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Urolithiasis in Nairobi, Kenya.

P M Ngugi¹, G A O Magoha, D Kiptoon

¹Department of Surgery, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 19676 - 00202, Nairobi, Kenya.

East African Medical Journal

|October 13, 2012

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Urolithiasis (kidney stones) is increasingly common in Kenya. Modern treatments like extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) and ureteroscopy are highly effective for kidney and ureteral stones.

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Urology
Nephrology
Public Health

Background:

Urolithiasis, previously considered rare in Kenya, is an emerging health concern.
Modern treatment modalities for kidney stones have seen limited adoption in the region.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the clinical presentation and management strategies for urolithiasis patients in Nairobi, Kenya.
To assess the effectiveness of contemporary treatment options for kidney stones in a Kenyan context.

Main Methods:

A retrospective study was conducted involving 178 patients (125 males, 53 females) aged 9-75 years.
Data were collected from The Nairobi Hospital and Upper Hill Medical Centre over a 5.5-year period.
Treatment outcomes for various procedures including ESWL, PCNL, and ureteroscopy were analyzed.

Main Results:

A total of 262 procedures were performed for stone clearance in 178 patients.
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) achieved a 95% stone clearance rate in 102 patients.
Ureteroscopic management, including lithotripsy, and percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) were also effective, with bladder calculi managed separately.

Conclusions:

The study indicates a higher incidence of urolithiasis in Nairobi than previously reported.
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) and ureteroscopic interventions are demonstrated as highly effective day care procedures for renal and ureteral calculi.