Ureterorenoscopic Treatment of Distal Ureteral Stones in Morbidly Obese Patients

Abstract

Objectives: This study aims to analyze the outcomes of morbidly obese patients who underwent ureterorenoscopy inthe treatment of distal ureteral stones.Methods: The data of morbidly obese patients (>18 years of age) who underwent ureterorenoscopy for distal ureteralstones were examined retrospectively. Patients’ demographic data, stone size, hydronephrosis degree, postoperativestent use, operation time, body mass index (BMI), hospital stay time, complication and stone-free rates were analyzed.Results: The study population included 29 morbidly obese patients (19 males and 10 females) with a mean age of50.02±14.1 years. The average stone size was 28.58±8.55 mm. The mean operation time was 73.24±20.2 minutes, and themean hospital stay was 1.65±1.14 days. We found the success rate to be 93.1%. Postoperative follow-up revealed urinarytract infection in one patient, and severe colic pain in two patients. Four patients had hematuria lasting less than 24 hoursand requiring no blood transfusion. There was no major complication causing morbidity or mortality in any patient.Conclusion: Ureterorenoscopy is an effctive treatment modality for the treatment of distal ureteral stones in patientswith morbid obesity