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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Nephrology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Stone composition significantly influences surgical outcomes in urolithiasis.
  • Transurethral lithotripsy (TUL) effectiveness can vary based on stone characteristics.
  • Preoperative assessment of stone properties is crucial for surgical planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of calcium phosphate (CaP) stone composition on transurethral lithotripsy (TUL).
  • To determine if noncontrast computed tomography (NCCT) can predict stone composition and TUL outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 289 upper urinary tract calculi treated with TUL.
  • Inclusion of cases with preoperative NCCT and stone composition analysis.
  • Measurement of stone core radiodensity (SCR) using NCCT.

Main Results:

  • Calcium phosphate (CaP) stones exhibited significantly higher stone core radiodensity (SCR) compared to calcium oxalate stones.
  • CaP stones required longer operative times and more laser energy during TUL.
  • A trend towards lower complete lithotripsy rates and higher pyelonephritis incidence was observed for CaP stones.

Conclusions:

  • Calcium phosphate stone composition is associated with increased surgical difficulty and potentially poorer outcomes in TUL.
  • NCCT-derived SCR is a valuable tool for estimating stone composition preoperatively.
  • Preoperative estimation of stone composition can aid in predicting TUL operative outcomes.