ArticleAmerican journal of clinical and experimental urology2025
Retrograde intrarenal surgery combined with flexible vacuum-assisted ureteral access sheath versus traditional ureteral access sheath for 1-2 cm lower calyceal renal stones: a prospective, randomized controlled study.
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- Network meta-analysis of clinical efficacy and safety of flexible ureteroscopic holmium laser lithotripsy combined with tip-flexible suction ureteral access sheath for kidney stones.American journal of translational research · 2026Review
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objectiveTo evaluate the efficacy and safety of retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) combined with a flexible vacuum-assisted ureteral access sheath (FV-UAS) in patients with 1-2 cm lower calyceal renal stones. PATIENTS AND
methodsIn total, 203 patients with calyceal stones were prospectively randomized into two groups (Clinical trial registration number: ChiCTR2200056402). Of them, 101 patients were assigned to the FV-UAS group and 102 to the traditional UAS group (control). The primary outcome was the stone-free rate (SFR) on postoperative day 1 and in the 4th week. Secondary outcomes included operative time, length of postoperative hospital stay, hospitalization costs, and procedure-related complications.
resultsNo significant differences were noted in baseline demographics and preoperative clinical characteristics between the two groups (all
conclusionsOur findings suggest that the combination of FV-UAS and RIRS offers a promising treatment approach for 1-2 cm lower calyceal renal stones. This method results in higher SFRs, lower complication rates, and reduced hospitalization costs, making it a valuable technique for clinical adoption.
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