Safety and Efficacy of Ureteroscopic Laser Lithotripsy in the Management of Ureteric Calculi in Pregnancy-Experience of a Tertiary Care Center.
J Obstet Gynaecol India
; 74(2): 131-135, 2024 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Ureteric colic in pregnancy is one of the common non-obstetric reasons for emergency department visits. Ureteric calculi present a significant threat to maternal and fetal health and definitive management often becomes necessary. Our aim is to assess the safety and efficacy of ureteroscopic laser lithotripsy in the management of ureteric stones in pregnancy. Material andmethods:
This is a prospective observational study of 3 years carried at a tertiary referral center. It includes all pregnant patients who underwent ureteroscopic laser lithotripsy for ureteric stones.Results:
A total of 29 pregnant patients underwent ureteroscopic laser lithotripsy at our center in 3 years. The mean age of patients was 33.5 ± 6.2 years, and the mean gestation age at the time of ureteroscopy was 23.34 ± 5.9 weeks. The average stone size was 8.3 ± 3.6 mm and was predominantly found in upper ureter (62%). The mean operative time was 31 ± 8.9 min, and the average laser energy spent was 4.3 ± 1.1 kJ/case. There was no major Intraoperative complication, and the average hospital stay was 2.5 ± 1.5 days. Complete stone clearance was achieved in 93.1% of cases.Conclusion:
Ureteroscopic laser lithotripsy is safe and effective treatment of ureteric stones in terms of obstetric outcome and stone clearance in pregnancy.
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J Obstet Gynaecol India
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2024
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