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Yash Manharlal T, Sharma S, Tripathi A, Panda S, Paul AS, Choudhuri S, Swain S. Pelvicalyceal anatomy and stone related factors as predictors of stone free rate in retrograde intrarenal surgery for lower calyceal stone. Urologia 2024:3915603241282754. [PMID: 39295421 DOI: 10.1177/03915603241282754] [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: 09/21/2024]
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INTRODUCTION The objective of the present study is to evaluate the various pelvi-calyceal anatomy related and stone related parameters and their influence on stone free rate in retrograde intrarenal surgery for lower calyceal stones. METHODS The retrospective analysis of records of 206 patients who underwent retrograde intrarenal surgery for lower calyceal stones from December 2021 and November 2023.The patients were divided into two groups: stone free group and residual stone group. Various factors like patients' characteristics, stone size, volume, numbers, density, infundibular width, infundibulopelvic angle, operative time, lasing time, type of laser, and retreatment rate were compared between two groups. RESULTS The mean stone size in stone free group was 1.1 ± 0.7 cm whereas in residual stones group was 1.7 ± 0.4 cm (p = 0.03). Overall stone free rate was 62.1% (128/206) whereas residual stone rate was 37.9% (78/206). In stone-free group only 2.3% (3/128) of the patients had an acute infundibulopelvic angle ⩽ 30° whereas in the residual stones group an acute infundibulopelvic angle ⩽ 30° was found in 58.9% (46/78) of the patients (p < 0.001). Patients with an infundibulopelvic angle ⩽ 30°, 93.8% (46/49) had residual stones, whereas infundibulopelvic angle > 30° only 20.1% (32/157) had residual stones (p < 0.001). Multivariate logistic regression analysis has demonstrated that Infundibulopelvic angle and stone size were the only significant factors in predicting stone free rate for lower calyceal stone. CONCLUSION Infundibulopelvic angle and stone size have significant impact on the stone free rates in retrograde intrarenal surgery for lower calyceal stones.
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- S.C.B Medical College & Hospital, Cuttack, Odisha, India
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- S.C.B Medical College & Hospital, Cuttack, Odisha, India
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Li D, Chen L, Lun X, Xu C, Wang K, Wang X, Bi Y, Lu J, Xia S, Wang Y, Shao Y. Actively extracting kidney stones combined dusting technique can improve SFR of moderate-complexity kidney stones in fURL. Int Urol Nephrol 2024; 56:2547-2553. [PMID: 38489144 DOI: 10.1007/s11255-024-03995-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the necessity and effectiveness of actively extracting kidney stones with different complexity that have been visually dusted in flexible ureteroscopic lithotripsy (fURL). METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of patients who underwent fURL with dusting technique in established hospitals. A total of 535 cases were divided into the dusting group or the dusting plus basketing group according to the use of stone basket. Their characteristics and operative parameters were collected and analyzed. We used the R.I.R.S. scoring system to classify the complexity of kidney stones and divided these kidney stones into three subgroups, namely, mild-, moderate-, and severe-complexity group. And then, the effectiveness of stone basket in these subgroups was analyzed. RESULTS Although using a stone basket significantly reduced re-operation rate (17.8% in dusting group versus 10.2% in dusting plus basketing group, p = 0.013), no significant difference on stone-free rate (SFR) and overall incidence of complications were noticed between groups. After we classified the complexity of kidney stones using the R.I.R.S. scoring system, we found a stone basket was helpful to improve SFR in kidney stones with moderate-complexity that had been visually dusted in fURL (73.5% in dusting group versus 87.3% in dusting plus basketing group, p = 0.002) but had limited influence on SFR in mild (93.8% in dusting group versus 92.6% in dusting plus basketing group, p = 0.783) or severe (28.5% in dusting group versus 34.0% in dusting plus basketing group, p = 0.598)-complexity kidney stones. CONCLUSION The use of stone basket should be encouraged in moderate-complexity kidney stones which can be visually dusted in fURL.
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- Deng Li
- Department of Urology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 100, Haining Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai, 200080, China
- Shanghai Municipal Hospital Urology Specialist Alliance, No. 100, Haining Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai, 200080, China
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- Department of Urology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 100, Haining Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai, 200080, China
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- Department of Urology, Weifang Traditional Chinese Hospital, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 1055, Weizhou Road, Kuiwen District, Shandong, 261000, China
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- Department of Urology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 100, Haining Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai, 200080, China
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- Department of Urology, Weifang Traditional Chinese Hospital, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 1055, Weizhou Road, Kuiwen District, Shandong, 261000, China
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- Department of Urology, Weifang Traditional Chinese Hospital, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 1055, Weizhou Road, Kuiwen District, Shandong, 261000, China
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- Department of Urology, Weifang Traditional Chinese Hospital, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 1055, Weizhou Road, Kuiwen District, Shandong, 261000, China
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- Department of Urology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 100, Haining Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai, 200080, China
- Shanghai Municipal Hospital Urology Specialist Alliance, No. 100, Haining Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai, 200080, China
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- Department of Urology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 100, Haining Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai, 200080, China
- Shanghai Municipal Hospital Urology Specialist Alliance, No. 100, Haining Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai, 200080, China
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- Department of Urology, Weifang Traditional Chinese Hospital, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 1055, Weizhou Road, Kuiwen District, Shandong, 261000, China.
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- Department of Urology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 100, Haining Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai, 200080, China.
- Shanghai Municipal Hospital Urology Specialist Alliance, No. 100, Haining Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai, 200080, China.
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Jing Q, Liu F, Yuan X, Zhang X, Cao X. Clinical comparative study of single-use and reusable digital flexible ureteroscopy for the treatment of lower pole stones: a retrospective case-controlled study. BMC Urol 2024; 24:149. [PMID: 39026274 PMCID: PMC11256421 DOI: 10.1186/s12894-024-01541-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES To compare the clinical efficacy and safety of single-use and reusable digital flexible ureteroscopy for the treatment of lower pole stones. METHODS We enrolled 135 patients underwent reusable flexible ureteroscopy (FURS) and 78 patients underwent single-use digital FURS. Demographic, clinical variables, anatomical parameters of the lower calyx and perioperative indicators were compared in the two groups. RESULTS Thirty-six patients in the infundibuloureter angle (IPA) < 45° subgroup had a mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mini-PCNL), including 25 patients in the reusable FURS group and 11 patients in the single-use FURS group. The demographic and clinical variables in the two FURS groups were comparable. There was no statistical difference in the success rate of stone searching (P > 0.05). In terms of the success rate of lithotripsy, there was also no statistical difference in the IPA ≥ 45° subgroup (P > 0.05), whereas single-use FURS was superior in the IPA < 45° subgroup (χ2 = 6.513, P = 0.011). The length of the working fiber in the reusable FURS and single-use FURS groups was 3.20 ± 0.68 mm and 1.75 ± 0.47 mm, respectively (t = 18.297, P < 0.05). The use of a stone basket in the reusable FURS (31/135, 23.0%) was significantly higher than that in the single-use FURS (8/78, 10.3%) (χ2 = 5.336, P = 0.021). Compared with the reusable FURS group, the single-use FURS group had shorter operation times (P < 0.05) and higher stone-free rate (SFR) (χ2 = 4.230, P = 0.040). There was no statistical difference in the intraoperative transfer of mini-PCNL and postoperative complications between the two groups (P > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Single-use and reusable FURS are alternative methods for removal of lower pole stones (i.e., 2 cm or less). Single-use FURS has a high success rate of lithotripsy, shorter operation time, and high stone-free rate.
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- Qiang Jing
- Department of Urology, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, No. 85, Jiefang South Road, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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- Department of Urology, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, No. 85, Jiefang South Road, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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- Department of Urology, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, No. 85, Jiefang South Road, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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- Department of Urology, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, No. 85, Jiefang South Road, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China.
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- Department of Urology, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, No. 85, Jiefang South Road, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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Leighton J, Dingwall A, Whitehead S, Luk A, Gauhar V, Somani B, Geraghty R. Effect of infundibulopelvic angle on outcomes of ureteroscopy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. World J Urol 2024; 42:413. [PMID: 39012390 PMCID: PMC11252207 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-024-05104-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 06/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/17/2024] Open
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PURPOSE The infundibulo-pelvic angle (IPA) is reportedly a predictor of successful ureteroscopy for lower pole renal stones, however there is uncertainty at which IPA success is likely. We therefore aimed to perform a meta-analysis and determine at which the angle of likely success and failure. METHODS We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis as per Cochrane guidelines in accordance to the PRISMA statement. The review was registered with PROSPERO prior to commencement (ID: CRD42022296732). We included studies reporting on outcomes of ureteroscopy for lower pole stones, with IPA. We excluded patients undergoing alternative treatments for lower pole stones, anatomical abnormalities and studies with < 10 patients. We assessed bias with the Newcastle-Ottawa scale. We performed meta-analysis in R, and summarised the findings as per GRADE. RESULTS Overall, there were 13 studies included, with 10 included for meta-analysis. These studies covered n = 1964 patients (71% stone free). Overall, the stone free patients had a significantly less acute mean IPA (52o ± 9o), compared to the non-stone free patients (39o ± 7o), on meta-analysis (REM MD = -13.0, 95% CI: -18.7 to -7.2, p < 0.001). On examination of forest plots, at IPA < 30o no patients were stone free, whilst > 50o all were stone free. Risk of bias was moderate, and certainty of evidence was 'very low'. CONCLUSION With a very low certainty of evidence, we demonstrate that at an IPA of < 30o no patient is stone free, whilst > 50o all patients (in this review) are stone free. More evidence is therefore needed.
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- James Leighton
- Department of Urology, Freeman Hospital, Freeman Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Department of Urology, Freeman Hospital, Freeman Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Department of Urology, Freeman Hospital, Freeman Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Department of Urology, Freeman Hospital, Freeman Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Department of Urology, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Southampton, Tremona Road, Southampton, UK
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- Department of Urology, Freeman Hospital, Freeman Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
- Biosciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
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Raj K K, Adiga K P, Chandni Clara D'souza R, B N, Shetty M. Assessment of Factors Responsible for Stone-Free Status After Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery. Cureus 2024; 16:e63627. [PMID: 38957512 PMCID: PMC11217185 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.63627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024] Open
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Aim The study aimed to evaluate the predictive factors that determined stone-free rate (SFR) after retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS). Materials and methods This prospective study was conducted on 183 patients undergoing RIRS for renal stones. Patients were categorized into two groups, depending on stone-free status one month following the procedure. SFR was defined as the complete absence of stones or stones <4 mm. The parameters studied included patient demographics, presence of hydronephrosis, presence of preoperative double J-stent, abnormal renal anatomy, and stone characteristics (stone burden, stone number, stone density, stone location, lower pole infundibulopelvic angle, and lower pole renal infundibular length (RIL)). Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to identify risk factors for residual stones. We assessed the predictive ability of the RIRS score and Resorlu-Unsal stone score (RUSS) for evaluating SFR utilizing receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis. Results 183 patients were included in the study with a median age of 51 years. 131 (71.6%) patients were declared stone-free after the procedure. The mean stone size and density were 16.9 SD±7.5 mm and 1038 SD±342 Hounsfield units (HU) respectively. Stone-free patients had lower stone size (14.3 mm vs. 23.6 mm, p<0.01) and stone density (970 HU vs. 1211 HU, p<0.01) compared to non-stone-free patients. Patients with residual stones had steeper lower pole renal infundibulopelvic angle (RIPA) (31.3° vs. 40.7°, p<0.01) and longer RIL (26.6 mm vs. 21.1 mm, p<0.01). Stone multiplicity (p<0.01), lower pole stone location (p<0.01), and renal malformations (p<0.01) were significant influencing factors for residual renal stones after RIRS. Multivariate analysis revealed stone size, stone density (HU), and stone location as independent predictors for SFR after RIRS. Among the scoring systems, the RIRS score had the highest diagnostic accuracy for SFR (area under the curve (AUC): -0.882, 95% CI-0.828-0.936). Conclusion Stone size, stone density (HU), and stone number are important predictors of SFR after RIRS. Lower pole stone location and abnormal renal anatomy play a substantial role in determining SFR after RIRS. In lower pole stones, a long RIL and acute RIPA negatively influence SFR. Additionally, the RIRS score was found to be a better predictor for SFR than the RUSS score.
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- Kishan Raj K
- Urology, Father Muller Medical College and Hospital, Mangalore, IND
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- Urology, Father Muller Medical College and Hospital, Mangalore, IND
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- Urology, Father Muller Medical College and Hospital, Mangalore, IND
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- Urology, Malabar Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Kozhikode, IND
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Salah M, Laymon M, Gul T, Alnawasra H, Ibrahim M, Tallai B, Ebrahim M, Alrayashi M, Abdelkareem M, Al-Ansari A. Optimizing outcome reporting after robotic flexible ureteroscopy for management of renal calculi: Introducing the concept of tetrafecta. J Robot Surg 2024; 18:128. [PMID: 38492131 PMCID: PMC10944431 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-024-01858-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024]
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Robotic flexible ureteroscopy (RFURS) has shown encouraging results in terms of stone free rate (SFR) and better ergonomics compared to conventional FURS. However, few studies have reported its outcomes. The goal of this study was to report our initial results of RFURS, furthermore we proposed a novel metrics for composite outcome reporting named tetrafecta. A retrospective analysis of electronic records of 100 patients treated with RFURS for renal stones between 2019 till 2023 was performed. Tetrafecta criteria included, complete stone removal after a single treatment session, without auxiliary procedures, absence of high-grade complications (GIII-V) and same-day hospital discharge. Mean patient age and stone size were 40.7 ± 9.2 and 11.7 ± 5.8 mm, respectively. Median stone volume was 916 (421-12,235) mm3. Twenty-eight patients had multiple renal stones. Staghorn stones were seen in 12 patients. Preoperative DJ stent was fixed in 58 patients. Median operative time and stone treatment time were 116 min (97-148) and 37 (22-69) min. The median stone treatment efficiency (STE) was 21.6 (8.9-41.6). A strong positive correlation between stone volume and STE (R = 0.8, p < 0.0001). Overall, 73 patients were stone free after the initial treatment session while tetrafecta was achieved in 70 patients. Univariate analysis showed that the stone size (p = 0.008), acute infundibulopelvic angle (p = 0.023) and preoperative stenting (p = 0.017) had significant influence on achieving tetrafecta. Multivariate analysis identified preoperative stenting (OR 0.3, 95% CI 0.1-0.8, p = 0.019) as the only independent predictor of tetrafecta achievement. A comprehensive reporting methodology for reporting outcomes of RFURS is indicated for patient counseling and comparing different techniques. Tetrafecta was achieved in 70% of cases. Presence of significant residual stones ≥ 3mm was the leading cause of missing tetrafecta. Absence of preoperative stent was the only predictor of missing tetrafecta.
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- Morshed Salah
- Urology Section, Surgery Department, Hazm Mebaireek General Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
- Department of Surgery-Urology, College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.
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- Urology Section, Surgery Department, Hazm Mebaireek General Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
- Urology and Nephrology Center, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Urology Section, Surgery Department, Hazm Mebaireek General Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
- Department of Surgery-Urology, College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Urology Section, Surgery Department, Hazm Mebaireek General Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Urology Section, Surgery Department, Hazm Mebaireek General Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Urology Section, Surgery Department, Hazm Mebaireek General Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Urology Section, Surgery Department, Hazm Mebaireek General Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Urology Section, Surgery Department, Hazm Mebaireek General Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Urology Section, Surgery Department, Hazm Mebaireek General Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Urology Section, Surgery Department, Hazm Mebaireek General Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
- Department of Surgery-Urology, College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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Hou J, Wen X, Qu G, Chen W, Xu X, Wu G, Ji R, Wei G, Liang T, Huang W, Xiong L. A multicenter study on the application of artificial intelligence radiological characteristics to predict prognosis after percutaneous nephrolithotomy. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1184608. [PMID: 37780621 PMCID: PMC10541026 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1184608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023] Open
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Background A model to predict preoperative outcomes after percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) with renal staghorn stones is developed to be an essential preoperative consultation tool. Objective In this study, we constructed a predictive model for one-time stone clearance after PCNL for renal staghorn calculi, so as to predict the stone clearance rate of patients in one operation, and provide a reference direction for patients and clinicians. Methods According to the 175 patients with renal staghorn stones undergoing PCNL at two centers, preoperative/postoperative variables were collected. After identifying characteristic variables using PCA analysis to avoid overfitting. A predictive model was developed for preoperative outcomes after PCNL in patients with renal staghorn stones. In addition, we repeatedly cross-validated their model's predictive efficacy and clinical application using data from two different centers. Results The study included 175 patients from two centers treated with PCNL. We used a training set and an external validation set. Radionics characteristics, deep migration learning, clinical characteristics, and DTL+Rad-signature were successfully constructed using machine learning based on patients' pre/postoperative imaging characteristics and clinical variables using minimum absolute shrinkage and selection operator algorithms. In this study, DTL-Rad signal was found to be the outstanding predictor of stone clearance in patients with renal deer antler-like stones treated by PCNL. The DTL+Rad signature showed good discriminatory ability in both the training and external validation groups with AUC values of 0.871 (95% CI, 0.800-0.942) and 0.744 (95% CI, 0.617-0.871). The decision curve demonstrated the radiographic model's clinical utility and illustrated specificities of 0.935 and 0.806, respectively. Conclusion We found a prediction model combining imaging characteristics, neural networks, and clinical characteristics can be used as an effective preoperative prediction method.
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- Jian Hou
- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, The University of Hongkong-Shenzhen Hosipital, ShenZhen, China
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, The University of Hongkong-Shenzhen Hosipital, ShenZhen, China
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- Department of Urology, Zhuzhou Central Hospital, Zhuzhou, China
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- Department of Radiology, Zixing First People's Hospital, Chenzhou, China
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, The University of Hongkong-Shenzhen Hosipital, ShenZhen, China
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, The University of Hongkong-Shenzhen Hosipital, ShenZhen, China
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, The University of Hongkong-Shenzhen Hosipital, ShenZhen, China
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, The University of Hongkong-Shenzhen Hosipital, ShenZhen, China
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, The University of Hongkong-Shenzhen Hosipital, ShenZhen, China
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, The University of Hongkong-Shenzhen Hosipital, ShenZhen, China
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, The University of Hongkong-Shenzhen Hosipital, ShenZhen, China
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Inoue T, Hamamoto S, Okada S, Imai S, Yamamichi F, Fujita M, Tominaga K, Fujisawa M. Pelvicalyceal anatomy on the accessibility of reusable flexible ureteroscopy to lower pole calyx during retrograde intrarenal surgery. Int J Urol 2023; 30:220-225. [PMID: 36305835 DOI: 10.1111/iju.15091] [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: 07/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate the pelvicalyceal anatomy on accessibility of reusable flexible ureteroscopy (fURS) to the lower pole calyx during retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS). METHODS Here, 854 patients with ureteral or kidney stones with access to a renal collecting system using reusable fURS were classified into either the accessible group, in whom the deepest lower pole calyces could be touched; and the inaccessible group, in whom the deepest lower calyces could not be touched. We measured the infundibulopelvic angle (IPA), infundibular width (IW), infundibular length (IL), and calyceal pelvic height (CPH) using retrograde pyelograms and performed intergroup comparisons. RESULTS The median IPA, IW, IL, and CPH in the accessible and inaccessible group were 60.5° and 45.6° (p < 0.001), 10.8 and 9.4 mm (p < 0.001), 33.2 and 36.4 mm (p < 0.001), and 25.9 and 30.9 mm (p < 0.001), respectively. IPA (OR 0.963, 95% CI 0.952-0.974, p < 0.001) and IW (OR 0.519, 95% CI 0.331-0.816, p = 0.004) were significant risk factors of renal pelvicalyceal anatomy related to the accessibility of the lower pole calyces. The cut-off value for IPA and IW was 45.8°(p < 0.001) and 7.8 mm (p < 0.001), respectively. CONCLUSIONS IPA < 45.8° and IW <7.8 mm were negative predictors to access the lower pole calyces when using reusable fURS during RIRS.
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- Takaaki Inoue
- Department of Urology and Stone Center, Hara Genitourinary Hospital, Kobe, Japan.,Division of Urology, Department of Surgery Related, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Medical School, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Gyotoku General Hospital, Ichikawa, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Konan Medical Center, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Urology and Stone Center, Hara Genitourinary Hospital, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Urology and Stone Center, Hara Genitourinary Hospital, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Urology and Stone Center, Hara Genitourinary Hospital, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery Related, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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Yuan Y, Liang YN, Li KF, Ho YR, Wu QL, Zhao Z. A meta-analysis: retrograde intrarenal surgery vs. percutaneous nephrolithotomy in children. Front Pediatr 2023; 11:1086345. [PMID: 37205217 PMCID: PMC10185757 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2023.1086345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023] Open
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Backgrounds The increasing prevalence of pediatric kidney stones worldwide makes minimally invasive lithotripsy like retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) and percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) more prevalent. However, their safety and efficacy are controversial. Consequently, a meta-analysis of the comparison between RIRS and PCNL is conducted. Methods Clinical trials were selected from PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, and Cochrane Library databases. The data extraction and study quality assessment were performed by two individuals independently. The data relating to therapeutic effects were extracted and analyzed by Review manager 5.4. Results Thirteen studies involving 1,019 patients were included. The micro-PCNL excelled in stone-free rate (P = 0.003), postoperative fever rate (P = 0.02), and Clavien-Dindo II complications (P = 0.05). Notably, the mean age of the micro-PCNL group was younger than other groups (P = 0.0005). The operation time in mini-PCNL was longer than RIRS (P < 0.00001) but with high heterogeneity (I2 = 99%). There was no difference in Clavien-Dindo I, II, and III complications between the PCNL and the RIRS, but mini-PCNL showed a higher probability than RIRS in Clavien-Dindo I (P = 0.0008) and II complications (P = 0.007). Conclusions Compared with RIRS, micro-PCNL could be a better therapeutic option for kidney stones in children. Of note, more parameters should be analyzed to illustrate the efficacy of different minimally invasive surgeries for pediatric kidney stones due to poor cases in our study. Systematic Review Registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/#recordDetails, PROSPERO CRD42022323611.
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- Yi Yuan
- Department of Pediatric Urology Surgery, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Pediatric Urology Surgery, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Pediatric Urology Surgery, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Pediatric Urology Surgery, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Pediatric Urology Surgery, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Urology Surgery, Guangzhou Women and Children’s Medical Center of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- Correspondence: Zhang Zhao
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Single-Session Impact of High-Power Laser with Moses Technology for Lower Pole Stones in Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery: Retrospective Study. J Clin Med 2022; 12:jcm12010301. [PMID: 36615101 PMCID: PMC9821691 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12010301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Revised: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Background: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a high-power holmium laser with Moses technology (MT) for the treatment of lower pole stones during retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS). Methods: Herein, 305 patients with lower pole stones who underwent RIRS using a high-power holmium laser with MT were retrospectively classified into the stone-free (SF) and non-SF groups. We measured the stone burden, stone volume, stone hardness, pre- or post-operative stent placement, infundibulopelvic angle (IPA), infundibular width (IW), infundibular length (IL), and calyceal pelvic height in terms of pelvicalyceal anatomy using retrograde pyelograms and evaluated the predictive factors of postoperative SF. Results: A total of 173 (56.7%) and 229 (75.1%) patients achieved a SF status on postoperative day one and at one month, respectively. Operation time in the SF group was shorter than that in the non-SF group (51.0 vs. 74.5 min). There were no significant differences in postoperative complications between the SF and non-SF groups. Significantly predictive risk factors in postoperative SF included total stone volume (odds ratio (OR), 1.056; 95% CI, 1.015-1.099; p = 0.007), IPA (OR, 0.970; 95% CI, 0.956-0.993; p = 0.009), and IW (OR, 0.295; 95% CI, 0.121-0.718; p = 0.007). The cut-off values of stone volume, IPA, and IW were 515.2 mm3, 46.8°, and 7.75 mm, respectively. Conclusions: A high-power holmium laser with MT in lower pole stones is a valuable option for positive outcomes and patient's safety. Larger stone volume, acute IPA, and narrow IW were negative predictors related to postoperative SF status.
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Ozkent MS, Piskin MM, Balasar M, Goger YE, Sonmez MG. Is Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery as Safe for Children as It Is for Adults? Urol Int 2021; 105:1039-1045. [PMID: 34247163 DOI: 10.1159/000517290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2021] [Accepted: 04/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The primary aim of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) among the children and adults with similar stone burdens and locations. Also, the secondary aim of this study is to identify the factors affecting the stone-free rates (SFRs) of RIRS. METHODS We retrospectively compared perioperative results, SFRs, and complication rates (CRs) between pediatric (group 1, n: 55) and adult (group 2, n: 220) age groups diagnosed with kidney stones and treated by flexible ureterorenoscopy using the same instruments. Furthermore, multivariate analysis was performed to determine the factors affecting the SFR. RESULTS A total of 275 patients (pediatric group: 55; adult group: 220) were included in this study. The mean age of pediatric and adult groups was 7.2 ± 5.3 and 43.9 ± 15.1, respectively. The mean stone size was 13.9 ± 6.6 mm in the pediatric group compared to 14.8 ± 6.7 mm in the adult group (p = 0.35). Stone localizations and number were similar. JJ stenting for passive dilatation and use of UAS were higher in the pediatric group (p = 0.002; p = 0.017). However, postoperative double pigtail stenting rate was higher in the adult group (p < 0.001). Total CR was 13.8% and mostly Clavien I-II, and no difference was observed between the 2 groups (p = 0.541). The SFRs between the groups were similar (pediatric group: 81.8%; adult group: 78.2%; p = 0.554). On multivariate analysis, stone size (p < 0.001) and lower calyx stone (p < 0.001) were the negative predictive factors for SFR. CONCLUSION There are small technical differences between pediatric patients and adult patients in our study, but RIRS in children is as safe and efficient as it is in adults.
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- Department of Urology, Meram Medical Faculty, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Meram Medical Faculty, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Meram Medical Faculty, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Meram Medical Faculty, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Turkey
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Tastemur S, Senel S, Kizilkan Y, Ozden C. Evaluation of the anatomical factors affecting the success of retrograde intrarenal surgery for isolated lower pole kidney stones. Urolithiasis 2021; 50:65-70. [PMID: 34175984 DOI: 10.1007/s00240-021-01279-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2021] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Studies which examine the factors affecting success rate in kidney stones located in the lower pole as well as the effects of infundibulopelvic angle (IPA) and infundibular length (IL) have been conducted with a small number of patients. We aimed to evaluate the cut-off points of IPA and IL parameters that effect the success of retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) for isolated lower pole kidney stones. This retrospective study includes 168 patients who underwent primary RIRS due to isolated lower pole kidney stones in our clinic between January 2013 and May 2020. Pre-operative demographic data, medical history, physical examination, surgery duration as well as the post-operative hospitalization time of patients specifics were obtained. According to pre-operative computed tomography (CT), stone size, stone burden, stone density, number of stones (single and multiple), stone laterality, congenital kidney abnormality, the presence of solitary kidney, parameters of IPA and IL were measured and both included in the study. All patients were divided into two groups as the successful group and the unsuccessful group according to their post-operative success. These two groups were compared in terms of pre and post-operative data. Stone burden, IPA < 42.65°, and IL > 27.5 mm were specified as the independent risk factors for success of RIRS procedure. The patients for whom RIRS procedure is planned for lower pole kidney stones, stone burden, IPA, and IL should be taken into consideration to be able to predict success and it should be kept in mind that additional treatment may be required.
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- Sedat Tastemur
- Department of Urology, Ankara City Hospital, Üniversiteler Mahallesi, 1604. Cadde No: 9 Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Ankara City Hospital, Üniversiteler Mahallesi, 1604. Cadde No: 9 Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Department of Urology, Ankara City Hospital, Üniversiteler Mahallesi, 1604. Cadde No: 9 Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Ankara City Hospital, Üniversiteler Mahallesi, 1604. Cadde No: 9 Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey
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Kirecci SL, Ilgi M, Yesildal C, Yavuzsan AH, Albayrak AT, Sarica K. The impact of the pelvicalyceal anatomy characteristics on the prediction of flexible ureteroscopy outcomes. Urol Ann 2021; 13:105-110. [PMID: 34194134 PMCID: PMC8210722 DOI: 10.4103/ua.ua_19_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: 03/04/2020] [Accepted: 09/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Background The anatomical architecture is a prominent factor in the outcomes of flexible ureteroscopy (FURS). Aims and Objectives The aim to regard the success of procedures based on Pelvicalyceal body that called Sampaio classification system. Materials and Methods A total of 125 FURS procedures were reviewed between December 2012 and December 2016 in our department. Seven patients were excluded from the study due to the horseshoe kidney in two cases and recurrent cystine stone configuration in five patients. The patient's renal collecting system anatomy characteristics are regarded, and they are classified into four main groups based on the mid-renal-zone anatomy assessed according to Sampaio Classification. Results Total stone-free rate (SFR) during the postoperative 1st-month evaluation was noncontrast computerized tomography 75 (63.6%). The evaluation of the SFR in all subgroup of cases based on Sampaio classification noticed easily, SFR was significantly lower in subgroup A2 (30.4%) (P = 0.00), significantly higher in subgroup B2 (P = 0.008). The comparative analysis of the operative duration defined that it was the shortest (75.3 ± 18.1 min) in Type B1 subgroup cases, and the longest (84.7 ± 25.7 min) in the Type A2 subgroup cases. Even though this duration was found to be relatively higher in Type A2 subgroup cases than the others, this difference was not statistically significant (P = 0.271). Fluoroscopy time was noted to be the shortest (11.9 ± 13.4 s) in B1 subgroup and the longest in A2 subgroup with a statistically significant different (median: 21.3 ± 30.4) (P = 0.04). While 6 (5.1%) cases had Clavien 2 and 3 (2.5%) cases, demonstrated Clavien 3a complications. Conclusion The calyceal structure of the kidney affects the SFR; therefore, a detailed classification of pelvicalyceal could improve the outcomes, decrease the rate of auxiliary procedures and prevent the complications.
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- Sinan Levent Kirecci
- Urology Clinic, Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Research and Training Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Urology, Pediatric Urology and Uro-Oncology Clinic, KMG Klinikum Luckenwalde, Brandenburg, Germany
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- Urology Clinic, Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Research and Training Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Urology Clinic, Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Research and Training Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Urology Clinic, Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Research and Training Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Urology Clinic, Kafkas University Medical School, Kars, Turkey
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Inoue T, Okada S, Hamamoto S, Fujisawa M. Retrograde intrarenal surgery: Past, present, and future. Investig Clin Urol 2021; 62:121-135. [PMID: 33660439 PMCID: PMC7940851 DOI: 10.4111/icu.20200526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2020] [Revised: 12/09/2020] [Accepted: 12/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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With the recent technological advancements in endourology, retrograde intrarenal surgery has become a more popular procedure for treatment of urolithiasis. Furthermore, since the introduction of new laser systems and advanced flexible ureteroscopy with miniaturized ureteroscopes, the treatment indications for retrograde intrarenal surgery have expanded to include not only larger renal stones of >2 cm but also upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma, ureteral stricture, and idiopathic renal hematuria. Clinicians must keep up with these trends and make good use of these technologies in the rapidly changing field of endourology. Simultaneously, we must consider the risk of various complications including thermal injury due to laser use, ureteral injury caused by the ureteral access sheath, and radiation exposure during retrograde intrarenal surgery with fluoroscopic guidance. This review focuses on the past, present, and future of retrograde intrarenal surgery and provides many topics and clinical options for urologists to consider.
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- Takaaki Inoue
- Department of Urology and Stone Center, Hara Genitourinary Hospital, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan.,Department of Urology, Kobe University, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan.
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- Department of Urology, Gyotoku General Hospital, Ichikawa, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Medical School, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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Lildal SK, Andreassen KH, Baard J, Brehmer M, Bultitude M, Eriksson Y, Ghani KR, Jung H, Kamphuis G, Kronenberg P, Turney B, Traxer O, Ulvik Ø, Osther PJS. Consultation on kidney stones, Copenhagen 2019: aspects of intracorporeal lithotripsy in flexible ureterorenoscopy. World J Urol 2020; 39:1673-1682. [PMID: 33067728 PMCID: PMC8217045 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-020-03481-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2020] [Accepted: 10/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Purpose To summarize current knowledge on intracorporeal laser lithotripsy in flexible ureterorenoscopy (fURS), regarding basics of laser lithotripsy, technical aspects, stone clearance, lithotripsy strategies, laser technologies, endoscopes, and safety. Methods A scoping review approach was applied to search literature in PubMed, EMBASE, and Web of Science. Consensus was reached through discussions at the Consultation on Kidney Stones held in September 2019 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Results and conclusions Lasers are widely used for lithotripsy during fURS. The Holmium laser is still the predominant technology, and specific settings for dusting and fragmenting have evolved, which has expanded the role of fURS in stone management. Pulse modulation can increase stone ablation efficacy, possibly by minimizing stone retropulsion. Thulium fibre laser was recently introduced, and this technology may improve laser lithotripsy efficiency. Small fibres give better irrigation, accessibility, and efficiency. To achieve optimal results, laser settings should be adjusted for the individual stone. There is no consensus whether the fragmentation and basketing strategy is preferable to the dusting strategy for increasing stone-free rate. On the contrary, different stone scenarios call for different lithotripsy approaches. Furthermore, for large stone burdens, all laser settings and lithotripsy strategies must be applied to achieve optimal results. Technology for removing dust from the kidney should be in focus in future research and development. Safety concerns about fURS laser lithotripsy include high intrarenal pressures and temperatures, and measures to reduce both those aspects must be taken to avoid complications. Technology to control these parameters should be targeted in further studies.
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- Department of Urology, Herlev-Gentofte Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Urology, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery and Urology, Danderyd University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Urology Centre and Stone Unit, Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Surgery and Urology, Danderyd University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Urology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Urology, Urological Research Center, Lillebaelt Hospital, University of Southern Denmark, Vejle, Denmark
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- Department of Urology, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Urology, Hospital CUF Descobertas, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Urology, Churchill Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Urology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Urology, Urological Research Center, Lillebaelt Hospital, University of Southern Denmark, Vejle, Denmark.
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Xun Y, Chen M, Liang P, Tripathi P, Deng H, Zhou Z, Xie Q, Li C, Wang S, Li Z, Hu D, Kamel I. A Novel Clinical-Radiomics Model Pre-operatively Predicted the Stone-Free Rate of Flexible Ureteroscopy Strategy in Kidney Stone Patients. Front Med (Lausanne) 2020; 7:576925. [PMID: 33178719 PMCID: PMC7593485 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2020.576925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2020] [Accepted: 09/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Purpose: The purpose of the study is to develop and validate a novel clinical-radiomics nomogram model for pre-operatively predicting the stone-free rate of flexible ureteroscopy (fURS) in kidney stone patients. Patients and Methods: Altogether, 2,129 fURS cases with kidney stones were retrospectively analyzed, and 264 patients with a solitary kidney stone were included in a further study. For lower calyx calculi, a radiomics model was generated in a primary cohort of 99 patients who underwent non-contrast-enhanced computed tomography (NCCT). Radiomics feature selection and signature building were conducted by using the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) method. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was employed to build a model incorporating radiomics and potential clinical factors. Model performance was evaluated by its discrimination, calibration, and clinical utility. The model was internally validated in 43 patients. Results: The overall success rate of fURS was 72%, while the stone-free rate (SFR) for lower calyx calculi and non-lower calyx calculi was 56.3 and 90.16%, respectively. On multivariate logistic regression analysis of the primary cohort, independent predictors for SFR were radiomics signature, stone volume, operator experience, and hydronephrosis level, which were all selected into the nomogram. The area under the curve (AUC) of clinical-radiomics model was 0.949 and 0.947 in the primary and validation cohorts, respectively. Moreover, the calibration curve showed a satisfactory predictive accuracy, and the decision curve analysis indicated that the nomogram has superior clinical application value. Conclusion: In this novel clinical-radiomics model, the radiomics scores, stone volume, hydronephrosis level, and operator experience were crucial for the flexible ureteroscopy strategy.
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- Yang Xun
- Department of Urology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 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, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD, United States
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Barba HS, Villeda-Sandoval CI, Mendez-Probst CE. Frequency and risk factors for antegrade ureteral stone migration after percutaneous nephrolithotomy. Cent European J Urol 2020; 73:355-361. [PMID: 33133665 PMCID: PMC7587484 DOI: 10.5173/ceju.2020.0023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2019] [Revised: 02/10/2020] [Accepted: 07/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Introduction Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is the minimally invasive procedure of choice for the treatment of large and/or complex nephrolithiasis. Migration of residual fragments (RFs) into the ureter after PCNL is presumed to be uncommon. However, should associated stone-related events (SREs) occur, ancillary procedures may be required. The objective of this study was to describe the frequency and to analyze predictors of antegrade migration of RFs after PCNL. Material and methods A case-control study of patients who underwent PCNL for nephrolithiasis and had a postoperative computed tomography available within 48 hours was performed. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression analysis were carried out. Results The final sample included 169 interventions. Mean age was 49 ±13 years, median maximum stone size was 26 (7 to 87) mm and mean stone density was 835 (70 to 2022) Hounsfield Units (HUs). 7.1% of the patients experienced migration of RFs into the ureter after PCNL, of whom 41.6% suffered SREs. Lithotripsy was performed using ultrasonic (67.5%), laser (23.7%), and pneumatic (14.8%) technologies. Univariate analysis found female gender (OR 4.1, p = 0.02) height ≥1.68 m (OR 5.52, p = 0.009), middle (OR 6.71, p = 0.01) and upper (OR 3.59, p = 0.04) caliceal location, staghorn calculi (OR 4.72, p = 0.02), stone area (OR 1.001, p = 0.03), lasertripsy (OR 3.61, p = 0.03) and operative time (OR 1.007, p = 0.02) statistically significant for migration of SFs into the ureter after PCNL. Of these, only height ≥1.68 m (OR 7.17, p = 0.01) and staghorn nephrolithiasis (OR 13.27, p = 0.02) remained independent predictors in the multivariate analysis with an area under the curve of 0.69. Conclusions 71.% of patients undergoing PCNL had a SF migrating to the ureter. Of these 41% suffered a SRE that required ancilliary interventions. Staghorn nephrolithiasis and ≥1.68 mts of height were found to predict this event.
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- Hector S Barba
- Department of Urology at Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Medicas y Nutricion Salvador Zubiran, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Urology at Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Medicas y Nutricion Salvador Zubiran, Mexico City, Mexico
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Richard F, Marguin J, Frontczak A, Barkatz J, Balssa L, Bernardini S, Chabannes E, Guichard G, Bittard H, Kleinclauss F. Evaluation and comparison of scoring systems for predicting stone-free status after flexible ureteroscopy for renal and ureteral stones. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0237068. [PMID: 32760154 PMCID: PMC7410314 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0237068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2020] [Accepted: 07/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate four predictive scores for stone-free rate (SFR) after flexible ureterorenoscopy (f-URS) with holmium-YAG laser fragmentation of renal and ureteral lithiasis. METHODS We carried out a retrospective analysis of 800 f-URS procedures performed in our institution between January 2009 and December 2016. For each procedure, a single surgeon calculated the following scores: S.T.O.N.E score; Resorlu Unsal Stone Score (RUSS); modified Seoul National University Renal Complexity (S-ReSC) score; and Ito's score. RESULTS Overall SFR was 74.1%. Univariate analysis demonstrated that stone size (p<0.0001), stone volume (p<0.0001), stone number (p = 0.004), narrow lower pole infundibulopelvic angle (IPA) (p = 0.003) and lower pole location + IPA <45° (p = 0.011) were significantly associated with SFR. All scores differed between the stone-free and non-stone-free groups. Area under the curve of the receiving operator characteristics curve was calculated for each score: 0.617 [95%CI: 0.575-0.660] for the S.T.O.N.E score; 0.644 [95%CI: 0.609-0.680] for the RUSS; 0.651 [95%CI: 0.606-0.697] for the S-ReSC score; and 0.735 [95%CI: 0.692-0.777] for Ito's nomogram. CONCLUSION All four scores were predictive of SFR after f-URS. Ito's score was the most sensitive. However, the performance of all scores in this analysis was lower than in developmental studies.
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- François Richard
- Department of Urology and Renal Transplantation, University Hospital of Besancon, Besancon, France
- Université de Franche-Comté, Besançon, France
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- Department of Urology and Renal Transplantation, University Hospital of Besancon, Besancon, France
- Université de Franche-Comté, Besançon, France
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- Department of Urology and Renal Transplantation, University Hospital of Besancon, Besancon, France
- Université de Franche-Comté, Besançon, France
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- Department of Urology and Renal Transplantation, University Hospital of Besancon, Besancon, France
- Université de Franche-Comté, Besançon, France
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- Department of Urology and Renal Transplantation, University Hospital of Besancon, Besancon, France
- Université de Franche-Comté, Besançon, France
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- Department of Urology and Renal Transplantation, University Hospital of Besancon, Besancon, France
- Université de Franche-Comté, Besançon, France
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- Department of Urology and Renal Transplantation, University Hospital of Besancon, Besancon, France
- Université de Franche-Comté, Besançon, France
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- Department of Urology and Renal Transplantation, University Hospital of Besancon, Besancon, France
- Université de Franche-Comté, Besançon, France
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- Department of Urology and Renal Transplantation, University Hospital of Besancon, Besancon, France
- Université de Franche-Comté, Besançon, France
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- Department of Urology and Renal Transplantation, University Hospital of Besancon, Besancon, France
- Université de Franche-Comté, Besançon, France
- “Nanomedicine Lab, Imagery and Therapeutics”, EA 4662, Besançon, France
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Tambo M, Inoue T, Miura H, Matsuzaki J, Nutahara K, Hamamoto S, Okada S, Fukuhara H, Fujisawa M, Matsuda T. A Novel Flexible Ureteroscope with Omnidirectional Bending Tip Using Joystick-Type Control Unit (URF-Y0016): Initial Validation Study in Bench Models. J Endourol 2020; 34:676-681. [DOI: 10.1089/end.2019.0895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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- Mitsuhiro Tambo
- Department of Urology, Kyorin University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Hara Genitourinary Hospital, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Ohguchi East General Hospital, Yokohama, Japan
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- Bremen Street Urology & Nephrology Clinic, Kawasaki, Japan
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- Department of Nephro-Urology, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Gyotoku General Hospital, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Kyorin University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Kobe University School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Urology and Andrology, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan
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Keller EX, De Coninck V, Doizi S, Daudon M, Traxer O. What is the exact definition of stone dust? An in vitro evaluation. World J Urol 2020; 39:187-194. [PMID: 32270283 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-020-03178-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2020] [Accepted: 03/20/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To propose a size-related definition of stone dust produced by lithotripsy of urinary stones. METHODS Stone dust was defined as particles small enough to adhere to the following criteria: (1) spontaneous floating under 40 cm H2O irrigation pressure; (2) mean sedimentation time of > 2 s through 10 cm saline solution; (3) fully suitable for aspiration through a 3.6 F working channel. Irrigation, sedimentation, and aspiration tests were set up to evaluate each criterion. Primary outcome was particle size limit agreeing with all three criteria. Stone particles with a given size limit (≤ 2 mm, ≤ 1 mm, ≤ 500 µm, ≤ 250 µm, ≤ 125 µm and ≤ 63 µm) were obtained from laser lithotripsy, including samples from prevailing stone types: calcium oxalate monohydrate, calcium oxalate dihydrate, uric acid, carbapatite, struvite, brushite, and cystine. RESULTS All particles ≤ 250 µm from all stone types were in agreement with all three criteria defining stone dust, except for struvite where size limit for a positive irrigation and sedimentation test was ≤ 125 µm. CONCLUSION A size limit of ≤ 250 µm seems to generally adhere to our definition of stone dust, which is based on floating and sedimentation proprieties of stone particles, as well as on the ability to be fully aspirated through the working channel of a flexible ureteroscope.
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- Etienne Xavier Keller
- Service d'Urologie, AP-HP, Hôpital Tenon, Assistance-Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Sorbonne Université, 4 rue de la Chine, 75020, Paris, France.,GRC n°20, Groupe de Recherche Clinique Sur La Lithiase Urinaire, Hôpital Tenon, Sorbonne Université, 75020, Paris, France.,Department of Urology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Service d'Urologie, AP-HP, Hôpital Tenon, Assistance-Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Sorbonne Université, 4 rue de la Chine, 75020, Paris, France.,GRC n°20, Groupe de Recherche Clinique Sur La Lithiase Urinaire, Hôpital Tenon, Sorbonne Université, 75020, Paris, France.,Department of Urology, AZ Klina, Brasschaat, Belgium
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- Service d'Urologie, AP-HP, Hôpital Tenon, Assistance-Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Sorbonne Université, 4 rue de la Chine, 75020, Paris, France.,GRC n°20, Groupe de Recherche Clinique Sur La Lithiase Urinaire, Hôpital Tenon, Sorbonne Université, 75020, Paris, France
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- Hôpital Tenon, CRISTAL Laboratory, Sorbonne Université, Paris, France
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- Service d'Urologie, AP-HP, Hôpital Tenon, Assistance-Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Sorbonne Université, 4 rue de la Chine, 75020, Paris, France. .,GRC n°20, Groupe de Recherche Clinique Sur La Lithiase Urinaire, Hôpital Tenon, Sorbonne Université, 75020, Paris, France.
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Dresner SL, Iremashvili V, Best SL, Hedican SP, Nakada SY. Influence of Lower Pole Infundibulopelvic Angle on Success of Retrograde Flexible Ureteroscopy and Laser Lithotripsy for the Treatment of Renal Stones. J Endourol 2020; 34:655-660. [PMID: 31968995 DOI: 10.1089/end.2019.0720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Objectives: Influence of renal anatomy on success rates for shockwave lithotripsy has been reported in the literature with emphasis on lower pole anatomy. Influence of renal anatomy has not been evaluated in the setting of ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsy for stone treatment. This study analyzed the influence of infundibulopelvic angle (IPA) of the lower pole on the outcomes of ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsy with respect to stone-free rate and surgical recurrence. Materials and Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 735 renal units undergoing retrograde flexible ureteroscopy (fURS) with laser lithotripsy between January 2009 and December 2016. All cases were performed at a single institution. No exclusion criterion was applied with regard to preoperative stone location. Success was defined as no evidence of residual stone fragments on kidney, ureter, and bladder radiograph within 2 months of surgery. Failure was defined as any stone present on imaging. Lower pole IPA was measured on intraoperative retrograde pyelogram as described by Elbahanasy et al. Univariate and multivariate analyses of factors contributing to stone-free rate were performed. Secondary outcomes included surgical recurrence-free survival. Results: Of the 735 cases evaluated, 243 cases had a retrograde pyelogram stored in our Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) sufficient for IPA interpretation. Of these patients, 122 (50%) were women. In total, 127 patients (52.3%) were stone free on follow-up imaging, whereas 116 (47.7%) had residual stone burden. In total, 144 (59%) patients had ≤3 mm stone burden on follow-up imaging. In multivariate analysis, residual stone fragments were significantly associated with acute IPA <90° (<0.001), lower pole stones preoperatively (<0.001), and larger stone size (0.001). IPA <90° and larger stone size were both found to be statistically significantly associated with need for repeat surgery. Conclusions: Our data show that more acute IPA and larger preoperative stone size negatively affect stone-free rate and need for repeat surgery after retrograde fURS with laser lithotripsy for treatment of renal stones.
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- Stephanie L Dresner
- Department of Urology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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Evaluation of flexible ureteroscope with an omni-directional bending tip, using a JOYSTICK unit (URF-Y0016): an ex-vivo study. World J Urol 2020; 39:209-215. [PMID: 32172330 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-020-03151-w] [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: 12/04/2019] [Accepted: 02/26/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To compare the range of reach of our newly designed omni-directional ureteroscope (URF-Y0016), compared to the commonly used URF-P6, FlexX2s, and LithoVue™ scopes, in the upper, middle, and lower calyces in an ex-vivo pyelocaliceal model. METHODS We fabricated a three-dimensional pyelocaliceal model of the upper, middle, and lower pole calyces using urethane and acrylic resin. The inner surface of the dome of each calyx was engraved with reference lines along eight directions, set at 10° of latitude from the top to the base of the dome, and at angles of 0-90°, to precisely determine the range of reach of each scope. The main feature of the URF-Y0016 scope is the omni-directional bending of the tip of the flexible ureteroscope, with the control of these four directions integrated into a handgun-type control unit with a joystick. The range of reach within each calyx was measured by four expert surgeons. RESULTS The URF-Y0016 scope provided a greater range of reach along all directions in the lower pole calyx compared to URF-P6, FlexX2s, and LithoVue™ scopes (p < 0.001), particularly along the anterior-posterior direction in the lower lobe calyx. However, the URF-Y0016 scope did not influence the improvement of reach range in the upper and middle pole calyx compared to URF-P6, FlexX2s, and LithoVue™ scopes (p = 0.08, p = 0.296). CONCLUSION The novel design of the URF-Y0016 could improve treatment outcomes for calyceal stones in the lower pole in practice.
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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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Jiao B, Luo Z, Xu X, Zhang M, Zhang G. Minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy versus retrograde intrarenal surgery in surgical management of upper urinary stones - A systematic review with meta-analysis. Int J Surg 2019; 71:1-11. [PMID: 31521837 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2019.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2019] [Revised: 08/14/2019] [Accepted: 09/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to retrospectively assess the efficacy and safety of minimally invasive nephrolithotomy (MPCNL) versus retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) in the management of upper urinary stones. METHODS A comprehensive literature review of articles that investigated the efficacy and safety of MPCNL and RIRS was conducted by systematically searching PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library in March 2019. Two reviewers searched the literature, independently extracted the data and evaluated the quality of the data according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. A meta-analysis was performed by using Review Manager 5.3 software. RESULTS Eight randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving 725 patients with upper urinary stones were analysed based on the inclusion criteria. While MPCNL has a better clinical efficacy than RIRS with respect to the stone-free rate (SFR) [RR = 1.11, 95% CI (1.05-1.17), p = 0.0005], MPCNL has a higher incidence of haematoma [RR = 3.09, 95% CI (1.44-6.66), p = 0.004] and longer hospitalization time [MD = 0.89 day, 95% CI (0.07-1.72), p = 0.04]. In addition, no significant difference in operative time [MD = 2.46 min, 95% CI (-17.99 to 22.92), p = 0.81] and postoperative pain score [MD = 0.74, 95% CI (-0.45 to 1.94), p = 0.22] were observed between the two methods. Overall, the evidence was insufficient to suggest a statistically significant difference in the adverse event profile for MPCNL compared with RIRS. CONCLUSIONS Our data suggest that MPCNL is an effective method for treating upper urinary stones, especially lower calyceal stones that are 1-2 cm in size. Compared to RIRS, MPCNL is associated with a longer hospital stay time and a higher incidence of haematoma. In addition, both methods have proven to be safe. Nevertheless, the findings should be further confirmed through well-designed prospective RCTs with a larger patient series.
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- Binbin Jiao
- Peking University China-Japan Friendship School of Clinical Medicine, Yinghuadong Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029, China; Department of Urology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Yinghuadong Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029, China; Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, China-Japan Friendship Institute of Clinical Medicine, Yinghuadong Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029, China.
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- Peking University China-Japan Friendship School of Clinical Medicine, Yinghuadong Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029, China; Department of Urology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Yinghuadong Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029, China.
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- Department of Urology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Yinghuadong Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029, China.
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- Peking University China-Japan Friendship School of Clinical Medicine, Yinghuadong Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029, China; Department of Urology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Yinghuadong Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029, China.
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- Peking University China-Japan Friendship School of Clinical Medicine, Yinghuadong Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029, China; Department of Urology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Yinghuadong Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029, China; Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, China-Japan Friendship Institute of Clinical Medicine, Yinghuadong Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029, China.
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Zhu XH, Yang MY, Xia HZ, He W, Zhang ZY, Liu YQ, Xiao CL, Ma LL, Lu J. [Application of machine learning models in predicting early stone-free rate after flexible ureteroscopic lithotripsy for renal stones]. JOURNAL OF PEKING UNIVERSITY. HEALTH SCIENCES 2019; 51:653-659. [PMID: 31420617 DOI: 10.19723/j.issn.1671-167x.2019.04.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To establish predictive models based on random forest and XGBoost machine learning algorithm and to investigate their value in predicting early stone-free rate (SFR) after flexible ureteroscopic lithotripsy (fURL) in patients with renal stones. METHODS The clinical data of 201 patients with renal stones who underwent fURL were retrospectively investigated. According to the stone-free standard, the patients were divided into stone-free group (SF group) and stone-residual group (SR group). We compared a number of factors including patient age, body mass index (BMI), stone number, stone volume, stone density and hydronephrosis between the two groups. For low calyceal calculi, renal anatomic parameters including infundibular angle (IPA), infundibular width (IW), infundibular length (IL) and pelvic calyceal height (PCH), would be measured. We brought above potential predictive factors into random forest and XGBoost machine learning algorithm respectively to develop two predictive models. The receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC curve) was established in order to test the predictive ability of the model. Clinical data of 71 patients were collected prospectively to validate the predictive models externally. RESULTS In this study, 201 fURL operations were successfully completed. The one-phase early SFR was 61.2%. We built two predictive models based on random forest and XGBoost machine learning algorithm. The predictive variables' importance scores were obtained. The area under the ROC curve (AUROC) of the two predictive models for early stone clearance status prediction was 0.77. In the study, 71 test samples were used for external validation. The results showed that the total predictive accuracy, predictive specificity and predictive sensitivity of the random forest and XGBoost models were 75.7%, 82.6%, 60.0%, and 81.4%, 87.0%, 68.0%, respectively. The first four predictive variables in importance were stone volume, mean stone density, maximal stone density and BMI in both random forest and XGBoost predictive models. CONCLUSION The predictive models based on random forest and XGBoost machine learning algorithm can predict postoperative early stone status after fURL for renal stones accurately, which will facilitate preoperative evaluation and clinical decision-making. Stone volume, mean stone density, maximal stone density and BMI may be the important predictive factors affecting early SFR after fURL for renal stones.
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- X H Zhu
- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Electronics Engineering and Computer Science, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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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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Yoshida T, Inoue T, Taguchi M, Matsuzaki T, Matsuda T. Development of new experimental kidney model for in vitro
study of retrograde intrarenal surgery: The “T-box”. Int J Urol 2018; 25:898-900. [DOI: 10.1111/iju.13753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Takashi Yoshida
- Department of Urology and Andrology; Kansai Medical University; Osaka Japan
- KMU Endourological Research Group; Osaka Japan
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- Department of Urology and Andrology; Kansai Medical University; Osaka Japan
- KMU Endourological Research Group; Osaka Japan
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- Department of Urology and Andrology; Kansai Medical University; Osaka Japan
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- Department of Urology and Andrology; Kansai Medical University; Osaka Japan
- KMU Endourological Research Group; Osaka Japan
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- Department of Urology and Andrology; Kansai Medical University; Osaka Japan
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Ozimek T, Cordes J, Wiessmeyer JR, Schneider MH, Hupe MC, Gilbert N, Merseburger AS, Kramer MW. Steep Infundibulopelvic Angle as a New Risk Factor for Flexible Ureteroscope Damage and Complicated Postoperative Course. J Endourol 2018; 32:597-602. [PMID: 29737199 DOI: 10.1089/end.2018.0147] [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: 12/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The increasing number of flexible ureterorenoscopy (fURS) procedures, the fragility of devices, and their growing repair costs represent a substantial burden for urological departments worldwide. No risk factors of flexible ureteroscope damage have been identified so far. The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of infundibulopelvic angle (IPA) on device damage and on other intraoperative and postoperative factors such as length of hospital stay, surgical complications, stone-free rate (SFR), operation, and fluoroscopy time. MATERIALS AND METHODS In a retrospective monocentric study, IPA was measured based on intraoperative retrograde pyelography images taken during fURS. All procedures were conducted with modern reusable flexible ureteroscopes: Karl Storz Flex-X2 or Olympus URF-V. Statistical analysis was performed in RStudio (version 1.0.136) with the unpaired t-test and Mann-Whitney U test. Pearson correlation coefficient (Pearson's r) was measured whenever applicable. RESULTS In total, 381 fURS performed between September 2013 and March 2017 were analyzed: 260 (68.24%) for kidney stone operation and 121 (31.76%) for diagnostic purposes; of these, 38 (9.97%) devices were postoperatively deemed defective. IPA values were significantly steeper in cases with flexible ureteroscope damage compared to cases without damage (median 42.5 degrees vs 56.0, p < 0.001). Steeper IPA was significantly associated with the occurrence of Clavien-Dindo ≥2 complications (median 51.0 degrees vs 55.0, p = 0.005) as well as prolonged hospital stay (median 51.0 degrees vs 55.0, p = 0.014). No influence on SFR was observed (p > 0.05). IPA did not correlate with operation or fluoroscopy time. CONCLUSIONS Steep IPA can be considered the first risk factor predicting both flexible ureteroscope damage and an unfavorable postoperative course. A better understanding of damage mechanisms is the key for the proper indications to use costly single-use devices.
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- Tomasz Ozimek
- Department of Urology, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein , Luebeck, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein , Luebeck, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein , Luebeck, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein , Luebeck, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein , Luebeck, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein , Luebeck, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein , Luebeck, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein , Luebeck, Germany
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Cerquera Cleves D, Puentes Bernal A. Experiencia en el manejo de litiasis renal y ureteral con ureteroscopio flexible y láser holmium en un hospital público de Bogotá: estudio retrospectivo. UROLOGÍA COLOMBIANA 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.uroco.2016.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Objetivos Discutir y evaluar la tasa libre de cálculos y las complicaciones de la ureterolitotomía endoscópica flexible con láser holmium en el manejo de cálculos ureterales y renales basada en la experiencia de un hospital público de iii nivel en Bogotá.Material and Métodos Estudio retrospectivo en una muestra poblacional en pacientes con litiasis renal y ureteral, tratados con ureteroscopio flexible y láser holmium, evaluándose la tasa libre de cálculos, complicaciones postoperatorias y otros parámetros. El seguimiento se realizó con radiografía de abdomen y urotac al mes del postoperatorio, la tasa libre de cálculos se definió como ausencia de cálculos residuales < 4 mm en la imagen control.Resultados Se realizaron 44 procedimientos en 43 pacientes con edad promedio de 45 años, tiempo quirúrgico promedio 91,2 min, la tasa libre de cálculos fue del 84% (37/44) en un solo evento quirúrgico; solo un paciente requirió una segunda intervención con posterior tasa libre de cálculos del 100%. La tasa libre de cálculos ureterales fue del 92% (24/26), cáliz superior 100% (2/2), cáliz medio 100%(1/1), cáliz inferior 78% (7/9) y calicial múltiple 50% (3/6). El porcentaje de complicaciones fue del 6,8%.Conclusiones La ureterolitotomía endoscópica flexible con láser es un procedimiento efectivo y seguro en el manejo de litiasis renal y ureteral con baja incidencia de complicaciones. Observamos que en la mayoría de los pacientes con fragmentos residuales significativos estos se encontraban en cáliz inferior o se trataba de cálculos en múltiples cálices, explicándose por el difícil acceso al cáliz inferior y la carga litiásica.
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- Diana Cerquera Cleves
- Residente 1.er año de urología, Universidad Nacional de Colombia–Hospital Tunal, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Urólogo, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Servicio de urología, Hospital Tunal, Bogotá, Colombia
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How to accelerate the upper urinary stone discharge after extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) for < 15 mm upper urinary stones: a prospective multi-center randomized controlled trial about external physical vibration lithecbole (EPVL). World J Urol 2017; 36:293-298. [PMID: 29197021 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-017-2123-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2017] [Accepted: 11/02/2017] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To asset the efficacy and safety of EPVL plus ESWL compared with ESWL alone for the treatment of simple upper urinary stones (< 15 mm). MATERIALS AND METHODS All patients with upper urinary stones (< 15 mm) were prospectively randomized into two groups. In treatment group, patients were assigned to immediate EPVL after ESWL, while in control group, ESWL alone was offered. All patients were reexamined at 1, 2, and 4 weeks after ESWL. Stone size, stone location, stone-free rate (SFR), and complication rate were compared. RESULTS 56 males and 20 females in treatment group were compared to 52 male and 25 females in control group (p = 0.404). Median ages were 42.9 ± 1.5 years in treatment group and 42.7 ± 1.3 years in control group (p = 0.943). Median stone size was 10.0 ± 0.4 mm (3-15 mm) in treatment group and 10.4 ± 0.4 mm (4-15 mm) in control group (p = 0.622). The stone clearance rate in treatment and control group at 1 week after ESWL was 51.3% (39/76) and 45.4% (35/77) (p > 0.05), at 2 weeks was 81.6% (62/76) and 64.9% (50/77) (p < 0.05), and at 4 weeks was 90.8% (69/76) and 75.3% (58/77) (p < 0.05), respectively. CONCLUSIONS EPVL is a noninvasive, effective, and safe adjunctive treatment which increases and accelerates upper urinary stones discharge after ESWL treatment.
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Xiao Y, Li D, Chen L, Xu Y, Zhang D, Shao Y, Lu J. The R.I.R.S. scoring system: An innovative scoring system for predicting stone-free rate following retrograde intrarenal surgery. BMC Urol 2017; 17:105. [PMID: 29162070 PMCID: PMC5696735 DOI: 10.1186/s12894-017-0297-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2017] [Accepted: 11/13/2017] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Background To establish and internally validate an innovative R.I.R.S. scoring system that allows urologists to preoperatively estimate the stone-free rate (SFR) after retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS). Methods This study included 382 eligible samples from a total 573 patients who underwent RIRS from January 2014 to December 2016. Four reproducible factors in the R.I.R.S. scoring system, including renal stone density, inferior pole stone, renal infundibular length and stone burden, were measured based on preoperative computed tomography of urography to evaluate the possibility of stone clearance after RIRS. Results The median cumulative diameter of the stones was 14 mm, and the interquartile range was 10 to 21. The SFR on postoperative day 1 in the present cohort was 61.5% (235 of 382), and the final SFR after 1 month was 73.6% (281 of 382). We established an innovative scoring system to evaluate SFR after RIRS using four preoperative characteristics. The range of the R.I.R.S. scoring system was 4 to 10. The overall score showed a great significance of stone-free status (p < 0.001). The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of the R.I.R.S. scoring system was 0.904. Conclusions The R.I.R.S. scoring system is associated with SFR after RIRS. This innovative scoring system can preoperatively assess treatment success after intrarenal surgery and can be used for preoperative surgical arrangement and comparisons of outcomes among different centers and within a center over time.
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- Yinglong Xiao
- Department of Urology, Shanghai General Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No.100, Haining Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai, 200080, China
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- Department of Urology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, No.100, Haining Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai, 200080, China
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- Department of Urology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, No.100, Haining Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai, 200080, China
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- Department of Urology, Branch of Shanghai General Hospital, No. 1878, Middle Sichuan Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai, 200081, China
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- Department of Urology, Shanghai Pudong New Area People's Hospital, No. 490, South Chuanhuan road, Shanghai Pudong New Area, Shanghai, 201200, China
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- Department of Urology, Shanghai General Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No.100, Haining Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai, 200080, China. .,Department of Urology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai General Hospital, No.100, Haining Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai, 200080, China.
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- Department of Urology, Shanghai General Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, No.100, Haining Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai, 200080, China.
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Gao XS, Liao BH, Chen YT, Feng SJ, Gao R, Luo DY, Liu JM, Wang KJ. Different Tract Sizes of Miniaturized Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Versus Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Endourol 2017; 31:1101-1110. [PMID: 28950716 DOI: 10.1089/end.2017.0547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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- Xiao-Shuai Gao
- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology (Laboratory of Reconstructive Urology), West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, P.R. China
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Sanguedolce F, Bozzini G, Chew B, Kallidonis P, de la Rosette J. The Evolving Role of Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery in the Treatment of Urolithiasis. Eur Urol Focus 2017; 3:46-55. [DOI: 10.1016/j.euf.2017.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2017] [Revised: 03/22/2017] [Accepted: 04/10/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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