The study of double-J stent free mode of flexible ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsy: a single centre experience.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of flexible ureteroscopy in the treatment of kidney and upper ureteral calculi under double-J stent free mode.

Methods

Data from patients who underwent flexible ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsy between February 2018 and September 2021 were retrospectively and analysed. Cases were grouped according to pre- or postoperative use of the double-J stent (6 Fr): Post-F group (preoperative double-J stent but no postoperative double-J stent); Pre-F group (no preoperative stenting but with postoperative double-J stent); and Routine group (preoperative and postoperative double-J stenting).

Results

A total of 554 patients (390 male and 164 female) were included. The mean operation time was similar between the three groups, with

SUBMITTER: Xu M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10068976 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature