Effect of tranexamic acid irrigation on perioperative blood loss during mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy: A pilot double-blind randomised controlled trial. [PDF]
Abstract Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of adding 0.1% tranexamic acid (TXA) to irrigation fluid in reducing perioperative blood loss during mini‐percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mini‐PCNL). Patients and Methods In this prospective, randomised study, 40 patients undergoing mini‐PCNL were allocated to receive irrigation fluid containing ...
Prohsoontorn O +6 more
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Post-operative recovery of quality-of-life following percutaneous nephrolithotomy: The impact on pain intensity and interference and the ability to participate in social roles. [PDF]
Abstract Objectives To prospectively capture patient‐reported outcomes in the post‐operative period to better understand the quality‐of‐life impact of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL). Subjects and Methods Adults undergoing PNL for renal/ureteral stones were eligible for inclusion (11/2020–8/2022).
Ziemba JB +4 more
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Flexible ureteroscopy with a flexible and navigable suction ureteral access sheath versus mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy for 1-2 cm lower pole renal stones: Protocol for an international, multicentre, randomized non-inferiority trial (FLAME trial). [PDF]
Abstract Background Lower pole renal stones measuring 1–2 cm remain challenging to treat. While mini‐percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mini‐PCNL) provides high stone‐free rates (SFRs), it carries tract‐related morbidity. Flexible ureteroscopy (f‐URS) is less invasive but limited in SFR.
Zhu W +40 more
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Impact of Miniaturization on Early Outcome of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
Background: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy has become the standard procedure for large renal stones but still remains highly challenging due to complications such as bleeding and sepsis, even though it has high stone free rate (SFR).
Mahesh Bahadur Adhikari +4 more
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Trends of intervention for paediatric stone disease over the last two decades (2000–2015): A systematic review of literature [PDF]
Objective: To ascertain the publication trends of interventions for paediatric kidney stone disease (KSD) we conducted a systematic review of literature over the last 16 years.
Aboumarzouk, Omar +6 more
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Treatment of renal stones by extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy - An update [PDF]
Aim: Despite the extensive experience with minimal invasive stone therapy, there are still different views on the ideal management of renal stones. Materials and Methods: Analysis of the literature includes more than 14,000 patients.
Chaussy, Christian +3 more
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Background: Amongst all the modalities of treatment for renal stones, percutaneous nephrolithotomy is preferred treatment for large volume renal stone disease.
Ram Sagar Shah +7 more
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Salvage Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: Analysis of Outcomes Following Initial Treatment Failure [PDF]
Purpose Percutaneous nephrolithotomy has high potential for morbidity or failure. There are limited data regarding risk factors for failure and to our knowledge no published reports of surgical outcomes in patients with prior failed attempts at ...
Assimos, Dean G. +5 more
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Vascular air embolism (VAE) is a rare complication of percutaneous nephrolithotomy. Paradoxical air embolization resulting from VAE may be more likely to occur in patients with an atrial-septal defect, such as patent foramen ovale.
Junlong Zhang +4 more
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Percutaneous nephrolithotomy: technique
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is considered to be the first line of treatment for large renal stones. Though PCNL comes with higher morbidity, its efficacy is unbeaten by other minimally invasive modalities. However, potential complications, such as bleeding, occur.
T. Knoll +8 more
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