ArticleAfrican journal of paediatric surgery : AJPS
Totally ultrasound-guided minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy in children: Is it safe?
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- Imaging during pediatric stone management and follow up.World journal of urology · 2025Review
- Nomogram for predicting risk factors of postoperative residual stones in patients after pure ultrasonography-guided access mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy.BMC urology · 2025Article
- Distal ureteral calculi in a patient with ileal conduit and urinary diversion treated via antegrade ureteroscopic lithotripsy: A case report.Clinical case reports · 2023Article
- What is the best approach for pediatric kidney stones of moderate-sized between shock wave lithotripsy, ultramini percutaneous nephrolithotomy and retrograde intrarenal surgery?Pediatric surgery international · 2022Article
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Abstract
objectiveThe objective of the study was to assess the outcome and feasibility of ultrasonography (US)-guided minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mini-PCNL) in children. MATERIALS AND
methodsTwenty-five children with upper urinary tract stones who had undergone US-guided mini-PCNL from June 2017 to June 2020 were enrolled in this study. Patients' demographic information and post-treatment results were retrospectively gathered and analysed. Pyelocaliceal system was punctured in prone position using US guidance, and the tract was dilated using single-shot dilation technique. All steps of renal access were done using only US. Mini-PCNL in all cases was done by using 15 Fr rigid nephroscope. Stones were fragmented with a pneumatic lithotripter and evacuated.
resultsThe patients' mean age was 6.30 ± 3.25 years (range: 1.5-15). The mean stone size was 16.04 ± 3.93 mm (range: 10-30). The mean access time to the stone was 1.50 ± 0.62 min (range: 1-4). The mean operation time was 94.66 ± 3.05 min (range: 90-100 min). The final stone-free rate was 96%. Post-operation fever occurred in 4 (16%) patients who were treated successfully with an antibiotic. No major complications occurred.
conclusionsWe recommend US-guided mini-PCNL as a harmless alternative treatment option, in children with renal calculi due to its excellent outcomes and little complications.
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