Objective:The purpose of the study was to assess the clinical efficacy and safety of a combined perfusion suction platform with pressure feedback control function and an ureteroscopic suction sheath that can measure t...Objective:The purpose of the study was to assess the clinical efficacy and safety of a combined perfusion suction platform with pressure feedback control function and an ureteroscopic suction sheath that can measure the ureteropelvic pressure in implementing lithotripsies.Methods:Fifty-two patients who underwent lithotripsy under intelligent monitoring of ureteral intraluminal pressure from June 2016 to January 2018 were retrospectively recruited.The inclusion standard was stone diameter>1.5 cm but<2.5 cm.After the 12/14 Fr suction sheath was placed,manometer interface and suction interface of the sheath were connected to the platform via the pressure sensor and suction tube,respectively.The ureteroscope was connected to the platform perfusion pump,and the crushed stones were aspirated out under negative pressure.Results:According to the location of the stone,21(40.4%)cases were classified as upper ureteral stones,19(36.5%)were midureteral stones,and 12(23.1%)were lower ureteral stones.Forty-seven patients underwent successful primary sheath placement and lithotripsy with a mean operative time of 34.5(standard deviation 18.3)min.Retrograde stone migration did not occur.There were eight patients with hematuria postoperatively.Serious complication was 1.9% with one case of ureteral perforation.Stone clearance was 95.7% at Day 1e2 postoperatively,and 100% at Day 30 postoperatively.Conclusion:Ureteroscopic lithotripsy with intelligent pressure control using our device improved the efficiency of the lithotripsy and rate of stone clearance.The safety of the operation can be ensured.It is worth popularization and application in clinical practice.展开更多
Aim: To compare the efficacy and complications of extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy (SWL) and pneumatic ureteroscopic lithotripsy (URS) in the treatment of lower ureteral calculi. Methods: From August 1997 to June...Aim: To compare the efficacy and complications of extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy (SWL) and pneumatic ureteroscopic lithotripsy (URS) in the treatment of lower ureteral calculi. Methods: From August 1997 to June 1999, 210 patients with calculi in the distal third of the ureter were treated with SWL and the other 180 with URS. The stones were fragmented with either HB-ESWL-V lithotripter or JML-93 pneumatic lithotripter through Wolf 7.5~9.0 Fr ureteroscope. The outcome was assessed in terms of stone clearance rate, re-treatment rate and complication incidence. Results: The stone clearance rate was 78.1% with SWL and 93.3 % with URS (P<0.05). SWL had a re-treatment rate of 11.9 %, vs 2.2 % in the URS group (P<.05). URS caused ureteral perforation in 3.3% of patients, while it was 0 with SWL (P<0.05). The differences in the incidence of other complications such as infection and stricture between the two groups were insignificant. Conclusion: Though the selection of these two options depends on equipments available and the expertise of the operator, we recommend URS as the optimal treatment for distal ureteral calculi. (Asian J Andro12002 Dec, 4: 303-305)展开更多
Objective To prospectively evaluate the efficacy of Removing Stasis and Reducing Heat Formula in accelerating calculus clearance and improving lower urinary tract symptoms of patients with proximal ureteral calculi af...Objective To prospectively evaluate the efficacy of Removing Stasis and Reducing Heat Formula in accelerating calculus clearance and improving lower urinary tract symptoms of patients with proximal ureteral calculi after ureteroscopic Ho:YAG laser lithotripsy. Methods A total of 138 patients with proximal ureteral calculi underwent ureteroscopic Ho:YAG laser lithotripsy by a single endocrinologist. Stone size varied from 10 to 15 mm. After operation, the patients were randomly divided into three groups: the control group(group A), tamsulosin group(group B), and Removing Stasis and Reducing Heat Formula group(group C). The treatment lasted for 4 weeks or until stone clearance. The primary and secondary outcomes of the three groups at follow-up were assessed. Results Of the 131 patients available for follow-up, 44 cases were in the group A, 45 in the group B, and 42 in the group C, respectively. The stone free rate at 2 weeks in the groups B and C were significantly higher than that in the group A(95.56%, 97.62% vs. 79.55%; all P<0.05). The ureteral colic rate and mean time of fragment expulsion were significantly reduced in the groups B(4.44% and 7.86±4.99 days) and C(2.43% and 6.76±4.37 days) compared with the group A(22.73% and 11.54±9.89 days, all P<0.05). On the day of double-J ureteric stent removal, the group C differed significantly from the group A in the total International Prostate Symptom Score, irritative subscore, obstructive subscore, and quality of life score(all P<0.05). Conclusion Removing Stasis and Reducing Heat Formula in the medical expulsive therapy might be an effective modality for patients with calculus in the proximal uretera after ureteroscopic Ho:YAG laser lithotripsy.展开更多
Summary: The effectiveness and safety of ureteroscopic holmium:YAG laser lithotripsy for managing ureteral calculi was evaluated. Ureteroscopic holmium:YAG laser lithotripsy was performed in 168 ureteral calculi (uppe...Summary: The effectiveness and safety of ureteroscopic holmium:YAG laser lithotripsy for managing ureteral calculi was evaluated. Ureteroscopic holmium:YAG laser lithotripsy was performed in 168 ureteral calculi (upper 27 cases, middle 33 cases and lower 108 cases). The results showed that the stone-free rate was 92.6 % in the upper ureteral calculi, 93.9 % in the middle ureteral calculi and 94.4 % in the lower ureteral calculi, respectively. The complication rate was 4.8 % (8 cases). It was suggested that ureteroscopic holmium:YAG laser lithotripsy is a highly effective and safe treatment modality for managing ureteral calculi.展开更多
Objective: To compare the trauma between combined retrograde intrarenal surgery and mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy for upper ureteral calculi. Methods: Patients with upper ureteral calculi who received lithotripsy ...Objective: To compare the trauma between combined retrograde intrarenal surgery and mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy for upper ureteral calculi. Methods: Patients with upper ureteral calculi who received lithotripsy in Pengzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine between February 2015 and March 2017 were selected and randomly divided into two groups;RIRS group received combined retrograde intrarenal surgery and the Mini-PCNL group received mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy. 3 d after surgery;the contents of liver and kidney function indexes and stress hormones in serum as well as the expression of CD4+T cell transcription factors in peripheral blood were measured. Results: Serum ALT;AST;γ-GT;BUN and Cr contents of RIRS group 3 d after surgery were not significantly different from those of Mini-PCNL group;and HO-1;ET-1;ACTH;Cor and YKL-40 contents in serum as well as RORγt and T-bet mRNA expression in peripheral blood were significantly lower than those of Mini-PCNL group while Gata-3 and Foxp3 mRNA expression in peripheral blood were higher than those of Mini-PCNL group. Conclusion: Combined retrograde intrarenal surgery for upper ureteral calculi activates less stress response and inflammatory response than mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy.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
BACKGROUND Ureteroscopy is widely used in the treatment of ureteral stones due to the increased morbidity of turolithiasis.This is the first report of a case of ureteral calculi treated with rigid ureteroscopy in the ...BACKGROUND Ureteroscopy is widely used in the treatment of ureteral stones due to the increased morbidity of turolithiasis.This is the first report of a case of ureteral calculi treated with rigid ureteroscopy in the modified prone split-leg position.CASE SUMMARY A 62-year-old Asian woman was diagnosed with a ureteral stone and underwent extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy twice.However,the abdominal computer tomography scan showed persistent calculi on the right lower ureter.Her left hip movement was limited because of a left femoral neck fracture that did not receive proper treatment in a timely manner.She was unable to undergo surgery in the lithotomy position and refused to accept flexible ureteroscopy treatment.Therefore,rigid ureteroscopy was performed with her in the modified prone split-leg position.The ureteral calculi were successfully fragmented.CONCLUSION It is feasible to treat lower ureteral calculi in women in the prone split-leg position with the implementation of rigid ureteroscopy.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
目的分析经皮肾镜联合输尿管软镜取石术(RIRS)治疗输尿管结石合并同侧肾结石的应用优势。方法选取2020年1月—2023年1月150例输尿管结石合并同侧肾结石患者,随机分为2组各75例,肾镜组行经皮肾镜取石术(PCNL),双镜组采用PCNL联合RIRS。比...目的分析经皮肾镜联合输尿管软镜取石术(RIRS)治疗输尿管结石合并同侧肾结石的应用优势。方法选取2020年1月—2023年1月150例输尿管结石合并同侧肾结石患者,随机分为2组各75例,肾镜组行经皮肾镜取石术(PCNL),双镜组采用PCNL联合RIRS。比较2组围术期指标、术后并发症发生率、术后视觉模拟评分法(VAS)评分及尿液代谢异常发生率,术前及术后神经源炎症反应指标[神经生长因子(NGF)、前列腺素E_(2)(PGE_(2))、C反应蛋白(CRP)、P物质(SP)]、肾功能指标[血清肌酐(Cr)、尿素(UREA)、肾损伤分子-1(KIM-1)、中性粒细胞明胶酶相关载脂蛋白(NGAL)]。结果双镜组手术时间、住院天数短于肾镜组,术中出血量低于肾镜组,术后3 d、术后1个月结石清除率高于肾镜组(P<0.01)。双镜组术后并发症发生率为2.67%(2/75)低于肾镜组的12.00%(9/75)(P<0.05)。双镜组术后6、12、24、48 h VAS评分低于肾镜组(P<0.05)。双镜组术后24、48 h NGF、PGE_(2)、CRP及SP均低于肾镜组(P<0.05)。术后1周、2周双镜组Cr、UREA、KIM-1及NGAL低于肾镜组(P<0.05)。双镜组术后2周高尿酸尿症、高草酸尿症、低枸橼酸尿症、高钙尿症及低镁尿症发生率均较肾镜组低(P<0.05)。结论PCNL联合RIRS治疗输尿管结石合并同侧肾结石患者可优化手术操作,抑制神经源炎症反应,减轻术后疼痛与肾功能损伤,且能提高结石清除率,降低并发症风险,改善尿液代谢状态。展开更多
基金This study was funded by Major Science and Technology Projects of Jiangxi Provincial Science and Technology Department(20152ACG70009).
文摘Objective:The purpose of the study was to assess the clinical efficacy and safety of a combined perfusion suction platform with pressure feedback control function and an ureteroscopic suction sheath that can measure the ureteropelvic pressure in implementing lithotripsies.Methods:Fifty-two patients who underwent lithotripsy under intelligent monitoring of ureteral intraluminal pressure from June 2016 to January 2018 were retrospectively recruited.The inclusion standard was stone diameter>1.5 cm but<2.5 cm.After the 12/14 Fr suction sheath was placed,manometer interface and suction interface of the sheath were connected to the platform via the pressure sensor and suction tube,respectively.The ureteroscope was connected to the platform perfusion pump,and the crushed stones were aspirated out under negative pressure.Results:According to the location of the stone,21(40.4%)cases were classified as upper ureteral stones,19(36.5%)were midureteral stones,and 12(23.1%)were lower ureteral stones.Forty-seven patients underwent successful primary sheath placement and lithotripsy with a mean operative time of 34.5(standard deviation 18.3)min.Retrograde stone migration did not occur.There were eight patients with hematuria postoperatively.Serious complication was 1.9% with one case of ureteral perforation.Stone clearance was 95.7% at Day 1e2 postoperatively,and 100% at Day 30 postoperatively.Conclusion:Ureteroscopic lithotripsy with intelligent pressure control using our device improved the efficiency of the lithotripsy and rate of stone clearance.The safety of the operation can be ensured.It is worth popularization and application in clinical practice.
文摘Aim: To compare the efficacy and complications of extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy (SWL) and pneumatic ureteroscopic lithotripsy (URS) in the treatment of lower ureteral calculi. Methods: From August 1997 to June 1999, 210 patients with calculi in the distal third of the ureter were treated with SWL and the other 180 with URS. The stones were fragmented with either HB-ESWL-V lithotripter or JML-93 pneumatic lithotripter through Wolf 7.5~9.0 Fr ureteroscope. The outcome was assessed in terms of stone clearance rate, re-treatment rate and complication incidence. Results: The stone clearance rate was 78.1% with SWL and 93.3 % with URS (P<0.05). SWL had a re-treatment rate of 11.9 %, vs 2.2 % in the URS group (P<.05). URS caused ureteral perforation in 3.3% of patients, while it was 0 with SWL (P<0.05). The differences in the incidence of other complications such as infection and stricture between the two groups were insignificant. Conclusion: Though the selection of these two options depends on equipments available and the expertise of the operator, we recommend URS as the optimal treatment for distal ureteral calculi. (Asian J Andro12002 Dec, 4: 303-305)
文摘Objective To prospectively evaluate the efficacy of Removing Stasis and Reducing Heat Formula in accelerating calculus clearance and improving lower urinary tract symptoms of patients with proximal ureteral calculi after ureteroscopic Ho:YAG laser lithotripsy. Methods A total of 138 patients with proximal ureteral calculi underwent ureteroscopic Ho:YAG laser lithotripsy by a single endocrinologist. Stone size varied from 10 to 15 mm. After operation, the patients were randomly divided into three groups: the control group(group A), tamsulosin group(group B), and Removing Stasis and Reducing Heat Formula group(group C). The treatment lasted for 4 weeks or until stone clearance. The primary and secondary outcomes of the three groups at follow-up were assessed. Results Of the 131 patients available for follow-up, 44 cases were in the group A, 45 in the group B, and 42 in the group C, respectively. The stone free rate at 2 weeks in the groups B and C were significantly higher than that in the group A(95.56%, 97.62% vs. 79.55%; all P<0.05). The ureteral colic rate and mean time of fragment expulsion were significantly reduced in the groups B(4.44% and 7.86±4.99 days) and C(2.43% and 6.76±4.37 days) compared with the group A(22.73% and 11.54±9.89 days, all P<0.05). On the day of double-J ureteric stent removal, the group C differed significantly from the group A in the total International Prostate Symptom Score, irritative subscore, obstructive subscore, and quality of life score(all P<0.05). Conclusion Removing Stasis and Reducing Heat Formula in the medical expulsive therapy might be an effective modality for patients with calculus in the proximal uretera after ureteroscopic Ho:YAG laser lithotripsy.
文摘Summary: The effectiveness and safety of ureteroscopic holmium:YAG laser lithotripsy for managing ureteral calculi was evaluated. Ureteroscopic holmium:YAG laser lithotripsy was performed in 168 ureteral calculi (upper 27 cases, middle 33 cases and lower 108 cases). The results showed that the stone-free rate was 92.6 % in the upper ureteral calculi, 93.9 % in the middle ureteral calculi and 94.4 % in the lower ureteral calculi, respectively. The complication rate was 4.8 % (8 cases). It was suggested that ureteroscopic holmium:YAG laser lithotripsy is a highly effective and safe treatment modality for managing ureteral calculi.
文摘Objective: To compare the trauma between combined retrograde intrarenal surgery and mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy for upper ureteral calculi. Methods: Patients with upper ureteral calculi who received lithotripsy in Pengzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine between February 2015 and March 2017 were selected and randomly divided into two groups;RIRS group received combined retrograde intrarenal surgery and the Mini-PCNL group received mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy. 3 d after surgery;the contents of liver and kidney function indexes and stress hormones in serum as well as the expression of CD4+T cell transcription factors in peripheral blood were measured. Results: Serum ALT;AST;γ-GT;BUN and Cr contents of RIRS group 3 d after surgery were not significantly different from those of Mini-PCNL group;and HO-1;ET-1;ACTH;Cor and YKL-40 contents in serum as well as RORγt and T-bet mRNA expression in peripheral blood were significantly lower than those of Mini-PCNL group while Gata-3 and Foxp3 mRNA expression in peripheral blood were higher than those of Mini-PCNL group. Conclusion: Combined retrograde intrarenal surgery for upper ureteral calculi activates less stress response and inflammatory response than mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy.
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BACKGROUND Ureteroscopy is widely used in the treatment of ureteral stones due to the increased morbidity of turolithiasis.This is the first report of a case of ureteral calculi treated with rigid ureteroscopy in the modified prone split-leg position.CASE SUMMARY A 62-year-old Asian woman was diagnosed with a ureteral stone and underwent extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy twice.However,the abdominal computer tomography scan showed persistent calculi on the right lower ureter.Her left hip movement was limited because of a left femoral neck fracture that did not receive proper treatment in a timely manner.She was unable to undergo surgery in the lithotomy position and refused to accept flexible ureteroscopy treatment.Therefore,rigid ureteroscopy was performed with her in the modified prone split-leg position.The ureteral calculi were successfully fragmented.CONCLUSION It is feasible to treat lower ureteral calculi in women in the prone split-leg position with the implementation of rigid ureteroscopy.
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.
文摘目的分析经皮肾镜联合输尿管软镜取石术(RIRS)治疗输尿管结石合并同侧肾结石的应用优势。方法选取2020年1月—2023年1月150例输尿管结石合并同侧肾结石患者,随机分为2组各75例,肾镜组行经皮肾镜取石术(PCNL),双镜组采用PCNL联合RIRS。比较2组围术期指标、术后并发症发生率、术后视觉模拟评分法(VAS)评分及尿液代谢异常发生率,术前及术后神经源炎症反应指标[神经生长因子(NGF)、前列腺素E_(2)(PGE_(2))、C反应蛋白(CRP)、P物质(SP)]、肾功能指标[血清肌酐(Cr)、尿素(UREA)、肾损伤分子-1(KIM-1)、中性粒细胞明胶酶相关载脂蛋白(NGAL)]。结果双镜组手术时间、住院天数短于肾镜组,术中出血量低于肾镜组,术后3 d、术后1个月结石清除率高于肾镜组(P<0.01)。双镜组术后并发症发生率为2.67%(2/75)低于肾镜组的12.00%(9/75)(P<0.05)。双镜组术后6、12、24、48 h VAS评分低于肾镜组(P<0.05)。双镜组术后24、48 h NGF、PGE_(2)、CRP及SP均低于肾镜组(P<0.05)。术后1周、2周双镜组Cr、UREA、KIM-1及NGAL低于肾镜组(P<0.05)。双镜组术后2周高尿酸尿症、高草酸尿症、低枸橼酸尿症、高钙尿症及低镁尿症发生率均较肾镜组低(P<0.05)。结论PCNL联合RIRS治疗输尿管结石合并同侧肾结石患者可优化手术操作,抑制神经源炎症反应,减轻术后疼痛与肾功能损伤,且能提高结石清除率,降低并发症风险,改善尿液代谢状态。