Metabolic and surgical predictors in horseshoe and pelvic ectopic kidneys
In HSK and PEK, postoperative residual fragments and low urine volume are the main determinants of recurrence, whereas anatomical subtype and surgical approach have limited prognostic value. Strategies focused on complete stone clearance and hydration optimization may improve long-term outcomes in this patient population.
Authors
- Ștefan Rașcu
- G. G. Popescu
- Tudor Marian Proca
- Ovidiu Cătălin Nechita (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-5920-7287)
- Viorel Jinga
- Daniel Liviu Badescu
Institutions
- Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy (RO)
- Academia Oamenilor de Știință din România (RO)
- Ugie Hospital (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Archivio Italiano di Urologia e Andrologia
- Published
- 2026-02-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4081/aiua.2026.14702
- Primary Topic
- Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Academia Oamenilor de Știință din România