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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • Renal stones pose a significant health challenge.
  • Recurrent or residual stones require effective treatment options.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of percutaneous nephrolithotomy for renal stone treatment.
  • To assess the outcomes of percutaneous nephrolithotomy in a series of patients.

Main Methods:

  • A modified field operating table was utilized.
  • Percutaneous access to the calyceal system was primarily through inferior calyces.
  • Twenty-nine patients with renal stones underwent the procedure over six months.

Main Results:

  • 13 patients had recurrent or residual stones, mostly 1-2 cm in size.
  • 25 patients achieved stone clearance in a single stage.
  • Two patients required two-stage surgery, and there were two treatment failures.

Conclusions:

  • Percutaneous nephrolithotomy is an effective treatment for renal stones.
  • The procedure demonstrates a high success rate for single-stage stone clearance.
  • Further investigation may be warranted for managing complex or failed cases.