Volume : VIII, Issue : VIII, August - 2019

Ureteroscopic PCNL - Our experience.

Dr. Deepak David, Dr. S. Joseph Philipraj

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Introduction: PCNL has been associated with morbidity in terms of post-operative pain, bleeding and hospital stay. Various modifications to the conventional PCNL technique have focused on reducing the morbidity. We report our initial experience in Ureteroscopic PCNL with a smaller tract diameter. Methods and Patients: In our study, 50 patients with renal calculi underwent Ureteroscopic PCNL with maximum tract dilatation up to 14Fr. The sheaths used were indigenously designed to facilitate use of Ureteroscope. Excellent visibility was achieved by use of an 8/9.8Fr scope, with adequate channel for irrigant outflow. Results: Complete clearance was achieved in all patients. 22 cases were stented antegrade, while other 28 cases had ureteric catheter in-situ. The average drop in hematocrit was 0.5g. All 50 patients were discharged on the morning of the 2nd or 3rd post-operative day. Conclusion: With our initial experience we found Ureteroscopic PCNL to be a safer alternative to conventional PCNL in selected group of patients.

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URETEROSCOPIC PCNL‾OUR EXPERIENCE., Dr.Deepak David, Dr.S.Joseph Philipraj GLOBAL JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH ANALYSIS : Volume-8 | Issue-8 | August-2019

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