Are Routine Laboratory Investigations Necessary Following Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy?

To determine how effective routine post-operative blood work is in identifying complications after percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), the gold standard treatment for large volume stone disease. Although major complication rates are low, hemorrhagic and sepsis-related complications are serious and can occur. Routine post-PCNL complete blood count (CBC) is routinely performed by most endourologists but may be a low-value practice.
Source: Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tags: Endourology and Stones Source Type: research