Four dilation techniques in percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a single-institute comparative analysis

Autor: Riccardo Giannella, Paolo Fedelini, Maurizio Fedelini, Francesco Chiancone, Clemente Meccariello
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Minerva Urology and Nephrology. 73
ISSN: 2724-6442
2724-6051
DOI: 10.23736/s2724-6051.20.03836-9
Popis: BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to compare four renal access techniques in percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). METHODS A total of 437 patients who underwent PCNL at our center from January 2015 to December 2019 were included in the analysis. Telescopic metallic coaxial dilation (TMD) was used in 146 patients, single step balloon dilation (BD) in 98 patients, one-shot dilation with 30F Amplatz (OS 30F) in 106 patients, and one-shot dilation with 16F Amplatz (OS 16F) in 87 patients. Primary endpoints were perioperative outcomes and complications of the procedures. RESULTS Similar baseline characteristics were observed in the four groups. Fluoroscopy time was significantly shorter in OS 30F and OS 16F groups (P
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