OBJECTIVE As almost any version of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) was safely and efficiently applied for adults as well as children without age being a limiting risk factor, the aim of the study was to compare the different characteristics as well as the efficacy, outcome, and safety of the pediatric and adult patients who had undergone mini-PCNL (MPCNL) in a single institution. METHODS ...

conclusions instillation of ropivacaine 0.2% (30 ml) within tubeless pcnl surgery does not have a significant effect on postoperative pain relief and improvement of pef within 6 hours after the operation. results we found no difference in the mean pain severity score between the case and control groups 4 hours (p = 0.332) and 6 hours (p = 0.830) after the operation. the mean pef at baseline was...

Operative injuries to the urinary tract are common during the course of gynecological surgery due to close development and proximity of the urogenital organ systems. Its incidence is low but ureteric injury may have serious implications in terms of morbidity. The retrospective and descriptive study was carried out in the urological department of Clinical Hospital "Prof.Dr.Theodor Burhele", Buch...

OBJECTIVE To determine the safety and efficacy of tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). METHODS A quasi-experimental study conducted on 50 patients, at a specialized urology centre. RESULTS The primary success rate of the procedure in terms of stone clearance was 70%. Mean length of hospital stay was 2.44 days. There were no significant complications during or after the surgery. C...

We have tried to establish a safe and effective method to treat the peripelvic renal cyst combined with renal calculi. The key points are as follows: choose the appropriate target calyx; find the gap between cyst and renal pelvic; put a nephrostomy tube to stimulate the closing of cystic cavity.