Frequency of Post-URS Urosepsis in Patients with Uretric Stone

Objective: The objective of the study is to assess the frequency of post-URS urosepsis in patients with uretric stones admitted to the Urology Department. Study Design: Cross-sectional study Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Department of Urology, CMC Hospital, SMBBMU Larkana, from September 2022 to March 2023. Methods: During the study period, a total of 106 URS procedures were carried out among patients with ureteric stones admitted to the hospital. The patient’s age ranges between 18 and 75 years. URS was accomplished according to study protocol, and stone size, duration of illness, and postoperative results were noted. The data was analyzed on SPSS version 17. Results: A total of 106 patients with uretic stones were managed by the URS procedure; 9 (8.5%) patients showed postoperative urosepsis. Gender-wise, male patients seemed to have more, and the mean age was 56.1 ± 13.2 and ranged from 18 years to 75 years. All the pathological laboratory tests and radiological protocols were carried out during treatment. In a study, all related variables, such as duration of symptoms, WBC count, and size of the stone, were calculated. Conclusion: Urosepsis, a potentially life-threatening ureteroscopic procedure-related infection, is increasing due to widespread ureteroscopy adoption. Efforts are underway to reduce post procedure infections in device development and clinical treatment.