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Procedures for Kidney StonesMedical intervention is necessary when kidney stones or renal calculi are too large to pass spontaneously (typically greater than 5 millimeters) when stones are accompanied by symptomatic infection (such as fever or pyelonephritis), when they impair kidney function, or when they cause persistent symptoms like severe pain, nausea, or urinary retention. Additionally, patients with only one kidney or those who cannot be treated with medical management also require...
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Decrease in and management of urolithiasis after kidney transplantation.

Cecile Verrier1, Thomas Bessede, Pascal Hajj

  • 1Bicêtre Hospital, Paris South University, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France.

The Journal of Urology
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Kidney transplant recipients experienced a decrease in urolithiasis incidence, stabilizing at 0.6% with perioperative Double-J® stents and early ureteral obstruction treatment. Surveillance and instrumental treatments are viable options for kidney stones.

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Urology
  • Transplantation Surgery

Background:

  • Urolithiasis in kidney transplant recipients presents complex management challenges.
  • Understanding incidence and contributing factors is crucial for optimizing patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence and management strategies for urolithiasis in kidney transplant recipients.
  • To analyze trends and risk factors associated with kidney stones post-transplantation.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 3,000 kidney graft recipients over 32 years.
  • Analysis of perioperative factors and long-term follow-up data, including stone characteristics and treatment outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Identified 31 cases of urolithiasis, with incidence decreasing from 2.1% to 0.6%.
  • Key risk factors included ureteral obstruction (41%) and infravesical obstruction (14%).
  • Mini-invasive procedures and open surgery were feasible, with 38% of cases managed by spontaneous passage.

Conclusions:

  • Perioperative Double-J® stent use and early ureteral obstruction management reduced urolithiasis rates.
  • Current instrumental treatments and careful surveillance are effective management options for kidney stones in transplant recipients.