Long-Term Outcomes of Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Nephrolithotomy for Caliceal Diverticular Calculi: A Case Series

Journal of Endourology
Bong Hee ParkDeok Hyun Han

Abstract

To evaluate the outcomes of laparoendoscopic single-site nephrolithotomy (LESS-NL) for symptomatic caliceal diverticular calculi. From November 2009 to March 2014, 11 cases of LESS-NL with a homemade single-port device for caliceal diverticular calculi were performed by a single experienced laparoscopic surgeon. All patients were assessed at postoperative 1 month, 1 year, and 3 years for symptom-free status and by CT for stone-free and caliceal diverticular obliteration status. All complications were categorized by the Clavien-Dindo classification. Demographic parameters and postoperative outcomes were retrospectively analyzed. All procedures were effectively performed without conversion to open or conventional laparoscopic surgery. Median patient age was 53 years (range 22-73), and median diverticular size was 26 mm (range 15-58). Six patients (54.5%) had multiple stones, and five patients (45.5%) had a single stone; median stone size was 20.6 mm (range 12.1-66.4). The transperitoneal approach was used in seven patients (63.6%) and retroperitoneal approach in four patients (36.4%). Median operative time was 161 minutes (range 110-250), median estimated blood loss was 50 mL (range 20-400), and median hospital stay was 4 days (r...Continue Reading

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