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Standard v mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy in the supine modified lithotomy position: a randomized pilot study on 10–25 mm stones

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is the recommended treatment for stones >2 cm in size. The majority of PCNL are still conducted with larger telescopes using tracts up to 30F in size. We… Click to show full abstract

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is the recommended treatment for stones >2 cm in size. The majority of PCNL are still conducted with larger telescopes using tracts up to 30F in size. We have conducted a randomized pilot study comparing mini PCNL with our standard 22F PCNL for renal stones between 10 and 25 mm in diameter.

Keywords: pilot study; percutaneous nephrolithotomy; randomized pilot; standard mini

Journal Title: Anz Journal of Surgery
Year Published: 2024

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