Factors Determining Perioperative Complications of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: A Single Center Perspective

Conclusion Perioperative complications of PCNL were significantly affected by surgeon experience, number of PCNL tracts, accessed calyx as well as method of stone extraction. However, patient gender, stone characteristics (configuration, location and burden), degree of hydronephrosis, pervious renal surgery, surgical position (supine vs. prone) did not impact the outcome of PCNL.
Source: African Journal of Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research