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Bilateral simultaneous tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy.
Narmada P Gupta1, Pawan Kumar, Monish Aron
1Department of Urology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Ngar, New Delhi, India. narmadagupta@hotmail.com
International Urology and Nephrology
|May 27, 2004
Summary
Simultaneous bilateral tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy effectively treated kidney stones in both lower calyces. This minimally invasive procedure led to a swift, uneventful recovery and rapid patient discharge.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Urology
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
Background:
- Kidney stones (renal calculi) can affect one or both kidneys, potentially causing significant pain and complications.
- Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a standard surgical procedure for removing large kidney stones.
- Tubeless PCNL aims to reduce operative time and patient discomfort.
Observation:
- A single patient presented with stones located in the inferior calyces of both kidneys (bilateral inferior calyceal calculi).
Findings:
- The patient underwent a simultaneous bilateral tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy procedure.
- The surgery was successful in treating the bilateral kidney stones.
- The patient experienced an uneventful recovery post-procedure.
Implications:
- Simultaneous bilateral tubeless PCNL is a viable and efficient treatment option for bilateral calyceal calculi.
- This approach may offer advantages in terms of reduced hospital stay and patient recovery time.
- Further studies could explore the long-term outcomes and cost-effectiveness of this bilateral approach.