Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy for Large and/or Complex Renal Stone: A Pro spective-Multicentre Study | ||||
| The Medical Journal of Cairo University | ||||
| Article 144, Volume 87, December, December 2019, Page 5217-5223 PDF (338.85 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/mjcu.2019.89759 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
| ALAA A. EL SHENNAWY, M.D.; AHMAD SEDDIQ, M.D.; SAMI A. ABBAS, M.D.; MOHAMED FAWZY, M.D.; EHAB N. EISSA, M.D.; AYMAN M. EDREES, M.D. | ||||
| The Departments of Urology*, Anesthesia**, National Institute of Urology & Nephrology and The Department of Urology, Al-Azhar University, Girls Div. ***, Cairo, Egypt | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Abstract Background: Percutaneous Nephro-Lithotomy (PNL) is a well-established technique for removal of renal stones. Large and complex renal stones are difficult stones to deal with. Aim of Study: This study is to evaluate our results of PNL for treatment of large and complex renal stones concerning Stone Free Rates (SFR) and complications. Patients and Methods: From 2012 to 2017, four hundreds and four renal units with large and/or complex renal stones were subjected to PNL. Eighty nine percent were males and 11% were females. Average stone Surface Area (SA) was 872mm2. Results: Stone Free Rate (SFR) was 79% for cases sub-mitted to PNL alone and 88.4% for those managed with auxiliary procedures. Hospital stay ranged from 2 to 21 days (Av. 3.6 days). Overall complication rate was 8% and were managed conservatively. Conclusion: PCNL is a safe and effective procedure for management of large and complex renal stones. There was a significant decrease in overall stone free rate and increased complication rates with increased stone surface area. Stones >1500mm2 are difficult stones for any modality. Multimodal approach should be thought of for large and complex renal stones. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Kidney; Kidney calculi; Percutaneous nephro-lithotomy; Intracorporeal lithotripsy; Large; complex; Minimally invasive | ||||
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