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[Percutaneous nephrolithectomy. The results in 180 procedures].

R van Cauwelaert1, O Castillo, C Aguirre

  • 1Unidad de Urología, Clínica Santa María, Santiago de Chile.

Revista Medica De Chile
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Percutaneous lithectomy is a safe and effective treatment for kidney stones, achieving a 97.2% success rate in 180 patients. This minimally invasive procedure resulted in minimal complications, establishing it as a preferred method for renal stone removal.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • Renal stones (kidney stones) affect a significant portion of the population.
  • Traditional surgical methods for stone removal can be invasive and associated with higher morbidity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of percutaneous lithectomy for renal stone removal.
  • To determine the success rate and complication profile of this minimally invasive approach.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study involving 180 patients with various types of renal stones.
  • Percutaneous access to the pyeloureteral tract was achieved in all cases.
  • Surgical removal of renal stones using the percutaneous lithectomy technique.

Main Results:

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  • Successful stone removal was achieved in 97.2% of the 180 patients.
  • The study included diverse stone presentations: single (92), multiple (23), coral-shaped (15), and bilateral (3).
  • No deaths were reported, and only minor complications were observed.

    • Conclusions:

    • Percutaneous lithectomy demonstrates a high success rate and a favorable safety profile for treating renal stones.
    • The procedure is considered a technique of choice for effective renal stone management.