Outcome of tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy in elder patients: A single-center experience from a developing country
Background: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) has evolved as a standard procedure to treat large-sized renal stones. A nephrostomy tube is used frequently in this procedure; however, data regarding tubeless PCNL procedures in elder patients is scarce.
Aim: The aim of this study was to review the results and outcomes associated with tubeless PCNL procedures in the elderly population.
Materials and Methods: A retrospective review of patients aged ≥60 years at our hospital that was treated for renal stones by PCNL procedure. The patients were separated into two groups: Group 1 underwent tubed PCNL procedures and Group 2 received tubeless PCNL procedures. Information regarding variables were recorded in specified pro forma and then processed in Statistical Package for the Social Sciences statistics analyses. Statistical tests were utilized for continuous and categorical variables and a P<0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Results: 121 patients with a mean age of 65±5 years were included in the analysis. Mean stone size and body mass index were 3.4±1.5 cm and 26.2±4.3 kg/m2 , respectively. Mean operative time was longer in tubed PCNL as compared to the tubeless group. Mean hospital stay was similar among the tubed and tubeless PCNL treated groups. Mean analgesic doses were significantly lower in the tubeless group. The overall stone-free rate was 89/121 patients (74%).
Conclusion: Tubeless PCNL can be safely undertaken in geriatric patients and has potential advantages associated with shorter operative times and reduced necessity for analgesia.
Relevance for Patients: Tubeless PCNL is considered advantageous as it can reduce post-operative pain and analgesia necessity; shorten hospitalization and lower cost in young patients. However, there is no clear evidence with reference to virtue of tubeless PCNL in the elderly age groups. This study will analyze and review results and outcomes associated with tubeless PCNL in a cohort of elderly patients.
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