Comparative study of percutaneous nephrolithotomy performed in the traditional prone position and in three different supine positions

Petronio Augusto de Souza Melo, Fabio Carvalho Vicentini, Rodrigo Perrella, Claudio Bovolenta Murta, Joaquim Francisco de Almeida Claro, Petronio Augusto de Souza Melo, Fabio Carvalho Vicentini, Rodrigo Perrella, Claudio Bovolenta Murta, Joaquim Francisco de Almeida Claro

Abstract

Purpose: To compare the outcomes of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) performed in the prone position (PRON) and in three variations of the supine position.

Materials and methods: We performed a retrospective analysis of patients that underwent PCNL at our institution from June 2011 to October 2016 in PRON and in three variations of the supine position: complete supine (COMPSUP), original Valdivia (VALD), and Galdakao - modified Valdivia (GALD). All patients had a complete pre - operative evaluation, including computed tomography (CT). Success was defined as the absence of residual fragments larger than 4 mm on the first post - operative day CT.

Results: We analyzed 393 PCNLs: 100 in COMPSUP, 94 in VALD, 100 in GALD, and 99 in PRON. The overall success rate was 50.9% and was similar among groups (p = 0.428). There were no differences between groups in the number of punctures, stone - free rate, frequency of blood transfusions, drop in hemoglobin level, length of hospital stay, and severe complications (Clavien ≥ 3). COMPSUP had a significantly lower operative time than the other positions. COMPSUP had lower fluoroscopy time than VALD.

Conclusion: Patient positioning in PCNL does not seem to impact the rates of success or severe complications. However, COMPSUP is associated with a shorter surgical time than the other positions.

Keywords: Kidney Calculi; Nephrolithotomy, Percutaneous; Prone Position.

Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of interest: None declared.

Copyright® by the International Brazilian Journal of Urology.

Figures

Figure 1. Ventral position.
Figure 1. Ventral position.
Figure 2. Valdivia position.
Figure 2. Valdivia position.
Figure 3. Complete supine position.
Figure 3. Complete supine position.
Figure 4. Galdakao position.
Figure 4. Galdakao position.

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