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In a previous study, we showed our experience in a group of 54 patients with a high risk of urolithiasis recurrence, who were subjected to a complete metabolic evaluation. Aim: To report the evolution of these patients after 5 years of follow-up. Patients and Methods: All patients underwent a general management of urolithiasis plus specific treatments for underlying metabolic disorders. Each patient had an annual medical assessment including a clinical examination, urinalysis and imaging studies (non-enhanced computed tomography scan, ultrasonography and plain abdominal Rx rays). In every case, the underlying metabolic disorder, treatment adherence, stones on imaging studies and symptomatology were evaluated. Adherence of general and specific measures were evaluated subjectively. Failure of secondary prevention was defined as the recurrence of clinical or imaging urolithiasis (increase of the number of lithiasis) despite a correct treatment of the metabolic disorders. Results: Twenty nine patients completed the follow-up. Mean age was 45 years old. Nineteen patients (65%) had only one metabolic disorder, three patients (10%) two disorders, one patient (3%) four disorders, and six patients (21%) a normal metabolic study. The median of follow-up was 54 months (45-60). During that period, twenty-three patients (79%) kept the treatment as it was indicated. In this subgroup, 21 had no clinical or imaging recurrence of urolithiasis during follow-up (91%). Total adherence to treatment and follow-up was 42% (23/54) of the initial group of patients. Conclusions: A complete metabolic study allows to identify patients with a high risk of urolithiasis recurrence, enabling a specific treatment of the metabolic disorder. Our experience shows that 75% (21/29) of patients remain free of recurrence at five years of follow-up.
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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Adulto , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Idoso , Adulto Jovem , Urolitíase/prevenção & controle , Prevenção Secundária/métodos , Recidiva , Fatores de Risco , Seguimentos , Urolitíase/etiologia , Doenças Metabólicas/complicaçõesRESUMO
Introduction: Minimally invasive surgery in urology is rapidly advancing and Laparo-endoscopic single-site surgery (LESS) is not the exception. Such laparoscopic procedures are technically challenging and require an experienced laparoscopic surgeon due to the lack of port placement triangulation and instrument clashing. The benefit of the da Vinci surgical system has recently introduced to LESS. We present two cases of robotic LESS nephrectomy. Matherials and Methods: Two patients, a female of 23 years old, diagnosed with right renal atrophy secondary to chronic pyelonephritis and one male patient with diagnosis of left staghorn calculi and renal atrophy. Both underwent to a total nephrectomy assisted by the da Vinci S surgical system through a single port incision using the GelPoint® access system. Results: The first surgery was performed without incidents or conversion. The second patient required the installation of an additional robotic port for triangulation. The dock time and the mean operative time was 18 and 110 min. The mean estimated blood loss was 100 cc and the hospital stay was 27 hours. There were no complications. Conclusions: LESS robotic surgery is feasible using current robotic systems. However, there are several limitations. The design of specific technology for the use of the robot through single incision can solve this problem.
Introducción: La cirugía mínimamente invasiva en urología avanza rápidamente y la cirugía laparo-endoscópica a través de puerto único (LESS) no es la excepción. Esta técnica por vía laparoscópica presenta mucha dificultad y requiere de un cirujano laparoscópico experimentado debido a la falta de triangulación y el cruce de los instrumentos. Los beneficios del sistema quirúrgico da Vinci® han sido introducidos recientemente en LESS. Presentamos dos casos de nefrectomía LESS asistida por robot. Materiales y Métodos: Dos pacientes, la primera de sexo femenino y 23 años de edad, con diagnóstico de atrofia renal secundaria a pielonefritis crónica derecha y un segundo paciente de sexo masculino con diagnóstico de litiasis coraliforme izquierda y atrofia renal. Ambos pacientes fueron sometidos a una nefrectomía total asistida por el sistema quirúrgico robótico da Vinci S a través de un puerto único utilizando el dispositivo de acceso GelPoint®. Resultados: La primera cirugía fue llevada a cabo sin incidentes, sin necesidad de conversión. En el segundo paciente fue necesaria la instalación de un puerto robótico adicional para triangulación. El tiempo de acoplamiento y operatorio promedio fue de 18 y 110 min. El sangrado promedio estimado fue de 100 cc y la estadía hospitalaria promedio de 27 horas. No hubo complicaciones. Conclusiones: La cirugía robótica LESS es posible de realizar utilizando los sistemas robóticos actuales. Sin embargo, existen diversas limitaciones. El diseño de tecnología específica para el uso del robot por puerto único podrá solucionar este problema.
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Humanos , Masculino , Adulto , Feminino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Laparoscopia/métodos , Nefrectomia/métodos , Pielonefrite/cirurgia , Robótica , Nefropatias/cirurgia , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
Introduction: Percutaneous renal surgery was introduced more than 20 years ago in urological practice. Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) enter the urological scene shortly after. Our objective is to show our experience in percutaneous renal surgery after the introduction of the ESWL in our institution. Material and Methods: Surgical outcomes of 301 patients who underwent percutaneous renal surgery as treatment of renal stones were analyzed. This series begins just before the introduction of ESWL in our unit. Results: Renal pelvis was the most frequent localization with 142 cases (47.2 percent). There were 51 patients with straghorn calculi. 255 (84.7 percent) were stone free after one single procedure. Residual fragments were managed with many methods, until only 16 patients (5.4 percent) had residual fragments. Complications occurred in 26 patients (8.9 percent). There was no mortality. Conclusions: Percutaneous surgery is an important tool in the management of renal stones. In general, renal stones managed with this procedure, are more complex, however the achievement of good results is possible.
Introducción: La cirugía percutánea (CP) de la litiasis renal fue introducida en la urología hace más de 20 años. Poco después lo hizo la litotripsia extracorpórea (LEC). Nuestro objetivo es mostrar la experiencia en CP luego de la introducción de la LEC en nuestro servicio. Material y Métodos: Se analizan en forma retrospectiva los resultados de 301 pacientes operados por CP por litiasis renal. La serie comienza con la adquisición de un litotriptor extracorpóreo en nuestro servicio. Resultados: La localización más frecuente fue la pelvis renal con 142 casos (47,2 por ciento). Se observó litiasis coraliforme en 51 pacientes. Doscientos cincuenta y cinco (84,7 por ciento), quedaron libres de litiasis con un procedimiento. La litiasis residual fue tratada con diversos métodos, para un total final de 16 pacientes con fragmentos residuales (5,4 por ciento). Ocurrieron complicaciones en 26 pacientes (8,9 por ciento). No hubo mortalidad. Conclusiones: La cirugía percutánea de la litiasis renal es un procedimiento que debe formar parte importante en la resolución de la litiasis renal. En general las litiasis tratadas son más complejas, sin embargo, los resultados son excelentes.
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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Criança , Adolescente , Adulto , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Litotripsia , Nefrostomia Percutânea , Nefrolitíase/cirurgia , Complicações Pós-Operatórias , Estudos Retrospectivos , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
Introducción: La Pielonefritis Xantogranulomatosa (PNF XG) es una patología de baja prevalencia, frecuentemente asociada a litiasis y destrucción del parénquima renal. Dada la gran masificación de la tomografía axial computada su diagnóstico y manejo es cada vez más precoz disminuyendo así la morbi-mortalidad perioperatoria. Objetivos: Describir la experiencia de nuestro servicio en PNF XG y realizar un análisis de la literatura sobre los conceptos actuales en el diagnóstico y tratamiento de esta patología. Materiales y métodos: Análisis retrospectivo de todas la nefrectomías totales realizadas en nuestro servicio entre los años 2000 y 2007. Se incluyeron sólo las piezas con el diagnóstico histológico de PNF XG. Resultados: Se encontraron 11 casos con el diagnóstico histológico de PNF XG. La edad promedio de presentación fue de 54 años con una leve tendencia al sexo femenino. En todos los pacientes se encontró una historia actual o reciente de litiasis urinaria. En todos los casos se realizó un estudio imagenológico preoperatorio, siendo 9 de ellos estudiados con TAC de abdomen y encontrándose la presencia de litiasis en 7 pacientes. Todos los pacientes fueron manejados mediante una nefrectomía total por lumbotomía, sin registrarse mortalidad. Conclusiones: La PNF XG constituye un desafío en sí misma. A pesar de ser una patología rara y de difícil diagnóstico, una cuidadosa evaluación preoperatoria y alto índice de sospecha, pueden ayudarnos a realizar un diagnóstico oportuno y realizar el manejo más adecuado, disminuyendo así las complicaciones perioperatorias.
Introduction: Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XG PNF) is a low prevalence disease, often associated with lithiasis and renal parenchymal destruction. The wide availability of tomographic (CT) diagnosis allows for frequent early management decreasing perioperative morbidity and mortality. We describe the experience at our institution in XG PNF and perform an analysis of the literature onthe current concepts in diagnosis and treatment of this condition. Materials and methods: Retrospective analysis of all nephrectomies performed at our department between 2000 and 2007. Only surgical specimens with histological diagnosis of XG PNF were included. Results: We found 11 cases with histologic diagnosis of XG PNF. Average age of presentation was 54 years with a slight tendency towards females. All patients had a current or recent history of urolithiasis. In all cases a preoperative imaging study was made, 9 of them were studied with abdominal CT scan and found the presence of stones in 7 patients. All patients were treated by an open total nephrectomy without mortality. Conclusions: The XG PNF is a challenge in itself. Despite being infrequent and difficult to diagnosis, a careful preoperative evaluation and a high index of suspicion can help to make an early diagnosis and management, thus reducing perioperative complications.