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Percutaneous nephrolithotomy of transplanted kidney
Francesco Francesca1, Renato Felipetto, F Mosca
1Division of Urology, S. Chiara Hospital, Pisa, Italy. ffrancesca@ao-pisa.toscana.it
Journal of Endourology
|June 4, 2002
Summary
Kidney stones after renal transplantation are rare but treatable. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a safe and effective procedure for removing staghorn calculi from transplanted kidneys, offering a viable solution for patients.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Urology
- Transplant Surgery
Background:
- Urinary lithiasis post-renal transplantation is infrequent.
- Predisposing factors and stone composition mirror those in native kidneys.
Observation:
- A 45-year-old woman presented with a staghorn calculus in her transplanted kidney.
- The patient underwent successful treatment using percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL).
Findings:
- PCNL is a feasible and safe intervention for treating kidney stones in transplanted organs.
- Successful management of staghorn calculi in a transplanted kidney was achieved via PCNL.
Implications:
- This case highlights PCNL as a valuable option for post-transplant urinary lithiasis.
- Technical considerations like patient positioning and ultrasound guidance are crucial for PCNL success in transplant recipients.