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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Nephrolithotomy

Background:

  • Mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) offers comparable stone-free rates to traditional PCNL with fewer complications.
  • Outcomes of mini-PCNL in obese patients have not been previously evaluated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the safety and effectiveness of mini-PCNL in obese versus nonobese patients.
  • To compare stone-free rates and complication profiles between the two groups.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of patients undergoing mini-PCNL (access sheath ≤22F) from 2019 onwards.
  • Patients were categorized into obese (BMI ≥30) and nonobese (BMI <30) groups.
  • Statistical analysis using Fisher exact test and t-test to compare outcomes.

Main Results:

  • No significant differences observed in blood transfusions, same-day discharge, stone-free rates, or emergency visits within 30 days.
  • Obese patients had a significantly higher total stone burden (median 15mm) compared to nonobese patients (median 18mm), though this difference was not clinically significant.
  • No statistical difference in age, access sheath size, hemoglobin change, or largest stone diameter.

Conclusions:

  • Mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) demonstrates comparable safety and efficacy in both obese and nonobese patient populations.
  • The procedure is a suitable option for managing kidney stones in individuals with obesity.
  • Further research is recommended to validate these findings in larger cohorts.