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Percutaneous upper urinary stone surgery.

C A Mkony

    East African Medical Journal
    |January 1, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary

    Percutaneous lithotomy effectively removed upper urinary stones in 83.6% of patients. This minimally invasive procedure offers a viable treatment option, though careful consideration of costs is advised for developing nations.

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    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Surgical Procedures
    • Nephrology

    Background:

    • Upper urinary tract stones pose a significant clinical challenge.
    • Traditional surgical interventions for renal and ureteric stones can be invasive.
    • Percutaneous lithotomy has emerged as an alternative treatment modality.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of percutaneous lithotomy for renal and upper ureteric stones.
    • To assess patient outcomes, including stone removal rates and complication profiles.
    • To provide insights into the applicability of this technique in resource-limited settings.

    Main Methods:

    • A retrospective analysis of 55 patients undergoing percutaneous lithotomy for renal and upper ureteric stones.
    • Data collection included patient demographics, stone characteristics, procedural success, complications, and length of hospital stay.
    • Surgical outcomes and complications were meticulously recorded.

    Main Results:

    • Successful stone removal was achieved in 46 (83.6%) patients.
    • The majority of patients (52.7%) were discharged within 4 days post-operation.
    • The most common complication was minor renal collecting system perforation (6 patients); serious hemorrhage occurred in 3 patients, necessitating nephrectomy in one case. One patient experienced a fatal cardiac arrest.

    Conclusions:

    • Percutaneous lithotomy is an effective method for treating upper urinary stones with a high success rate.
    • While generally safe, potential complications such as hemorrhage and perforation require careful management.
    • The high cost of equipment necessitates critical assessment for implementation in developing countries, with a recommendation for gradual assimilation.

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