Open AccessApnoea is not necessary for flexible ureteroscopy and lasertripsy of renal stones: a prospective study over 6 years
Author(s) -
Hui Ching Ho,
Thomas Hughes,
Amelia Pietropaolo,
Carolyn Way,
Sarah Prattley,
Lily Whitehurst,
Bhaskar K. Somani
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
central european journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.403
H-Index - 20
eISSN - 2080-4873
pISSN - 2080-4806
DOI - 10.5173/ceju.2020.0100
Subject(s) - medicine , ureteroscopy , demographics , surgery , complication , prospective cohort study , anesthesia , ureter , demography , sociology
Temporary apnoea is often practiced during flexible ureteroscopy and lasertripsy (FURSL) for renal stones to reduce the potential movement of kidney secondary to respiratory excursions. While apnoea can help, it can also lead to respiratory complications, longer operative duration and ultimately prolong the length of hospital stay (LOS). The aim of this study was to look at the outcomes of FURSL without the use of apnoea.