The Departments of Urology*, Anesthesia**, National Institute of Urology & Nephrology and The Department of Urology, Al-Azhar University, Girls Div. ***, Cairo, Egypt
Abstract Background: Percutaneous Nephro-Lithotomy (PNL) is a well-established technique for removal of renal stones. Large and complex renal stones are difficult stones to deal with. Aim of Study: This study is to evaluate our results of PNL for treatment of large and complex renal stones concerning Stone Free Rates (SFR) and complications. Patients and Methods: From 2012 to 2017, four hundreds and four renal units with large and/or complex renal stones were subjected to PNL. Eighty nine percent were males and 11% were females. Average stone Surface Area (SA) was 872mm2. Results: Stone Free Rate (SFR) was 79% for cases sub-mitted to PNL alone and 88.4% for those managed with auxiliary procedures. Hospital stay ranged from 2 to 21 days (Av. 3.6 days). Overall complication rate was 8% and were managed conservatively. Conclusion: PCNL is a safe and effective procedure for management of large and complex renal stones. There was a significant decrease in overall stone free rate and increased complication rates with increased stone surface area. Stones >1500mm2 are difficult stones for any modality. Multimodal approach should be thought of for large and complex renal stones.
AHMAD SEDDIQ, M.D., A. A. E. S. M., MOHAMED FAWZY, M.D., S. A. A. M., & AYMAN M. EDREES, M.D., E. N. E. M. (2019). Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy for Large and/or Complex Renal Stone: A Pro spective-Multicentre Study. The Medical Journal of Cairo University, 87(December), 5217-5223. doi: 10.21608/mjcu.2019.89759
MLA
ALAA A. EL SHENNAWY, M.D.; AHMAD SEDDIQ, M.D.; SAMI A. ABBAS, M.D.; MOHAMED FAWZY, M.D.; EHAB N. EISSA, M.D.; AYMAN M. EDREES, M.D.. "Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy for Large and/or Complex Renal Stone: A Pro spective-Multicentre Study", The Medical Journal of Cairo University, 87, December, 2019, 5217-5223. doi: 10.21608/mjcu.2019.89759
HARVARD
AHMAD SEDDIQ, M.D., A. A. E. S. M., MOHAMED FAWZY, M.D., S. A. A. M., AYMAN M. EDREES, M.D., E. N. E. M. (2019). 'Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy for Large and/or Complex Renal Stone: A Pro spective-Multicentre Study', The Medical Journal of Cairo University, 87(December), pp. 5217-5223. doi: 10.21608/mjcu.2019.89759
VANCOUVER
AHMAD SEDDIQ, M.D., A. A. E. S. M., MOHAMED FAWZY, M.D., S. A. A. M., AYMAN M. EDREES, M.D., E. N. E. M. Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy for Large and/or Complex Renal Stone: A Pro spective-Multicentre Study. The Medical Journal of Cairo University, 2019; 87(December): 5217-5223. doi: 10.21608/mjcu.2019.89759