Flexible ureteroscopy in extreme elderly patients (80 years of age and older) is feasible and safe.

PURPOSE: To compare the safety and efficacy of RIRS in patients ≥ 80 years to a younger population. METHODS: We retrospectively compared the data from patients ≥ 80 years of age undergoing RIRS with the data of a group of patients from 18 and < 80 years. Perioperative outcomes, complications and emergency department visits were compared between two groups. RESULTS: A total of 173 patients were included in the study. Mean age was 44 (27-79) and 81 years-old (80-94), for younger and elderly group, respectively. Elderly patients had higher ASA scores (≥ 3) (28.6% vs 75.8%; p = 0.0001) and Charlson comorbidity index (1.99 vs 7.86; p = 0.0001), more diabetes (p = 0.006) and respiratory comorbidities (p = 0.002). No statistical difference was found between two groups in stone size (p = 0.614) and number (p = 0.152). Operative time (74.48 vs 102.96 min; p = 0.0001) and duration of hospitalisation (1.7 vs 2.9 days; p = 0.001) were longer for the elderly. Intraoperative complication rate did not show differences between the two groups (p = 0.166). Postoperative complications rates were similar between the cohorts (7.7% vs 9.5%; p = 0.682). The success rates were 67.5% in the younger group and 71.4% in the elderly group (p = 0.584). No difference was seen in stone recurrence (p = 0.73). A higher rate of visits to the emergency department was found in younger cohort (23.6% vs 11.6%; p = 0.046), mostly duo to stent-related symptoms. CONCLUSIONS: Despite the higher rate of comorbidity in the elderly group, RIRS was a safe procedure with similar complication rate and outcomes at an expense of higher operative time and hospital stay.

Incidencia del carcinoma transicional del tracto urinario superior en España / Incidence of upper tract urothelial carcinoma in Spain

INTRODUCCIÓN Y OBJETIVOS: El objetivo primario del presente estudio es conocer la incidencia real de los tumores transicionales del tracto urinario superior (TTUS) en nuestro medio. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Estudio epidemiológico prospectivo y multicéntrico desarrollado en 31 centros hospitalarios españoles a través de la Plataforma de Investigación de Estudios Multicéntricos (PIEM) de la Asociación Española de Urología (AEU). El reclutamiento se inició el 01 de mayo de 2017, finalizando el 30 de abril de 2018. La base de datos final incluyó 402 casos válidos. El manejo estadístico de los datos se realizó mediante el software SPSS V 23 y EPIDAT V 3.4. RESULTADOS: Incidencia ajustada por edad a la población española de 3,27 casos/100.000 habitantes/año (2,93-3,61, IC 95%); para la población europea fue de 3,3 (2,96-3,66, IC 95%). La edad media al diagnóstico fue de 70 años, siendo el 77% de los pacientes varones. El diagnóstico fue incidental en el 34% de los casos. La localización más frecuente fue la pielocalicial (54%), seguida por el uréter distal (22%). La ureterorrenoscopia previa al tratamiento definitivo se realizó en 114 pacientes, modificando la indicación inicial del tratamiento en el 58% de los casos. La nefrectomía radical fue el tratamiento empleado en 311 pacientes; en 76 casos (20% del total) el tratamiento fue conservador. Se registraron complicaciones en el 69% de los casos tratados, la mayoría Clavien 1 y 2 (86% de todas las complicaciones). La mortalidad postoperatoria global fue de 1,76%, asociada únicamente a la realización de nefroureterectomía. CONCLUSIONES: La incidencia ajustada por edad de los TTUS es de 3,27 en España y de 3,3 en Europa. La ureterorrenoscopia como elemento de diagnóstico permite modificar la indicación inicial del tratamiento en el 58% de los pacientes

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: The incidence of upper urinary tract tumors is currently unknown. The aim of this study is to determine the real incidence of upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) in Spain. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A descriptive, prospective and multicenter epidemiological study was conducted in 31 Spanish facilities by means of the Platform for Multicenter Studies of the Spanish Association of Urology. Recruitment was opened from May 1st, 2017 to April 30th, 2018. The original database was exported directly from the electronic Data Collection Logbook on December 15th, 2018, with a total of 404 cases registered (402 valid cases after depuration). Statistical analysis was performed using IBM SPSS software V 23 and EPIDAT V 3.4. RESULTS: The incidence adjusted to Spanish population from raw data was 3.27 cases per 100.000 inhabitants per year (2.93 - 3.61 95% CI) and 3,3 cases per 100.000 inhabitants per year (2.96-3.66 95%CI) when adjusted to European population by age. The mean age at diagnosis was 70 years, and 77% of patients were male. Thirty-four percent of patients had an incidental diagnosis. Tumors were most commonly located in the pyelocalyceal system (54%), followed by the distal ureter (22%). Prior ureteroscopy was performed in 114 patients: this technique modified the subsequent treatment indication in 58% of cases. Radical nephroureterectomy was performed in 311 patients. Kidney-sparing surgery was the elected treatment in 76 patients (20%). Complications were found in 69% of cases, most of them classified as Clavien 1 and 2 (86% of all complications). Postoperative mortality rate was 1.7%. CONCLUSIONS: UTUC adjusted incidence rate in Spain is 3.27 and 3.3 in Europe. Prior URS modified the treatment indication in 18% of patients. We found a 69% complication rate and a 1.7% mortality rate

Incidence of upper tract urothelial carcinoma in Spain. / Incidencia del carcinoma transicional del tracto urinario superior en España.

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: The incidence of upper urinary tract tumors is currently unknown. The aim of this study is to determine the real incidence of upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) in Spain. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A descriptive, prospective and multicenter epidemiological study was conducted in 31 Spanish facilities by means of the Platform for Multicenter Studies of the Spanish Association of Urology. Recruitment was opened from May 1st, 2017 to April 30th, 2018. The original database was exported directly from the electronic Data Collection Logbook on December 15th, 2018, with a total of 404 cases registered (402 valid cases after depuration). Statistical analysis was performed using IBM SPSS software v 23 and EPIDAT v 3.4. RESULTS: The incidence adjusted to Spanish population from raw data was 3.27 cases per 100.000 inhabitants per year (2.93 - 3.61 95% CI) and 3,3 cases per 100.000 inhabitants per year (2.96-3.66 95%CI) when adjusted to European population by age. The mean age at diagnosis was 70 years, and 77% of patients were male. Thirty-four percent of patients had an incidental diagnosis. Tumors were most commonly located in the pyelocalyceal system (54%), followed by the distal ureter (22%). Prior ureteroscopy was performed in 114 patients: this technique modified the subsequent treatment indication in 58% of cases. Radical nephroureterectomy was performed in 311 patients. Kidney-sparing surgery was the elected treatment in 76 patients (20%). Complications were found in 69% of cases, most of them classified as Clavien 1 and 2 (86% of all complications). Postoperative mortality rate was 1.7%. CONCLUSIONS: UTUC adjusted incidence rate in Spain is 3.27 and 3.3 in Europe. Prior URS modified the treatment indication in 18% of patients. We found a 69% complication rate and a 1.7% mortality rate.

Nefrolitectomía percutánea de calibre reducido (NLP-CR). Algoritmo de decisión terapéutica / Small-calibre percutaneous nephrolithotomy (SC-PCNL). Therapeutic decision algorithm

Introducción: La progresiva reducción del calibre del tracto en cirugía percutánea renal, hasta alcanzar la miniaturización, ha expandido su utilización a litiasis de menor tamaño que hasta ahora se trataban mediante litotricia extracorpórea por ondas de choque (LEOCH) y cirugía retrógrada intrarrenal (CRIR). Objetivo: Realizar una puesta al día de las diferentes técnicas de nefrolitectomía de calibre reducido (NLP-CR) analizando su eficacia, seguridad e indicaciones, así como su grado de implantación en la actualidad. Material y métodos: Realizamos una revisión en PubMed de la literatura en castellano e inglés sobre las diferentes técnicas de NLP-CR. Resultados. La NLP-CR ha disminuido la morbilidad asociada a la NLP estándar, particularmente el sangrado, y ha posibilitado la nefrolitectomía tubeless con mayor seguridad. Existen diferentes técnicas con confusa terminología (miniperc, microperc, mini-microperc, ultraminiperc) que se diferencian en el calibre que emplean y en determinados aspectos técnicos que hacen que sus indicaciones deban ser precisadas. Actualmente, la NLPCR compite con técnicas menos invasoras que la NLP estándar, como la LEOCH y la CRIR en el tratamiento de las litiasis de pequeño tamaño, pero todavía su papel no está suficientemente esclarecido y es aún motivo de debate. Conclusiones. Las indicaciones de la NLP se están expandiendo a tamaños litiásicos más pequeños debido a la miniaturización de la técnica, compitiendo en este campo con LEOCH y CRIR. Precisamos mayores estudios para establecer sus indicaciones precisas en el tratamiento de la litiasis renal

Introduction: The progressive reduction in the calibre of the tract in percutaneous kidney surgery to the point of miniaturisation has expanded its use to smaller stones that until now have been treated with extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) and retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS). Objective: To provide an update on the various techniques of small-calibre nephrolithotomy (SC-PCNL) analyse their efficacy, safety and indications and determine their degree of implantation at this time. Material and methods: We performed a review in PubMed of Spanish and English medical literature on the various techniques of SC-PCNL. Results: The use of SC-PCNL has reduced the morbidity associated with standard PCNL, particularly bleeding, and has enabled tubeless nephrolithotomy with greater safety. There are various techniques with blurred terminology (Miniperc, Microperc, Mini-microperc, Ultraminiperc), which differ in terms of gauge employed and in certain technical aspects that require their indications be specified. Currently, SC-PCNL competes with techniques that are less invasive than standard PCNL such as ESWL and the RIRS in treating small stones, but the role of SC-PCNL is still not sufficiently understood and continues to be the subject of debate. Conclusions: The indications for PCNL are expanding to small stone sizes due to the miniaturisation of the technique. PCNL competes in this field with ESWL and RIRS. Larder studies are needed to establish the specific indications for PCNL in treating nephrolithiasis

Small-calibre percutaneous nephrolithotomy (SC-PCNL). Therapeutic decision algorithm. / Nefrolitectomía percutánea de calibre reducido (NLP-CR). Algoritmo de decisión terapéutica.

INTRODUCTION: The progressive reduction in the calibre of the tract in percutaneous kidney surgery to the point of miniaturisation has expanded its use to smaller stones that until now have been treated with extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) and retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS). OBJECTIVE: To provide an update on the various techniques of small-calibre nephrolithotomy (SC-PCNL) analyse their efficacy, safety and indications and determine their degree of implantation at this time. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We performed a review in PubMed of Spanish and English medical literature on the various techniques of SC-PCNL. RESULTS: The use of SC-PCNL has reduced the morbidity associated with standard PCNL, particularly bleeding, and has enabled tubeless nephrolithotomy with greater safety. There are various techniques with blurred terminology (Miniperc, Microperc, Mini-microperc, Ultraminiperc), which differ in terms of gauge employed and in certain technical aspects that require their indications be specified. Currently, SC-PCNL competes with techniques that are less invasive than standard PCNL such as ESWL and the RIRS in treating small stones, but the role of SC-PCNL is still not sufficiently understood and continues to be the subject of debate. CONCLUSIONS: The indications for PCNL are expanding to small stone sizes due to the miniaturisation of the technique. PCNL competes in this field with ESWL and RIRS. Larder studies are needed to establish the specific indications for PCNL in treating nephrolithiasis.

Predicción de resultados de cistoscopias en la práctica / Predicting Results of Daily-practice Cystoscopies

Objetivo: Elaborar un modelo predictivo de cáncer de vejiga en una población clínica no seleccionada derivada a cistoscopia. Materiales y métodos: Pacientes consecutivos sometidos a cistoscopia debida a sospecha o seguimiento de un cáncer de vejiga previamente diagnosticado. Todos los pacientes fueron sometidos a citología urinaria y un BTA-stat®-test (BTA). Para evitar sesgos de evaluación, BTA, citologías y cistoscopias fueron realizados de forma ciega. Usamos regresión logística para predecir los resultados de la cistoscopia a partir de citología, BTA y variables clínicas. Resultados: Entre agosto de 2011 y julio de 2012 seleccionamos 244 pacientes y 237 fueron válidos para el análisis. Un 13% fueron de nuevo diagnóstico y un 87% de seguimiento. Las sensibilidades de la citología y el BTA fueron 57,9% (IC 95%: 42,2-72,1) y 63,2% (IC 95%: 47,3-76,6) con especificidades de 84,4% (IC 95%: 78,7- 88,8) y 82,9% (IC 95%: 77,1-87,5). El modelo predictivo incluyó BTA, citología, tiempo transcurrido desde el diagnóstico del tumor previo y tratamiento con mitomicina o BGC en los últimos 3 meses. La precisión del modelo (AUC) fue 0,85 (0,78-0,92), y bajó a 0,79 al excluir el BTA (p = 0,026). En los casos de seguimiento, un umbral de 10% en las probabilidades predichas por el modelo resultó en un valor predictivo negativo de 95,7%, y 95,0% en los tumores de bajo grado. Conclusión: En un contexto de contención de costes nuestro modelo puede usarse para espaciar las cistoscopias en pacientes con tumores de bajo grado previos, resultando en un uso más eficiente de recursos del sistema de salud

Objective: Our objective was to elaborate a predictive model of bladder cancer, in an unselected clinical population submitted to cystoscopy. Materials and methods: We recruited consecutive patients who underwent cystoscopy due to suspicion of bladder cancer or surveillance of a previously diagnosed bladder cancer. Urine cytology and a BTA-stat® (BTA) test were carried out for all patients. To avoid an assessment bias, the BTA-tests, cytologies and cystoscopies were conducted in a blinded fashion. We used logistic regression to predict cystoscopy results from cytology, BTA-test and clinical variables. Results: From August 2011 to July 2012, we recruited 244 patients and 237 were valid for analysis. Newly diagnosed and surveillance cases were 13% and 87% respectively. Cytology and BTA-test sensitivities were 57.9% (CI 95: 42.2-72.1) and 63.2% (CI 95: 47.3-76.6) with specificities of 84.4% (CI 95: 78.7-88.8) and 82.9% (CI 95: 77.1-87.5). The predictive model included the BTA-test, cytology, time since previous tumor, and treatment with mitomicin or BGC during the last three months. The model predictive accuracy (AUC) was 0.85 (0.78-0.92), and dropped to 0.79 when excluding the BTA-test (p = 0.026). For the surveillance of bladder cancer, a 10% threshold on the model predicted probabilities resulted in an overall negative predictive value of 95.7%, and 95.0% in low grade tumors. Conclusion: In a cost containment environment, our prediction model could be used to space out cystoscopies in patients with previous, low grade tumors, resulting in a more efficient use of resources in the healthcare system

Predicting results of daily-practice cystoscopies.

OBJECTIVE: Our objective was to elaborate a predictive model of bladder cancer, in an unselected clinical population submitted to cystoscopy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We recruited consecutive patients that underwent cystoscopy due to suspicion of bladder cancer or surveillance of a previously diagnosed bladder cancer. Urine cytology and a BTA-stat® (BTA) test were carried out for all patients. To avoid an assessment bias, the BTA-tests, cytologies and cystoscopies were conducted in a blinded fashion. We used logistic regression to predict cystoscopy results from cytology, BTA-test and clinical variables. RESULTS: From August 2011 to July 2012, we recruited 244 patients and 237 were valid for analysis. Newly diagnosed and surveillance cases were 13% and 87% respectively. Cytology and BTA-test sensitivities were 57.9% (CI 95: 42.2-72.1) and 63.2% (CI 95: 47.3-76.6) with specificities of 84.4% (CI 95: 78.7-88.8) and 82.9% (CI 95: 77.1-87.5). The predictive model included the BTA-test, cytology, time since previous tumour, and treatment with mitomicin or BGC during the last three months. The model predictive accuracy (AUC) was .85 (.78-.92), and dropped to 0.79 when excluding the BTA-test (P=.026). For the surveillance of bladder cancer, a 10% threshold on the model predicted probabilities resulted in an overall negative predictive value of 95.7%, and 95.0% in low grade tumours. CONCLUSION: In a cost containment environment, our prediction model could be used to space out cystoscopies in patients with previous, low grade tumours, resulting in a more efficient use of resources in the healthcare system.

[Comparison between Valdivia position and prone position in percutaneous nephrolithotomy]. / Comparacin entre la posición de Valdivia y la posición prona en la nefrolitectomía percutánea (NLP).

INTRODUCTION: Although the supine position created by Dr. Valdivia two decades ago to perform the procedure known as percutaneous nephrolitectomy (PNL) presents advantages against the prone position in some aspects concerning anesthesia and surgical ergonomy, its use has failed to spread widely among the urology community due to certain technical difficulties, a lower rate of calculi clearing and a higher rate of complications, in spite of the fact that the scarce comparative studies do not show enough data to support this opinion. The present study compares both positions considering the technical difficulties encountered, their effectiveness and their results and complications. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A series of 50 patients that underwent PCNL by prone position is compared retrospectively with another series of 54 patients that underwent consecutively PCNL by prone position. All procedures were performed under general anesthesia, the inferior calyx approach was the one used the most over the supracostal approach, and the sole tract over the multi-tract approach was predominant. Dilatation of the nephrostomy tract was done, in most of the cases, with a high-pressure balloon catheter. The stone surface treated was 399.93+/-58.2 mm2 for the supine group, and 416.36+/-46.54 mm2 for the prone one (p=0.456). The management of the stones was carried out by ultrasonic or ballistic fragmentation, and a small group of patients underwent direct stone removal. RESULTS: As far as demographic parameters and operative variables such as number of tracts performed, calyx election, type of tract dilatation and kind of energy used for fragmentation, both groups were homogeneous. In 3 cases of each group there was a failure to access the kidney. The rate of failure was 6%, and 5.56%, for the supine and prone groups, respectively (p=0.716). Average operating time was 74.55+/-25.54 and 91.82+/-24.82 minutes, respectively, p=0.123. A postoperative x-ray showed a stone-free rate of 76% for the supine group and 74% for the prone group, p=0.308. ESWL was the supplementary treatment for 12% of the patients in the supine group, and for 12.96% of the patients in the prone group p= 0.478, and a second procedure was performed on 4 (8%) patients in the supine group and on 3 (5.56%) in the prone one, p=0.697. Hospital stay was the same for both groups (5.89+/-4.7 for the supine group, and 5.5+/-4.09 for the prone one, p=0.694). As far as analgesia required, 6.89+/-4.87 was administered for the supine against 6.18+/-4.09 for the prone, p=0.580. The complications rate was very low for both groups and also very similar; one of the patients in the supine group suffered a lesion to the colon. CONCLUSION: Valdivia position is as feasible as the prone position for PCNL. Success rates, as far as stone clearing, and complications are similar for both positions.

Comparación entre la posición de Valdivia y la posición prona en la nefrolitectomía percutánea (NLP) / Comparison between Valdivia position and prone position in percutaneous nephrolithotomy

Introducción: La posición supina, ideada por Valdivia hace dos décadas para la nefrolitectomía percutánea (NLP), a pesar de aventajar a la posición prona en aspectos concernientes a la anestesia y a la ergonomía quirúrgica, no ha tenido una amplia difusión en la comunidad urológica debido a que se ha asociado a una mayor dificultad técnica, menor tasa de limpieza de cálculos y mayor tasa de complicaciones, aunque los escasos estudios comparativos existentes no sustenten estos argumentos. En este trabajo se comparan ambas posiciones en la NLP analizando los resultados desde el punto de vista de la dificultad técnica, la eficacia en la resolución de la litiasis y de las complicaciones. Material y Métodos: Una serie de 50 pacientes a los que se les realizó una NLP en posición supina fue comparada de forma retrospectiva con otra de 54 pacientes intervenidos consecutivamente por NLP en posición prona. Todas las intervenciones fueron realizadas bajo anestesia general, predominando los abordajes del cáliz inferior y los trayectos únicos sobre los múltiples en ambos grupos. La dilatación del tracto de nefrostomía se realizó mayoritariamente con catéter balón de alta presión. El área litiásica media tratada fue de 399,93+58,2 mm2 en el grupo supino y de416,36+46,54 mm2 para el prono, (p= 0,456). La manipulación de la litiasis se llevó a cabo mediante fragmentación ultrasónica, mecánica y en un reducido número de pacientes se realizó extracción directa con pinzas. Resultados: Ambos grupos fueron semejantes en cuanto a los parámetros demográficos y a variables referentes a la técnica quirúrgica como el número de trayectos realizados, cáliz elegido para la punción, tipo de dilatación del tracto de nefrostomía o clase de energía utilizada en la fragmentación. Se fracasó en el acceso a las cavidades renales en 3 casos en cada grupo (6% para el grupo supino y 5,56% para el prono, (p= 0,716)). El tiempo operatorio medio fue de 74,55+25,54 min. para el grupo supino frente a 91,82+24,82 min. para el prono, (p=0,123). En el postoperatorio inmediato se observó, mediante una radiografía simple, una tasa de limpieza de cálculo de 76% para el grupo en supino y del 74% para el grupo en prono, (p= 0,308). Se empleó LEOCH como tratamiento complementario en el 12% de los pacientes del grupo supino y en el 12,96% del prono, (p=0,478), y se realizó una segunda NLP por litiasis residual en 4 (8%) y en 3 pacientes (5,56%) del grupo supino y del prono respectivamente (p=0,697). Hubo equivalencia en el postoperatorio de ambos grupos en cuanto a los días de hospitalización (5,89+4,7 para el supino vs 5,5+4,09 para el prono, p= 0,694), y en cuanto a la analgesia que precisaron (6,89+4,87 dosis en el supino frente a 6,18+4,09 dosis en el prono, (p=0,580). No hubo diferencias entre la tasa de complicaciones, que fue baja para ambos grupos, si bien, en un caso del grupo supino se produjo una lesión del colon. Conclusión: La posición de Valdivia es igual de factible que la posición prona en la NLP. Las tasas, tanto de éxito en cuanto a resolución litiásica, como de complicaciones son similares entre ambas posiciones (AU)

Introduction: Although the supine position created by Dr. Valdivia two decades ago to perform the procedure known as percutaneous nephrolitectomy (PNL) presents advantages against the prone position in some aspects concerning anesthesia and surgical ergonomy, its use has failed to spread widely among the urology community due to certain technical difficulties, a lower rate of calculi clearing and a higher rate of complications ,in spite of the fact that the scarce comparative studies do not show enough data to support this opinion. The present study compares both positions considering the technical difficulties encountered, their effectiveness and their results and complications. Material and Methods: A series of 50 patients that underwent PCNL by prone position is compared retrospectively with another series of 54patients that underwent consecutively PCNL by prone position. All procedures were performed under general anesthesia, the inferior calyx approach was the one used the most over the supracostal approach, and the sole tract over the multi-tract approach was predominant. Dilatation of the nephrostomy tract was done, in most of the cases, with a high-pressure balloon catheter. The stone surface treated was 399.93+58.2 mm2 for the supine group, and 416.36+46.54 mm2 for the prone one (p=0.456). The management of the stones was carried out by ultrasonic or ballistic fragmentation, and a small group of patients underwent direct stone removal. Results: As far as demographic parameters and operative variables such as number of tracts performed, calyx election, type of tract dilatation and kind of energy used for fragmentation, both groups were homogeneous. In 3 cases of each group there was a failure to access the kidney. The rate of failure was 6%, and 5.56%, for the supine and prone groups, respectively (p=0.716). Average operating time was 74.55+25.54 and 91.82+24.82 minutes, respectively, p=0.123. A postoperative x-ray showed a stone-free rate of 76% for the supine group and 74% for the prone group, p=0.308. ESWL was the supplementary treatment for 12% of the patients in the supine group, and for 12.96% of the patients in the prone group p=0.478, and a second procedure was performed on 4 (8%) patients in the supine group and on 3 (5.56%) in the prone one, p=0.697. Hospital stay was the same for both groups (5.89± 4.7 for the supine group, and 5.5 ± 4.09 for the prone one, p= 0.694). As far as analgesia required, 6.89 ± 4.87 was administered for the supine against 6.18±4.09 for the prone, p= 0.580. The complications rate was very low for both groups and also very similar; one of the patients in the supine group suffered a lesion to the colon. Conclusion: Valdivia position is as feasible as the prone position for PCNL. Success rates, as far as stone clearing, and complications are similar for both positions (AU)

[Laparoscopic treatment of ovarian vein syndrome]. / Tratamiento laparoscópico del síndrome de la vena ovárica.

OBJECTIVE: We report a case of Ovarian Vein Syndrome, describe its clinical symptoms and discuss its diagnosis and management including laparoscopic surgery treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A 36-year-old female with right kidney recurring pain was studied by means of abdominal RX, urography, CT, MRI and ultrasonography and finally diagnosed from Ovarian Vein Syndrome. The case was resolved with laparoscopic surgery. CONCLUSIONS: Ovarian Vein Syndrome is an uncommon disorder. Differential diagnosis must be done with external processes that cause ureteral obstruction. Surgery is the first line treatment when clinical symptoms are present and, in our opinion,laparoscopic surgery is the best approach to treat this pathology.

Tratamiento laparoscópico del síndrome de la vena ovárica / Laparoscopic treatment of ovarian vein syndrome

Objetivo: Presentamos un caso de síndrome de la vena ovárica, describimos su presentación clínica y discutimos su diagnóstico y tratamiento incluyendo la cirugía laparoscópica. Material y Métodos: Mujer de 36 años de edad con clínica de cólico renal derecho recurrente que tras ser estudiada mediante radiología de abdomen, urografías, TAC, RM y ecografía es diagnosticada finalmente de síndrome de la vena ovárica. El caso se resuelve con cirugía laparoscópica. Conclusiones: El síndrome de la vena ovárica es una entidad poco frecuente. El diagnóstico diferencial se debe hacer con procesos extrínsecos que producen obstrucción ureteral. El tratamiento es quirúrgico cuando produce síntomas y pensamos que actualmente debe hacerse por vía laparoscópica

Objective: We report a case of Ovarian Vein Syndrome, describe its clinical symptoms and discuss its diagnosis and management including laparoscopic surgery treatment. Materials and Methods: A 36-year-old female with right kidney recurring pain was studied by means of abdominal RX, urography, CT, MRI and ultrasonography and finally diagnosed from Ovarian Vein Syndrome. The case was resolved with laparoscopic surgery. Conclusions: Ovarian Vein Syndrome is an uncommon disorder. Differential diagnosis must be done with external processes that cause ureteral obstruction. Surgery is the first line treatment when clinical symptoms are present and, in our opinion, laparoscopic surgery is the best approach to treat this pathology