Abstract
Immediate removal of staghorn stones is compulsory to prevent life-threatening complications. The advancement of endoscopic technology makes retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) a favorable treatment to remove large stones over the standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). Without careful considerations, it can cause the formation of steinstrasse. Here, we present the case of a 68-year-old man with multiple stones along his right urogenital duct after being treated with RIRS to remove a staghorn stone. After 2 years of multiple interventions, the steinstrasse was completely removed. To prevent this complication, detailed assessment of the stone (size, location) and renal anatomy should be performed prior to the procedure.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 184 |
Number of pages | 1 |
Journal | F1000Research |
Volume | 9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2020 |
Keywords
- complication
- retrograde intrarenal surgery
- staghorn stones
- steinstrasse