Objective:To examine differences in outcomes of semi-rigid ureteroscopy(URS)with or without a modified-ureteral-access-sheath(mUAS)to treat large upper ureteral stones.Methods:Patients with single,radio-opaque large u...Objective:To examine differences in outcomes of semi-rigid ureteroscopy(URS)with or without a modified-ureteral-access-sheath(mUAS)to treat large upper ureteral stones.Methods:Patients with single,radio-opaque large upper ureteral stone(≥10 mm)treated using semi-rigid URS between August 2013 and October 2016 were retrospectively evaluated.The stone-free status was determined from Kidney-ureter-bladder(KUB)X-ray films taken on postoperative Day 1 and after 1 month.Results:Of 103 patients meeting inclusion criteria,43(41.75%)and 60(58.25%)were treated with semi-rigid URS with and without mUAS,respectively.The immediate stone-free rate(SFR)for the mUAS group was significantly higher than the non-mUAS group(40[93.0%]vs.46[76.7%];p=0.033).The SFR at 1 month was also high for patients treated using mUAS,but not statistically different from patients not treated with mUAS(41[95.3%]mUAS vs.51[85.0%]non-mUAS;p=0.115).Auxiliary procedure rates were significantly lower for mUAS patients compared to non-mUAS patients(2[4.7%]vs.14[23.3%];p=0.01).There were no significant differences in surgical duration and hospital stays,and the overall complication rates were statistically similar for mUAS patients compared to non-mUAS patients(1[2.3%]vs.3[5.0%];p=0.638).展开更多
Objective: The objective is to assess the benefits and adverse effects of routine ureteral stenting after uncomplicated ureteroscopic lithotripsy. Material and Methods: Sixty patients with ureteric calculi amenable to...Objective: The objective is to assess the benefits and adverse effects of routine ureteral stenting after uncomplicated ureteroscopic lithotripsy. Material and Methods: Sixty patients with ureteric calculi amenable to ureteroscopic lithotripsy were randomized to an unstented (30 patients) or a stented (30 patients) treatment group, standard ureteroscopic lithotripsy done using 8 French semirigid ureteroscope, and pneumatic lithotripter used to fragment the stones. They were followed up for postoperative flank pain, lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and hematuria. Results: There was no significant difference in the mean age (stenting 37.8 year and 33.5 year unstenting) of patients, gender and stone size in both groups. No significant difference in the mean flank pain within 3 days postoperative, while at day 14 postoperative flank pain for stenting group was significant (P = 0.03). Dysuria and urgency were high for stenting group (P = 0.002 and 0.011). Hematuria within 3 and 14 days was higher in the stenting group. Conclusion: After uncomplicated ureteroscopy, stents can be safely omitted. Unstented patients have significantly fewer LUTS, haematuria and flank pain.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
Urolithaisis is becoming an ever increasing urological,nephrological and primary care problem.With a lifetime prevalence approaching 10% and increasing morbidity due to stone disease,the role of ureteroscopy and stone...Urolithaisis is becoming an ever increasing urological,nephrological and primary care problem.With a lifetime prevalence approaching 10% and increasing morbidity due to stone disease,the role of ureteroscopy and stone removal is becoming more important.We discuss the current status of stone disease and review the ever increasing role that ureteroscopy has to play in its management.We discuss technological advances that have been made in stone management and give you an overview of when,how and why ureteroscopy is the most common treatment option for stone management.We touch on the role of robotic ureteroscopy and the future of ureteroscopy in the next 10 years.展开更多
Current minimally invasive interventions for ureteric stones involve either ESWL or Ureteroscopy and stone localization is mandatory for successful treatment in both. Objectives: To avoid doing KUB radiograph before E...Current minimally invasive interventions for ureteric stones involve either ESWL or Ureteroscopy and stone localization is mandatory for successful treatment in both. Objectives: To avoid doing KUB radiograph before ESWL routinely by correlating the stone attenuation value on CT KUB with stone visualization at fluoroscopy. Methods: This is a prospective cross sectional hospital based, Multicentric study carried out on 1010 patients with ureteric stones in Sudan from August 2014 to March 2016. Results: Mean stone density in HU was 704.45 ± 300 (SD) ranging (81 - 1873) HU. All of the stones were localized using fluoroscopy and only 26.5% of them were not seen under fluoroscopy. I.V contrast was used mostly, and also mainly in the upper ureter. More than 80% of the application of contrast through the ureteric catheter was in the lower ureteric stones. 91.2% of patients with stone density ≤ 400 HU failed to appear at fluoroscopy and therefore 400 HU attenuation value can be used as a cut-off level to request doing KUB before ESWL and Ureteroscopy. Conclusion: the ureteric stones with density ≤400 HU the likelihood of being non-visualized at fluoroscopy is 91.2% therefore if the stone has ≤400 HU at CT KUB it is mandatory to do KUB before treatment above that it is most likely to be seen at fluoroscopy and no need to request KUB for them before ESWL or URS. 1) Inclusion Criteria: All patients diagnosed by CT scan to have ureteric stones for ESWL or Ureteroscopy. 2) Exclusion Criteria: Patients for whom treatment of ureteric stone by ESWL or ureteroscopy is not indicated like severe infection or poor kidney function where nephrectomy is needed.展开更多
Objectives:This study is aimed to investigate the outcome of one-stage ureteroscopy(URS)and percutaneous nephrolithot(PCNL)for simultaneous ureteral and renal stones over 10years at a tertiary urology institute.Materi...Objectives:This study is aimed to investigate the outcome of one-stage ureteroscopy(URS)and percutaneous nephrolithot(PCNL)for simultaneous ureteral and renal stones over 10years at a tertiary urology institute.Materials and methods:We retrospectively analyzed the data of patients who were operated on for simultaneous ureteral and renal stones from January 2011 to December 2020.Patients were divided into 2 groups:group A,who underwent one-stage URS and prone PCNL,and group B,who underwent staged procedures.The overall success,complications,operative time,and hospital stays were compared between the 2 groups.Results:Data for 190 patients were reviewed;mean age was 50±13 years old,and 146(77%)were male.The one-stage(A)and staged(B)groups included 102 and 88 patients,respectively.Group A included older patients,with a high The American Society of Anesthesiologists score,while group B included more patients with multiple or staghorn stones.The one-stage group recorded shorter operative time(120±12min vs.140±16min,p=0.02)and shorter hospital stays(3 days[2-6]vs.4 days[3-9],p=0.06).Otherwise,both groups had equal outcomes in terms of success rates and complications.Conclusions:PCNL and URS can be performed in one-session for simultaneous ureteral and renal stones,except for multiple renal and staghorn stones.The results are comparable to those of the staged procedure in terms of success rate and complications,with the advantage of a shorter operative time and hospital stay.展开更多
目的探讨自制测压吸石输尿管扩张鞘联合负压吸引器在输尿管软镜治疗肾结石术中的应用价值。方法2015年3~5月,使用自制测压吸石输尿管扩张鞘(专利号:201520062247.6)配合负压吸引装置,对33例肾结石行输尿管软镜钬激光碎石治疗。术前设定...目的探讨自制测压吸石输尿管扩张鞘联合负压吸引器在输尿管软镜治疗肾结石术中的应用价值。方法2015年3~5月,使用自制测压吸石输尿管扩张鞘(专利号:201520062247.6)配合负压吸引装置,对33例肾结石行输尿管软镜钬激光碎石治疗。术前设定灌注泵流量0.2 L/min,灌注压力上限设定为100 mm Hg,吸引负压为10 k Pa,通过自制测压吸石输尿管扩张鞘副通道监测肾内压力,使用蚕食法边碎石边吸石,尽量将结石击碎至0.2 mm,术中根据视野清晰情况及肾内压力大小对灌注流量、压力及时进行调整。结果术中初始肾内压力为(14.7±3.2)mm Hg(9~22 mm Hg),灌注时间(29.3±2.5)min(25~37 min),术中视野清晰,无肾脏出血、破裂,术后生命体征平稳,无发热、尿源性脓毒血症等并发症,出院前1天复查腹部平片提示残留结石最大直径约1 cm 9例,0.5 cm 15例,<0.3 cm 9例,术后住院时间均为2天。术后1个月均返院取出双J管。术后2个月复查腹部平片及泌尿系B超,28例未见结石残留,5例见结石碎片残留于肾下极,直径<0.3 cm。结论本研究初步表明,使用自制测压吸石输尿管扩张鞘,手术过程安全,正负压力、进出流量可控,吸石效果良好。展开更多
基金This work was financed by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81370804 and No.81670643)Guangzhou Science,Technology and Innovation Commission(No.201604020001,No.201607010162 and No.201704020193).
文摘Objective:To examine differences in outcomes of semi-rigid ureteroscopy(URS)with or without a modified-ureteral-access-sheath(mUAS)to treat large upper ureteral stones.Methods:Patients with single,radio-opaque large upper ureteral stone(≥10 mm)treated using semi-rigid URS between August 2013 and October 2016 were retrospectively evaluated.The stone-free status was determined from Kidney-ureter-bladder(KUB)X-ray films taken on postoperative Day 1 and after 1 month.Results:Of 103 patients meeting inclusion criteria,43(41.75%)and 60(58.25%)were treated with semi-rigid URS with and without mUAS,respectively.The immediate stone-free rate(SFR)for the mUAS group was significantly higher than the non-mUAS group(40[93.0%]vs.46[76.7%];p=0.033).The SFR at 1 month was also high for patients treated using mUAS,but not statistically different from patients not treated with mUAS(41[95.3%]mUAS vs.51[85.0%]non-mUAS;p=0.115).Auxiliary procedure rates were significantly lower for mUAS patients compared to non-mUAS patients(2[4.7%]vs.14[23.3%];p=0.01).There were no significant differences in surgical duration and hospital stays,and the overall complication rates were statistically similar for mUAS patients compared to non-mUAS patients(1[2.3%]vs.3[5.0%];p=0.638).
文摘Objective: The objective is to assess the benefits and adverse effects of routine ureteral stenting after uncomplicated ureteroscopic lithotripsy. Material and Methods: Sixty patients with ureteric calculi amenable to ureteroscopic lithotripsy were randomized to an unstented (30 patients) or a stented (30 patients) treatment group, standard ureteroscopic lithotripsy done using 8 French semirigid ureteroscope, and pneumatic lithotripter used to fragment the stones. They were followed up for postoperative flank pain, lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and hematuria. Results: There was no significant difference in the mean age (stenting 37.8 year and 33.5 year unstenting) of patients, gender and stone size in both groups. No significant difference in the mean flank pain within 3 days postoperative, while at day 14 postoperative flank pain for stenting group was significant (P = 0.03). Dysuria and urgency were high for stenting group (P = 0.002 and 0.011). Hematuria within 3 and 14 days was higher in the stenting group. Conclusion: After uncomplicated ureteroscopy, stents can be safely omitted. Unstented patients have significantly fewer LUTS, haematuria and flank pain.
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Urolithaisis is becoming an ever increasing urological,nephrological and primary care problem.With a lifetime prevalence approaching 10% and increasing morbidity due to stone disease,the role of ureteroscopy and stone removal is becoming more important.We discuss the current status of stone disease and review the ever increasing role that ureteroscopy has to play in its management.We discuss technological advances that have been made in stone management and give you an overview of when,how and why ureteroscopy is the most common treatment option for stone management.We touch on the role of robotic ureteroscopy and the future of ureteroscopy in the next 10 years.
文摘Current minimally invasive interventions for ureteric stones involve either ESWL or Ureteroscopy and stone localization is mandatory for successful treatment in both. Objectives: To avoid doing KUB radiograph before ESWL routinely by correlating the stone attenuation value on CT KUB with stone visualization at fluoroscopy. Methods: This is a prospective cross sectional hospital based, Multicentric study carried out on 1010 patients with ureteric stones in Sudan from August 2014 to March 2016. Results: Mean stone density in HU was 704.45 ± 300 (SD) ranging (81 - 1873) HU. All of the stones were localized using fluoroscopy and only 26.5% of them were not seen under fluoroscopy. I.V contrast was used mostly, and also mainly in the upper ureter. More than 80% of the application of contrast through the ureteric catheter was in the lower ureteric stones. 91.2% of patients with stone density ≤ 400 HU failed to appear at fluoroscopy and therefore 400 HU attenuation value can be used as a cut-off level to request doing KUB before ESWL and Ureteroscopy. Conclusion: the ureteric stones with density ≤400 HU the likelihood of being non-visualized at fluoroscopy is 91.2% therefore if the stone has ≤400 HU at CT KUB it is mandatory to do KUB before treatment above that it is most likely to be seen at fluoroscopy and no need to request KUB for them before ESWL or URS. 1) Inclusion Criteria: All patients diagnosed by CT scan to have ureteric stones for ESWL or Ureteroscopy. 2) Exclusion Criteria: Patients for whom treatment of ureteric stone by ESWL or ureteroscopy is not indicated like severe infection or poor kidney function where nephrectomy is needed.
文摘Objectives:This study is aimed to investigate the outcome of one-stage ureteroscopy(URS)and percutaneous nephrolithot(PCNL)for simultaneous ureteral and renal stones over 10years at a tertiary urology institute.Materials and methods:We retrospectively analyzed the data of patients who were operated on for simultaneous ureteral and renal stones from January 2011 to December 2020.Patients were divided into 2 groups:group A,who underwent one-stage URS and prone PCNL,and group B,who underwent staged procedures.The overall success,complications,operative time,and hospital stays were compared between the 2 groups.Results:Data for 190 patients were reviewed;mean age was 50±13 years old,and 146(77%)were male.The one-stage(A)and staged(B)groups included 102 and 88 patients,respectively.Group A included older patients,with a high The American Society of Anesthesiologists score,while group B included more patients with multiple or staghorn stones.The one-stage group recorded shorter operative time(120±12min vs.140±16min,p=0.02)and shorter hospital stays(3 days[2-6]vs.4 days[3-9],p=0.06).Otherwise,both groups had equal outcomes in terms of success rates and complications.Conclusions:PCNL and URS can be performed in one-session for simultaneous ureteral and renal stones,except for multiple renal and staghorn stones.The results are comparable to those of the staged procedure in terms of success rate and complications,with the advantage of a shorter operative time and hospital stay.
文摘目的探讨自制测压吸石输尿管扩张鞘联合负压吸引器在输尿管软镜治疗肾结石术中的应用价值。方法2015年3~5月,使用自制测压吸石输尿管扩张鞘(专利号:201520062247.6)配合负压吸引装置,对33例肾结石行输尿管软镜钬激光碎石治疗。术前设定灌注泵流量0.2 L/min,灌注压力上限设定为100 mm Hg,吸引负压为10 k Pa,通过自制测压吸石输尿管扩张鞘副通道监测肾内压力,使用蚕食法边碎石边吸石,尽量将结石击碎至0.2 mm,术中根据视野清晰情况及肾内压力大小对灌注流量、压力及时进行调整。结果术中初始肾内压力为(14.7±3.2)mm Hg(9~22 mm Hg),灌注时间(29.3±2.5)min(25~37 min),术中视野清晰,无肾脏出血、破裂,术后生命体征平稳,无发热、尿源性脓毒血症等并发症,出院前1天复查腹部平片提示残留结石最大直径约1 cm 9例,0.5 cm 15例,<0.3 cm 9例,术后住院时间均为2天。术后1个月均返院取出双J管。术后2个月复查腹部平片及泌尿系B超,28例未见结石残留,5例见结石碎片残留于肾下极,直径<0.3 cm。结论本研究初步表明,使用自制测压吸石输尿管扩张鞘,手术过程安全,正负压力、进出流量可控,吸石效果良好。