BACKGROUND Renal stones ranging 20–40 mm are very common in China.Although no largesample clinical studies have confirmed the clinical efficacy and safety of this method,there is also a lack of comparative data with ...BACKGROUND Renal stones ranging 20–40 mm are very common in China.Although no largesample clinical studies have confirmed the clinical efficacy and safety of this method,there is also a lack of comparative data with traditional treatment.AIM To investigate the clinical efficacy of flexible ureteroscopy(FURS)and percutaneous nephrolithotomy(PCNL)by postoperative stone clearance and changes in soluble vascular cell adhesion molecule 1(sVCAM-1)and kidney injury molecule 1(KIM-1)levels in patients with large kidney stones(>2 cm in diameter).METHODS This single-center observational study was performed at a Chinese hospital between January 1,2021,and October 30,2023.All 250 enrolled patients were diagnosed with large kidney stones(>2 cm)and divided into a FURS group(n=145)and a PCNL group(n=105)by the surgical method.The FURS group was treated with flexible ureteroscopy and the PCNL group was treated with percutaneous nephrolithotomy.The operation time,time to palinesthesia,intraoperative blood loss,drop in hemoglobin,length of hospital stay,stone clearance rate,and complications were recorded in the two groups.Preoperative and postoperative serum sVCAM-1 levels,erythrocyte sedimentation rate(ESR),urine KIM-1 levels,preoperative and postoperative pain visual analog scale(VAS)and Wisconsin Stone Quality of Life Questionnaire(WISQOL)scores were also documented.RESULTS All 250 eligible patients completed the follow-up.There were no significant differences in baseline characteristics between the two groups(P>0.05).The operation time in the FURS group was significantly greater than that in the PCNL group.The time to ambulation,intraoperative blood loss,decrease in hemoglobin,and length of hospital stay were significantly lower in the FURS group than in the PCNL group.The FURS group also had a significantly higher stone clearance rate and a lower incidence of postoperative complications.There was no significant difference in antibiotic use between the groups.Postoperative serum sVCAM-1 levels,urine KIM-1 levels,and VAS scores were lower in the FURS group than in the PCNL group,but postoperative ESR and WISQOL scores were greater in the FURS group than in the PCNL group.CONCLUSION FURS demonstrated superior clinical efficacy in treating large kidney stones(>2 cm in diameter)compared PCNL.It not only improved the postoperative stone clearance rate and reduced complications and recovery time but also positively affected serum SCM-1,ESR,and urine KIM-1 levels,subsequent improvement of patient quality of life.展开更多
Flexible ureteroscopy(f URS) has become a more effective and safer treatment for whole upper urinary tract stones. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy(PNL) is currently the first-line recommended treatment for large kidney s...Flexible ureteroscopy(f URS) has become a more effective and safer treatment for whole upper urinary tract stones. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy(PNL) is currently the first-line recommended treatment for large kidney stones ≥ 20 mm and it has an excellent stone-free rate for large kidney stones. However, its invasiveness is not negligible considering its major complication rates. Staged f URS is a practical treatmentfor such large kidney stones because f URS has a minimal blood transfusion risk, short hospitalization and few restrictions on daily routines. However, as the stone size becomes larger, the stone-free rate decreases, and the number of operations required increases. Therefore, in our opinion, staged f URS is a practical option for kidney stones 20 to 40 mm. Miniaturized PNL combined with f URS should be considered to be a preferred option for stones larger than 40 mm. Moreover, URS is an effective treatment for multiple upper urinary tract stones. Especially for patients with a stone burden < 20 mm, URS is a favorable option that promises a high stone-free rate after a single session either unilaterally or bilaterally. However, for patients with a stone burden ≥ 20 mm, a staged operation should be considered to achieve stone-free status.展开更多
Objective:Complex ureteral obstruction is refractory to conventional urological intervention.This report describes a case of laparoscopic ureterolysis with simultaneous ureteroscopy and percutaneous nephroscopy for tr...Objective:Complex ureteral obstruction is refractory to conventional urological intervention.This report describes a case of laparoscopic ureterolysis with simultaneous ureteroscopy and percutaneous nephroscopy for treating complex ureteral obstruction.Methods:Right-side multiple ureteral stones and complicating ureteral obstruction failed an initial attempt of ureteroscopy lithotripsy with simultaneous percutaneous nephroscopy in a 23-year-old male.Laparoscopic ureterolysis with ureteroscopy and percutaneous nephroscopy was used simultaneously to dissect the periureteral adhesions with the patient placed in the Galdakao-modified supine Valdivia position.The ureter was incised to allow the insertion of a ureteral catheter through the twisted ureter,and a guide wire was advanced into the pelvis using ureteroscopy.A double-J stent was placed into the right-side ureter using antegrade percutaneous nephroscopy.Results:The laparoendoscopic procedure lasted 330 min with an estimated bleeding volume of 100 mL.The patient underwent an uneventful postoperative course,and postoperative followup radiography confirmed good positioning of the double-J stent.The double-J stent was removed 3 months after operation.The patient remained asymptomatic within a 13-month follow-up period.Conclusion:Laparoscopic ureterolysis with simultaneous ureteroscopy and percutaneous nephroscopy is an effective and safe treatment option for complex ureteral obstruction.展开更多
Objective:To explore the effects of flexible ureteroscopy combined with percutaneous nephrolithotomy on inflammatory immune indexes and related factors in patients with renal calculi.Methods: From December 2016 to Nov...Objective:To explore the effects of flexible ureteroscopy combined with percutaneous nephrolithotomy on inflammatory immune indexes and related factors in patients with renal calculi.Methods: From December 2016 to November 2017, 97 patients with renal calculi were selected and divided into control group (48 cases) and observation group (49 cases), the control group was treated with percutaneous nephrolithotomy. On the basis of the treatment of the control group, the observation group was treated with ureteroscopic lithotripsy. The changes of inflammatory mediators, immune index, thyroxine (TH), urokinase (UK) and renal function were compared between the two groups before and after treatment.Results: After treatment, the levels of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), substance P (SP), nitric oxide (NO) and lipid peroxide (LPO) in the two groups were significantly higher than those before treatment, and the levels of PGE2, SP, NO and LPO in the control group were significantly higher than those in the observation group;the levels of CD4+, CD4+/CD8+ in the two groups were significantly lower than those before treatment, but the levels of CD8+ were significantly higher than those before treatment, and the levels of CD4+, CD4+/CD8+in the control group were significantly lower than those in the observation group, and the levels of CD8+ were significantly higher than those in the observation group;the levels of TH in the two groups were significantly lower than those before treatment, but the levels of UK were significantly higher than those before treatment, and the levels of TH in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group, and the levels of UK were significantly higher than those in the control group;the levels of urea nitrogen (BUN), serum creatinine (Scr), cystatin C (CysC) in the two groups were significantly higher than those before treatment, and the levels of BUN, Scr, CysC in the control group were significantly higher than those in the observation group. Conclusions:The combination of ureteroscope and percutaneous nephroscope can relieve inflammation stress, alleviate immunosuppression, enhance stone clearance and reduce the damage to renal function. It is of clinical significance.展开更多
Objectives:The present study compared the safety and efficacy of combined laparoscopic ureterolithotomy(LU)and flexible ureteroscopy with percutaneous nephrolithotomy(PCNL)for removing large impacted upper ureteral st...Objectives:The present study compared the safety and efficacy of combined laparoscopic ureterolithotomy(LU)and flexible ureteroscopy with percutaneous nephrolithotomy(PCNL)for removing large impacted upper ureteral stones with concurrent renal stones.Methods:This study included 52 patients who underwent combined LU and retrograde flexible ureteroscopy for removing renal stones(group A)or PCNL(group B)for removing large upper impacted ureteral stones and concurrent renal stones at our department from January 2014 to December 2016.Patient demographics,stone characteristics,and procedure-related parameters including stone-free rate,operation time,hospital stay after surgery,mean decrease in hemoglobin levels,visual analog scale(VAS)score,auxiliary procedure rate,and complication rate were compared between groups A and B.Results:Results of this study showed that both procedures were effective for removing large impacted upper ureteral stones with concurrent renal stones.The stone-free rate after a single procedure was 95.7%in group A and 89.7%in group B(p?0.62).The operation time was longer in group A than in group B(112.2±23.3 min versus 96.2±16.4 min,p?0.006).However,no significant difference was observed between the two groups with respect to the length of hospital stay after the surgery(5 days versus 6 days,p?0.06).The decrease in hemoglobin levels was significantly higher in group B than in group A(0.64±0.36 g/dL versus1.44±0.65 g/dL,p<0.0001).The mean VAS scores obtained at 24 hours(2.91±1.08 versus 5.10±1.01,p<0.0001)and 48 hours after the surgery(1.09±0.73 versus 2.28±0.96,p<0.0001)were significantly higher for group B than for group A.Moreover,the auxiliary procedure rate was higher in group B than in group A(6.9%versus 0%).Conclusion:These results indicate that both combined LU and flexible ureteroscopy and PCNL are suitable for removing large impacted upper ureteral stones with concurrent renal stones and are associated with a high rate of patients being stone free afterwards.Despite the longer operation time,the combined laparoscopic and endourological procedure may be associated with less postoperative pain and fewer major complications.However,the choice of treatment depends on the preferences of surgeons and patients.展开更多
Objective:This narrative review aims to describe measures to minimise the risk of complications during percutaneous nephrolithotomy(PCNL),ureteroscopy,and retrograde intrarenal surgery.Methods:A literature search was ...Objective:This narrative review aims to describe measures to minimise the risk of complications during percutaneous nephrolithotomy(PCNL),ureteroscopy,and retrograde intrarenal surgery.Methods:A literature search was conducted from the PubMed/PMC database for papers published within the last 10 years(January 2012 to December 2022).Search terms included“ureteroscopy”,“retrograde intrarenal surgery”,“PCNL”,“percutaneous nephrolithotomy”,“complications”,“sepsis”,“infection”,“bleed”,“haemorrhage”,and“hemorrhage”.Key papers were identified and included meta-analyses,systematic reviews,guidelines,and primary research.The references of these papers were searched to identify any further relevant papers not included above.Results:The evidence is assimilated with the opinions of the authors to provide recommendations.Best practice pathways for patient care in the pre-operative,intra-operative,and post-operative periods are described,including the identification and management of residual stones.Key complications(sepsis and stent issues)that are relevant for any endourological procedure are then be discussed.Operation-specific considerations are then explored.Key measures for PCNL include optimising access to minimise the chance of bleeding or visceral injury.The role of endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery in this regard is discussed.Key measures for ureteroscopy and retrograde intrarenal surgery include planning and technique to minimise the risk of ureteric injury.The role of anaesthetic assessment is discussed.The importance of specific comorbidities on each step of the pathway is highlighted as examples.Conclusion:This review demonstrates that the principles of meticulous planning,interdisciplinary teamworking,and good operative technique can minimise the risk of complications in endourology.展开更多
Objective:To define the role of ureteroscopy for treatment of staghorn calculi.Methods:A systematic review was conducted using the Scopus and Medline databases.Original articles and systematic reviews were selected ac...Objective:To define the role of ureteroscopy for treatment of staghorn calculi.Methods:A systematic review was conducted using the Scopus and Medline databases.Original articles and systematic reviews were selected according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses(PRISMA)guidelines.Only studies relating to the role of ureteroscopy for treatment of staghorn calculi were included.Results:In five studies on ureteroscopic monotherapy,stone-free rate(SFR)ranged from 33%to 93%,with a maximum four ureteroscopy sessions per patient and no major complications.Endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery(ECIRS)was compared with percutaneous nephrolithotomy(PNL)in two studies and reached significantly higher SFR(88%e91%vs.59%e65%)and lower operative times(84e110 min vs.105e129 min).The role of salvage ureteroscopy for residual stones after primary PNL has been highlighted by two studies with a final SFR of 83%e89%.One study reported on the feasibility of ureteroscopy for ureteral stones and same-session PNL for contralateral staghorn calculi,with a SFR of 92%.Conclusion:Ureteroscopy plays a pivotal role in the setting of a combined approach to staghorn calculi.Ureteroscopy is also particularly suitable for clearance of residual stones.In specific cases,ureteroscopy may become the sole applicable therapeutic option to staghorn calculi.Technological advances and refinement of techniques suggest a major role of ureteroscopy for staghorn calculi treatment in close future.展开更多
Objective:Pediatric urolithiasis has been more common over the past 20 years,and urologists have unique challenges in managing it surgically because this particular demographic is recognized as one of the high-risk ca...Objective:Pediatric urolithiasis has been more common over the past 20 years,and urologists have unique challenges in managing it surgically because this particular demographic is recognized as one of the high-risk categories for stone recurrence.Given this reality,care focuses on maintaining renal function,achieving total stone-free status,and most importantly avoiding stone recurrences.In this presented article,we aimed to make a comprehensive review of the current minimally invasive treatment of pediatric kidney stone disease.Methods:We evaluated the results of 74 studies following a comprehensive PubMed search till February 2023.This article was written by making use of current urology guidelines.Results:Considering the reported occurrence of metabolic issues in up to 50%of cases in addition to the anatomic anomalies(about 30%of cases),the treatment of pediatric urolithiasis necessitates a full metabolic and urological examination on an individual basis.Timely management of metabolic imbalances and obstructive diseases is necessary.In addition to encouraging proper fluid consumption,it is advisable to improve urine volume and consider using medical therapeutics to raise urinary citrate levels.The location,content,and size of the stone(s),the morphology of the collecting system,the presence of urinary tract infection,as well as the presence of any obstruction,should all be taken into consideration while deciding on the best surgical procedure.Conclusion:All modern endourological methods are now used in the safe and efficient care of pediatric urolithiasis as a consequence of the obvious advancements in instrument technology and expanding expertise derived from adult patients.Other minimally invasive procedures,such as ureterorenoscopy and percutaneous nephrolithotomy,require more expertise and can be successfully applied with careful management for an excellent stone-free rate with minimal morbidity.Of these procedures,shock wave lithotripsy is still the first choice in the majority of cases with upper tract calculi.Open surgery will still be the therapy of choice for pediatric patients with complicated and big stones as well as anatomical anomalies.展开更多
基金the Clinical Research Ethics Committees of Wuxi Taihu Hospital(Approval Number THH-YXLL-2021-0103).
文摘BACKGROUND Renal stones ranging 20–40 mm are very common in China.Although no largesample clinical studies have confirmed the clinical efficacy and safety of this method,there is also a lack of comparative data with traditional treatment.AIM To investigate the clinical efficacy of flexible ureteroscopy(FURS)and percutaneous nephrolithotomy(PCNL)by postoperative stone clearance and changes in soluble vascular cell adhesion molecule 1(sVCAM-1)and kidney injury molecule 1(KIM-1)levels in patients with large kidney stones(>2 cm in diameter).METHODS This single-center observational study was performed at a Chinese hospital between January 1,2021,and October 30,2023.All 250 enrolled patients were diagnosed with large kidney stones(>2 cm)and divided into a FURS group(n=145)and a PCNL group(n=105)by the surgical method.The FURS group was treated with flexible ureteroscopy and the PCNL group was treated with percutaneous nephrolithotomy.The operation time,time to palinesthesia,intraoperative blood loss,drop in hemoglobin,length of hospital stay,stone clearance rate,and complications were recorded in the two groups.Preoperative and postoperative serum sVCAM-1 levels,erythrocyte sedimentation rate(ESR),urine KIM-1 levels,preoperative and postoperative pain visual analog scale(VAS)and Wisconsin Stone Quality of Life Questionnaire(WISQOL)scores were also documented.RESULTS All 250 eligible patients completed the follow-up.There were no significant differences in baseline characteristics between the two groups(P>0.05).The operation time in the FURS group was significantly greater than that in the PCNL group.The time to ambulation,intraoperative blood loss,decrease in hemoglobin,and length of hospital stay were significantly lower in the FURS group than in the PCNL group.The FURS group also had a significantly higher stone clearance rate and a lower incidence of postoperative complications.There was no significant difference in antibiotic use between the groups.Postoperative serum sVCAM-1 levels,urine KIM-1 levels,and VAS scores were lower in the FURS group than in the PCNL group,but postoperative ESR and WISQOL scores were greater in the FURS group than in the PCNL group.CONCLUSION FURS demonstrated superior clinical efficacy in treating large kidney stones(>2 cm in diameter)compared PCNL.It not only improved the postoperative stone clearance rate and reduced complications and recovery time but also positively affected serum SCM-1,ESR,and urine KIM-1 levels,subsequent improvement of patient quality of life.
文摘Flexible ureteroscopy(f URS) has become a more effective and safer treatment for whole upper urinary tract stones. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy(PNL) is currently the first-line recommended treatment for large kidney stones ≥ 20 mm and it has an excellent stone-free rate for large kidney stones. However, its invasiveness is not negligible considering its major complication rates. Staged f URS is a practical treatmentfor such large kidney stones because f URS has a minimal blood transfusion risk, short hospitalization and few restrictions on daily routines. However, as the stone size becomes larger, the stone-free rate decreases, and the number of operations required increases. Therefore, in our opinion, staged f URS is a practical option for kidney stones 20 to 40 mm. Miniaturized PNL combined with f URS should be considered to be a preferred option for stones larger than 40 mm. Moreover, URS is an effective treatment for multiple upper urinary tract stones. Especially for patients with a stone burden < 20 mm, URS is a favorable option that promises a high stone-free rate after a single session either unilaterally or bilaterally. However, for patients with a stone burden ≥ 20 mm, a staged operation should be considered to achieve stone-free status.
基金supported by grants from the Shanghai Municipal Hospitals’Project for Emerging and Frontier Technology(No.SHDC12010115)Chinese Military Major Project for Clinical High-tech and Innovative Technology(No.2010gxjs057)the Project for the Key Discipline of Shanghai(No.2013046).
文摘Objective:Complex ureteral obstruction is refractory to conventional urological intervention.This report describes a case of laparoscopic ureterolysis with simultaneous ureteroscopy and percutaneous nephroscopy for treating complex ureteral obstruction.Methods:Right-side multiple ureteral stones and complicating ureteral obstruction failed an initial attempt of ureteroscopy lithotripsy with simultaneous percutaneous nephroscopy in a 23-year-old male.Laparoscopic ureterolysis with ureteroscopy and percutaneous nephroscopy was used simultaneously to dissect the periureteral adhesions with the patient placed in the Galdakao-modified supine Valdivia position.The ureter was incised to allow the insertion of a ureteral catheter through the twisted ureter,and a guide wire was advanced into the pelvis using ureteroscopy.A double-J stent was placed into the right-side ureter using antegrade percutaneous nephroscopy.Results:The laparoendoscopic procedure lasted 330 min with an estimated bleeding volume of 100 mL.The patient underwent an uneventful postoperative course,and postoperative followup radiography confirmed good positioning of the double-J stent.The double-J stent was removed 3 months after operation.The patient remained asymptomatic within a 13-month follow-up period.Conclusion:Laparoscopic ureterolysis with simultaneous ureteroscopy and percutaneous nephroscopy is an effective and safe treatment option for complex ureteral obstruction.
文摘Objective:To explore the effects of flexible ureteroscopy combined with percutaneous nephrolithotomy on inflammatory immune indexes and related factors in patients with renal calculi.Methods: From December 2016 to November 2017, 97 patients with renal calculi were selected and divided into control group (48 cases) and observation group (49 cases), the control group was treated with percutaneous nephrolithotomy. On the basis of the treatment of the control group, the observation group was treated with ureteroscopic lithotripsy. The changes of inflammatory mediators, immune index, thyroxine (TH), urokinase (UK) and renal function were compared between the two groups before and after treatment.Results: After treatment, the levels of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), substance P (SP), nitric oxide (NO) and lipid peroxide (LPO) in the two groups were significantly higher than those before treatment, and the levels of PGE2, SP, NO and LPO in the control group were significantly higher than those in the observation group;the levels of CD4+, CD4+/CD8+ in the two groups were significantly lower than those before treatment, but the levels of CD8+ were significantly higher than those before treatment, and the levels of CD4+, CD4+/CD8+in the control group were significantly lower than those in the observation group, and the levels of CD8+ were significantly higher than those in the observation group;the levels of TH in the two groups were significantly lower than those before treatment, but the levels of UK were significantly higher than those before treatment, and the levels of TH in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group, and the levels of UK were significantly higher than those in the control group;the levels of urea nitrogen (BUN), serum creatinine (Scr), cystatin C (CysC) in the two groups were significantly higher than those before treatment, and the levels of BUN, Scr, CysC in the control group were significantly higher than those in the observation group. Conclusions:The combination of ureteroscope and percutaneous nephroscope can relieve inflammation stress, alleviate immunosuppression, enhance stone clearance and reduce the damage to renal function. It is of clinical significance.
文摘Objectives:The present study compared the safety and efficacy of combined laparoscopic ureterolithotomy(LU)and flexible ureteroscopy with percutaneous nephrolithotomy(PCNL)for removing large impacted upper ureteral stones with concurrent renal stones.Methods:This study included 52 patients who underwent combined LU and retrograde flexible ureteroscopy for removing renal stones(group A)or PCNL(group B)for removing large upper impacted ureteral stones and concurrent renal stones at our department from January 2014 to December 2016.Patient demographics,stone characteristics,and procedure-related parameters including stone-free rate,operation time,hospital stay after surgery,mean decrease in hemoglobin levels,visual analog scale(VAS)score,auxiliary procedure rate,and complication rate were compared between groups A and B.Results:Results of this study showed that both procedures were effective for removing large impacted upper ureteral stones with concurrent renal stones.The stone-free rate after a single procedure was 95.7%in group A and 89.7%in group B(p?0.62).The operation time was longer in group A than in group B(112.2±23.3 min versus 96.2±16.4 min,p?0.006).However,no significant difference was observed between the two groups with respect to the length of hospital stay after the surgery(5 days versus 6 days,p?0.06).The decrease in hemoglobin levels was significantly higher in group B than in group A(0.64±0.36 g/dL versus1.44±0.65 g/dL,p<0.0001).The mean VAS scores obtained at 24 hours(2.91±1.08 versus 5.10±1.01,p<0.0001)and 48 hours after the surgery(1.09±0.73 versus 2.28±0.96,p<0.0001)were significantly higher for group B than for group A.Moreover,the auxiliary procedure rate was higher in group B than in group A(6.9%versus 0%).Conclusion:These results indicate that both combined LU and flexible ureteroscopy and PCNL are suitable for removing large impacted upper ureteral stones with concurrent renal stones and are associated with a high rate of patients being stone free afterwards.Despite the longer operation time,the combined laparoscopic and endourological procedure may be associated with less postoperative pain and fewer major complications.However,the choice of treatment depends on the preferences of surgeons and patients.
文摘Objective:This narrative review aims to describe measures to minimise the risk of complications during percutaneous nephrolithotomy(PCNL),ureteroscopy,and retrograde intrarenal surgery.Methods:A literature search was conducted from the PubMed/PMC database for papers published within the last 10 years(January 2012 to December 2022).Search terms included“ureteroscopy”,“retrograde intrarenal surgery”,“PCNL”,“percutaneous nephrolithotomy”,“complications”,“sepsis”,“infection”,“bleed”,“haemorrhage”,and“hemorrhage”.Key papers were identified and included meta-analyses,systematic reviews,guidelines,and primary research.The references of these papers were searched to identify any further relevant papers not included above.Results:The evidence is assimilated with the opinions of the authors to provide recommendations.Best practice pathways for patient care in the pre-operative,intra-operative,and post-operative periods are described,including the identification and management of residual stones.Key complications(sepsis and stent issues)that are relevant for any endourological procedure are then be discussed.Operation-specific considerations are then explored.Key measures for PCNL include optimising access to minimise the chance of bleeding or visceral injury.The role of endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery in this regard is discussed.Key measures for ureteroscopy and retrograde intrarenal surgery include planning and technique to minimise the risk of ureteric injury.The role of anaesthetic assessment is discussed.The importance of specific comorbidities on each step of the pathway is highlighted as examples.Conclusion:This review demonstrates that the principles of meticulous planning,interdisciplinary teamworking,and good operative technique can minimise the risk of complications in endourology.
文摘Objective:To define the role of ureteroscopy for treatment of staghorn calculi.Methods:A systematic review was conducted using the Scopus and Medline databases.Original articles and systematic reviews were selected according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses(PRISMA)guidelines.Only studies relating to the role of ureteroscopy for treatment of staghorn calculi were included.Results:In five studies on ureteroscopic monotherapy,stone-free rate(SFR)ranged from 33%to 93%,with a maximum four ureteroscopy sessions per patient and no major complications.Endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery(ECIRS)was compared with percutaneous nephrolithotomy(PNL)in two studies and reached significantly higher SFR(88%e91%vs.59%e65%)and lower operative times(84e110 min vs.105e129 min).The role of salvage ureteroscopy for residual stones after primary PNL has been highlighted by two studies with a final SFR of 83%e89%.One study reported on the feasibility of ureteroscopy for ureteral stones and same-session PNL for contralateral staghorn calculi,with a SFR of 92%.Conclusion:Ureteroscopy plays a pivotal role in the setting of a combined approach to staghorn calculi.Ureteroscopy is also particularly suitable for clearance of residual stones.In specific cases,ureteroscopy may become the sole applicable therapeutic option to staghorn calculi.Technological advances and refinement of techniques suggest a major role of ureteroscopy for staghorn calculi treatment in close future.
文摘Objective:Pediatric urolithiasis has been more common over the past 20 years,and urologists have unique challenges in managing it surgically because this particular demographic is recognized as one of the high-risk categories for stone recurrence.Given this reality,care focuses on maintaining renal function,achieving total stone-free status,and most importantly avoiding stone recurrences.In this presented article,we aimed to make a comprehensive review of the current minimally invasive treatment of pediatric kidney stone disease.Methods:We evaluated the results of 74 studies following a comprehensive PubMed search till February 2023.This article was written by making use of current urology guidelines.Results:Considering the reported occurrence of metabolic issues in up to 50%of cases in addition to the anatomic anomalies(about 30%of cases),the treatment of pediatric urolithiasis necessitates a full metabolic and urological examination on an individual basis.Timely management of metabolic imbalances and obstructive diseases is necessary.In addition to encouraging proper fluid consumption,it is advisable to improve urine volume and consider using medical therapeutics to raise urinary citrate levels.The location,content,and size of the stone(s),the morphology of the collecting system,the presence of urinary tract infection,as well as the presence of any obstruction,should all be taken into consideration while deciding on the best surgical procedure.Conclusion:All modern endourological methods are now used in the safe and efficient care of pediatric urolithiasis as a consequence of the obvious advancements in instrument technology and expanding expertise derived from adult patients.Other minimally invasive procedures,such as ureterorenoscopy and percutaneous nephrolithotomy,require more expertise and can be successfully applied with careful management for an excellent stone-free rate with minimal morbidity.Of these procedures,shock wave lithotripsy is still the first choice in the majority of cases with upper tract calculi.Open surgery will still be the therapy of choice for pediatric patients with complicated and big stones as well as anatomical anomalies.
