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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Nephrology
  • Surgical Techniques

Background:

  • Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a key procedure for kidney stone removal.
  • Evaluating different renal access techniques is crucial for optimizing PCNL outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the perioperative outcomes and complications of four distinct renal access techniques in PCNL.
  • To identify the safest and most effective dilation method for kidney stone treatment.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective analysis of 437 patients undergoing PCNL.
  • Comparison of four dilation techniques: Telescopic Metallic Coaxial Dilation (TMD), Balloon Dilation (BD), One-Shot 30F Amplatz (OS 30F), and One-Shot 16F Amplatz (OS 16F).
  • Primary endpoints included perioperative outcomes and complication rates.

Main Results:

  • Fluoroscopy time was significantly shorter with One-Shot techniques (OS 30F and OS 16F).
  • Smaller tract size correlated with reduced postoperative morbidity (e.g., shorter hospital stay, less pain).
  • All techniques demonstrated similar stone-free rates and Clavien-Dindo grade ≥3 complication rates.

Conclusions:

  • Various dilation methods are equally safe and effective for PCNL, yielding comparable stone-free rates.
  • One-shot dilation techniques offer reduced radiation exposure.
  • The 16F dilator may decrease postoperative morbidity, but sepsis risk requires vigilance.