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[Bilateral simultaneous retrograde intrarenal surgery].

S V Popov^1,2, I N Orlov^1,2, M M Suleymanov^1,2

¹Department of Urology I.I. Mechnikov North-Western State Medical University, St. Petersburg city hospital named after St. Luka, St. Petersburg, Russia.

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Summary

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Bilateral nephrolithiasis, a severe urinary stone condition often linked to hormonal issues, requires effective treatment. This case study presents a patient successfully treated with simultaneous bilateral retrograde intrarenal surgery.

Keywords:

bilateral RIRS bilateral nephrolithiasis flexible ureteroscope treatment of urinary stone disease

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Area of Science:

Nephrology
Urology
Endocrinology

Background:

Bilateral nephrolithiasis is a prevalent and severe form of urinary stone disease.
It is frequently associated with underlying endocrinological disorders.
Management of such complex cases is crucial in clinical practice.

Observation:

A clinical case involving a patient with bilateral nephrolithiasis is presented.
The patient presented with a severe manifestation of urinary stone disease.
The condition was noted to be linked with potential endocrinological factors.

Findings:

The patient successfully underwent bilateral simultaneous retrograde intrarenal surgery.
This minimally invasive surgical approach was employed for treatment.
The procedure addressed stones in both kidneys concurrently.

Implications:

Simultaneous bilateral retrograde intrarenal surgery can be an effective treatment option for complex bilateral nephrolithiasis.
This approach may offer advantages in managing patients with associated endocrinological disorders.
Further investigation into surgical outcomes for such cases is warranted.