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Management of complex renal stones in horseshoe kidney using real-time intrarenal pressure monitoring with artificial intelligence in retrograde intrarenal surgery: A case report

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) in horseshoe kidneys is technically challenging due to altered anatomy and unstable intrarenal pressure (IRP). We report a case of a 45-year-old male with complex renal stones in a horseshoe kidney managed using artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted real-time IRP monitoring during RIRS. The AI system dynamically regulated irrigation and suction to maintain IRP within a safe range (∼30 mmHg), improving intraoperative visibility and procedural control. Stone clearance was achieved without complications. This case highlights the feasibility and potential safety benefits of AI-assisted IRP monitoring in anatomically complex kidneys. • First documented case applying AI-assisted intrarenal pressure (IRP) monitoring in retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) for a horseshoe kidney. • The AI-driven system maintained stable intrarenal pressure (∼30 mmHg) and improved intraoperative visibility throughout the procedure. • This case demonstrates the potential of AI-assisted IRP monitoring to enhance procedural safety in anatomically complex kidneys.

Source: Urology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.eucr.2026.103366