ArticleInternational urology and nephrology2024
Advantages of retrograde intrarenal incision versus laparoscopic surgery in management of pararenal cysts: a single-center experience.
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- Comparison of retroperitoneal laparoscopy with flexible ureteroscopy for treating renal pelvis cysts: superior perioperative outcome with a comparable recurrence rate.American journal of translational research · 2026Article
- Percutaneous nephrolithotomy for renal stones combined with laser endoscopy for ipsilateral renal cysts: a case report and literature review.Frontiers in surgery · 2025Article
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Abstract
purposeRenal cysts are typically a benign condition, and parapelvic cysts are a type of renal cyst that occur adjacent to the renal pelvis or renal sinus. Parapelvic cysts can increase the risk for injury to adjacent organs or urine leakage during laparoscopic surgery. Flexible ureteroscopes with laser assistance were used to make internal incisions in cysts. Perioperative outcomes of this method were compared with those of laparoscopic surgery.
methodsEight-three patients, who underwent surgical treatment for renal cysts at the authors' medical center between January 2019 and June 2022, were evaluated. Two patients were excluded because they originally opted for RIRS but subsequently converted to laparoscopic surgery. Patients were divided into 2 groups based on surgery type: laparoscopic; and RIRS for internal incision. Outcomes in both groups were analyzed.
resultsOf the 81 patients analyzed, 60 [74% (group 1)] underwent laparoscopic surgery and 21 [26% (group 2)] underwent RIRS for internal incision. The median operative durations for groups 1 and 2 were 87 and 56 min, respectively (p < 0.001). Relative to RIRS, laparoscopic surgery resulted in greater postoperative painkiller use (laparoscopic surgery versus [vs.] RIRS, 43% vs. 19%; p = 0.047). The median length of hospital stay was 2 and 1 days, respectively (p < 0.001).
conclusionsRIRS demonstrated several advantages over laparoscopic surgery for the internal incision of parapelvic cysts, including shorter operative duration, shorter hospital stay, and less postoperative pain control. These findings may guide the selection of appropriate surgical approaches for patients with renal cysts.
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