Efficacy and Safety of Percutaneous Cystolithalopexy in Children Under 5 Years of Age

Abstract

Objectives: To assess the efficacy and safety of percutaneous cystolithalopexy in children under 5 years of age

Study design: Retrospective study

Place: Department of Paediatric Urology Institute of Kidney Diseases Hayat Abad Peshawar

Methodology: Retrospective descriptive study was conducted in Institute of kidney diseases Peshawar between Jan 2020 and January 2022. After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria all patients in the mentioned period were include in his study. Results were inferred as frequency and percentages.

Results: Without observing any difference for age and gender 100% clearance was achieved in all patients with the most prominent complication being supra pubic catheter leakage which was treated conservatively.

Conclusions: Percutaneous cystolithalopexy is safe and efficient for the management of bladder stone under 5 years

Keywords: Bladder Calculi, Percutaneous Cystolithalopexy, Urolithiasis, Lithiasis