scholarly journals Effectiveness and Safety of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in Malrotated Kidneys

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (8) ◽  
pp. 2362-2365
Author(s):  
Sami ur Rehman ◽  
Liaqat Ali ◽  
Jehanzeb . ◽  
Muhammad Asif ◽  
Syed Arif ◽  
...  

Background and Aim: The renal stones of any size could be effectively managed through an essential surgical technique known as Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL). The large size renal stones with abnormal kidneys imposed additional challenges for PNCL in anomalous kidneys. The present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in malrotated kidneys. Place and Duration: Conducted at Urology department of Mian Gul Abdulhaq Jehanzeb Kidney Hospital Manglawar, Swat for duration of two years (from May 2019 to April 2021). Materials and Methods. This single-centered retrospective study was conducted on 80 patients who underwent percutaneous nephrolithotomy with malrotation kidneys. The individuals with anomalous kidneys and complex calculi were enrolled in this study. These patients had kidneys anomalies such as horseshoe kidneys, crossed fused ectopia, malrotation kidneys, pelvic and complete stone clearance. Posterior or anterior approaches were followed for the procedure after preoperative evaluation in kidney anomalies. Retrograde catheterization was carried out under spinal and general anesthesia with the patients. For all the patients, stone size and clearance were measured. Results: Of the total 80 kidneys anomalies patients, 55 (68.7%) were male and 25 (31.3%) were females. Overall mean age was 35.26 ± 13.51. The stone size varied from 1.3cm to 7 cm. Patients were categorized into two groups based on stone sizes such as group I (1.3-2.5 cm) had 42 (52.5%) and group II (25-7cm) 38 (47.5%) patients. The patients included renal pelvis 19 (23.6%), the pelvic ureteric junction (PUJ) 8 (10%), horseshoe kidneys 2 (2.5%), crossed fused ectopia 9 (11.3%), and malrotation kidneys 3 (3.8%).The stone clearance was completed in 77 (96.3%) patients. The statistically significant factor for complete clearance was the staghorn stone calculus. Conclusion: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy is a safe and effective procedure for large renal stones management in patients of anomalous kidneys. Higher renal stones clearance can be achieved with minimum morbidity by suitable preoperative evaluation and technical experts. Keywords: Malrotated kidney; Nephrostomy, Percutaneous; Nephrolithiasis; Abnormality

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. 3971
Author(s):  
Syed Javid F. Qadri ◽  
Mufti Mahmood Ahmed ◽  
Zafar Saleem Khanday ◽  
Asim Leharwaal

Background: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is an important surgical method for managing renal stones of any size. Anomalous kidneys pose additional technical challenge to the operating surgeon to perform PCNL in these anatomically abnormal kidneys especially if the stone load is large. The aim of this study is to present the efficacy and limitations of PCNL in managing stones >2 cm in size in anomalous kidneys.Methods: This was a retrospective single centre study of PCNL in anomalous kidneys with stones >2 cm in size.Results: 30 patients of kidney stones >2 cm underwent PCNL. Our series of patients included 19 (63.32%) cases of horseshoe kidneys, 9 (30%) malrotated kidneys, 1 (3.34%) pelvic and 1 (3.34%) crossed fused ectopia. We achieved complete stone clearance in 26 (86.67%) patients. Presence of staghorn calculus was the most important statistically significant factor limiting complete clearance.Conclusion: PCNL is an effective procedure for management of patients with large stones in anomalous kidneys. Appropriate preoperative evaluation especially imaging, appropriate selection of cases and most importantly excellent technical expertise is needed to achieve high stone clearance rates with minimal morbidity.


Pulse ◽  
1970 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-6
Author(s):  
AU Shaikh ◽  
R Biswas ◽  
NUM Arif ◽  
N Miah ◽  
W Zaman

Introduction: Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is considered the treatment of choice for large (> 2 cm size) renal stones at present. Aim of this study was to evaluate the results of PCNL as monotherapy in our centre which were done through superior calyceal approach.Materials and Methods: Seventy five patients with three bilateral renal stone (total 78 renal units) that underwent PCNL through superior calyceal approach at Apollo Hospitals Dhaka from May 15, 2005 to December 15, 2007 were included in this retrospective study. Selected patients had renal stones more than 2 cm in size (average stone size 35 mm and surface area 750 mm2). Ultrasonogram, intravenous urogram and in some selected cases CT scan were done to detect the location and size of the stone. Urologist performed percutaneous punctures through superior calyx in prone position under fluoroscopic guidance and general anaesthesia were employed in all cases. Post-operative stone clearance was documented on plain X-ray KUB and ultrasonogram KUB.Results: PCNL was successfully (complete stone clearance and insignificant residue) carried out in 68 patients (69 renal units). Average stone clearance was 88.46%. No second look procedures were needed. Uro-sepsis was the main complication, occurred in 9 renal units (11.53 %) while urinary leakage/ fistula in 6.41%, significant bleeding in 6 renal units (7.69 %) and pleural breach with fluid in pleural cavity (hydrothorax) in 2 (2.6 %) cases. Mean blood transfusion was 1.2 units and mean hospital stay was 67 hours.Conclusion: Monotherapy with PCNL is highly effective in the treatment of large volume renal calculi and staghorn calculi using superior calyceal supracostal and subcostal approach. As a minimally invasive procedure, it is quite safe in experienced hand.Keywords: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, Renal stone, Superior calyceal puncture, Staghorn calculiDOI: 10.3329/pulse.v3i1.6543Pulse Vol.3(1) July 2009 p4-6


2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasir Masood ◽  
Nadeem Iqbal ◽  
Raja Mohsin Farooq ◽  
Sajid Iqbal ◽  
Faheemullah Khan

Objectives: To see the effect of intra operative antegrade flexible nephroscopy during Percutaneous nephrolithotomy on stone free rate. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed electronic medical records of patients who underwent percutaneous nephrolithotomy from 2010 to 2017 for renal stones >2cm. Patients found eligible were divided in, Group-I who did not have intraoperative Flexible nephroscopy and Group-II who had flexible nephroscopy during percutaneous nephrolithotomy. All procedures were done by senior consultants. Variables like Mean age, side, stone size, skin to stone distance and Hounsfield unit were compared. Outcomes like Stone free rate, hospital stay and operative time were compared between the groups. Results: The study included 248 patients, consisting 85 (34.3%) females and 163 (65.7%) males. Mean age ± SD was 45.8±13.8 years. Both group were similar in characteristics like mean age, stone size, skin to stone distance and Hounsfield units. The overall stone free rate was 71%. It was not significantly different between the groups, 76% in Group-II vs. 67% in Group-I. However stone free rate markedly improved with flexible nephroscopy in patients with staghorn calculi. Mean operative time and hospital stay were similar between the groups. Conclusions: Intraoperative flexible nephroscopy during percutaneous nephrolithotomy significantly increases stone free rate in patients with staghorn stones. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.3.3565 How to cite this:Masood Y, Iqbal N, Farooq RM, Iqbal S, Khan F. Intraoperative flexible nephroscopy during percutaneous nephrolithotomy: An 8 years’ experience. Pak J Med Sci. 2021;37(3):---------. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.3.3565 This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.


2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elsayed M. Salih ◽  
Ibrahim Elsotohi ◽  
Hisham Elhelaly ◽  
Mohamed Elsalhy ◽  
Mourad M. Mourad

Abstract Background The goal for using smaller caliber instruments in PNL was to reduce the access-related complications and to decrease morbidity. The objective of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Chinese minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy (MIPNL) in the treatment of renal stones ≤ 20 mm. Results Sixty-seven patients completed the study protocol. The mean age was 41.10 ± 13.99 years (range 18–68 years). There were 43 (64%) male and 24 (36%) females. The mean stone size was ranged from 78.5 to 439.6 mm2 (mean ± SD 172.48 ± 69.54 mm2). The overall SFR was (82%). Twelve (18%) needed post-MIPNL auxiliary procedure, in the form of second MIPNL in 3 (4.5%) cases, SWL in 7 (10%), and RIRS in 2 (3%) cases. The intraoperative complication was present in four patients (5%) include bleeding necessitate blood transfusion in one patient (1.5%) and renal collecting system perforation 3 (4.5%). The postoperative complication was urine leakage 5 (7.5) and fever in 6 (9%) of patients. Conclusion Chinese MIPNL is safe and effective method for treatment of renal stone ≤ 20 mm size with satisfactory SFR and low complication rate when SWL failed or contraindicated. It is considered a feasible treatment alternative to standard PNL, in the absence of flexible URS or miniature nephroscope.


2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 272-275
Author(s):  
Prakash Chhettri ◽  
Robin Bahadur Basnet ◽  
Anil Shrestha ◽  
Parash Mani Shrestha

Introduction: Fluoroscopic guidance is routine for endourological procedures like percutaneous nephrolithotomy and retrograde intrarenal surgery in vast majority of centers. It is used for the initial retrograde ureteral access to define the pelvicalyceal system, puncture of the desired calyx and dilatation of the tract, aid navigation of stones and calyces, and placement of guide wires and stents. Both the patient and operating staffs are exposed to the radiation during surgery. The purpose of this study is to measure that exposed fluoroscopic radiation dose during these procedures and make operating surgeons aware of their fluoroscopic habit. Materials and Methods: This is prospective observational study, who underwent percutaneous nephrolithotomy (n=60) and retrograde intrarenal surgery (n=43) in our institute between December 2017 and August 2018. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy was done in prone position with prior insertion of ureteric catheter. Retrograde intrarenal surgery was carried out with or without insertion of ureteral access sheath. Fluoroscopic time was taken from the insertion of the ureteric catheter or UAS to the completion of the procedure with double J stenting. Results: For percutaneous nephrolithotomy and retrograde intrarenal surgery group, mean stone size were 21.89 mm and 10.56 mm; mean fluoroscopic time were 117.95 s (range 24-350) and 31.83 s (range 3-103); mean fluoroscopic dose were 29.71 mGy and 6.19 mGy respectively. Introduction: Fluoroscopic guidance is routine for endourological procedures like percutaneous nephrolithotomy and retrograde intrarenal surgery in vast majority of centers. It is used for the initial retrograde ureteral access to define the pelvicalyceal system, puncture of the desired calyx and dilatation of the tract, aid navigation of stones and calyces, and placement of guide wires and stents. Both the patient and operating staffs are exposed to the radiation during surgery. The purpose of this study is to measure that exposed fluoroscopic radiation dose during these procedures and make operating surgeons aware of their fluoroscopic habit. Materials and Methods: This is prospective observational study, who underwent percutaneous nephrolithotomy (n=60) and retrograde intrarenal surgery (n=43) in our institute between December 2017 and August 2018. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy was done in prone position with prior insertion of ureteric catheter. Retrograde intrarenal surgery was carried out with or without insertion of ureteral access sheath. Fluoroscopic time was taken from the insertion of the ureteric catheter or UAS to the completion of the procedure with double J stenting. Results: For percutaneous nephrolithotomy and retrograde intrarenal surgery group, mean stone size were 21.89 mm and 10.56 mm; mean fluoroscopic time were 117.95 s (range 24-350) and 31.83 s (range 3-103); mean fluoroscopic dose were 29.71 mGy and 6.19 mGy respectively. Conclusions: Among the endourological procedures for renal stones, retrograde intrarenal surgery was associated with less fluoroscopic hazard than percutaneous nephrolithotomy. Awareness of fluoroscopic exposure duration and experience of a surgeon can minimize the radiation hazard during endourological procedures.


2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tian Yang ◽  
Shenghua Liu ◽  
Jimeng Hu ◽  
Lujia Wang ◽  
Haowen Jiang

This study was to evaluate the risk factors of infectious complications after percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and build a prediction tool for postoperative complications based on the risk factors. A total of 110 male (67.1%) and 54 female (32.9%) patients who underwent PCNL for renal stones between 2010 and 2014 in our institute were included. A detailed clinical information and laboratory results were obtained from patients. Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and postoperative fever were recorded after PCNL surgery. In all, 45 cases (27.4%) developed SIRS and fever was observed in 20 cases (12.2%). In multivariate analysis, stone size (odds ratio, OR = 1.471,p=0.009) and urine white blood cell (WBC) (OR = 1.001,p=0.007) were related to the development of SIRS. Stone size (OR = 1.644,p=0.024), urine WBC (OR = 1.001,p=0.002) and serum albumin (OR = 0.807,p=0.021) were associated with postoperative fever. We concluded that patients with larger stone size and preoperative urinary tract infection might have a higher risk of developing SIRS and fever after operation, while a high-normal level of serum albumin might be the protective factor for postoperative fever.


2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 84-87
Author(s):  
A. Nischal Prasad ◽  
Prasad PVGS

Background: The technical advancements in urology have profoundly changed the management of upper ureteric calculus. The present study compared antegrade percutaneous versus retrograde ureteroscopic lithotripsy in upper ureteric cases. Subjects and Methods: The present study was conducted at NRI Medical College & Hospital, Chinakakani, Mangalagiri Mandal, Andhra Pradesh from May 2013 to April 2014  on 60 patients with upper ureteric stones of both genders. Patients were divided into 2 groups. Group I patients were treated with antegrade percutaneous and group II with retrograde ureterolithotripsy. Outcome in both groups was recorded and compared. Results: The mean anesthetic time in group I was 82.4 minutes and in group II was 73.1 minutes, operative time was 45.2 minutes in group I and 58.4 minutes in group II, post- operative stay in group I was 2.6 days and in group II was 1.7 days, stone clearance was seen in 26 patients in group I and 22 in group II. Mean stone size in group I was 1.89 cm and in group II was 1.49 cm. Follow ups days were 71.2 in group I and 83.4 in group II. Clavien-Dindo categorization grade 0 was seen in 16 in group I and 13 in group II, grade 1 in 10 in group I and 12 in group II and grade 2 in 4 in group I and 5 in group II. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). There were 4 and 5 patients in group I and group II with post- operative complications (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Authors found that antegrade percutaneous has better stone clearance rates as compared to retrograde ureterolithotripsy for an upper ureteric calculus.


2014 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 23-27
Author(s):  
MS Islam ◽  
NP Biswas ◽  
MZ Hossan ◽  
I Rahman ◽  
AKM K Alam ◽  
...  

To find out better treatment option in treating renal stone safely, expeditiously. A total of 90 patient were prospectively randomized for Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) (40) and Extra Corporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) (50). Stone clearance, adjuvant procedures, hospital stay, post procedure morbidity, were compared for both methods. Stone clearance in PCNL and ESWL group was 87.50 and 66 percent respectively with a significant difference of clearance (P<0.05). Considering the stone size, in smaller stones, clearance was 87.50% and 72 50% among PCNL and ESWL group respectively without any significant difference (P>0.05). But in larger stones, stone clearance was 87.50% and 60.72% among PCNL and ESWL group respectively with significant difference in clearance between the groups (P<0.05). The rate of adjuvant procedures in PCNL and ESWL group was 12.50%, and 34% respectively. Requirement of adjuvant procedures were significantly higher in ESWL group (P<0.051 Post procedure hospital stay was significantly shorter in ESWL group than PCNL group (1.32 0.47 vs 4.52 1.99) with P yalue <0 05. Steinstrasse and Haematuria were significantly higher in ESWL group than PCNL group. Bleeding requiring transfusion, urinary cutaneous fistula and .fever were significantly higher in PCNL group than ESWL group. PCNL is more effective than ESWL in clearing larger renal stones. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bmj.v41i3.18954 Bangladesh Medical Journal 2012 Vol.41(3): 23-27


2021 ◽  
Vol 73 (3) ◽  
pp. 191-197
Author(s):  
Chaowat Pimratana ◽  
Udomsak Wijitsettakul ◽  
Phairot Cheunganuwat

Objective: To compare the clinical outcomes of ultrasound-guided percutaneous nephrolithotomy (US-PCNL) in lateral position and anatrophic nephrolithotomy (ANL) in the treatment of staghorn renal stones.Methods: This study includes individuals with staghorn renal stones who had an operation at Buri Ram Hospital in Thailand between October 2016 and July 2020. They were divided into two groups; group I includes patients undergoing US-PCNL (n= 114) and group II includes patients undergoing ANL (n=112). The outcomes regarding stone-free rates, the stone clearance rate, operative times, length of hospitalization, and complications were collected and analyzed.Results: The patient’s demographics and stone characteristics were not significantly different between the two groups, except that the ANL group had more preoperative hydronephrosis (78.6% vs. 53.5%, p < 0.001). Regarding the primary outcome, the stone-free rate was significantly lower in the US-PCNL group (47.4% vs. 75.9%, p < 0.001), whereas the stone clearance rate was not significantly different (96.4±6.0% in the US-PCNL group and 97.7±5.8% in the ANL group, p = 0.098). The major and minor complications between the two groups were not significantly different; however, the US-PCNL group had a significantly lower transfusion rate than the ANL group (3.5% vs. 17.9%, p < 0.001). The total operative time in both groups was not different; however, the length of stay at hospital for the US-PCNL was significantly shorter than for the ANL group (10.0 vs. 12.9 days, p = 0.002).Conclusion: The ANL had a higher stone-free rate; however, the stone clearance rate was not significantly different between the US-PCNL and ANL groups. There were many advantages of the US-PCNL over the ANL, such as less blood transfusion, shorter length of hospitalization, and no radiation exposure for the patients or the medical personnel, while the complications were not different between the two groups.


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