2023, Volume 16, Issue 12, pp 1745 – 1749

Comparison of immediate versus post-stenting ureteroscopy for ureteral stones treatment

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Corresponding Author: Ali Hadi Sabhan, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Al-Qadisiyah, Al-Diwaneyah, Iraq. E-mail: ali.sabhan@qu.edu.iq

Abstract

Ureteroscopy is a highly effective treatment for ureteral stones, characterized by a high stone-free rate and a low need for re-treatment. Ureteral stent placement can improve the insertion of the ureteral access sheath and ureteroscope but may be associated with higher morbidity prior to and after ureteroscopy. The study aimed to compare immediate versus post-stenting ureteroscopy for ureteral stone treatment in terms of operative time, intra- and post-operative complications, length of hospital stay, and stone-free rate. This prospective study involved 126 patients with ureteral stones divided into two groups: the post-stenting ureteroscopy group (PS-URS), who underwent primary ureteral stenting by double J followed by delayed ureteroscopy, and the immediate ureteroscopy group (I-URS), who underwent immediate ureteroscopy without previous stenting. Sixty-six patients were included in the PS-URS group and 60 patients in the I-URS group. Results were comparable, with no significant differences between both groups. The mean operative time was 33.77±3.51 minutes for the PS-URS group and 34.60±2.01 minutes for the I-URS group. The average length of hospital stay was 0.84±2.55 days for PS-URS and 0.92±1.96 days for I-URS patients. The stone-free rate was 97% in the PS-URS group and 95% in the I-URS group. The overall complication rate was 4.5% versus 5% in the PS-URS and I-URS groups, respectively, with all complications being minor and managed effectively. Immediate ureteroscopy is a safe and relevant operative approach for ureteral stones, with comparative results for post-stenting delayed ureteroscopy.

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PMC ID: 10994621
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DOI: 10.25122/jml-2023-0199

Article Publishing Date (print): 12 2023
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ISSN Printing: 1844-122X
ISSN Online: 1844-3117
Journal Title: Journal of Medicine and Life

Copyright License: Open Access

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