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ArticleBMC urology2025

The impact of chronic kidney disease stages and CROES AND GSS scores on stone free rate in kidney stones.

Nebil Akdogan, Mehmet Zubaroglu, Mehmet Gürkan Arıkan, Ismail Onder Yilmaz, Mutlu Deger

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Article in BMC urology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Nebil AkdoganDepartment of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Cukurova Unıversity, Adana, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9756-8775
Mehmet ZubarogluTarsus State Hospital, Mersin, Turkey. mehmet.zubaroglu@hotmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3131-6812
Mehmet Gürkan ArıkanDepartment of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Cukurova Unıversity, Adana, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9707-596X
Ismail Onder YilmazDepartment of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Cukurova Unıversity, Adana, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2325-177X
Mutlu DegerDepartment of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Cukurova Unıversity, Adana, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8357-5744

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Abstract

introductionThis study evaluates the impact of chronic kidney disease (CKD) stages on stone-free rates (SFR) and renal function outcomes after percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). Additionally, it examines the predictive role of the CROES and Guy's Stone Score (GSS) systems.

methodsData from 2994 patients who underwent PCNL between 2007 and 2024 were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were classified into four CKD groups based on preoperative estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). SFR, complication rates, and postoperative renal function changes were assessed.

resultsSFR was significantly lower in advanced CKD stages (p < 0.001), with the lowest in Group A (GFR < 30, 64.1%) and highest in Group D (GFR > 90, 79.1%). Postoperative eGFR increased in CKD stage 4-5 but declined in normal kidney function groups. Complication rates were higher in advanced CKD stages (p = 0.031). CROES and GSS scores correlated with stone complexity and surgical outcomes (p < 0.001).

conclusionAdvanced CKD is associated with lower SFR, greater surgical complexity, and higher complication rates. PCNL remains an effective treatment, particularly in CKD patients, with potential postoperative renal function improvement. Utilizing predictive scoring systems can optimize patient selection and surgical planning. Further prospective studies are needed to validate these findings.

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Kidney CalculiNephrolithotomy, PercutaneousRenal Insufficiency, ChronicAdultAgedFemaleGlomerular Filtration RateHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesSeverity of Illness IndexTreatment OutcomeChronic kidney disease (CKD)CROESGuy’s Stone Score (GSS)Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL)Stone-free rate (SFR)

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PMCPMC11959742

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