ArticleIndian journal of urology : IJU : journal of the Urological Society of India
Comparison of antegrade percutaneous versus retrograde ureteroscopic lithotripsy for upper ureteric calculus for stone clearance, morbidity, and complications.
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- Percutaneous antegrade management of large proximal ureteral stones using non-papillary puncture.Asian journal of urology · 2024Article
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- In vitro renal calculi destruction by a high-frequency glow discharge plasma.Scientific reports · 2022Article
- Comparison of antegrade and retrograde ureterolithotripsy for proximal ureteral stones: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Translational andrology and urology · 2021Article
- Effect of indwelling time of double J tube on infected ureteral calculi and the distribution of pathogenic characteristics in diabetics.American journal of translational research · 2021Article
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Abstract
introductionThe optimal management of upper ureteric calculus remains controversial. We compare the outcomes of antegrade percutaneous ureterolithotripsy (APCUL) with retrograde ureteroscopic lithotripsy (URSL) for upper ureteric calculus with respect to stone clearance, morbidity, and complication rates. MATERIALS AND
methodsThis prospective study was carried out from December 2014 to June 2016. A total of 117 patients with upper ureteric calculus sized (10-20) mm who underwent APCUL or URSL were included in the study.
resultsAPCUL and URSL were performed in 64 and 53 patients, respectively. The mean age and stone size were comparable between the two groups. The stone clearance rate at 1-month follow-up was 93.75% in the antegrade group and 81.13% in the retrograde group (
conclusionAPCUL has better stone-free rates as compared to URSL for an upper ureteric calculus of size 10-20 mm. Although the postoperative minor complications are higher in the antegrade group, severe complications occurred only in the retrograde group. Hence, antegrade approach can be considered as the preferred option to achieve better stone clearance in a single sitting with acceptable morbidity and complication rates.
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