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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Urology
  • Nephrolithiasis Management
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a primary surgical treatment for large renal calculi in adults.
  • PCNL is increasingly utilized for pediatric kidney stones, with rising indications.
  • This study evaluates the safety and efficacy of PCNL in patients under 18 years old.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To retrospectively assess the safety and efficacy of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in pediatric patients.
  • To determine stone clearance rates and complication incidence in children undergoing PCNL.
  • To evaluate PCNL as a management option for renal calculi in the pediatric population.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of inpatient and outpatient records, and imaging films.
  • Analysis of data from children undergoing PCNL for renal stones at a single center.
  • Data collection included patient demographics, stone characteristics, surgical approach, and outcomes.

Main Results:

  • 123 children underwent 129 PCNL procedures for renal calculi.
  • Mean patient age was 11.06 years, with 70.73% males.
  • Stone clearance was achieved in 94.5% of cases, with 3.1% requiring blood transfusion for bleeding.

Conclusions:

  • Advancements in PCNL techniques and instruments have improved outcomes and reduced morbidity in children.
  • PCNL is a safe and effective procedure for clearing large volumes of renal calculi in pediatric patients.
  • The study supports PCNL as a minimally invasive option with low complication rates for pediatric kidney stones.