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- Title
Comparison of shock wave lithotripsy, flexible ureterorenoscopy and percutaneous nephrolithotripsy on moderate size renal pelvis stones.
- Authors
Bas, Okan; Bakirtas, Hasan; Sener, Nevzat; Ozturk, Ufuk; Tuygun, Can; Goktug, H.; Imamoglu, M.
- Abstract
To compare success and complication rates of shock wave lithotripsy (SWL), flexible ureterorenoscopy (F-URS) and percutaneous nephrolithotripsy (PNL) according to modified clavien grading system of renal pelvis stones between 1 and 2 cm. The results of 149 patients were evaluated retrospectively. Patients were divided into three groups as 52 for SWL, 47 for F-URS and 50 for PNL. Complications were evaluated by modified Clavien grading system. In the first group, stone-free rates after a mean of 2, 6 sessions was 86 % (45/52). In Group 2, this ratio was 91.4 % (43/47), and in Group 3, it was 98 % (49/50). The success rate in Group 3 was significantly higher than other groups. Complication rates for Group 1, 2 and 3 were 7.6 % (4/52), 6.3 % (3/47) and 12 % (6/50), respectively. Although PNL was the most successful technique compared with other techniques, complications were also higher in this group. Even though PNL is the most successful, it should be performed for selected patient groups and indications should be carefully evaluated.
- Subjects
SHOCK waves; LITHOTRIPSY; KIDNEY pelvis; TESTING; SKIN absorption
- Publication
Urolithiasis, 2014, Vol 42, Issue 2, p115
- ISSN
2194-7228
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00240-013-0615-2