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Can higher guy's scores predict increased complications? exploring the link with clavien-dindo classification

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Objectives: To determine the role of guy's stone score in predicting the complications rate for percutaneous nephrolithotomy. METHODS: The descriptive study was conducted at the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation, Karachi, from August 2020 to February 2021, and comprised patients undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy. Data was collected regarding demographic, preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative variables, including Guy's stone score and complications classified by the Clavien-Dindo system. Data was analysed with SPSS 20. RESULTS: Of the 118 patients, 78(66%) were males, 40(34%) were females, 71(60%) were aged >30 years and 47(40%) were aged <30 years. There was a significant correlation between a higher Guy's stone score grade and increased postoperative mild complications (p<0.0001). CONCLUSIONS: A higher Guy's stone score did not predict severe postoperative complications among percutaneous nephrolithotomy patients.

Source: Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association

DOI: 10.47391/jpma.20571

Authors: Laraib Gul, Shuah Ullah, Shariq Bin Yousuf, Bazgha Hassan, Tanzeel-Ur-Rahman Gazder, Rehan Mohsin

Institution: Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation

Language: English

Topic: Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $650