Üreteral giriş kılıfı ve floroskopi kullanılarak yapılan retrograd intrarenal cerrahinin karşılaştırmalı değerlendirilmesi: böbrek taşı tedavisinde retrospektif bir analiz

Abstract

Aims: This study aimed to investigate the outcomes of retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) with and without the utilization of ureteral access sheath (UAS) and fluoroscopy for treating kidney stones and its implications on postoperative complications.
 Methods: Employing a retrospective design, we analyzed the records of 314 patients subjected to RIRS due to kidney stones. Patients were categorized into two groups based on the application of fluoroscopy and UAS (Group 1) versus non-application (Group 2). Various metrics, including stone-free rates, residual stone rates, and postoperative complications, were compared between the groups.
 Results: The results showed no significant differences between the two groups regarding patient age, stone size, and several demographic parameters. However, there was a considerable reduction in operation duration in Group 2 (20.96±5.97 minutes) compared to Group 1 (26.15±5.41 minutes), where UAS and fluoroscopy were applied, with p=0.001. Furthermore, post-treatment results highlighted a decline in residual stone rates and an enhancement in stone-free rates, though differences between groups were not significant. The incidence of postoperative complications, like fever, urinary tract infections, and ureteral stenosis, was assessed, revealing no differences between the two groups.
 Conclusion: The application of RIRS without UAS and fluoroscopy appears to be a promising approach to treating kidney stones, offering similar outcomes regarding stone removal efficacy and postoperative complications compared to the traditional method with UAS and fluoroscopy. This research emphasizes the potential of a less invasive method, warranting further studies to understand its broad implications.