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Percutaneous nephropexy.

A M Khan1, E Holman, C Tóth

  • 1Millat Hospital (Pvt) Ltd, Sadikabad, Pakistan.

Scandinavian Journal of Urology and Nephrology
|August 29, 2000
PubMed
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Percutaneous nephropexy (PCNP) is a minimally invasive procedure for treating renal ptosis. This study shows PCNP offers satisfactory results and is a viable alternative to open surgery.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • Renal ptosis, characterized by a lower-than-normal kidney position, can cause flank pain, infections, and palpable masses.
  • Traditional treatments for renal ptosis include open nephropexy, which is invasive.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and outcomes of percutaneous nephropexy (PCNP) for treating renal ptosis.
  • To assess PCNP as an alternative to open nephropexy, especially in resource-limited settings.

Main Methods:

  • A 12-year study (1986-1998) involving 51 patients with renal ptosis across two urological departments.
  • PCNP procedure involved puncture and dilatation of a channel through the lower calyx to fix the kidney.
  • Diagnosis confirmed by ultrasound and intravenous urography (IVU), with some patients presenting with kidney stones.

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Main Results:

  • Post-operative IVU and ultrasound confirmed a higher kidney position and a straighter ureter in patients.
  • Complete recovery was achieved in 45 patients (88.2%).
  • The procedure was adapted from the principle that scar tissue after nephrostomy can hold the kidney in place.

Conclusions:

  • Percutaneous nephropexy (PCNP) is a safe and effective treatment for renal ptosis.
  • PCNP provides benefits comparable to laparoscopic nephropexy and is a valuable alternative to open surgery, particularly when advanced laparoscopic facilities are unavailable.