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[Ureteroscopy. Our results and complications]

D Hernández1, E Larrea Masvidal, M Castillo

  • 1Centro de Tratamiento de la Litiasis Urinaria, Hospital Hermanos Ameijeiras, Habana, Cuba.

Archivos Espanoles De Urologia
|June 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Rigid ureteroscopy (URS) effectively treats ureteral calculi and Sandstrasse, demonstrating high success rates and low complication risks for both conditions. This minimally invasive approach offers a safe and efficient treatment option for patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Endourology

Background:

  • Ureteral calculi and distal ureteral Sandstrasse present significant clinical challenges.
  • Timely intervention is crucial to prevent complications like hydronephrosis and sepsis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of rigid ureteroscopy (URS) for treating ureteral calculi and distal ureteral Sandstrasse.
  • To compare success and complication rates between the two conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 399 patients treated with rigid URS between November 1987 and December 1990.
  • Categorization of patients into ureteral calculus (99 cases) and distal ureteral Sandstrasse (300 cases) groups.
  • Pre-treatment nephrostomy tube placement considered for symptomatic, obstructive cases or those with significant renal cavity dilatation or sepsis.

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Main Results:

  • Overall success rate for Sandstrasse was 93% compared to 85% for ureteral calculi.
  • Complication rates were lower for Sandstrasse (5.7%) than for ureteral calculi (9%).
  • Nephrostomy tube placement was required in 7% of Sandstrasse cases and 3% of ureteral calculus cases due to sepsis or significant dilatation.

Conclusions:

  • Rigid ureteroscopy is a highly successful and safe treatment for both ureteral calculi and Sandstrasse.
  • URS offers a minimally invasive option with low morbidity for managing these ureteral obstructions.