Simultaneous Mini-ECIRS and low-energy TFL endopyelotomy for recurrent UPJO with pelvic renal calculus: A case report
Recurrent ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) with renal calculi poses a surgical challenge. Miniature Endoscopic Combined Intrarenal Surgery (mini-ECIRS) with low-wattage Thulium Fiber Laser (TFL) enables simultaneous stone clearance and precise endopyelotomy. We report a case of a 51-year-old woman with recurrent UPJO and renal stones treated using mini-ECIRS and TFL-assisted retrograde endopyelotomy. Dual endoscopic access allowed effective stone fragmentation and accurate UPJ incision. Operative time was 75 min, with no complications. This case supports mini-ECIRS with low-energy TFL as a safe, single-session treatment for recurrent UPJO with renal stones.
Authors
- Kun Sirisopana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7976-2929)
- Chinnakhet Ketsuwan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0667-8619)
- Premsant Sangkum
- Yada Phengsalae
- Surawach Piyawannarat
- Wisoot Kongchareonsombat
- Manapol Rujithamkul
Institutions
- Mahidol University (TH)
- Ramathibodi Hospital (TH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Urology Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-08-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103190
- Primary Topic
- Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00