Abstract
Introduction: The aim of the study was to explore the relationship between the dilation states of the renal collecting system in flexible ureteroscopy (f-URS) view and intrarenal pressure (IRP). Methods: Fifteen porcine kidneys were randomly selected and numbered 1 through 15. Pressure transducers were inserted into the renal calyx via puncture and adjusted to a zero position. The distal end of the f-URS probe was placed within the renal pelvis. Perfusion rates of 50 mL/min, 80 mL/min, and 100 mL/min were utilized. We observed the relationship between the dilation state of the renal collecting system and changes in IRP. The state of complete dilation was defined as an unchanging spatial morphology of the renal collecting system as visualized during f-URS. Results: With irrigation rates of 50 mL/min, 80 mL/min, and 100 mL/min, IRP values at the moment of complete dilation of the renal collecting system ranged from 16 to 18 cm H2O, 16–19 cm H2O, and 16–19 cm H2O, respectively. Maximum IRPs ranged from 47 to 49 cm H2O, 82–85 cm H2O, and 97–100 cm H2O, respectively. Prior to complete dilation of the renal collecting system, IRP consistently remained below 20 cm H2O. However, following full dilation of the renal collecting system, IRP rose rapidly and rapidly surpassed 20 cm H2O. Despite sustained elevations in IRP following full dilation, no significant alterations in the renal collecting system dilated morphological were observed with f-URS. Conclusions: In vitro experiments indicate that when the renal collecting system is not fully dilated, the IRP is consistently less than 20 cm H2O. Evaluation of IRP being within a safe range can be determined by assessing the dilation status of the renal collecting system.
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