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[Percutaneous nephrolithotomy. Report of 211 cases]
A Benchekroun1, A Iken, T Karmouni
1Service d'urologie A, Hôpital Ibn Sina, Rabat, Maroc.
Annales D'Urologie
|January 5, 2002
Summary
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy effectively treated kidney stones in 198 patients, achieving a 92% stone-free rate. This minimally invasive procedure demonstrated a low complication rate for various stone types.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Nephrology
- Surgical Innovation
Context:
- Retrospective analysis of 198 patients undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) between 1985 and 1999.
- Study population included 113 men and 85 women, with a mean age of 41 years.
- Analysis focused on kidney stone characteristics, treatment outcomes, and complications.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of percutaneous nephrolithotomy for kidney stone management.
- To determine the stone-free rate and complication profile of PCNL in a large patient cohort.
- To assess PCNL outcomes for different stone burdens, including pelvic, multiple, and staghorn calculi.
Summary:
- Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) was performed on 198 patients with kidney stones.
- The study recorded stone location (167 pelvic, 40 multiple, 4 staghorn) and patient demographics.
- Overall stone-free rate at three months post-procedure was 92%, with low rates of septic (6) and hemorrhagic (5) complications.
Impact:
- Demonstrates the long-term effectiveness and safety of percutaneous nephrolithotomy for kidney stone treatment.
- Provides valuable data for urologists regarding PCNL outcomes in diverse stone presentations.
- Highlights PCNL as a reliable option for achieving high stone-free rates with manageable complications.