Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)
Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is an advanced, minimally invasive surgical procedure that removes kidney stones too large or complex to be treated with non-invasive methods such as medications or shock wave lithotripsy. PCNL offers an effective solution for individuals suffering from kidney stones, relieving symptoms and improving overall kidney function.
During a PCNL procedure, a small incision is made in the back, and a thin tube called a nephroscope is inserted directly into the kidney. Using specialized instruments, the surgeon locates and breaks down the kidney stones into smaller fragments, which are then removed or allowed to pass naturally. PCNL is often performed under general anaesthesia and may require a short hospital stay.
The advantages of PCNL are significant. Firstly, it allows for treating large and complex kidney stones that may be difficult to address with other non-invasive methods. By directly accessing the kidney, PCNL provides a more efficient and thorough approach to stone removal, resulting in higher success rates.
Additionally, PCNL offers shorter recovery times than traditional open surgery, a minimally invasive procedure. Patients can experience reduced postoperative pain, minimal scarring, and a quicker return to their daily activities.
If you are suffering from large or complex kidney stones, consult our urologist to determine if Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is the right treatment option. They will evaluate your condition, discuss the benefits and risks, and develop a personalized treatment plan to effectively manage your kidney stones and improve your overall health.
For kidney and ureteral stones that are excessively huge (typically bigger than 2 centimeters), excessively various, or too thick to possibly be treated by extracorporeal stun wave lithotripsy (ESWL) or ureteroscopy, PCNL (percutaneous nephrolithotomy or stone extraction) offers a negligibly obtrusive strategy for expelling these stones.
Verifiably, huge kidney and ureteral stones were evacuated through an open medical procedure, requiring an enormous flank entry point. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy is performed through a 1-cm skin entry point and along these lines limits cut size, torment, blood misfortune, blood transfusions and abbreviates hospitalization. This method likewise has a higher achievement rate for clearing all stones in a single setting than different strategies, for example, ESWL, which frequently require a few methodology.