1.Efficacy of flexible negative pressure ureteral access sheath plus disposable flexible ureteroscope versus SMP in the treatment of 2-3 cm renal calculi
Jianfeng LIN ; Zhibin YE ; Liren HU ; Fulyu LIANG ; Jianping TU ; Chaohao MIAO ; Xianming FAN
Journal of Modern Urology 2024;29(7):617-621,626
Objective To explore the efficacy of negative pressure ureteral access sheath combined with disposable flexible ureteroscope(UAS+FRUS)in the treatment of renal calculi of 2-3 cm,so as to provide reference for the treatment.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on 130 cases of renal calculi of 2-3 cm treated with surgery in Xiamen Third Hospital during Sep.2021 and Sep.2023,including 68 cases with UAS+FRUS and 62 cases with super-mini percutaneous nephrolithotripsy(SMP).The perioperative indexes and stone-clearance rate(SFR)were compared between the two groups.Results All operations were successful.There were no statistically significant differences in the total SFR and incidence of complications(5.88%vs.9.67%)between the two groups 3 days(88.24%vs.90.32%)and 1 month(91.18%vs.93.55%)after surgery(P>0.05).For patients with lower calyceal calculi with infundibulopelvic angle(IPA)<45°,the SFR of the UAS+FRUS group was significantly lower than that of the SMP group(57.14%vs.100%,P<0.05).The UAS+FRUS group had a longer operation time than the SMP group[(104.94±8.79)minutes vs.(77.98±6.60)minutes,P<0.001],higher hospitalization costs[(23 112.82±1152.34)yuan vs.(21 975.84±1512.24)yuan,P<0.001],less postoperative decrease in hemoglobin[(6.71±2.07)g/L vs.(9.81±4.80)g/L,P<0.001],and shorter postoperative hospitalization time[(3.28±0.51)d vs.(5.58±0.71)d,P<0.001].The UAS+FRUS group had lower postoperative VAS score at 6,24,and 48 hours than the SMP group[(6.38±0.69)vs.(7.87±0.88);(3.62±0.73)vs.(5.81±0.83)and(3.12±0.33)vs.(3.81±0.60)],with statistical significance(P<0.05).Conclusion Both surgical methods have a high SFR in the treatment of renal calculi of 2-3 cm.SMP has the advantages of short operation time,low hospitalization costs,and high SFR for lower calyx calculi,while UAS+FURS has the advantages of little bleeding,minimal trauma,and short hospital stay.Surgeons can make reasonable choices based on the patients'condition and willingness,combined with their own surgical experience.