The usefulness of flexible cystoscopy for preventing double-J stent malposition after laparoscopic ureterolithotomy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of flexible cystoscopy in preventing malpositioning of the ureteral stent after laparoscopic ureterolithotomy in male patients.

Methods

From April 2009 to June 2015, 97 male patients with stones >1.8 cm in the upper ureter underwent intracorporeal double-J stenting of the ureter after laparoscopic ureterolithotomy performed by four different surgeons. In the last 50 patients who underwent laparoscopic ureterolithotomy flexible cystoscopy was performed through the urethral route to confirm the position of the double-J stent, while in the first 47 correct positioning of the stent was confirmed through postoperative KUB. The demographic data and perioperative outcomes were reviewed retrospectively. Penalized logistic reg

SUBMITTER: Kim JY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5472879 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature