V02-02 effectiveness of the vortex effect during mini-pcnl: impact of renal access angle and speed of nephoscope retrieval movements

You have accessJournal of UrologyCME1 Apr 2023V02-02 EFFECTIVENESS OF THE VORTEX EFFECT DURING MINI-PCNL: IMPACT OF RENAL ACCESS ANGLE AND SPEED OF NEPHOSCOPE RETRIEVAL MOVEMENTS Willian Ito, Dillon Prokop, Crystal Valadon, Bristol Whiles, Donald Neff, David Duchene, and Wilson Molina Willian ItoWillian Ito More articles by this author , Dillon ProkopDillon Prokop More articles by this author , Crystal ValadonCrystal Valadon More articles by this author , Bristol WhilesBristol Whiles More articles by this author , Donald NeffDonald Neff More articles by this author , David DucheneDavid Duchene More articles by this author , and Wilson MolinaWilson Molina More articles by this author View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1097/JU.0000000000003232.02AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookLinked InTwitterEmail Abstract INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: The vortex effect (VE) is widely utilized in mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mini-PCNL), although its physical components are still poorly understood. This study aimed to analyze the influence of different renal access angles (as a surrogate for patient positioning) and nephroscope retrieval speeds on the VE’s efficacy during mini-PCNL. METHODS: A Pexiglas™ (KUS®) model was built based on the dimensions of a 15/16Fr mini-PCNL set (Karl Storz®). The flow rate was continuously provided via an automatic pump and calibrated to achieve hydrodynamic equivalence (12 mL/sec) to the real equipment. One experiment consisted of retrieving all 30 stone phantoms (3 mm diameter) utilizing only the VE. Cumulative time to retrieve all stones was measured. An accelerometer recorded instant speeds every 0.08 s, and 3 experiments were performed at each angle (0°, 45°, and 90°). RESULTS: Mean cumulative time was 28.1 s at 0°, 116.5 s at 45°, and 101.4 s at 90°(p<0.01). We noted significantly higher average and maximum speeds at 0° in comparison to 45° and 90° (p<0.01); however, differences between 45° and 90° were not statistically significant (Table 1). CONCLUSIONS: Increasing the renal access angle negatively impacts the nephroscope retrieval speeds and the effectiveness of the VE, significantly increasing procedure time at higher sheath angles, as it would be seen in prone positioning. Source of Funding: None © 2023 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 209Issue Supplement 4April 2023Page: e168 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© 2023 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.MetricsAuthor Information Willian Ito More articles by this author Dillon Prokop More articles by this author Crystal Valadon More articles by this author Bristol Whiles More articles by this author Donald Neff More articles by this author David Duchene More articles by this author Wilson Molina More articles by this author Expand All Advertisement PDF downloadLoading ...