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Kovačević Prstojević J, Hasanbegović M, Alić J, Mišanović V, Lujinović A, Metović A, Krupić F, Miličić Pokrajac D, Hadžimuratović A, Zečević Pašić L. Evaluation of Inflammatory Parameters Following Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) and Ureteroscopy for the Treatment of Proximal Ureteral Stones. Cureus 2024; 16:e51882. [PMID: 38327930 PMCID: PMC10849768 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.51882] [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: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024] Open
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Introduction Inflammation can arise as a consequence of both extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) and ureteroscopy (URS) treatments. Alterations in inflammatory parameters may serve as indicators of kidney injuries and the ensuing inflammation. This study aims to investigate the effects of ESWL and URS procedures on inflammatory parameters for proximal ureteral stone treatment. Materials and methods A prospective interventional study comprised 120 patients with confirmed stones measuring less than 10 mm in the upper half of the proximal ureter. These patients were randomly assigned to either the ESWL or URS treatment groups. Laboratory analyses encompassed interleukin-6 (IL-6), leukocyte count, fibrinogen levels, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), which were assessed prior to the intervention, on the first postoperative day, and six months later. IL-6 levels in the serum were determined using a chemiluminescence immunoassay (CLIA). Results There was no significant difference in IL-6 levels between pre-intervention and the first post-intervention day in patients treated with ESWL (1.8 (1.4-2.59) pg/mL vs. 2.33 (1.22-3.19) pg/mL). However, for patients treated with URS, the pre-intervention IL-6 value was 2.9 (1.9-3.34) pg/mL, and it increased significantly to 7.1 (3.85-28.07) pg/mL on the first post-intervention day (p<0.001). On the first post-intervention day, levels of IL-6, CRP, leukocyte count, and ESR were significantly higher in patients treated with URS compared to ESWL (p<0.001; p<0.001; p=0.03; p=0.03, respectively). Conclusion Our research findings suggest that monitoring IL-6 levels can offer valuable insights into the degree of inflammation and tissue damage during and following observed procedures, particularly among patients undergoing URS, even within the initial days post-procedure.
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- Urology, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, BIH
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- Pediatric Critical Care, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, BIH
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- Human Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, BIH
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- Biology and Human Genetics, Faculty of Medicine University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, BIH
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- Anesthesiology, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, SWE
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- Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, BIH
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Sokouti M, Sokouti M, Sokouti B. A systematic review and meta-analysis on the outcomes of extracorporeal shock wave compared to ureteroscopic lithotripsy for the treatment of ureteral stones. J Taibah Univ Med Sci 2023; 18:1459-1471. [PMID: 37441243 PMCID: PMC10333680 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtumed.2023.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Revised: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Objectives In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we sought to identify whether extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) or ureteroscopic lithotripsy (URSL) is the most appropriate method for treating ureteral stones. Methods We identified relevant literature by searching the Google Scholar and PubMed databases in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. We focused on the outcomes of extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy and ureteroscopic lithotripsy. For each method, we compared complications, hematuria, perforation, failure, stone clearance, initial stone-free, operating time, stone size, auxiliary procedures, and overall stone-free outcomes. Our analysis involved meta-analysis, heterogeneity testing, subgroup analysis, meta-regression sensitivity analyses, Egger's tests, Smoothed Variance Egger's (SVE) testing, and Smoothed Variance Thomson (SVT) testing. In addition, we detected publication bias for all outcomes related to the two procedures. Results Based on ten eligible studies, we conducted a meta-analysis on a total of 1509 patients. Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy was used to treat 677 patients; the remaining 832 patients were treated by the ureteroscopic lithotripsy procedure. Considering the meta-analysis statistical parameters including odds ratio (OR), standardized mean difference (SMD), Q, I2 and their p-values, the overall stone-free, operating time, stone size outcomes were identified with significant OR, SMD, and Q values. The hematuria, failure, and stone clearance outcomes were determined to have significant Q values. The perforation and initial stone free outcomes had significant OR values. And, complications and auxiliary urinary procedures were not significant in terms of OR and Q values. Conclusions Analysis indicated that ESWL and URSL procedures are essential for the treatment of ureteral stones, even though the perforation rate is higher for URSL than for ESWL. Overall stone-free rates were better for the URSL procedure.
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- Massoud Sokouti
- Health Promotion Research Center, Tabriz Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Wang P, Zhan Y, Li J, Liu G, Li Z, Bai S. Comparison of shock wave lithotripsy and ureteroscopy in patients with proximal ureteral stones under the COVID-19 pandemic. World J Urol 2023; 41:797-803. [PMID: 36729301 PMCID: PMC9892663 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-023-04307-0] [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: 10/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/30/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To compare the effectiveness, safety, and cost between ultrasound-guided shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) with an early second session protocol and ureteroscopy (URS) in patients with proximal ureteral stones using the propensity score matching (PSM) method based on a large prospective study. METHODS This prospective study was conducted in a tertiary hospital from June 2020 to April 2022. Patients who underwent lithotripsy (SWL or URS) for proximal ureteral stones were enrolled. The stone-free rate (SFR), complications, and cost were recorded. PSM analysis was performed. RESULTS A total of 1230 patients were included, of whom 81.1% (998) were treated with SWL and 18.9% (232) were treated with URS. After PSM, the SWL group had an equivalent SFR at one month (88.7 vs. 83.6%, P = 0.114) compared with the URS group. Complications were rare and comparable between the two groups, while the incidence of ureteral injuries was higher in the URS group compared with the SWL group (1.4 vs. 0%, P = 0.011). The hospital stay was significantly shorter (1 day vs. 2 days, P < 0.001), and the cost was considerably less (2000 vs. 25,053, P < 0.001) in the SWL group compared with the URS group. CONCLUSION This prospective PSM cohort demonstrated that ultrasound-guided SWL with an early second session protocol had equivalent effectiveness but better safety and lower cost compared with URS in the treatment of patients with proximal ureteral stones, whether the stones were radiopaque or radiolucent. These results will facilitate treatment decisions for proximal ureteral stones.
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- Peng Wang
- Department of Urology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, 36 Sanhao Street, Shenyang, 110004 Liaoning People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, 36 Sanhao Street, Shenyang, 110004 Liaoning People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, 36 Sanhao Street, Shenyang, 110004 Liaoning People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, 36 Sanhao Street, Shenyang, 110004 Liaoning People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, 36 Sanhao Street, Shenyang, 110004 Liaoning People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, 36 Sanhao Street, Shenyang, 110004 Liaoning People’s Republic of China
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The New Lithotripsy Index predicts success of shock wave lithotripsy. World J Urol 2022; 40:3049-3053. [DOI: 10.1007/s00345-022-04215-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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A Systematic Review on Comparative Analyses between Ureteroscopic Lithotripsy and Shock-Wave Lithotripsy for Ureter Stone According to Stone Size. Medicina (B Aires) 2021; 57:medicina57121369. [PMID: 34946314 PMCID: PMC8703529 DOI: 10.3390/medicina57121369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2021] [Revised: 12/09/2021] [Accepted: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives: This systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to analyze the treatment outcomes of shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) and ureteroscopic lithotripsy (URSL) according to the ureteral stone size. Materials and Methods: In this systematic review, relevant articles that compared SWL and URSL for treatment of ureteral stones were identified. Articles were selected from four English databases including Ovid-Medline, Ovid-EMBASE, the Cochrane Central Register of controlled Trials (Central), and Google Scholar. A quality assessment was carried out by our researchers independently using the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN). A total of 1325 studies were identified, but after removing duplicates, there remained 733 studies. Of these studies, 439 were excluded, 294 were screened, and 18 met the study eligibility criteria. Results: In randomized control trial (RCT) studies, URSL showed significantly higher SFR than SWL (p < 0.01, OR= 0.40, 95% CI 0.30–0.55, I² = 29%). The same results were shown in sub-group analysis according to the size of the stone (<1 cm: p < 0.01, OR = 0.40, 95% CI 0.25–0.63; >1 cm: p < 0.01, OR = 0.38, 95% CI 0.19–0.74, I² = 55%; not specified: p < 0.01, OR = 0.43, 95% CI 0.25–0.72, I² = 70%). In the non-RCT studies, the effectiveness of the URSL was significantly superior to that of SWL (p < 0.01, OR = 0.33, 95% CI 0.21–0.52, I² = 83%). Retreatment rate was significantly lower in URSL than in SWL regardless of stone size (p < 0.01, OR = 10.22, 95% CI 6.76–15.43, I² = 54%). Conclusions: Meta-analysis results show that SFR was higher than SWL in URSL and that URSL was superior to SWL in retreatment rate. However, more randomized trials are required to identify definitive conclusions.
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The reasons of unsatisfactory results of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy in patients with ureterolithiasis. EUREKA: HEALTH SCIENCES 2021. [DOI: 10.21303/2504-5679.2021.001797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The article dedicate to the problem of failure of extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy in patients with ureterolithiasis and reveal the changes which appear in the ureter in the location of the stone.The aim. Analysis of the results of treatment in patients, suffering ureteric stones, using the ureterolithotripsy procedure after failure extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy.
Materials and methods. In 137 patients with ureteric stones, whom ureterolithotripsy procedure after failure extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy was conducted, the symptoms of the disease, the diagnostic methods value, efficacy of surgical treatment and reasons of the failure of previous method of treatment were analyzed.
Results. In 135 patients endoscopic removal of stones has been succeeded, in 2 patients because of total obliteration of the ureter, uretero-ureteral anastomosis has been performed. If the symptoms, with are characteristic of ureterolithiasis, persists up to one week stones don’t cause significant macroscopic changes to the ureter wall. If the stone persists in the ureter longer than a week we identified local appearing of oedema. Long–term (more than two months) ureteric stone persistence increase the risk of intramucosal “ingrowth” of the calculi greatly.
Conclusion. The URS and ESWL are high effective and minimal invasive methods of surgical intervention for patients with ureterolithiasis, guaranteeing high level of postoperative “stone free rate”. Prolongation of the stone insertion time in the ureter causes the ureteric wall changes, complicating performance of minimal invasive interventions (ureterolithotripsy and extracorporeal shock–wave lithotripsy) and reduce its efficacy.
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Grosso AA, Sessa F, Campi R, Viola L, Polverino P, Crisci A, Salvi M, Liatsikos E, Feu OA, DI Maida F, Tellini R, Traxer O, Cocci A, Mari A, Fiori C, Porpiglia F, Carini M, Tuccio A, Minervini A. Intraoperative and postoperative surgical complications after ureteroscopy, retrograde intrarenal surgery, and percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a systematic review. Minerva Urol Nephrol 2021; 73:309-332. [PMID: 33887891 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-6051.21.04294-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Retrograde ureteroscopy (URS), intra-renal surgery (RIRS) and percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) represent routine interventions for the treatment of ureteral and renal stones, although at times associated with serious adverse events. Of note, the evidence on perioperative complications after these procedures remains sparse and controversial. Moreover, there is a lack of standardized reporting of adverse events using uniform systems. The aim of the present study was to systematically review of the available evidence on URS/RIRS and PCNL for the surgical treatment of urinary stone, assessing the incidence of intra- and postoperative events, classified according to the modified Clavien-Dindo scale. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION A systematic review of the literature was performed according to PRISMA recommendations and was conducted on intra- and postoperative complications, as well as on their management, following URS, RIRS and PCNL procedures, particularly focusing on major events. EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS Overall, 26 studies (13 on URS/RIRS and 11 on PCNL) met the inclusion criteria and were evaluated. The highest intraoperative complication rate was 11.5% and 8.5% for RIRS and PCNL, respectively. Major complication rate following URS/RIRS and PCNL ranged between 0.3-31.7% and 2-17.1%, respectively. The most frequent adverse events were obstructive pyelonephritis or urinary leakage requiring the placement of a double J stent or a drainage. Among PCNLs series, life-threatening adverse events have also been reported, including bleeding requiring renal angioembolization and urothorax. CONCLUSIONS Despite the inclusion of series using a standardized reporting system, the complication rate after URS/RIRS/PCNL remains extensively heterogeneous in the literature; in addition, a non-negligible proportion of studies did not characterize the adverse events nor report the actual management strategy to solve them. Future research is needed to standardize the classification and reporting of surgical complications after endourological procedures (taking into consideration the surgeon's experience and skills), aiming to improve patient counseling and potentially the strategy for their prevention.
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- Antonio A Grosso
- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
- Unit of Oncologic Minimally-Invasive Urology and Andrology, Careggi Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
- Unit of Oncologic Minimally-Invasive Urology and Andrology, Careggi Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy -
- Unit of Oncologic Minimally-Invasive Urology and Andrology, Careggi Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
- Unit of Oncologic Minimally-Invasive Urology and Andrology, Careggi Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
- Unit of Oncologic Minimally-Invasive Urology and Andrology, Careggi Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
- Unit of Oncologic Minimally-Invasive Urology and Andrology, Careggi Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
- Unit of Oncologic Minimally-Invasive Urology and Andrology, Careggi Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
- Unit of Oncologic Minimally-Invasive Urology and Andrology, Careggi Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
- Unit of Oncologic Minimally-Invasive Urology and Andrology, Careggi Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Service of Urology, Sorbonne University, Paris, France
- Tenon Hospital, Assistance-Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
- Unit of Oncologic Minimally-Invasive Urology and Andrology, Careggi Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
- Unit of Oncologic Minimally-Invasive Urology and Andrology, Careggi Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Urology, San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital, University of Turin, Orbassano, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Urology, San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital, University of Turin, Orbassano, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
- Unit of Oncologic Minimally-Invasive Urology and Andrology, Careggi Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
- Unit of Oncologic Minimally-Invasive Urology and Andrology, Careggi Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
- Unit of Oncologic Minimally-Invasive Urology and Andrology, Careggi Hospital, Florence, Italy
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Iqbal N, Hasan A, Nazar A, Iqbal S, Hassan MH, Gill BS, Khan R, Akhter S, Suarez-Ibarrola R. Role of Stone Heterogeneity Index in Determining Success of Shock Wave Lithotripsy in Urinary Calculi. J Clin Transl Res 2021; 7:241-247. [PMID: 34104827 PMCID: PMC8177853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2020] [Revised: 10/24/2020] [Accepted: 01/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Various stone factors can affect the outcome of shock wave lithotripsy (SWL). A novel factor called the stone heterogeneity index (SHI) may have an impact on stone free rates. The objective of this study was to assess the role of SHI in SWL outcomes. METHODS Patients' medical records were reviewed for the collection of data variables. They were subjected to SWL, using an electromagnetic lithotripter machine (Storz Modulith SLX-MX). Computation of mean stone density (mean value of the Hounsfield units) and SHI was accomplished by generating elliptical regions of interest on the computed tomography (CT) scan images. Grouping was performed on the basis of stone free and failure outcomes. Relevant statistical tests were applied for continuous and categorical variables. P ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS Overall, 385 subjects were included having a mean age of 38.4 ± 14.7 years. The cohort comprised 276 (71.7%) males and 109 (28.3%) female patients. A total of 234 (60.8%) patients were rendered successful (stone free after one session) while 151 (39.2%) of the patients were declared to have failed the SWL procedure. Stone length, stone density, and SHI values were 13.7 ± 7.6 mm, 935 ± 404, and 201 ± 107, respectively. The stone density, SHI, and stone length were significantly different between the two groups (p-values of 0.001, 0.02, and 0.04, respectively). CONCLUSIONS SHI can be a helpful CT scan-based parameter to assess stone fragility. It can help clinicians in the judicious selection of patients before implementing SWL procedure. RELEVANCE FOR PATIENTS Non-contrast CT-based stone parameters have been found to be effective for predictions of outcomes. SHI can be a helping tool to better predict SWL success rates when treating the renal stones.
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- Nadeem Iqbal
- 1Department of Urology and Kidney Transplant, Pakistan Kidney Institute, Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan,
Corresponding author: Nadeem Iqbal Department of Urology and Kidney Transplant, Pakistan Kidney Institute,, Shifa International Hospital, Sector H-8/4, Islamabad, Pakistan E-mail:
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- 2Riphah International University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- 1Department of Urology and Kidney Transplant, Pakistan Kidney Institute, Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- 3Department of Rehabilitation, Pakistan Navy PNS Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
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- 1Department of Urology and Kidney Transplant, Pakistan Kidney Institute, Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- 1Department of Urology and Kidney Transplant, Pakistan Kidney Institute, Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- 1Department of Urology and Kidney Transplant, Pakistan Kidney Institute, Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- 1Department of Urology and Kidney Transplant, Pakistan Kidney Institute, Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Factors influencing extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy efficiency for optimal patient selection. Wideochir Inne Tech Maloinwazyjne 2021; 16:409-416. [PMID: 34136039 PMCID: PMC8193744 DOI: 10.5114/wiitm.2021.103915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2020] [Accepted: 11/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Introduction Current literature suggests various predictors related to the stone and patient, which could influence stone fragmentation and clearance rates. Aim To establish clinical characteristics of stone disease for patients undergoing extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) which may predict the success of the procedure. Material and methods One hundred and nine patients with renal stone disease diagnosed by non-contrast computed tomography (NCCT) who underwent ESWL between January 2015 and December 2019 were included in the study. Endpoints: patient being stone free (SF) or when < 4 mm fragments were detected. Age, gender, location, skin-to-stone distance, maximum stone length, stone volume, stone surface area, mean stone Hounsfield units (HU) and highest HU score were explored in uni- and multivariate regression analysis. Results Stone size revealed the highest prognostic power for ESWL failure, where OR for stone volume and stone surface area were 1.06 (1.03–1.10) and 1.04 (1.02–1.06), respectively (all p < 0.01) while a tendency was observed for skin-to-stone distance 1.02 (1.00–1.03). The amount of energy applied during the procedure to one cubic millimeter of stone volume (SMLI/stone volume) was predictive for treatment success (OR = 0.60, 95% CI: 0.41–0.87, p < 0.01). Stone volume (OR = 1.06, 95% CI: 1.00–1.14, p = 0.01) and stone surface area (OR = 1.03, 95% CI: 1.01–1.06, p = 0.02) remained as statistically significant prognostic factors for treatment failure. Conclusions Both greater stone volume and stone surface area, as well as lower power delivered per stone volume unit during the ESWL procedure, were found to be significant factors and could be useful to predict treatment failure.
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Sajid MT, Ameen M, Murtaza B, Alvi MS, Khan Z, Kiani F. Comparison of mean operative time in patients undergoing Ho: YAG laser lithotripsy and pneumatic lithotripsy in ureterorenoscopy for ureteric calculus. Pak J Med Sci 2021; 37:415-420. [PMID: 33679924 PMCID: PMC7931284 DOI: 10.12669/pjms.37.2.3049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Objective To compare the mean operative time (MOT) in patients undergoing Ho: YAG laser lithotripsy (LL) and pneumatic lithotripsy (PL) for ureteric stones. Methods This randomized study was conducted at Armed Forces Institute of Urology (AFIU) Rawalpindi, Pakistan from July 2016 to November 2018. Non probability consecutive sampling technique utilized to enroll 60 patients of both gender aged 18-60 years, having ureteric calculus ≤1.5cm. Randomization was done into group I (LL) and II (PL) via computer generated number tables. Six Consultant Urologists performed surgeries under spinal anesthesia utilizing Swiss Lithoclast® Master (EMS+ S.A. Switzerland) in group II and holmium laser fiber (365μm, 8-10Hz, 9.6-16W, 2100nm wavelength) in group I respectively. MOT was noted from insertion of cystoscope till removal out of meatus. Data obtained was analyzed through IBM SPSS 24.0. Results Analysis involved 60 patients (30 each group) having similar baseline characteristics (age, gender, laterality, location). There was statistically significant different MOT between LL & PL (25.48±6.99 vs 34.83± 7.47 minutes, p < 0.001). Data stratification with respect to age, gender, laterality and stone location revealed similar trend. Lithotripsy technique significantly affected MOT (p < 0.001) on Multiple Linear Regression Analysis. Conclusions Ho: YAG LL is an efficient technique when compared with PL in terms of MOT for ureteric stones.
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- Mohammad Ameen, Armed Forces Institute of Urology (AFIU), Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Badar Murtaza, Armed Forces Institute of Urology (AFIU), Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Muhammad Sarwar Alvi, Armed Forces Institute of Urology (AFIU), Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Zakir Khan, Armed Forces Institute of Urology (AFIU), Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Faran Kiani, Armed Forces Institute of Urology (AFIU), Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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Solakhan M, Seckiner SU, Seckiner I. A neural network-based algorithm for predicting the spontaneous passage of ureteral stones. Urolithiasis 2019; 48:527-532. [DOI: 10.1007/s00240-019-01167-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2019] [Accepted: 10/09/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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