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20 sty 2021 · Lower pole stones (LPS) account for approximately 35% of renal calculi and may remain asymptomatic in many patients. On the other hand, treatment of such stones is challenging due to the difficulty in eliminating fragments and anatomical access to the inferior renal calyx ( 7 ).
Recent findings: Lower pole stones smaller than 1 cm in diameter can be managed with observation, shock wave lithotripsy or ureteroscopy. Patients electing expectant management should be counseled regarding the potential for stone-related symptom progression and need for future intervention.
21 cze 2016 · Intermediate (10–20 mm) sized lower-pole renal stones are common and more likely to need management because they are less likely to pass spontaneously. There are several options for management of intermediate-sized lower-pole stones, such as ESWL, RIRS, and PCNL.
25 kwi 2023 · The angle of the lower pole to the renal pelvis (lower pole angle) is a limiting factor to rendering the patient stone free. This review explores the definitions of the lower pole angle, the various treatment options available, and how outcomes are influenced by the angle.
Dr. Davalos explains how and why he uses a less-invasive ureteroscopic approach to remove a dense calcium oxide monohydrate stone from the lower pole of a kidney. He describes the anatomical challenges of the patient, how he navigates through the procedure and the technology used.
16 mar 2020 · March 16, 2020. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) or retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) are the most appropriate approaches for treating lower pole kidney stones 1 to 2 cm in size,...
18 gru 2015 · The various treatment modalities to treatment lower pole stones (LPS) vary from shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) through to ureteroscopy (URS) and percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), thereby increasing in their invasiveness.
