Parsa Nikoufar, Amr Hodhod, Ruba Abdul Hadi, Loay Abbas, Sai K. Vangala, A. Zakaria, M. Gawish, Amer Alaref, R. Rozenberg, H. Elmansy
Introduction: This study aimed to assess the safety and efficacy of ambulatory mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mini-PCNL) in a totally tubeless exit (without a nephrostomy tube or an internal stent) and tubeless exit (without a nephrostomy tube but with an internal stent) for the treatment of renal calculi 10–25 mm in size. Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of patients who underwent mini-PCNL at our institution between September 2018 and September 2022. The study included a cohort of 95 patients diagnosed with renal calculi measuring 10–25 mm. All patients underwent a computed tomography (CT) renal colic scan preoperatively, on postoperative day one (POD 1), and at three-month followup. Patient demographics and outcome parameters were recorded, including stone characteristics, operative time, hospital stay, stone-free rate (SFR), complication rates, and subsequent emergency room (ER) visits. Patients were considered stone-free if they had no fragments or residual fragments measuring <4 mm. Results: The median maximum stone diameter was 16 mm (10–25 mm). Twenty-nine patients (30.5%) had multiple renal calculi. The median operative time was 64 (38–135) minutes. Eighty-six patients (90.5%) underwent a totally tubeless procedure, without a nephrostomy tube or an internal stent. All patients were discharged home on the same operative day with a median hospitalization time of six hours. Seven (7.4%) postoperative ER visits were recorded, and two (2.1%) led to hospital readmission. The frequency of grade I, II, and III Clavien-Dindo complications were 18 (18.9%), one (1.1%), and one (1.1%), respectively. The SFR on POD 1 and three-month followup was 73.7% and 92.6%, respectively. None of the patients in the study required retreatment. Conclusions: Ambulatory tubeless mini-PCNL is a safe and effective treatment option for 10–25 mm renal stones. Experienced institutions can safely adopt ambulatory mini-PCNL as a treatment option without an increased risk of postoperative complications, ER visits, or hospital readmissions.
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