Extra-large renal calculi removal using single puncture percutaneous nephrolithotomy

Parag M Gavande, Harsha P GavandeUrology Annals 2019 11(2):214-216
With the ever-increasing use of ultrasonography and X rays, renal calculi are being detected while still small thus large renal calculi are becoming less common. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a gold standard for the treatment of renal calculi >2 cm in size and being widely used worldwide. Here, we present a case of an extra-large kidney stone (10 cm × 7.5 cm and 2.7 cm × 2.3 cm) in a 45-year-old male patient which was removed through a single puncture PCNL.

Source: Urology Annals - April 3, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Parag M Gavande Harsha P Gavande Source Type: research