Tackling the Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
Authors:
J. Knoedler; A. Krambeck
Authors‘ workplace:
Department of Urology Mayo Clinic Rochester
Published in:
Urol List 2015; 13(2): 17-21
Overview
Modern-day PCNL is a safe procedure with low morbidity. It offers superior stone-free rates, and is the treatment of choice for larger or staghorn stones. In order to be done successfully and safely, surgeons should be aware of important variations in anatomy, patient comorbidities, and potential complications. Finally, although a variety of techniques exist for PCNL access, stone removal and exit from the kidney, surgeons should be well versed in available techniques and adhere fundamental principles of surgery to achieve the desired outcomes for their patients.
Key Words:
nephrolithotomy, stone, nephrolithiasis, nephrostomy, lithotripsy, urolithiasis
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