Lateral percutaneous nephrolithotomy: A safe and effective surgical approach

• Published in: Indian journal of urology Vol. 34; no. 1; pp. 45 - 50
• Main Authors: Wei Gan, Jonathan Jian, Lia Gan, Jaslyn Ju, Hsien Gan, Jasmine Ju, Lee, Kim Tiong
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: India Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd 01.01.2018; Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd; Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd; Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
• Subjects: Anesthesia; Care and treatment; Hospitals; Kidney stones; Original; Patients; Percutaneous nephrostomy; Safety and security measures; Surgeons; Surgery; Surgical outcomes; Systematic review; University colleges; Urine; Urogenital system; Urology

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is traditionally performed with the patient in the prone position for large renal calculi. However, anesthetic limitations exist with the prone position. Similarly, the supine position is associated with poorer ergonomics due to the awkward downward position of th...