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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Nephrology
  • Surgical Complications

Background:

  • Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) is the primary treatment for renal stones exceeding 2 cm.
  • PNL is associated with potential major and minor complications.
  • Stone migration, particularly to the retroperitoneum, is a rare but documented complication.

Observation:

  • This case report describes an unusual complication during PNL.
  • The specific event observed was stone migration.
  • The migration occurred into the intraperitoneal space, a previously unreported site.

Findings:

  • The study documents the first instance of intraperitoneal stone migration during PNL.
  • This finding expands the known spectrum of PNL complications.
  • Renal pelvis laceration was noted as a potential contributing factor.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of vigilance for rare complications during PNL.
  • Understanding intraperitoneal stone migration may inform surgical technique and risk assessment.
  • Further investigation into the mechanisms and prevention of this rare complication is warranted.