PCNL

percutaneous nephrolithotomy(English)

  • procedure of choice for the treatment of large or complex renal calculi. Is usually performed with the patient in prone position through a posterior calyx. This technique is well established, with high rates of success and accepted morbidity. The long-term complications include loss of function, perinephric collection, recurrent urinary tract infection, stricturing of the collecting system, urethral stricture, and stone recurrence; also as PNL
  • PNL, SFR, UMP
  • Nephrology, Surgery
  • https://doi.org…0970-1591.44281
  • https://doi.org…ol.20227509.111