Efficacy and Safety of Ureteroscopy for Stone Disease in a Solitary Kidney: Findings From a Systematic Review

Management of stone disease in solitary kidney remains a difficult treatment entity for the urologist. The challenge exists to deliver high clearance while maintaining strong safety profile. 12 eligible studies were included, compromising a total of 693 patients with a male:female ratio of 2:1. Overall, 114 (16.4%) complications were reported.. No fatalities were reported in any of the studies. Clavien III complications were recorded in less than 0.5% of patients. This review confirms the effectiveness, safety and reliability of this technique for this unique cohort of patients.

Urology. 2018 Apr 24 [Epub ahead of print]

Amelia Pietropaulo, Patrick Jones, Lily Whitehurst, Bhavan Prasad Rai, Robery Geraghty, Bhaskar K Somani

Department of Urology, University Hospital Southampto, Tremona Rd, Southampton SO16 6YD, UK., Department of Urology, University Hospital Southampton, Tremona Rd, Southampton SO16 6YD, UK. Electronic address: ., Department of Urology, University Hospital Southampton, Tremona Rd, Southampton SO16 6YD, UK., Department of Urology, James Cook University Hospital, Marton Rd, Middlesbrough TS4 3BW, UK.