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. 2013 Sep;39(3):153–160. doi: 10.5152/tud.2013.032

Table 3.

Criteria of a standard-uncomplicated postoperative period following endoscopic surgery for nephrolithiasis

  • - Insignificant (moderate) staining of the urine with blood along the nephrostomy, ureteral or urethral catheter that does not lead to the formation of blood clots, as well as an impairment of the drainage that does not require additional fluid (more than 1 liter), diuretic therapy and hemostatics;

  • An increase in the body temperature of the patient up to 37.9°C without chills, within 48 hours or less, that does not require antipyretic or infusion therapy (more than 1 liter).

  • Locating the intraoperative placement of the ureteral or urethral catheters from 12 hours to 7 days (under the direction of the surgeon), without the development of infectious and inflammatory processes and additional interventions;

  • A single session of routine antegrade pyelography before removing the drainage;

  • Clinically insignificant residual stones;

  • Clinically significant residual stones at any location after surgery for complex stones.