Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: A Registry and Database
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Summary
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is an excellent method for treating large and complex stones in the upper urinary tract. When stones are large in size or in the lower part of the kidney, a percutaneous (making a passage from the back into the kidney) procedure has been found to be the best method to remove these stones safely and efficiently. A passage is made into the back to allow a small telescope to see the stone and break it into fragments for removal. A small catheter is placed at the end of the procedure to allow the kidney to drain.
The purpose of this study is to record information about the surgery into a database so we can look at how patients who have had this procedure have done over time. We hope that reporting the outcomes of this surgery will be helpful to urologists and patients in the future. There may be certain factors that can be identified through this study as having better outcomes that may help make future surgeries safer.
Description
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is an excellent method for treating large and complex stones in the upper urinary tract. When stones are large in size or in the lower part of the kidney, a percutaneous (making a passage from the back into the kidney) procedure has been found to be the best method to remove these stones safely and efficiently. A passage is made into the back to allow a small telescope to see the stone and break it into fragments for removal. A small catheter is placed at the end of the procedure to allow the kidney to drain.
The purpose of this study is to record information about the surgery into a database so we can look at how patients who have had this procedure have done over time. We hope that reporting the outcomes of this surgery will be helpful to urologists and patients in the future. There may be certain factors that can be identified through this study as having better outcomes that may help make future surgeries safer.
Details
| Condition | kidney stones |
|---|---|
| Age | 100years or below |
| Clinical Study Identifier | TX9163 |
| Last Modified on | 19 February 2024 |
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