Procedure
Percutaneous surgery: Treatment of large kidney stones
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy is the best option for treating large kidney stones. It allows complete removal through a few-millimeter incision in the back.
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A minimally invasive surgery that provides access to the kidney through a small incision in the lower back to fragment and remove large stones.
How it works
Under general anesthesia and radiologic/ultrasound guidance, a nephroscope is inserted into the kidney. The stones are fragmented using laser, ultrasonic, or pneumatic energy and are completely removed.
Who it's for
Patients with kidney stones larger than 2 cm, staghorn stones, or when other less invasive techniques are not suitable.
Benefits
- Treatment of large stones
- A few-millimeter incision
- High complete stone-clearance rate
- Short hospital stay
- Less postoperative pain
- Faster recovery than open surgery
Recovery
Hospital stay of 1 to 3 days. Return to work within 1 to 2 weeks, with subsequent imaging follow-up.
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