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Percutaneous nephrolithotomy. The first 50 cases.

H M du Preez1, P C Morton

  • 1Department of Urology and Radiology, City Park Hospital, Cape Town.

South African Medical Journal = Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde
|July 2, 1988
PubMed
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Percutaneous nephrolithotomy offers a new, effective method for removing urinary calculi. This minimally invasive technique is making traditional open surgery for upper tract stones largely obsolete.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • Urinary calculi (stones) pose a significant challenge in urological practice.
  • Conventional open surgery for upper tract stones has historically involved considerable morbidity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the initial experience with percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for urinary stone removal.
  • To outline the technical challenges and solutions encountered during PCNL procedures.

Main Methods:

  • Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) was performed at two centers.
  • The technique involved accessing the kidney percutaneously to remove stones.

Main Results:

  • The study details the initial clinical experience with PCNL.
  • Technical difficulties were encountered and successfully managed.

Conclusions:

  • Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a viable and effective treatment for upper urinary tract stones.
  • PCNL is increasingly replacing conventional open surgery for stone disease.

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