Supine percutaneous nephrolithotomy in a 9-month infant

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Urology
• Nephrolithiasis Management
• Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

• Infantile nephrolithiasis treatment lacks specific guidelines.
• Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is increasingly performed in the supine position.
• Limited data exists on the safety and feasibility of supine PCNL in infants.

Observation:

• A case of a 9-month-old female infant undergoing supine PCNL for nephrolithiasis is presented.
• The procedure was successfully performed in this young patient.

Findings:

• Supine PCNL is demonstrated as a viable and safe approach for infant kidney stone treatment.
• The case supports the feasibility of supine PCNL in infants under one year of age.

Implications:

• This approach may offer advantages for treating nephrolithiasis in infants.
• Further studies are warranted to establish supine PCNL as a standard in pediatric urology.
• The findings could influence future guidelines for infant kidney stone management.