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[Comparative morbidity for different accesses in percutaneous nephrolithotripsy].

Yaniv Shilo1, Judy Kleinmann, Amnon Zisman

  • 1Department of Urology, Interventional Radiology Unit, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Zerifin, Israel.

Harefuah
|March 3, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Percutaneous nephrolithotripsy (PCNL) upper pole access shows higher pulmonary complications, while multiple access increases bleeding risk. Lower pole access is associated with fewer complications for kidney stone treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Context:

  • Percutaneous nephrolithotripsy (PCNL) is a key treatment for complex kidney stones.
  • Various surgical approaches to the collecting system are employed during PCNL.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the overall morbidity of different PCNL collecting system access routes.
  • To compare complication rates between upper pole, lower pole, and multiple access PCNL.

Summary:

  • A retrospective review of 174 patients (178 renal units) undergoing PCNL compared upper pole (n=107), lower pole (n=51), and multiple (n=20) access.
  • Upper pole access had more postoperative fever and pulmonary complications. Multiple access showed higher bleeding and transfusion rates.

Impact:

  • Lower pole access in PCNL is linked to significantly fewer pulmonary complications.

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  • While upper pole access offers surgical advantages for large stones, it carries higher risks of pleural effusion and pulmonary issues.