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ArticleCentral European journal of urology2020

Apnoea is not necessary for flexible ureteroscopy and lasertripsy of renal stones: a prospective study over 6 years.

Hui Ching Ho, Thomas Hughes, Amelia Pietropaolo, Carolyn Way, Sarah Prattley, Lily Whitehurst, Bhaskar K Somani

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Article in Central European journal of urology, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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  1. [THRIVE combined with i-gel laryngeal mask for prolonging apneic oxygenation time in retrograde intrarenal surgery].Nan fang yi ke da xue xue bao = Journal of Southern Medical University · 2023
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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Hui Ching HoUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Department of Urology, Southampton, United Kingdom.
Thomas HughesUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Department of Urology, Southampton, United Kingdom.
Amelia PietropaoloUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Department of Urology, Southampton, United Kingdom.
Carolyn WayUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Department of Urology, Southampton, United Kingdom.
Sarah PrattleyUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Department of Urology, Southampton, United Kingdom.
Lily WhitehurstUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Department of Urology, Southampton, United Kingdom.
Bhaskar K SomaniUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Department of Urology, Southampton, United Kingdom.
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust · GB

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionTemporary apnoea is often practiced during flexible ureteroscopy and lasertripsy (FURSL) for renal stones to reduce the potential movement of kidney secondary to respiratory excursions. While apnoea can help, it can also lead to respiratory complications, longer operative duration and ultimately prolong the length of hospital stay (LOS). The aim of this study was to look at the outcomes of FURSL without the use of apnoea. MATERIAL AND

methodsOver a 6-year period from March 2012-June 2018, consecutive cases of adult FURSL were prospectively evaluated. Patients underwent surgical and anaesthetic counselling, pre-operative assessment and protocol-based general anaesthetic without using apnoea. Data on patient and stone demographics, operative details, LOS, stone-free rate (SFR) and complication rates were collected and analysed.

resultsA total of 292 patients underwent FURSL, with a mean age of 57 years and male:female ratio of 1.6:1. Pre and post-operative stents were inserted in 28.8% and 81.2%, a ureteral access sheath (UAS) was used in 61.6%. The mean single and cumulative stone sizes were 10.2 ±5.9 mm and 14.3 ±10.4 mm respectively. For a mean operative time of 48.8 ±25.5 minutes, the SFR was 88.7%.The median length of stay was 0 days with 216 (74.0%) patients discharged the same day and a further 48 (16.4%) discharged within 24 hours. There were 11 complications, of which 10 were Clavien I/II, and 1 was Clavien IV.

conclusionsUreteroscopy can be safely performed without respiratory apnoea, using anaesthetic and surgical protocols. It improves day-case rates for FURSL and minimizes complications.

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anaesthesiaapnoeacomplicationsRIRSureteroscopyurolithiasis

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PMID32782840
PMCPMC7407777
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