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ArticleUrology case reports2025

Vacuum-assisted mini-ECIRS for calyceal diverticular stones in a recipient of a kidney transplant: A case report.

Ponthakorn Srithongsongsaeng, Kun Sirisopana, Surawach Piyawannarat, Yada Phengsalae, Premsant Sangkum, Wisoot Kongchareonsombat, Chinnakhet Ketsuwan

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Ponthakorn SrithongsongsaengDivision of Urology, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, 270 Rama VI Road, Toong Phayathai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand.
Kun SirisopanaDivision of Urology, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, 270 Rama VI Road, Toong Phayathai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand.
Surawach PiyawannaratDivision of Urology, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, 270 Rama VI Road, Toong Phayathai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand.
Yada PhengsalaeDivision of Urology, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, 270 Rama VI Road, Toong Phayathai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand.
Premsant SangkumDivision of Urology, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, 270 Rama VI Road, Toong Phayathai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand.
Wisoot KongchareonsombatDivision of Urology, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, 270 Rama VI Road, Toong Phayathai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand.
Chinnakhet KetsuwanDivision of Urology, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, 270 Rama VI Road, Toong Phayathai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand.

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Abstract

Urolithiasis in renal allografts can cause serious complications, particularly when involving calyceal diverticula due to altered anatomy. We report the case of a 44-year-old female recipient of a kidney transplant who presented with recurrent urinary tract infections and elevated serum creatinine levels. Imaging revealed a calyceal diverticular stone. After a failed retrograde approach, she underwent vacuum-assisted mini-endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery (ECIRS). A flexible ureteroscope enabled precise puncture and direct visualization for diverticular neck incision and fulguration. The procedure was successful with no complications. Vacuum-assisted mini-ECIRS is a safe and effective option for complex stone cases in recipients of transplants.

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Calyceal diverticular stoneEndoscopic combined intrarenal surgeryKidney transplantationSuction sheath

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