A New Technique for Simple Renal Cyst: Cystoretroperitoneal Shunt. (30th June 2009)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Canguven, Onder; Goktas, Cemal; Yencilek, Faruk; Cetinel, Cihangir; Albayrak, Selami
• Other Names: Meng Maxwell V. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Advances in urology. Volume 2009(2009)
• Publication Date: 2009-06-30
• Subjects: Urology -- Periodicals; 616.6005
• DOI: 10.1155/2009/906013
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1687-6369

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose . To evaluate the results of patient symptoms and radiologic outcomes of cystoretroperitoneal shunt (CRS) technique in the treatment of symptomatic simple renal cysts. Patients and Methods . In a prospective study, 37 patients with a simple renal cyst were treated with ultrasound-guided percutaneous CRS-catheter. Radiological success was indicated as no recurrence of the cyst or a reduction in cyst volume by at least half. Results . CRS technique was performed successfully in 36 patients with a simple renal cyst. The mean size of all cysts decreased from 8.8 cm (range 7 to 14) to 1.7 cm (range 0 to 9;P < .001 ). Symptomatic success (pain relief) was achieved in 29/36 (80.5%) of patients, and radiographic success was achieved in 23/36 (63.8%) of patients, with a median follow-up of 16 months (range 6 to 24). Conclusion . Ultrasound-guided percutaneous CRS technique for simple renal cysts is fast, safe, effective, and inexpensive.