The purpose of the review was to present the latest updates on percutaneous
nephrolithotomy (PCNL) procedure in terms of indications and evolving techniques, and to …

Percutaneous renal access is a key step for a successful percutaneous nephrolithotomy. It
involves the use of fluoroscopy, ultrasonography, or a combination of both. Over the years …

Background To identify the risk factors for severe bleeding requiring angioembolization
among patients who received transfusions after PCNL, particularly those who underwent …

Objective To identify factors associated with successful ultrasound guidance for each
surgical step of ultrasound-guided percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). Patients and …

IntroductionPercutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a common urological procedure.
Obtaining secure percutaneous access to the collecting system which is usually done under …

The current challenge for endourologists is to be able to perform PNL in both prone and
supine positions to perfectly tailor the procedure on any patient with any stone burden …

Background Advances in percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) have resulted in smaller
devices that cause less trauma and bleeding, while flexible ureterorenoscopy (f-URS) allows …

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is the current standard of care for patients with a total
renal stone burden 20 mm. Gaining access to the kidney is a crucial step, as the position of …

Introduction and objectives Knowledge of the pyelocaliceal system anatomy is essential for
the safe and successful performance of endourologic procedures. The purpose of this study …

Objective: To report our technique that helps locate the guidewire into the ureter enabling
safe dilatation during PCNL. Materials and Methods: Cases in which the guidewire failed to …