Open AccessMini access guide to simplify calyceal access during percutaneous nephrolithotomy: A novel device
Author(s) -
Puskar Shyam Chowdhury,
Prasant Nayak,
Deepak David,
Sujata Mallick
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
indian journal of urology/indian journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.333
H-Index - 30
eISSN - 1998-3824
pISSN - 0970-1591
DOI - 10.4103/iju.iju_404_16
Subject(s) - medicine , percutaneous nephrolithotomy , percutaneous
A precise puncture of the renal collecting system is the most essential step for percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). There are many techniques describing this crucial first step in PCNL including the bull's eye technique, triangulation technique, free-hand technique, and gradual descensus technique. We describe a novel puncture guide to assist accurate percutaneous needle placement during bull's eye technique.