; I2 = 0%; 4 studies, 274 participants; moderate-certainty evidence). We are very uncertain of the effect of totally tubeless PNL on blood transfusions (RR 0.62, 95% CI 0.26 to 1.48; I2 = 0%; 4 studies, 274 participants; very low-certainty evidence) or readmissions (RR not estimable, 95% CI not estimable; I2 = not applicable; 1 study, 50 participants; very low-certainty evidence). We found no studies comparing tubeless mini versus standard mini-PNL or totally tubeless mini versus standard mini-PNL. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS When comparing tubeless to standard PNL with regard to the predefined primary outcomes of this review, there may be little difference in early postoperative pain, while we are very uncertain of the effect on SAEs. People treated with tubeless PNL may benefit from a reduced length of stay compared to standard PNL. When comparing totally tubeless to standard PNL, early postoperative pain and severe adverse events may be reduced with totally tubeless PNL. The certainty of evidence by outcome was mostly very low (range: moderate to very low) for the comparison of tubeless to standard PNL and low (range: moderate to very low) for the comparison of totally tubeless to standard PNL. The most common reasons for downgrading the certainty of the evidence were study limitations, inconsistency, and imprecision. We did not find randomized trial evidence for other comparisons. Overall, further and higher-quality studies are needed to inform clinical practice.
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- Konrad Wilhelm
- Clinic for Urology, University Medical Center Freiburg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
- UroEvidence@Deutsche Gesellschaft für Urologie, Berlin, Germany
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- Clinic for Urology, University Medical Center Freiburg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
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- UroEvidence@Deutsche Gesellschaft für Urologie, Berlin, Germany
- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, University Hospital Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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- Clinic for Urology, University Medical Center Freiburg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
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Golomb D, Goldberg H, Tapiero S, Stabholz Y, Lotan P, Darawsha AE, Holland R, Ehrlich Y, Lifshitz D. Retrograde intrarenal surgery for lower pole stones utilizing stone displacement technique yields excellent results. Asian J Urol 2023; 10:58-63. [PMID: 36721691 PMCID: PMC9875154 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajur.2021.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Revised: 12/22/2020] [Accepted: 06/25/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Objective To evaluate the long-term stone-free rate (SFR) of retrograde intra-renal surgery (RIRS) in the treatment of lower pole renal calculi using only basket relocation and identify independent predictors of stone-free status. Methods All consecutive patients undergoing RIRS lower pole renal calculi at a single high-volume tertiary center were analyzed retrospectively. Lower pole stones were relocated to the upper pole, where laser lithotripsy was performed. All patients were followed up in the clinic following the surgery and yearly thereafter. The stone-free status was assessed with a combination of an abdominal ultrasound and abdominal X-ray, or an abdominal non-contrast computed tomography if the stones were known to be radiolucent. Results A total of 480 consecutive patients who underwent RIRS for treatment of lower pole renal calculi, between January 2012 and December 2018, were analyzed from a prospectively maintained database of 3000 ureteroscopies. With a median follow-up time of 18.6 months, the mean SFR was 94.8%. The procedures were unsuccessful in 26 (5.4%) patients due to unreachable stones. The median stone size of the unreachable stones was 12 mm (range 10-30 mm). Multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed two predictors of SFR for lower pole stones: a small cumulative stone burden (odds ratio [OR]: 0.903, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.867-0.941, p<0.0001) and preoperative ureteral stent insertion (OR: 0.515, 95% CI: 0.318-0.835, p=0.007). Conclusion The long-term SFR of RIRS for the treatment of lower pole stones with basket displacement with appropriate patient selection is high.
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- Dor Golomb
- Department of Urology, Rabin Medical Center-Beilinson Hospital, Petach Tikva, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel,Corresponding author.
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- Department of Urology, Rabin Medical Center-Beilinson Hospital, Petach Tikva, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel,Department of Urology, State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, Rabin Medical Center-Beilinson Hospital, Petach Tikva, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Urology, Rabin Medical Center-Beilinson Hospital, Petach Tikva, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Urology, Rabin Medical Center-Beilinson Hospital, Petach Tikva, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Urology, Rabin Medical Center-Beilinson Hospital, Petach Tikva, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Urology, Rabin Medical Center-Beilinson Hospital, Petach Tikva, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Urology, Rabin Medical Center-Beilinson Hospital, Petach Tikva, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Urology, Rabin Medical Center-Beilinson Hospital, Petach Tikva, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Comparison Between Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy and Retrograde Flexible Nephrolithotripsy in Obese Patients with 2 - 4 cm Renal Stones. Nephrourol Mon 2022. [DOI: 10.5812/numonthly-132180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background: Nowadays, because of remarkable advancements in retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS), modest attention toward this procedure as the second or alternative choice for renal stones treatment has been drawn. Objectives: In the present study, we compared RIRS and percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) outcomes in treating obese patients with 2 - 4 cm renal stones. Methods: Eighty-two patients who underwent PCNL (n = 40) and RIRS (n = 42) between June 2015 and December 2018 at the Department of Urology of Sina Hospital were enrolled in our retrospective cohort study. Results: After the first surgery session, stone-free rates for the RIRS group were 92.9% and for the PCNL group was 95% (P value = 0.52). The mean operation time for the RIRS and PCNL groups were 71.6 ± 11 and 93.3 ± 12.2, respectively (P < 0.001). The hospitalization stay for all of the PCNL group was more than 1 day (mean = 2.5 days); however, that for the majority of the RIRS group was less than 1 day (P < 0.001). The analgesic use in the RIRS group was significantly lower than in the PCNL group (9.0 ± 5.5, 61.8 ± 13.6, respectively; P < 0.001). The overall complication rates were higher in the RIRS group. However, none of them were statically significant (P > 0.05). Conclusions: According to satisfactory outcomes obtained in the RIRS groups, it can be concluded that RIRS can be applied as an alternative or even the first choice in obese patients with 2 - 4 cm renal stones.
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Culpan M, Acar HC, Akalin K, Cakici MC, Tufekci B, Gunduz N, Dogan MB, Yildirim A, Atis G. Are the current nomograms sufficient to predict shockwave lithotripsy outcomes? Actas Urol Esp 2022; 46:473-480. [PMID: 35803872 DOI: 10.1016/j.acuroe.2021.12.012] [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] [Received: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 12/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES To investigate factors affecting SWL outcomes, validate three current nomograms (Kim JK, Triple D and S3HoCKwave) and compare the predictive ability of the nomograms for SWL outcomes in upper urinary tract stones. PATIENTS AND METHODS Medical records of patients with renal and proximal ureteral stones treated with SWL between March 2013 and October 2020 were retrospectively reviewed. Factors affecting SWL success were analyzed with multivariate logistic regression analysis and the three predictive scoring systems compared with the area under the curve (AUC). RESULTS A total of 580 patients were included in our study. The overall stone free rate was 61% and 144/580 patients (24.8%) were stone free after one session. In multivariate logistic regression analysis, stone location at upper calyx (OR:2.988; 95%Cl: 1.350-6.612; p = 0.007), middle calyx (OR:3.036; 95%Cl: 1.472-6.258; p = 0.003), and lower calyx (OR:2.131; 95%Cl: 1.182-3.839; p = 0.012), as well as number of stones (OR:1.663; 95%Cl: 1.140-2.425; p = 0.008), maximum diameter of stone (OR:1.156; 95%Cl: 1.098-1.217; p < 0.001) and maximum Hounsfield Unit (OR:1.001; 95%Cl: 1.001-1.002; p < 0.001) were independent risk factors of SWL failure. The AUCs of the Kim JK, Triple D and S2HoCKwave scores for predicting SWL success were 0.678, 0.548, and 0.626 respectively. CONCLUSIONS Stone location, number, maximal diameter, and maximum HU were independent predictive factors for SWL outcome in the treatment of upper urinary tract stones. Current nomograms, "Kim JK nomogram", "Triple D score" and "S3HoCKwave score" can predict treatment success after SWL, but all of them have poor discrimination according to AUC analysis.
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- M Culpan
- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Public Health, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Istanbul Goztepe Prof. Dr. Suleyman Yalcin City Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Altun A, Bozkurt A, Erdogan A, Mertoğlu C, Hirik E, Keskin E, Turan A. Comparison of serum Kim-1 and Miox levels in patients that underwent percutaneous nephrolithotomy and flexible ureterorenoscopy. Urologia 2022:3915603221118458. [PMID: 36062576 DOI: 10.1177/03915603221118458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) and retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) are common surgical methods in the treatment of kidney stones. Possible effects on kidneys are an important factor in determining the surgical procedure and the surgical method. In our study, kidney injury molecule-1 (KIM-1) and myo-inositol oxygenase (MIOX) were used to compare acute kidney injury in patients that underwent PNL and RIRS. MATERIAL AND METHOD Eighty patients aged 20-75, who underwent PNL or RIRS in our urology clinic between November 2018 and February 2020 were included in the study. In this prospective study, the demographic characteristics, stone size, operation time, preoperative and postoperative hemoglobin and biochemistry values of the patients were recorded. About 5 cc blood samples taken from the patients before the operation and at the fourth hour after the operation were centrifuged and kept at -80°C, and the KIM-1 and MIOX levels were measured in the biochemistry department. RESULTS There was no difference between the groups in terms of demographic data; however, the operation time and length of hospital stay were significantly longer in the PNL group. The mean increase in MIOX was 10.583 ± 9.73 and 7.501 ± 16.46 ng/ml in the PNL and RIRS groups, respectively. Although there was a statistically significant increase in both groups, this increase was greater in the PNL group. A significant increase was observed only in the PNL group in the postoperative period (p = 0.003). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION The findings of the study suggest that the PNL procedure causes more damage to the kidneys than RIRS.
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- Abdulsemet Altun
- Faculty of Medicine, Urology Department, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Erzincan, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Urology Department, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Erzincan, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Urology Department, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Erzincan, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Biochemistry Department, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Erzincan, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Urology Department, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Erzincan, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Urology Department, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Erzincan, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Urology Department, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Erzincan, Turkey
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Culpan M, Acar HC, Akalin K, Cakici MC, Tufekci B, Gunduz N, Dogan MB, Yildirim A, Atis G. ¿Son suficientes los nomogramas actuales para predecir los resultados de la litotricia por ondas de choque? Actas Urol Esp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.acuro.2021.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Singh A, Sakalecha AK. Role of Multi-Detector Computed Tomography Indices in Predicting Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy Outcome in Patients With Nephrolithiasis. Cureus 2022; 14:e22745. [PMID: 35371859 PMCID: PMC8970410 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.22745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Background Nephrolithiasis is one of the most common renal pathologies and is routinely encountered in daily practice. Non-contrast computed tomography (NCCT) is the gold standard diagnostic imaging modality for urolithiasis. The role of HU (Hounsfield units) in calculus as a predictor of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) has been studied in the past. This study aims to evaluate the role of HU value and various other NCCT indices in predicting the outcome of ESWL. Material and methods This was a prospective observational study that included 45 patients suffering from nephrolithiasis who underwent NCCT-KUB (kidney, ureter, and bladder) followed by ESWL. The NCCT indices were evaluated and correlated with the outcome of ESWL. NCCT-KUB was performed using multidetector SIEMENS® SOMATOM EMOTION 16-slice CT scanner (SIEMENS, Munich, Germany). Results In our study, the HU value turned out to be a statistically significant predictor of ESWL success (p <0.05), and the renal pelvis also proved to be a good prognostic indicator for ESWL success. The cut-off value of <1179 HU favored a successful outcome of ESWL, while if >1179 HU, ESWL is likely to fail. Hence, the successful outcome of ESWL is inversely proportional to the HU value. Renal pelvic calculi (n=14) showed a 100% success rate, which was better than all other calculus locations (p<0.05). However, the rest of the indices did not show any statistical significance. Conclusion Multi-detector NCCT-KUB indices can help in the selection of patients with a good prognosis for ESWL, which will prevent the patient from undergoing undesired invasive procedures.
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Yan KW, Tian XF, Meng N, Liu WZ, Lu ZM, Guo MT, Xiao B. Flexible ureteroscopy with ultrasound guidance for the treatment of parapelvic renal cysts: A complementary approach for locating the cystic wall. BMC Urol 2022; 22:7. [PMID: 35073883 PMCID: PMC8785450 DOI: 10.1186/s12894-022-00960-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Background Flexible ureteroscopic incision and drainage is a relatively new surgical method for treating parapelvic cysts. Considering that the intraoperative localization of the cyst may fail with a flexible ureteroscope, we use an innovative ultrasound-guided method to locate the cystic wall during flexible ureteroscopic surgery. Methods We retrospectively reviewed 17 consecutive cases of parapelvic renal cysts treated by ultrasound-guided flexible ureteroscopy between March 2017 and May 2020. The differences between the simple flexible ureteroscopic technique and ultrasound-guided flexible ureteroscopic technique were compared. The surgical procedures, postoperative complications, results and patient follow-ups were evaluated. Results The cyst wall was seen clearly in 10 patients with ureteroscopic vision. Another 7 patients underwent ultrasound-guided flexible ureteroscopic surgery since it was difficult to identify the cyst wall. The mean operative time was 25.9 ± 8.7 min and 37.1 ± 10.1 min for the conventional and modified techniques, respectively (P = 0.004); the mean time to search for cysts was 17.6 ± 5.8 min and 26.5 ± 8.4 min, respectively (P = 0.002); and the mean incision time was 7.1 ± 4.9 min and 12.1 ± 5.6 min, respectively (P = 0.000). All of the patients were followed-up for 12 months, and no serious complications or recurrence were observed. Conclusions We demonstrated that it is feasible and safe to treat parapelvic renal cysts by ultrasound-guided flexible ureteroscopic incision and drainage. The small sample size and need for further studies were the limitations of our work. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12894-022-00960-6.
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Mazzucchi E, Berto FC, Denstedt J, Danilovic A, Batagello CA, Torricelli FC, Vicentini FC, Marchini GS, Srougi M, Nahas WC. Treatment of renal lower pole stones: an update. Int Braz J Urol 2022; 48:165-174. [PMID: 33861537 PMCID: PMC8691227 DOI: 10.1590/s1677-5538.ibju.2020.1023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2020] [Accepted: 12/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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- Eduardo Mazzucchi
- Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São PauloHospital das ClínicasDivisão de UrologiaSPBrasilSeção de Endourologia-Divisão de Urologia, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, SP, Brasil;
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- Western University OntarioDivision of UrologyCanadaDivision of Urology, Western University Ontario, Canada
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- Western University OntarioDivision of UrologyCanadaDivision of Urology, Western University Ontario, Canada
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- Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São PauloHospital das ClínicasDivisão de UrologiaSPBrasilSeção de Endourologia-Divisão de Urologia, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, SP, Brasil;
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- Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São PauloHospital das ClínicasDivisão de UrologiaSPBrasilSeção de Endourologia-Divisão de Urologia, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, SP, Brasil;
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- Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São PauloHospital das ClínicasDivisão de UrologiaSPBrasilSeção de Endourologia-Divisão de Urologia, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, SP, Brasil;
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- Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São PauloHospital das ClínicasDivisão de UrologiaSPBrasilSeção de Endourologia-Divisão de Urologia, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, SP, Brasil;
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- Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São PauloHospital das ClínicasDivisão de UrologiaSPBrasilSeção de Endourologia-Divisão de Urologia, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, SP, Brasil;
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- Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São PauloHospital das ClínicasDivisão de UrologiaSPBrasilSeção de Endourologia-Divisão de Urologia, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, SP, Brasil;
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- Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São PauloHospital das ClínicasDivisão de UrologiaSPBrasilSeção de Endourologia-Divisão de Urologia, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, SP, Brasil;
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Gupta R, Mahajan A, Gupta S, Masood S. Outcomes of flexible uretrorenoscopy for solitary renal stones up to 15 mm, hits and misses: A single-surgeon experience. Urol Ann 2021; 13:258-262. [PMID: 34421261 PMCID: PMC8343271 DOI: 10.4103/ua.ua_51_20] [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: 04/09/2020] [Revised: 08/16/2020] [Accepted: 11/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Abstract: Introduction: In this study, we retrospectively evaluated the outcomes of flexible uretrorenoscopy (fURS) for removal of solitary renal stones sized up to 15 mm. Material and Methods: We evaluated the data of 115 patients who underwent fURS at our unit between Jan 2018 and Dec 2019. All fURS were performed by a single surgeon using Flex-2 flexiscope. Ureteral Access sheath (UAS) of size 9/11 fr was used in all patients. Stones were fragmented using 20 watts laser. Few fragments were retrieved using Nitinol zero tip basket for assessment of the passability of remaining dust and sent for stone analysis. Data pertaining to demographic characteristics, stone size, stone site, operative time, intra and post operative complications were retrieved from the records. Results: Of the 115 patients who underwent fURS, 71 (61.7%) were male and 44 (38.2%) were female. Average age of patients was 32.9±8.9 years; the average body mass index was 22.9±3.9 kg/m2. Average size of the stone was 11.0±1.5 × 10.2±1.3 mm. The stone free rates at the end of 3 weeks and 3 months were 97% and 99%, respectively. Conclusion: fURS is an effective minimally-invasive procedure for removal of single stones up to 15 mm in size. We observed minimal morbidity rates and acceptable stone free rates in our series.
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- Rahul Gupta
- Department of Urology, Government Medical College, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Government Medical College, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Department of Anaesthesia, ASCOMS, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Government Medical College, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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Alam R, Matlaga BR, Alam A, Winoker JS. Contemporary considerations in the management and treatment of lower pole stones. Int Braz J Urol 2021; 47:957-968. [PMID: 33861542 PMCID: PMC8321457 DOI: 10.1590/s1677-5538.ibju.2021.0010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2021] [Accepted: 01/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The presence of lower pole stones poses a unique challenge due to the anatomical considerations involved in their management and treatment. Considerable research has been performed to determine the optimal strategy when faced with this highly relevant clinical scenario. Standard options for management include observation, shock wave lithotripsy, retrograde intrarenal surgery, or percutaneous nephrolithotomy. Indeed, each approach confers a distinct set of risks and benefits, which must be placed into the context of patient preference and expected outcomes. The current state of practice reflects a combination of lessons learned from managing calculi not only in the lower pole, but also from other locations within the kidney as well.
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- Ridwan Alam
- Department of Urology, James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA
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- Department of Urology, James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA
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- Department of Urology, James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA
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- Department of Urology, James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA
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Wymer KM, Sharma V, Juvet T, Klett DE, Borah BJ, Koo K, Rivera M, Agarwal D, Humphreys MR, Potretzke AM. Cost-effectiveness of Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery, Standard and Mini Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy, and Shock Wave Lithotripsy for the Management of 1-2cm Renal Stones. Urology 2021; 156:71-77. [PMID: 34274389 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2021.06.030] [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: 03/29/2021] [Revised: 06/01/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To perform a cost-effectiveness evaluation comparing the management options for mid-size (1-2cm) renal stones including percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS), and shockwave lithotripsy (SWL). METHODS A Markov model was created to compare cost-effectiveness of PCNL, mini-PCNL, RIRS, and SWL for 1-2cm lower pole (index patient 1) and PCNL, RIRS, and SWL for 1-2 cm non-lower pole (index patient 2) renal stones. A literature review provided stone free, complication, retreatment, secondary procedure rates, and quality adjusted life years (QALYs). Medicare costs were used. The incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) was compared with a willingness-to-pay(WTP) threshold of $100,000/QALY. One-way and probabilistic sensitivity analyses were performed. RESULTS At 3 years, costs for index patient 1 were $10,290(PCNL), $10,109(mini-PCNL), $5,930(RIRS), and $10,916(SWL). Mini-PCNL resulted in the highest QALYs(2.953) followed by PCNL(2.951), RIRS(2.946), and SWL(2.943). This translated to RIRS being most cost-effective followed by mini-PCNL(ICER $624,075/QALY) and PCNL(ICER $946,464/QALY). SWL was dominated with higher costs and lower effectiveness. For index patient 2, RIRS dominated both PCNL and SWL. For index patient 1: mini-PCNL and PCNL became cost effective if cost ≤$5,940 and ≤$5,390, respectively. SWL became cost-effective with SFR ≥75% or cost ≤$1,236. On probabilistic sensitivity analysis, the most cost-effective strategy was RIRS in 97%, mini-PCNL in 2%, PCNL in 1%, and SWL in 0% of simulations. CONCLUSION For 1-2cm renal stones, RIRS is most cost-effective. However, mini and standard PCNL could become cost-effective at lower costs, particularly for lower pole stones.
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; Department of Urology, David Geffen School of Medicine; University of California, Los Angeles, CA; Greater Los Angeles VA, Health Services Research and Development Program, Los Angeles, CA
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Department of Health Services Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Department of Urology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Urology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
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Perkutane Nephrolithotomie. Urolithiasis 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-662-62454-8_8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Kim CH, Chung DY, Rha KH, Lee JY, Lee SH. Effectiveness of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy, Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery, and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy for Treatment of Renal Stones: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2020. [PMID: 33396839 DOI: 10.3390/medicina56100537,october13,2020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/23/2023]
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Background and objectives: To perform a updated systematic review and meta-analysis comparing effectiveness of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS), and extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) for treatment of renal stones (RS). Materials and Methods: A total of 37 studies were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis about effectiveness to treat RS. Endpoints were stone-free rates (SFR), incidence of auxiliary procedure, retreatment, and complications. We also conducted a sub-analysis of ≥2 cm stones. Results: First, PCNL had the highest SFR than others regardless of stone sizes and RIRS showed a higher SFR than ESWL in <2 cm stones. Second, auxiliary procedures were higher in ESWL than others, and it did not differ between PCNL and RIRS. Finally, in <2 cm stones, the retreatment rate of ESWL was higher than others. RIRS required significantly more retreatment procedures than PCNL in ≥2 cm stones. Complication was higher in PCNL than others, but there was no statistically significant difference in complications between RIRS and PCNL in ≥2 cm stones. For ≥2 cm stones, PCNL had the highest SFR, and auxiliary procedures and retreatment rates were significantly lower than others. Conclusions: We suggest that PCNL is a safe and effective treatment, especially for large RS.
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- Chan Hee Kim
- Department of Nursing Science, College of Nursing, Gachon University, Incheon 22212, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon 22212, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Severance Hospital, Urological Science Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Severance Hospital, Urological Science Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, Korea
- Center of Evidence Based Medicine, Institute of Convergence Science, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Korea
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- Department of Nursing Science, College of Nursing, Gachon University, Incheon 22212, Korea
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Kim CH, Chung DY, Rha KH, Lee JY, Lee SH. Effectiveness of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy, Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery, and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy for Treatment of Renal Stones: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2020; 57:26. [PMID: 33396839 PMCID: PMC7823824 DOI: 10.3390/medicina57010026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2020] [Revised: 12/21/2020] [Accepted: 12/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Background and objectives: To perform a updated systematic review and meta-analysis comparing effectiveness of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS), and extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) for treatment of renal stones (RS). Materials and Methods: A total of 37 studies were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis about effectiveness to treat RS. Endpoints were stone-free rates (SFR), incidence of auxiliary procedure, retreatment, and complications. We also conducted a sub-analysis of ≥2 cm stones. Results: First, PCNL had the highest SFR than others regardless of stone sizes and RIRS showed a higher SFR than ESWL in <2 cm stones. Second, auxiliary procedures were higher in ESWL than others, and it did not differ between PCNL and RIRS. Finally, in <2 cm stones, the retreatment rate of ESWL was higher than others. RIRS required significantly more retreatment procedures than PCNL in ≥2 cm stones. Complication was higher in PCNL than others, but there was no statistically significant difference in complications between RIRS and PCNL in ≥2 cm stones. For ≥2 cm stones, PCNL had the highest SFR, and auxiliary procedures and retreatment rates were significantly lower than others. Conclusions: We suggest that PCNL is a safe and effective treatment, especially for large RS.
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- Chan Hee Kim
- Department of Nursing Science, College of Nursing, Gachon University, Incheon 22212, Korea;
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- Department of Urology, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon 22212, Korea;
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- Department of Urology, Severance Hospital, Urological Science Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, Korea;
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- Department of Urology, Severance Hospital, Urological Science Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, Korea;
- Center of Evidence Based Medicine, Institute of Convergence Science, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Korea
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- Department of Nursing Science, College of Nursing, Gachon University, Incheon 22212, Korea;
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Gan S, Guo Z, Zou Q, Gu C, Xiang S, Li S, Ye Z, Wang S. Diagnosis accuracy of PCA3 level in patients with prostate cancer: a systematic review with meta-analysis. Int Braz J Urol 2020; 46:786-793. [PMID: 32539255 PMCID: PMC7822363 DOI: 10.1590/s1677-5538.ibju.2019.0521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2019] [Accepted: 11/01/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Objective: This study aims to design a novel semirigid ureterorenoscope with irrigation and vacuum suction system and a modified ureteral access sheath (UAS) named Sotn ureterorenoscope® (Sotn=ShuoTong Medical Company) to overcome the deficiencies of the current procedure and to improve the efficiency and safety of using Sotn ureterorenoscope® for treatment of upper urinary calculi. Materials and Methods: Fifty-eight patients, comprising 31 males and 27 females, were evaluated. The medical records of 58 patients with upper urinary calculi treated with Sotn ureterorenoscope® from March 2015 to June 2017 were retrospectively reviewed at the Second Affiliate Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine in China. The primary outcome was stone-free rate (SFR) assessed by computed tomography on the 1st day and one month after treatment. The secondary outcome was postoperative complication rate. Results: The mean and SD of operative duration was 48.5 (10.4) min, and the mean and SD of stone size was 15.6 (5.6) mm. The primary overall SFR was 89.7% (52/58) and 100% at 1 month follow-up. Complication, which was Clavien I (minor fever managed by antipyretic therapy), was detected in 1.7% (1/58) of the patients. Conclusions: Sotn ureterorenoscope® is technically feasible, efficacious and safe for treatment of upper urinary calculi because of its advantages of high SFR and low complication rates.
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- Shu Gan
- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliate Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliate Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliate Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliate Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliate Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliate Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliate Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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Gadelkareem RA, Abdelsalam YM, Ibraheim MA, Reda A, Sayed MAB, El-Azab AS. Is Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy the Modality of Choice Versus Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy for a 20 to 30 mm Single Renal Pelvic Stone with ≤1000 Hounsfield Unit in Adults? A Prospective Randomized Comparative Study. J Endourol 2020; 34:1141-1148. [PMID: 32668990 DOI: 10.1089/end.2020.0288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Objectives: To compare the efficacy, complications, and costs of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) and extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) in the treatment of a 20 to 30 mm single renal pelvic stone with a density ≤1000 HU. Patients and Methods: Eighty patients were prospectively randomized to receive either PNL or SWL during May 2017 to April 2019. The relevant demographic and clinical characteristics were compared. Results: The mean age in the PNL and SWL groups was 43.25 ± 15.16 and 44.18 ± 12.08 years, respectively. The mean stone sizes were 25.2 ± 3.9 and 24.6 ± 2.3 mm, respectively. The stone-free rate (SFR) was significantly different after the primary procedures (92.5% vs 37.5%, respectively; p < 0.04), but it was comparable after 3 months (97.5% vs 90%, respectively; p = 0.723), with a higher rate of auxiliary procedures after SWL (p = 0.017). On multivariate analysis, stone density was the only significant variable for the SFR in the SWL group (p = 0.004). Complications occurred in 27.5% and 22.5% of cases, respectively (p = 0.796). The mean costs of SWL (650.23 ± 424.74 United States Dollars [US$]) were significantly lower than those of PNL (1137.65 ± 224.43 US$; p < 0.0001). Conclusions: The SFRs for PNL and SWL were not significantly different after 3 months in the treatment of a 20 to 30 mm single renal pelvic stone with ≤1000 HU, although PNL provided a significantly higher rate after its primary procedure. SWL was significantly less costly, but it mandated a significantly higher number of auxiliary procedures than PNL.
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- Rabea Ahmed Gadelkareem
- Assiut Urology and Nephrology Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Assiut Urology and Nephrology Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Assiut Urology and Nephrology Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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Rosenbluth E, Chandhoke R, Rosen DC, Bamberger JN, Gupta M. Deceived by a CT Scan: The Case of the Misrepresented Stone Size. J Endourol Case Rep 2020; 6:114-117. [PMID: 33102703 DOI: 10.1089/cren.2019.0127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: CT has become the gold standard for radiographic evaluation of urolithiasis. CT is highly sensitive for detecting kidney stones and provides valuable information regarding stone size, composition, location, and overall stone burden. Although CT can provide reliable estimations of stone size, we have encountered an instance in which it can be deceiving. Motion artifact in CT images can cause a warping distortion effect that makes renal stones appear larger than they actually are. Case Presentation: We describe a case of a 37-year-old woman with a history of kidney stones and obesity presenting with intermittent flank pain and gross hematuria, found to have a large lower pole renal calculus that appeared deceptively large on CT imaging. Given the apparent size and location of the stone, the patient was counseled and consented for a percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). Although the stone was initially suspected to be >2 cm based on the preoperative CT scan, intraoperative pyelography revealed a much smaller than expected radio-dense stone. The patient was stone free after PCNL without any immediate postoperative complications. However, her course was later complicated by delayed bleeding causing significant clot hematuria, perinephric hematoma, and reactive pleural effusion. Conclusion: Although CT is especially valuable in preparing for surgery based on its ability to outline collecting system anatomy, it is important to remember that it can be deceiving. Correlation with kidney, ureter, and bladder radiograph and ultrasound is critical to understanding the clinical case and planning the optimal surgical approach.
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- Emma Rosenbluth
- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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The incidence and prevalence of kidney stones have increased over the past four decades. However, the diagnosis of 'kidney stone' can range from an incidental asymptomatic finding of limited clinical significance to multiple painful episodes of ureteral obstruction with eventual kidney failure. Some general strategies may be useful to prevent the recurrence of kidney stones. In particular, greater attention to kidney stone classification, approaches to assessing the risk of recurrence and individualized prevention strategies may improve the clinical care of stone formers. Although there have been some advances in approaches to predicting the recurrence of kidney stones, notable challenges remain. Studies of kidney stone prevalence, incidence and recurrence have reported inconsistent findings, in part because of the lack of a standardized stone classification system. A kidney stone classification system based on practical and clinically useful measures of stone disease may help to improve both the study and clinical care of stone formers. Any future kidney stone classification system should be aimed at distinguishing asymptomatic from symptomatic stones, clinically diagnosed symptomatic stone episodes from self-reported symptomatic stone episodes, symptomatic stone episodes that are confirmed from those that are suspected, symptomatic recurrence from radiographic recurrence (that is, with radiographic evidence of a new stone, stone growth or stone disappearance from presumed passage) and determine stone composition based on mutually exclusive categories.
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Petrovsky B, Berent AC, Weisse CW, Branter E, Bagley DH, Lamb KE. Endoscopic nephrolithotomy for the removal of complicated nephroliths in dogs and cats: 16 kidneys in 12 patients (2005-2017). J Am Vet Med Assoc 2020; 255:352-365. [PMID: 31298636 DOI: 10.2460/javma.255.3.352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To describe techniques and outcomes for dogs and cats undergoing endoscopic nephrolithotomy (ENL) for the removal of complicated nephroliths. ANIMALS 11 dogs and 1 cat (n = 16 renal units) with complicated nephroliths that underwent ENL via a surgically assisted ENL approach (12 renal units) or a percutaneous nephrolithotomy approach (4 renal units) between December 2005 and June 2017. PROCEDURES Data were obtained from the medical records regarding preoperative, operative, and postoperative findings. Follow-up information on complications and outcomes was also collected. RESULTS Indications for nephrolith removal included massive calculi displacing parenchyma (n = 7), recurrent urinary tract infections (5), and ureteral outflow obstruction (4). Median nephrolith diameter was 2.5 cm (range, 0.5 to 5.7 cm). Nephrolith composition differed among patients; calcium oxalate was the most common type (n = 7 [including 2 mixed nephroliths containing ≥ 60% calcium oxalate]). Following ENL (median duration, 180 minutes), 15 of 16 renal units were completely nephrolith free. Procedure-related complications included renal puncture-associated hemorrhage requiring a blood transfusion (n = 1), renal capsule tear (1), and ureteral puncture (1); all were managed without adverse consequence. Five of 12 patients remained alive at the final follow-up (median, 557 days after ENL), and none died from the procedure. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE ENL as performed was safe and effective in removing complicated nephroliths in a renal-sparing manner for the patients in this study. This procedure requires technical training and could be considered for the treatment of complicated nephrolithiasis in dogs and possibly cats.
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McClinton S, Starr K, Thomas R, MacLennan G, Lam T, Hernandez R, Pickard R, Anson K, Clark T, MacLennan S, Thomas D, Smith D, Turney B, McDonald A, Cameron S, Wiseman O. The clinical and cost effectiveness of surgical interventions for stones in the lower pole of the kidney: the percutaneous nephrolithotomy, flexible ureterorenoscopy and extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy for lower pole kidney stones randomised controlled trial (PUrE RCT) protocol. Trials 2020; 21:479. [PMID: 32498699 PMCID: PMC7273687 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-020-04326-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2019] [Accepted: 04/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Renal stones are common, with a lifetime prevalence of 10% in adults. Global incidence is increasing due to increases in obesity and diabetes, with these patient populations being more likely to suffer renal stone disease. Flank pain from stones (renal colic) is the most common cause of emergency admission to UK urology departments. Stones most commonly develop in the lower pole of the kidney (in ~35% of cases) and here are least likely to pass without intervention. Currently there are three technologies available within the UK National Health Service to remove lower pole kidney stones: extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL), percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and flexible ureterorenoscopy (FURS) with laser lithotripsy. Current evidence indicates there is uncertainty regarding the management of lower pole stones, and each treatment has advantages and disadvantages. The aim of this trial is to determine the clinical and cost effectiveness of FURS compared with ESWL or PCNL in the treatment of lower pole kidney stones. METHODS The PUrE (PCNL, FURS and ESWL for lower pole kidney stones) trial is a multi-centre, randomised controlled trial (RCT) evaluating FURS versus ESWL or PCNL for lower pole kidney stones. Patients aged ≥16 years with a stone(s) in the lower pole of either kidney confirmed by non-contrast computed tomography of the kidney, ureter and bladder (CTKUB) and requiring treatment for a stone ≤10 mm will be randomised to receive FURS or ESWL (RCT1), and those requiring treatment for a stone >10 mm to ≤25 mm will be randomised to receive FURS or PCNL (RCT2). Participants will undergo follow-up by questionnaires every week up to 12 weeks post-intervention and at 12 months post-randomisation. The primary clinical outcome is health status measured by the area under the curve calculated from multiple measurements of the EuroQol five dimensions five-level version (EQ-5D-5L) questionnaire up to 12 weeks post-intervention. The primary economic outcome is the incremental cost per quality-adjusted life year gained at 12 months post-randomisation. DISCUSSION The PUrE trial aims to provide robust evidence on health status, quality of life, clinical outcomes and resource use to directly inform choice and National Health Service provision of the three treatment options. TRIAL REGISTRATION ISRCTN: ISRCTN98970319. Registered on 11 November 2015.
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- Sam McClinton
- Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, UK.
- Academic Urology Unit, University of Aberdeen, Health Sciences Building, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, UK.
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- Academic Urology Unit, University of Aberdeen, Health Sciences Building, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, UK
- Health Services Research Unit, University of Aberdeen, Health Sciences Building, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, UK
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- Health Services Research Unit, University of Aberdeen, Health Sciences Building, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, UK
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- Health Services Research Unit, University of Aberdeen, Health Sciences Building, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, UK
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- Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, UK
- Academic Urology Unit, University of Aberdeen, Health Sciences Building, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, UK
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- Health Economics Research Unit, University of Aberdeen, Polwarth Building, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, UK
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- Institute of Cellular Medicine, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
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- Stone Patient Advisory Group, Section of Endourology, British Association of Urological Surgeons, London, UK
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- Academic Urology Unit, University of Aberdeen, Health Sciences Building, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, UK
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- Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
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- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Headley Way, Oxford, UK
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- Health Services Research Unit, University of Aberdeen, Health Sciences Building, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, UK
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- Academic Urology Unit, University of Aberdeen, Health Sciences Building, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, UK
- Health Services Research Unit, University of Aberdeen, Health Sciences Building, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, UK
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Tsai SH, Chung HJ, Tseng PT, Wu YC, Tu YK, Hsu CW, Lei WT. Comparison of the efficacy and safety of shockwave lithotripsy, retrograde intrarenal surgery, percutaneous nephrolithotomy, and minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy for lower-pole renal stones: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e19403. [PMID: 32150088 PMCID: PMC7478758 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000019403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Shock wave lithotripsy (SWL), retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS), percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), and minimally invasive PCNL are currently therapeutic options for lower-pole renal stones (LPS). However, the optimal treatment for LPS remains unclear. A comprehensive evaluation of the efficacy and safety of each intervention is needed to inform clinical decision-making. This study aimed at assessing the efficacy and safety of different interventions for LPS. METHODS PubMed, Embase, ScienceDirect, ClinicalKey, Cochrane Library, ProQuest, Web of Science, and ClinicalTrials.gov were searched from inception to December 6th 2018. Only randomized controlled trials (RCTs) including the patients treated for LPS were included. The frequentist models of network meta-analysis were used to compare the effect sizes. The primary outcome was stone free rate, and the secondary outcomes were overall complication rate, major complication rate, retreatment rate, and auxiliary procedure rate. RESULTS This study included 13 RCTs comprising 1832 participants undergoing 6 different interventions, including RIRS, PCNL, Mini-PCNL, Micro-PCNL, SWL, and conservative observation. PCNL had the best stone free rate (odds ratio [OR] = 3.45, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.30-9.12), followed by Mini-PCNL (OR = 2.90, 95% CI = 1.13-7.46). Meta-regression did not find any association of the treatment effect with age, sex, and stone size. Although PCNL tended to exhibit a higher complication rate, the difference of complication rate among various interventions did not achieve a statistical significance. SWL was the less effective and associated with higher retreatment rate compared with PCNL, Mini-PNCL, and RIRS. CONCLUSIONS PCNL was associated with the best stone free rate for LPS regardless of age, sex, and stone size. Each treatment achieved a similar complication rate compared with the others. Future large-scale RCTs are warranted to identify the most beneficial management for renal stones at a more complicated location.
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- Sheng-Han Tsai
- Department of Urology, Cheng Hsin General Hospital
- School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University
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- School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University
- Department of Urology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, Taoyuan
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- Institute of Epidemiology & Preventive Medicine, College of Public Health, National Taiwan University, Taipei
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- Department of Psychiatry, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung
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- Division of Allergy, Immunology, Rheumatology Disease, Department of Pediatrics, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Hsinchu, Taiwan
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Kaya C, Kaynak Y, Karabag A, Aykaç A. The Predictive Role of Abdominal Fat Parameters and Stone Density on SWL Outcomes. Curr Med Imaging 2020; 16:80-87. [PMID: 31989897 DOI: 10.2174/1573405614666180927112127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2018] [Revised: 08/04/2018] [Accepted: 08/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Our aim was to detect the role of radiological abdominal fat parameters by tomography and stone density by plain X-ray on extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (SWL) stone-free rate. METHODS The patients who had undergone SWL for a single opaque renal stone < 2 cm in diameter and proximal ureteric stone < 1 cm in diameter were collected retrospectively. The characteristics of patients and stones were recorded. The stone attitude, HU, abdominal fat parameters, paraperirenal fat area, perirenal infiltration and severity of hydronephrosis with pre-treatment Non- Contrast Computed Tomography (NCCT) and stone density with radiography were evaluated by a radiologist. Four weeks after the last SWL; all patients were evaluated by plain X-ray and categorized as Stone Free (SF) and Residual Fragment (RF) group. RESULTS 51 patients with renal stones and 88 patients with proximal ureteral stones were included in the study. 24 (47%) and 63 (71%) patients were classified as SFfor renal and ureteral stones respectively. Only stone size was an independent predictor for stone-free rates after SWL for renal and proximal ureteral stones on multivariate analysis. The Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curves for renal calculi revealed that creatinine level, stone size, stone attitude, Houns-Field Unit (HU) and Skin-to-Stone Distance (SSD) were the predictive factors for the SWL outcome (p< 0.05). The ROC curve for ureteral calculi demonstrated that HU, stone size and attitude were the predictive factors (p< 0.05). CONCLUSION All abdominal fat parameters and the stone density were not related to SWL failure. A large follow-up with more patients is essential to confirm the role of radiological parameters on the outcome of SWL.
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- Coskun Kaya
- Department of Urology, Eskisehir City Hospital, Eskisehir, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Eskisehir Ümit Visnelik Hospital, Eskisehir, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Eskisehir City Hospital, Eskisehir, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Medical School, Karabuk University, Karabuk, Turkey
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Torricelli FCM, Monga M, Yamauchi FI, Marchini GS, Danilovic A, Vicentini FC, Batagello CA, Srougi M, Nahas WC, Mazzucchi E. Renal Stone Features Are More Important Than Renal Anatomy to Predict Shock Wave Lithotripsy Outcomes: Results from a Prospective Study with CT Follow-Up. J Endourol 2020; 34:63-67. [DOI: 10.1089/end.2019.0545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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- Fabio C. M. Torricelli
- Division of Urology, Hospital das Clinicas, University of Sao Paulo Medical School, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Stevan B. Streem Center for Endourology & Stone Disease, Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute, The Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Division of Urology, Hospital das Clinicas, University of Sao Paulo Medical School, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Division of Urology, Hospital das Clinicas, University of Sao Paulo Medical School, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Division of Urology, Hospital das Clinicas, University of Sao Paulo Medical School, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Division of Urology, Hospital das Clinicas, University of Sao Paulo Medical School, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Division of Urology, Hospital das Clinicas, University of Sao Paulo Medical School, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Division of Urology, Hospital das Clinicas, University of Sao Paulo Medical School, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Division of Urology, Hospital das Clinicas, University of Sao Paulo Medical School, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Division of Urology, Hospital das Clinicas, University of Sao Paulo Medical School, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Dauw CA, Swarna K, Qi J, Kim T, Leavitt D, Leese J, Abdelhady M, Witzke K, Hollingsworth JM, Ghani KR. Shockwave Lithotripsy Use in the State of Michigan: American Urological Association Guideline Adherence and Clinical Implications. Urology 2019; 137:38-44. [PMID: 31843621 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2019.11.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2019] [Revised: 11/04/2019] [Accepted: 11/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To understand how treatment of patients with urinary stones by shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) aligns with current published practice guidelines. METHODS We used the Michigan Urologic Surgery Improvement Collaborative Reducing Operative Complications for Kidney Stones registry to understand SWL use in the state of Michigan. This prospectively maintained clinical registry includes data from community and academic urology practices and contains clinical and operative data for patients undergoing SWL and ureteroscopy (URS). We identified patients undergoing SWL from 2016 to 2019. In accordance with AUA guidelines, we evaluated practice patterns in relation to recommendations for treatment selection for SWL as well as clinical implications of guideline nonadherence. RESULTS Four thousand, two hundred and nine SWL procedures performed across 34 practices were analyzed. Perioperative antibiotics were administered to 61.3% of patients undergoing SWL. A ureteral stent was placed at the time of SWL in 2.7% of patients. For lower pole renal stones >1 cm or large (>2 cm) renal stones in the registry, 32.2% and 58.9% of patients, respectively, underwent SWL, while the remainder were treated with URS. In these instances, SWL was associated with inferior stone-free rate (SFR) relative to URS. In patients with residual stones after SWL, 34.6% were treated with repeat SWL with lower SFR than those treated with subsequent URS. Postoperatively, 42.1% of patients were prescribed alpha-blockers with no benefit seen in terms of SFR. CONCLUSION Substantial variation exists among urology practices with regard to SWL use. These data serve to inform quality improvement efforts regarding appropriateness criteria for SWL in Michigan.
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- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
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- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
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- Henry Ford Health System-Vattikuti Urology Institute, Detroit, MI
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Mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy versus retrograde intrarenal surgery for the treatment of 10–20 mm lower pole renal stones: a systematic review and meta-analysis. World J Urol 2019; 38:2621-2628. [DOI: 10.1007/s00345-019-03043-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2019] [Accepted: 11/25/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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Jin L, Yang B, Zhou Z, Li N. Comparative Efficacy on Flexible Ureteroscopy Lithotripsy and Miniaturized Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy for the Treatment of Medium-Sized Lower-Pole Renal Calculi. J Endourol 2019; 33:914-919. [PMID: 31596612 DOI: 10.1089/end.2019.0504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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- Lianchao Jin
- Department of Urology, Peking University Shougang Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Shougang Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Shougang Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Shougang Hospital, Beijing, China
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Salvadó JA, Cabello JM, Moreno S, Cabello R, Olivares R, Velasco A. Endoscopic treatment of lower pole stones: is a disposable ureteroscope preferable? Results of a prospective case-control study. Cent European J Urol 2019; 72:280-284. [PMID: 31720031 PMCID: PMC6830478 DOI: 10.5173/ceju.2019.1962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2019] [Revised: 07/29/2019] [Accepted: 08/19/2019] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Introduction The best option for lower pole stone management is still under debate. With the recent incorporation of disposable ureteroscopes, discussion on this topic has been renewed. The aim of the present study was to compare the results obtained with flexible disposable ureteroscopes with those obtained using reusable ureteroscopes in the treatment of inferior calyx stones. Material and methods A case-control study was carried out using data registered prospectively in a database at our center. The clinical results obtained in two groups of patients were analyzed. In the first group of patients, a reusable flexible fiber-optic ureteroscope (Cobra®, Richard Wolf) was used, and in the second group, a disposable flexible ureteroscope was used (Uscope 3022®, Pusen Medical). The variables analyzed included: operative time, fluoroscopy time, need for postprocedure ureteral catheter, stone-free rate (fragments <1 millimeter) and complications. The results were evaluated using a Student's t test, a Mann-Whitney test and a Fisher's test. Results There were 31 cases with disposable ureteroscopes and 30 cases with a reusable ureteroscope. Both groups were comparable in their demographic and clinical variables. The characteristics regarding length, width and angle of the infundibulum (measured by retrograde ureteropyelography) were also comparable. There were no differences in the clinical findings with respect to the stone-free rate, need for a ureteral catheter, complications or hospital stay. Significant differences were found in the average surgery time (56.1 vs. 77 minutes; P = 0.01) and in the fluoroscopy time (66.1 vs. 83.4 seconds; P = 0.02), both favoring the use of single use ureteroscopes. Conclusions In this study, disposable flexible ureteroscopes have been validated as an option that is in the least equivalent to reusable ureteroscopes based on clinical results. The shorter surgical and fluoroscopy durations are possible advantages considering the high costs associated with time spent in the operating room and the need to reduce ionizing radiation.
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- José A Salvadó
- Department of Urology, Clínica Santa María, Santiago, Chile.,Universidad Finis Terrae, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Urology, Clínica Santa María, Santiago, Chile.,Universidad Finis Terrae, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Urology, Clínica Santa María, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Urology, Clínica Santa María, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Urology, Clínica Santa María, Santiago, Chile.,Universidad Finis Terrae, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Urology, Clínica Santa María, Santiago, Chile.,Universidad Finis Terrae, Santiago, Chile
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Karim SS, Hanna L, Geraghty R, Somani BK. Role of pelvicalyceal anatomy in the outcomes of retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) for lower pole stones: outcomes with a systematic review of literature. Urolithiasis 2019; 48:263-270. [PMID: 31372691 PMCID: PMC7220875 DOI: 10.1007/s00240-019-01150-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2019] [Accepted: 07/25/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Controversies exist on the influence of lower pole anatomy (infundibular pelvic angle, IPA; infundibular length, IL; and infundibular width, IW) for success and outcomes related to the treatment of stones in the lower pole. We wanted to look at the role of lower pole anatomy to study clinical outcomes in patients treated for isolated lower pole stones (LPS) using retrograde intra renal surgery (RIRS), and also perform a review to look at the published literature on the influence of pelvicalyceal anatomy on success with RIRS. Data were prospectively collected (June 2013-June 2016) for all patients who underwent RIRS for LPS, and the imaging was then retrospectively reviewed to calculate the IPA, IL and IW using the Elbahnasy method. A systematic review was also conducted for all English language articles between January 2000 and April 2018, reporting on the impact of pelvicaliceal anatomy on RIRS. A total of 108 patients with LPS were included with a male to female ratio of 2:3 and a mean age of 54.7 years. The mean lower pole stone size was 9.3 mm (range 3-29 mm) and 102/108 (94.4%) patients were stone free (SF) at the end of their procedure. While steep IPA (< 30°), operative time duration and larger stone size were significant predictors of failure, the placement of ureteric access sheath, IW and IL did not influence treatment outcomes. Six studies (460 patients) met the inclusion criteria for our review. The IPA, IW, IL for failure ranged from 26° to 38°, 5.5-7 mm and 24-34 mm, respectively. The SFR ranged from 78 to 88% with a metaanalysis showing IPA as the most important predictor of treatment outcomes for LPS. Infundibular pelvic angle seems to be the most important predictor for the treatment of LPS using RIRS. Pelvicalyceal anatomy in conjunction with stone size and hardness seem to dictate the success, and decisions on the type of surgical interventions should reflect this.
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- Sulaiman Sadaf Karim
- Department of Urology, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, SO16 6YD UK
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, SO16 6YD UK
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, SO16 6YD UK
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, SO16 6YD UK
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Talso M, Tefik T, Mantica G, Rodriguez Socarras M, Kartalas Goumas I, Somani BK, Esperto F. Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy: current knowledge and future perspectives. MINERVA UROL NEFROL 2019; 71:365-372. [DOI: 10.23736/s0393-2249.19.03415-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Patel NH, Parikh SS, Bloom JB, Schulman A, Wagmaister J, Fullerton S, Phillips JL, Choudhury M, Eshghi M. Contemporary Trends in Percutaneous Nephrolithomy Across New York State: A Review of the Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System. J Endourol 2019; 33:699-703. [PMID: 31179737 DOI: 10.1089/end.2019.0115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Introduction and Objectives: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a complex multistep surgery that has shown a steady increase in use for the past decade in the United States. We sought to evaluate the trends and factors associated with PCNL usage across New York State (NYS). Our goal was to characterize patient demographics and socioeconomic factors across high-, medium-, and low-volume institutions. Materials and Methods: We searched the NYS, Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS) database from 2006 to 2014 using ICD-9 Procedure Codes 55.04 (percutaneous nephrostomy with fragmentation) for all hospital discharges. Patient demographics including age, gender, race, insurance status, and length of hospital stay were obtained. We characterized each hospital as a low-, medium-, or high-volume center by year. Patient and hospital demographics were compared and reported using chi-square analysis and Student's t-test for categorical and continuous variables, respectively, with statistical significance as a p-value of <0.05. Results: We identified a total of 4576 procedures performed from 2006 to 2014 at a total of 77 hospitals in NYS (Table 1). Total PCNL volume performed across all NYS hospitals increased in the past decade, with the greatest number of procedures performed in 2012 to 2013. Low-volume institutions were more likely to provide care to minority populations (21.4% vs 17.3%, p < 0.001) and those with Medicaid (25.5% vs 21.5%, p < 0.001). High-volume institutions provided care to patients with private insurance (42.1% vs 34.0%, p < 0.001) and had a shorter length of stay (3.3 days vs 4.1 days, p < 0.001). Conclusion: Our data provide insight into the patient demographics of those treated at high-, medium-, and low-volume hospitals for PCNL across NYS. Significant differences in race, insurance status, and length of stay were noted between low- and high-volume institutions, indicating that racial and socioeconomic factors play a role in access to care at high-volume centers.
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- Neel H Patel
- Department of Urology, New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York
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- Department of Urology, New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York
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- Urologic Oncology Branch, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Department of Urology, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York
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- Department of Urology, New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York
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- Department of Urology, New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York
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- Department of Urology, New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York
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Scotland KB, Safaee Ardekani G, Chan JYH, Paterson RF, Chew BH. Total Surface Area Influences Stone Free Outcomes in Shock Wave Lithotripsy for Distal Ureteral Calculi. J Endourol 2019; 33:661-666. [PMID: 30860394 DOI: 10.1089/end.2019.0120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Introduction: Current American Urological Association guidelines recommend ureteroscopy (URS) as primary management of distal ureteral stones and shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) as a secondary option. Utilization of SWL in the management of nephrolithiasis in North America has decreased. We hypothesized that SWL continues to be an effective option in the management of distal ureteral calculi and studied data from our center in patients who received SWL for distal ureteral stones. Methods: A retrospective review was performed of 104 patients treated initially with SWL for distal ureteral calculi between 2011 and 2018 at this institution. The success rate of SWL was assessed through radiologic imaging and if subsequent procedures were required to render patients stone free. Results: Operative note and chart review identified 104 patients who presented with distal ureteral stones and were treated with SWL as the initial form of management. Average patient age was 52.2 ± 15.3 years, average BMI was 27.4 ± 5.7, and average total axial stone surface area was 25.96 ± 14.32 mm2. Of these patients, 78.8% (n = 82) were stone free following one SWL and required no subsequent procedures. Of these patients, 87.5% (n = 91) were stone free following a second SWL, and 87.5% (n = 91) were stone free following a secondary URS. After the initial SWL, residual stones were identified in 21.2% of patients (n = 22). Four patients, 3.8%, required a salvage URS following a failed second SWL to achieve stone-free status. Conclusion: One SWL procedure offers a stone-free rate (SFR) of 78.8% and after two SWLs an 87.5% SFR. Only 12.5% of patients undergoing SWL at our center required URS to achieve a stone-free status. SWL is an effective modality in the treatment of distal ureteral stones.
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- Kymora B Scotland
- Department of Urologic Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Department of Urologic Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Department of Urologic Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Department of Urologic Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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D’Costa M, Pais VM, Rule AD. Leave no stone unturned: defining recurrence in kidney stone formers. Curr Opin Nephrol Hypertens 2019; 28:148-153. [PMID: 30531469 PMCID: PMC6377251 DOI: 10.1097/mnh.0000000000000478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Established guidelines provide recommendations on the management of kidney stones to prevent recurrence. However, clear and clinically useful terminology for recurrence of kidney stones is needed. This review describes the various manifestations of kidney stone recurrence and the reported rates of kidney stone recurrence in various clinical settings. RECENT FINDINGS Kidney stone recurrence has a wide range of symptomatic and radiographic presentations. Symptomatic recurrence may include characteristic symptoms of stone passage via the ureter (renal colic and gross hematuria). This may be self-managed or result in clinical care, with or without confirmation of an obstructing stone on imaging. Radiographic recurrence has been variably defined as new stone formation, stone growth, or stone disappearance (from passage with or without symptoms). Studies have used inconsistent definitions of recurrence, and recurrence rates vary substantially. Stone free rates and residual stone fragment size after surgical interventions are useful predictors of symptomatic recurrence. SUMMARY The recurrence rate of kidney stones has been assessed in stone formers from sub-specialty clinics, the general community, and clinical trials. The definition of recurrence is quite heterogenous between studies, but the rate of recurrence generally increases as more manifestations are included in the definition.
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- Matthew D’Costa
- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Division of Urology, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Hanover NH
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
- Division of Epidemiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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Chung DY, Kang DH, Cho KS, Jeong WS, Jung HD, Kwon JK, Lee SH, Lee JY. Comparison of stone-free rates following shock wave lithotripsy, percutaneous nephrolithotomy, and retrograde intrarenal surgery for treatment of renal stones: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0211316. [PMID: 30789937 PMCID: PMC6383992 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0211316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2017] [Accepted: 01/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To perform a systematic review and network meta-analysis comparing stone-free rates following retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS), extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (SWL), and percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) treatments of renal stones. MATERIALS AND METHODS Clinical trials comparing RIRS, SWL, and PCNL for treatment of renal stones were identified from electronic databases. Stone-free rates for the procedures were compared by qualitative and quantitative syntheses (meta-analyses). Outcome variables are shown as risk ratios (ORs) with 95% credible intervals (CIs). RESULTS A total of 35 studies were included in this network meta-analysis of success and stone-free rates following three different treatments of renal stones. Six studies compared PCNL versus SWL, ten studies compared PCNL versus RIRS, fourteen studies compared RIRS versus SWL, and five studies compared PCNL, SWL, and RIRS. The quality scores within subscales were relatively low-risk. Network meta-analyses indicated that stone-free rates of RIRS (OR 0.38; 95% CI 0.22-0.64) and SWL (OR 0.12; 95% CI 0.067-0.19) were lower than that of PCNL. In addition, stone-free rate of SWL was lower than that of RIRS (OR 0.31; 95% CI 0.20-0.47). Stone free rate of PCNL was also superior to RIRS in subgroup analyses including ≥ 2 cm stone (OR 4.680; 95% CI 2.873-8.106), lower pole stone (OR 1.984; 95% CI 1.043-2.849), and randomized studies (OR 2.219; 95% CI 1.348-4.009). In rank-probability test, PCNL was ranked as No. 1 and SWL was ranked as No. 3. CONCLUSIONS PCNL showed the highest success and stone-free rate in the surgical treatment of renal stones. In contrast, SWL had the lowest success and stone-free rate.
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- Doo Yong Chung
- Department of Urology, Severance Hospital, Urological Science Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Urological Science Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Kwangju Christian Hospital, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Yongin Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health System, Yongin, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Severance Check-Up, Yonsei University Health System, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Nursing Science, Gachon University College of Nursing, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Severance Hospital, Urological Science Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Kang N, Guan X, Song L, Zhang X, Zhang J. Simultaneous treatment of parapelvic renal cysts and stones by flexible ureterorenoscopy with a novel four-step cyst localization strategy. Int Braz J Urol 2018; 44:958-964. [PMID: 30088721 PMCID: PMC6237515 DOI: 10.1590/s1677-5538.ibju.2018.0074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2018] [Accepted: 05/30/2018] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objective: To assess the safety, feasibility, and efficacy of simultaneous treatment of parapelvic renal cysts and stones by flexible ureterorenoscopy with a novel four-step cyst localization strategy in selected patients. Patients and Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 11 consecutive cases of parapelvic renal cysts with concomitant calculi treated by flexible ureterorenoscopy and laser lithotripsy (FURSL). Marsupialization was performed subsequently with holmium: YAG laser in our institution. Fragmentation was used to manage renal stones and a novel four-step cyst localization strategy was applied in each case for marsupialization. Results: There were no intraoperative complications. Two cases of cystitis were reported postoperatively. The mean operative times of FURSL and marsupialization were 23.6 ± 3.9 minutes and 29.1 ± 9.7 minutes, respectively. During marsupialization, seven patients underwent the first two steps of the new strategy, two patients underwent three steps and two patients underwent all four steps. The mean reduction in hemoglobin level was 4.7 ± 1.7 g / L (range 3-8 g / L). The mean length of hospital stay was 1.2 ± 0.4 days. During a mean follow-up duration of 18 months, all cases remained stone-free and there was no stone recurrence. Parapelvic cysts became undetectable in eight cases and decreased in size by at least half in three cases. Conclusion: With appropriate patient selection, FURSL and marsupialization with a four-step cyst localization strategy is feasible, safe, and effective in treating parapelvic renal cysts with concomitant calculi.
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- Ning Kang
- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology, Capital Medical University, University Beijing Chaoyang Hospital
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology, Capital Medical University, University Beijing Chaoyang Hospital
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology, Capital Medical University, University Beijing Chaoyang Hospital
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology, Capital Medical University, University Beijing Chaoyang Hospital
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology, Capital Medical University, University Beijing Chaoyang Hospital
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Noncontrast Computed Tomography Parameters for Predicting Shock Wave Lithotripsy Outcome in Upper Urinary Tract Stone Cases. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 2018:9253952. [PMID: 30627582 PMCID: PMC6304629 DOI: 10.1155/2018/9253952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2018] [Revised: 11/07/2018] [Accepted: 11/13/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Kidney stones are a major public health concern with continuously increasing worldwide prevalence. Shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) is the first line treatment choice for upper urinary tract calculi with ureteroscopy and has advantages of safety and noninvasiveness, but the treatment success rate of SWL is lower than that of other therapies. It is therefore important to identify predictive factors for SWL outcome and select a suitable treatment choice for patients with upper urinary tract calculi. In recent years, computed tomography (CT) has become the gold standard for diagnosis of upper urinary tract calculi. Several factors based on CT images, including skin-to-stone distance, mean stone density, stone heterogeneity index, and variation coefficient of stone density, have been reported to be useful for predicting SWL outcome. In addition, a new method of analysis, CT texture analysis, is reportedly useful for predicting SWL outcomes. This review aims to summarize CT parameters for predicting the outcome of shock wave lithotripsy in stone cases in the upper urinary tract.
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Carrion DM, Cansino JR, Quintana LM, Gómez Rivas J, Mainez Rodriguez JA, Pérez-Carral JR, Martínez-Piñeiro L. Prone percutaneous nephrolithotomy: its advantages and our technique for puncture. Transl Androl Urol 2018; 7:950-959. [PMID: 30505733 PMCID: PMC6256044 DOI: 10.21037/tau.2018.10.04] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is considered the treatment of choice for large urinary calculi and staghorn lithiasis. The approach for this surgery may be either supine or prone, and different access techniques are described in the literature with the use of ultrasound, fluoroscopy, or both combined. We believe that prone PCNL offers to the urologist key advantages, such as the possibility of puncturing anatomically abnormal urinary tracts, to perform multiple percutaneous tracts in the same kidney, experiencing the vacuum cleaner effect, ease of exploring the upper calyx through the inferior calyx, possibility to perform endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery (ECIRS) and bilateral simultaneous surgery, and to performed over local anesthesia. An adequate training for the endourologist should include both the prone and supine techniques for PCNL and to know which patient can benefit the most from each one.
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- Diego M Carrion
- Department of Urology, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Urology, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain.,La Paz University Hospital Institute for Health Research (IdiPAZ), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Urology, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Urology, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain.,La Paz University Hospital Institute for Health Research (IdiPAZ), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Urology, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain.,La Paz University Hospital Institute for Health Research (IdiPAZ), Madrid, Spain
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Reynolds LF, Kroczak T, Pace KT. Indications and contraindications for shock wave lithotripsy and how to improve outcomes. Asian J Urol 2018; 5:256-263. [PMID: 30364729 PMCID: PMC6197584 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajur.2018.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2018] [Revised: 05/24/2018] [Accepted: 06/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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For over 35 years shock wave lithotripsy has proven to be an effective, safe and truly minimally invasive option for the treatment of nephrolithiasis. Various technical factors as well as patient selection can impact the success of the procedure. We used published work focusing on outcomes of shock wave lithotripsy, risk of complications, and strategies for improving stone fragmentation to create this review. Multiple patient and technical factors have been found to impact success of treatment. Skin to stone distance, stone density and composition, size and location of the stone within the urinary system all influence stone free rates. A slower rate with a gradual increasing voltage, precise targeting, proper coupling will improve stone fragmentation and decrease risk of complications. The selection of appropriate patients through a shared decision making process and attention to the technical factors that improve stone free rates is key to providing an effective treatment and patient satisfaction.
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- Division of Urology, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Canada
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Mannil M, von Spiczak J, Hermanns T, Poyet C, Alkadhi H, Fankhauser CD. Three-Dimensional Texture Analysis with Machine Learning Provides Incremental Predictive Information for Successful Shock Wave Lithotripsy in Patients with Kidney Stones. J Urol 2018; 200:829-836. [DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2018.04.059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/08/2018] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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- Manoj Mannil
- Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Department of Urology (TH, CP, CDF), University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Department of Urology (TH, CP, CDF), University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Department of Urology (TH, CP, CDF), University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Department of Urology (TH, CP, CDF), University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Department of Urology (TH, CP, CDF), University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Department of Urology (TH, CP, CDF), University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Switzerland
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Bres-Niewada E, Dybowski B, Zapała P, Poletajew S, Miązek-Zapała N, Michałek I, Radziszewski P. A stone pushed back to the collecting system - long therapeutic path in centers with limited access to flexible instruments. Cent European J Urol 2018; 71:186-189. [PMID: 30038808 PMCID: PMC6051363 DOI: 10.5173/ceju.2018.1716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2018] [Revised: 05/13/2018] [Accepted: 05/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Introduction Availability of flexible ureteroscopes is still limited in many countries and centers. Under such circumstances treating small stones pushed from the ureter to the kidney that pose a risk of symptomatic recurrence is controversial as it may require a number of surgical procedures to remove. The aim of this study was to assess the type and number of procedures used to treat stones relocated from the ureter to the collecting system in a high volume urological center with limited access to flexible instruments. Materials and methods Patients treated for ureteral stones in years 2013–2016 were retrospectively reviewed. All procedures performed after stone relocation were counted. Final stone status was determined by ultrasonography and radiography. Results Out of 75 patients with a stone relocated to the collecting system full follow-up was available for 66. In three patients (4%) the stone remained in the collecting system untreated. Seven patients (11%) passed their stones spontaneously. Active treatment was successful in 45 (68%), while it failed in 11 (17%) patients. Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy was used 132 times, semi-rigid ureteroscopy 21 times and percutaneous nephrolithotripsy 22 times – 175 procedures altogether (2.6 procedures/patient + accessory procedures such as JJ removal). Shockwave lithotripsy was effective in 7/41 patients, semi-rigid ureteroscopy in 18/21 and percutaneous nephrolithotripsy in 22/22 patients. Conclusions Treating small stones relocated from the ureter to the collecting system in centers not equipped with flexible endoscopes is inefficient, time-consuming or too invasive. Cost-effectiveness analysis should follow this study to obtain evidence for public health payers to change their policies.
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- Ewa Bres-Niewada
- Medical University of Warsaw, Department of Urology, Warsaw, Poland
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- Medical University of Warsaw, Department of Urology, Warsaw, Poland
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- Medical University of Warsaw, Department of Urology, Warsaw, Poland
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- Medical University of Warsaw, Department of Urology, Warsaw, Poland
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The role of super-mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy (SMP) in the treatment of symptomatic lower pole renal stones (LPSs) after the failure of shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) or retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS). Urolithiasis 2018; 47:297-301. [PMID: 29947994 DOI: 10.1007/s00240-018-1068-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2017] [Accepted: 06/11/2018] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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To assess the safety and efficacy of super-mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy (SMP) in the treatment of symptomatic lower pole renal stones (LPSs) after the failure of shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) or retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS), we retrospectively evaluated 44 patients with symptomatic LPSs with previously failed SWL or RIRS and consequently underwent SMP from October 2014 to March 2016. The percutaneous renal access was performed 12-14F with C-arm fluoroscopy or ultrasonographic guidance. Stone disintegration was performed using either Holmium laser or pneumatic lithotripter. Perioperative parameters along with operations were assessed in detail. A total of 44 patients (mean age 49.1 ± 13.7 years) were included in the study. Stone size was 18.4 ± 6.0 mm (range 9-29), operative time was 63.9 ± 32.7 min (range 14-145) and hospital stay was 2.8 ± 1.2 days (range 1-5). The hemoglobin drop was 12.4 ± 8.8 g/L (range 0-31), and no patients required blood transfusion. Complete stone-free status was achieved in 40 (90.9%) patients. Clinically insignificant residual fragments were observed in three (6.8%) patients and only one (2.3%) patient had a 6 mm residual calculus. A total of three minor complications (urinary tract infection, hemorrhage resolved by hemostatics and renal colic requiring analgesics) were observed postoperatively. For symptomatic LPSs after the failure of SWL or RIRS, SMP is a safe and efficient auxiliary option and even might be an alternative to SWL or RIRS, while further considering the stone-free rates and stone-related events.
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Gupta S, Das SK, Pal DK. Total tubeless ultra-mini supine percutaneous nephrolithotomy: A feasibility study. Turk J Urol 2018; 44:323-328. [PMID: 29932402 DOI: 10.5152/tud.2018.48642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2017] [Accepted: 03/05/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The ultra-mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for treating low-volume renal nephrolithiasis is being used as an alternative modality to the conventional PCNL. However its use in the supine position has been scarcely reported. MATERIAL AND METHODS Patients who underwent ultra-mini PCNL in the supine position within the time frame of January 2017 to July 2017 were studied. All these patients had this as their first-line treatment. The patients had calculus limited to either a single calyx or just extending to the pelvis and the stone size was less than 2 cm in its maximal dimension. An 8.5 Fr operating nephroscope was used. The patients were positioned in the Galdakao modified Valdivia supine position. The stones were fragmented using Holmium-YAG laser. Various surgical outcomes including duration of the surgery, stone-free rate and any subsequent complications-if any-were analyzed. RESULTS The study includes a series of 14 patients with 15 renal units (one patient treated with bilateral renal stone disease). The mean age of the patients was 39.07 years and body mass index was 25.5 kg/m2. Intrarenal stone location was as follows: lower calyx, n=8; middle calyx, n=3, upper calyx, n=1, and pelvis, n=3. Median operative time was 52.66 min (range: 40-70) and the stone-free rate was 93.3%. Only one patient had residual fragments and needed subsequent extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy. CONCLUSION Ultra-mini PCNL in supine position with a complete tubeless approach for renal stone disease is a safe method for treating low-volume disease. Studies with a larger cohort may be required to finally validate this technique.
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- Sandeep Gupta
- Department of Urology, Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata, India
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata, India
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata, India
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Prediction of successful shock wave lithotripsy with CT: a phantom study using texture analysis. Abdom Radiol (NY) 2018; 43:1432-1438. [PMID: 28840294 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-017-1309-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To apply texture analysis (TA) in computed tomography (CT) of urinary stones and to correlate TA findings with the number of required shockwaves for successful shock wave lithotripsy (SWL). MATERIALS AND METHODS CT was performed on thirty-four urinary stones in an in vitro setting. Urinary stones underwent SWL and the number of required shockwaves for disintegration was recorded. TA was performed after post-processing for pixel spacing and image normalization. Feature selection and dimension reduction were performed according to inter- and intrareader reproducibility and by evaluating the predictive ability of the number of shock waves with the degree of redundancy between TA features. Three regression models were tested: (1) linear regression with elimination of colinear attributes (2), sequential minimal optimization regression (SMOreg) employing machine learning, and (3) simple linear regression model of a single TA feature with lowest squared error. RESULTS Highest correlations with the absolute number of required SWL shockwaves were found for the linear regression model (r = 0.55, p = 0.005) using two weighted TA features: Histogram 10th Percentile, and Gray-Level Co-Occurrence Matrix (GLCM) S(3, 3) SumAverg. Using the median number of required shockwaves (n = 72) as a threshold, receiver-operating characteristic analysis showed largest area-under-the-curve values for the SMOreg model (AUC = 0.84, r = 0.51, p < 0.001) using four weighted TA features: Histogram 10th Percentile, and GLCM S(1, 1) InvDfMom, S(3, 3) SumAverg, and S(4, -4) SumVarnc. CONCLUSION Our in vitro study illustrates the proof-of-principle of TA of urinary stone CT images for predicting the success of stone disintegration with SWL.
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Shinde S, Al Balushi Y, Hossny M, Jose S, Al Busaidy S. Factors Affecting the Outcome of Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy in Urinary Stone Treatment. Oman Med J 2018; 33:209-217. [PMID: 29896328 DOI: 10.5001/omj.2018.39] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Objectives We sought to evaluate the factors affecting the outcome of extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) in urinary stone treatment. Methods We conducted a retrospective review of 235 adult patients treated with ESWL, for radiopaque renal or ureteric stones between January 2015 and December 2016. Patient's age, sex, stone size, laterality, location, density, skin-to-stone distance (SSD), and presence of double J stent were studied as potential predictors. At the end of three months, the patients were divided into success and failure groups and the significance was determined. Results Of the 235 patients (188 males and 47 females) analyzed, ESWL was successful in 79.1%. Univariate analysis of both groups revealed no significant difference in patient's age and stone laterality. Statistically significant differences in gender, stone size, stone site, stone density, SSD, and patients with stents were observed. Statistically significant factors in multivariate logistic regression analysis were sex and stent. Females had three-times higher risk for ESWL failure than males (odds ratio (OR) = 3.213; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.194-8.645; p = 0.021) and a higher failure rate when a stent was used (OR = 6.358; 95% CI: 2.228-18.143; p = 0.001). Conclusions This study revealed that ESWL can treat renal and ureteric stones successfully with an inverse association between outcome and predictors such as stone size and density, SSD, and stent presence. These factors can help us in improving patient selection and ensure better results at lower cost.
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- Sanjay Shinde
- Urology Department, Armed Forces Hospital, Muscat, Oman
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- Urology Department, Armed Forces Hospital, Muscat, Oman
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- Planning and Studies Department, Oman Medical Specialty Board, Muscat, Oman
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Patel NH, Schulman AA, Bloom JB, Uppaluri N, Phillips JL, Konno S, Choudhury M, Eshghi M. Device-Related Adverse Events During Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: Review of the Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience Database. J Endourol 2018; 31:1007-1011. [PMID: 28830243 DOI: 10.1089/end.2017.0343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is an established technique for removal of large stones from the upper urinary tract. It is a complex multistep procedure requiring several classes of instruments that are subject to operator misuse and device malfunction. We report device-related adverse events during PCNL from the Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) database using a recently developed standardized classification system. MATERIALS AND METHODS The MAUDE database was queried for "percutaneous nephrolithotomy" from 2006 to 2016. The circumstances and patient complications associated with classes of devices used during PCNL were identified. We then utilized a novel MAUDE classification system to categorize clinical events. Logistic regression analysis was performed to identify associations between device classes and severe adverse events. RESULTS A total of 218 device-related events were reported. The most common classes included: lithotripter 53 (24.3%), wires 43 (19.7%), balloon dilators 30 (13.8%), and occlusion balloons 28 (12.8%). Reported patient complications included need for a second procedure 12 (28.6%), bleeding 8 (19.0%), retained fragments 7 (16.7%), prolonged procedure 4 (9.5%), ureteral injury 2 (4.8%), and conversion to an open procedure 3 (7.1%). Using a MAUDE classification system, 176 complications (81%) were Level I (mild/none), 26 (12%) were Level II (moderate), 15 (7%) were Level III (severe), and 1 (0.5%) was Level IV (life threatening). On univariate analysis, balloon dilators had the highest risk of Level II-IV complications compared with the other device classes [odds ratio: 4.33, confidence interval: 1.978, 9.493, p < 0.001]. The device was evaluated by the manufacturer in 93 (42.7%) cases, with 54.8% of reviewed cases listing the source of malfunction as misuse by the operator. CONCLUSIONS PCNL is subject to a wide range of device-related adverse events. A MAUDE classification system is useful for standardized, clinically-relevant reporting of events. Our findings highlight the importance of proper surgeon training with devices to maximize efficiency and decrease harm.
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- Neel H Patel
- 1 Department of Urology, New York Medical College , Valhalla, New York
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- 2 Division of Urology, Department of Surgery Duke University Medical Center , Durham, North Carolina
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- 1 Department of Urology, New York Medical College , Valhalla, New York
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- 1 Department of Urology, New York Medical College , Valhalla, New York
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- 1 Department of Urology, New York Medical College , Valhalla, New York
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- 1 Department of Urology, New York Medical College , Valhalla, New York
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- 1 Department of Urology, New York Medical College , Valhalla, New York
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