Feasibility and Safety of a Simple Non-cystoscopic Double-J Tube Removal Technique in Children.

ABSTRACT: Objective: Double-J tube placement is an important procedure during upper urinary tract surgery. A primary drawback is the requirement of a second double-J tube removal under a cystoscope. Therefore, a simple and feasible alternative is required to remove the double-J tube without cystoscopy. The present study reported the feasibility and safety of a simple non-cystoscopic double-J tube removal technique. Method: We retrospectively analysed children who underwent pyeloplasty and ureterovesical reimplantation between June 2015 and August 2021. A simple device (a catheter with a suture) was used to pull out the double-J tube. Patient characteristics, detailed surgical procedures, success and complication rates and reasons for failure were evaluated. Result: A total of 61

SUBMITTER: Bao Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8600038 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature