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Training residents in percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is challenging due to complex access techniques and potential complications. Enhancing PCNL training requires innovative methods beyond traditional operating room experience.

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Area of Science:

  • Endourology
  • Surgical Education
  • Urolithiasis Management

Background:

  • Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a complex endourological procedure.
  • Training residents in PCNL presents significant challenges for educators.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review problems in resident training for PCNL.
  • To identify methods for facilitating PCNL training.

Main Methods:

  • Consensus from the European Urolithiasis Society (EULIS) meeting.
  • Medline search for 'training', 'PCNL', 'virtual reality', and 'simulators'.
  • Assessment of modern training technologies versus traditional operating room training.

Main Results:

  • Difficulty in PCNL training stems from complex kidney access, often relying solely on fluoroscopic imaging.
  • Potential for injuries during access includes vascular, pleural, and colonic damage.
  • Minor vascular injuries are common, while visceral injuries are more severe.

Conclusions:

  • Teaching PCNL skills is more difficult than performing the procedure.
  • Integrating PCNL skills training into urological programs is challenging.
  • Proficiency in safe PCNL conduct is essential for academic urologists.