Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL): A Single-Centre Experience
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 5
Abstract
Objective: The purpose of this study is to present an experience gained at a centre on PCNL and its outcome Methodology: A prospective study of patients who underwent PCNL during the period of October, 2016 to February, 2017 at Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital, Nadiad, India. Both the standard and mini PCNL techniques were used accordingly. Various intracorporeal lithotriptors were used as indicated. A structured questionnaire was used to get relevant information. Statistical analysis was performed with statistical package for the social science (SPSS Inc, Chicago, Illinois, USA) version 20.0. Results: One hundred and fourteen patients (114) were analysed. The mean age was 42.2 years. Male: female ratio was 3:1. Stones were categorized as simple in 55 (48.2%) and complex in 59 (51.8%). The lower calyx was the commonest site of stone location (48.2%) and puncture site (73.7%). The mean operative time was 41.8 minutes. The mean haemoglobin concentration drop was 1.7g/dl. The blood transfusion rate was 0.9%. Stone free rate was 91.2%. The mean length of hospital stay was 3 days. Conclusion: PCNL is an effective treatment with good clearance rate and acceptable morbidity in experienced hands.
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Agbo C. A, Ganpule A, Nahar G
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