The Impact of Ureterenoscopic Stone Removal Timing on Kidney Functions:
A Retrospective Analysis of 137 patients in a Single Center
Abstract
Aim: To examine the effect of ureterorenoscopic stone removal timing on
kidney function in unilateral ureteral stones. Methods: The 137 patients
sampled were divided into two groups: 98 patients who underwent surgery
≤ 14 days after the stone diagnosis (Early Surgery Group) and 39
patients who were operated> 14 days after the stone
diagnosis (Late Surgery Group). Preoperative serum creatinine, blood
urea nitrogen (BUN), and GFR were recorded for the patients in both
groups. In the postoperative first mouth, serum creatinine, BUN, and GFR
were again recorded and compared with the preoperative values. Result:
The mean preoperative serum creatinine, GFR, and BUN levels for Early
Surgery Group were 1.25 ± 0.65µmol/L, 80.04 ± 33.6ml/min/1.73m2, 50 ±
16.6mmol/L, respectively. While a decrease was observed in serum
creatinine (0.82 ± 0.22µmol/L, p < 0.001) and BUN (14.08 ±
7.25mmol/L, p < 0.001) levels one month after surgery, the GFR
increased (105.33 ± 21.6ml/min/1.73m2, p < 0.001). In Late
Surgery Group, postoperative serum creatinine levels increased minimally
(0.94 ± 0.33 vs. 0.95 ± 0.30µmol/L, p = 0.102), and GFR decreased (95.15
± 27.3 vs. 93.77 ± 24.3ml/min/1.73m2, p = 0.338). Although there was an
increase in BUN (17.38 ± 9 vs. 17.92 ± 8.8mmol/L, p = 0.283), the
statistical difference was not significant. Conclusion: We believe that
surgical treatment should be planned within two weeks at the latest, as
prolonged obstruction may result in kidney damage