In:
International Journal of Urology, Wiley, Vol. 27, No. 12 ( 2020-12), p. 1072-1077
Abstract:
To determine the safety and efficacy of the one‐surgeon basketing technique for stone extraction during flexible ureteroscopy when carried out by novice surgeons under instructor guidance. Methods We retrospectively compared perioperative results, complications and the “stone‐free” rate (defined as ≤2 mm fragments on kidney–ureter–bladder imaging 1 month after flexible ureteroscopy) between experienced (group A, n = 50) and novice (group B, n = 50) surgeons using the one‐surgeon basketing technique. Results Baseline patients’ characteristics were similar between the two groups. There were no significant differences between groups A and B in operative time (mean 76 min vs 85 min, P = 0.46), stone‐free rate (98% vs 92%, P = 0.36), postoperative fever events (4% vs 4%, P = 1.00) and postoperative hospital stay (24 h vs 24 h, P = 1.00). Clavien–Dindo grade IIIa complications (ureter injury) were only observed in two cases (4%) in group B. Conclusions The one‐surgeon basketing technique for the extraction of stone fragments during flexible ureteroscopy might be safely and effectively carried out by surgeons with no prior experience under proper guidance.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0919-8172
,
1442-2042
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2020
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2009793-1
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