Clinical evaluation of ureteroscopic endo-incision and drainage in the treatment of renal cysts

VernacularTitle:经输尿管镜下囊肿内切开引流术治疗肾囊肿
Author: Xiaoping WANG ; Zhixiang LAN ; Chengyang LI ; Yaoliang DENG ; Hai YU ; Yanwei HUANG ; Bin HU ; Jinyu YANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Renal cysts; Surgical procedures,ureteroscopic; Endo-incision; Drainage
From: Chinese Journal of Urology 2009;30(3):195-197
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of ureteroscopic endo-incision and drainage in the treatment of renal cysts.Methods Thirty cases(19 females and 11 males)of renal cysts(1 1 parapelvie cysts,15 simple cysts.and 4 multiple cysts)were treated with ureteroscopic endo-incision and drainage.The renal cysts were located in renal pelvis,and opened and decompressed by electrotme with ureteroscope.Double J stent was placed afterwards.Urinary and blood biochemistry were tested post-operatively.Results All the operations were successfully completed with no severe complication.The cyst managing time ranged from 15 tO 45 min.Urinary biochemistry(urinary protein and glucose)turned normal 1 2 days after the surgery.Patients were followed up for 3 to 9 months.Renal cysts disappeared in 24 cases,diminished in 4 cases,and recurred in 2 cases.Conclusion Application of ureteroscopic technique in the treatment of renal cyst is safe,effective and minimally invasive.