ArticleJournal of robotic surgery2025
A nomogram for predicting renal function recovery after robotic-assisted ureteral reconstruction: development and comparative validation using traditional and machine learning models.
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objectiveTo develop, validate, and compare a Traditional Multivariable Logistic Regression model with a Machine Learning-based LASSO Regression Model for predicting significant renal function recovery in adult patients undergoing surgical repair for ureteric obstruction, and to present the most practical model as a clinical nomogram.
methodsWe retrospectively analyzed data from 100 adult patients who underwent surgical repair for unilateral ureteric obstruction at our institution. The primary endpoint was significant renal function recovery, defined as a ≥ 15% increase in ipsilateral glomerular filtration rate (GFR). Two predictive models were developed: a parsimonious "Multivariable Model" using backward stepwise regression, and a "LASSO Model" using least absolute shrinkage and selection operator regression. The models' performance was rigorously compared based on discrimination (Area Under the Curve - AUC), calibration (calibration curve), and clinical utility (Decision Curve Analysis - DCA). Internal validation was performed using 500 bootstrap resamples.
resultsThe Multivariable Model identified four independent predictors: age (OR = 1.05, p = 0.042), preoperative ipsilateral GFR (OR = 1.20, p < 0.001), renal atrophy (OR = 6.32, p = 0.028), and SFU Grade 4 (vs. Grade 2, OR = 23.8, p = 0.003). The LASSO model selected 12 variables. The LASSO model showed a slightly higher discrimination (AUC: 0.841 vs. 0.827) and a better optimism-corrected AUC in bootstrap validation (0.779 vs. 0.776). Decision Curve Analysis also revealed a marginally higher net benefit for the LASSO model. However, the simpler 4-variable Multivariable Model demonstrated excellent calibration and its clinical utility was very close to that of the more complex model. Given its superior balance of high performance and clinical practicality, the Multivariable Model was selected and presented as a nomogram.
conclusionWe developed a robust 4-variable nomogram for predicting renal recovery. While a more complex LASSO model showed marginal statistical advantages, our simpler model provides a better balance of accuracy, interpretability, and clinical utility, making it a valuable tool for patient counseling and surgical decision-making.
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