Open AccessComparative evaluation of upper versus lower calyceal approach in percutaneous nephrolithotomy for managing complex renal calculi
Author(s) -
Rohit Singh,
SP Kankalia,
Sabale,
Satav,
Deepak Mane,
Abhirudra Mulay,
Bhupender Kadyan,
Naveen Thakur
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
urology annals
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.355
H-Index - 20
eISSN - 0974-7834
pISSN - 0974-7796
DOI - 10.4103/0974-7796.148591
Subject(s) - medicine , percutaneous nephrolithotomy , surgery , percutaneous , hydrothorax , blood transfusion , postoperative fever , ascites
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is the treatment of choice for staghorn and large renal stones. The success of PCNL is highly related to optimal renal access. Upper calyceal puncture being more difficult and more demanding have relatively few studies presented.