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Review
. 2023 Jul;62(Suppl2):148-152.
doi: 10.20471/acc.2023.62.s2.22.

PERCUTANEOUS APPROACH TO THE KIDNEY: SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES OF VARIOUS TECHNIQUES - EXPERIENCE IN OSIJEK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL CENTER

Mile Cvitković  1 , Jakov Filipović  1 , Josip Perković  1   2 , Oliver Pavlović  1   2
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PERCUTANEOUS APPROACH TO THE KIDNEY: SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES OF VARIOUS TECHNIQUES - EXPERIENCE IN OSIJEK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL CENTER

Mile Cvitković et al. Acta Clin Croat. 2023 Jul.

Abstract

Today, percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a standard procedure in the treatment of large kidney stones. Development of the procedure began in 1976 with publication of the first reports, while turning point came in 1985 when the first 250 cases were described. Subsequently, PCNL has become standard in the treatment of kidney stones instead of open surgery. Numerous modifications of the procedure have been developed with advancement of modern technology. Nevertheless, there is still the necessity for clearer understanding of differences and circumstances of choice among different techniques. There are significant differences in the instruments used for the procedure, so we distinguish standard PCNL (working channel of 24-30 Fr), mini PCNL (working channel of 11-18 Fr), ultra-mini PCNL (working channel <15 Fr), and micro PCNL (working channel <6 Fr). With the development of flexible ureteroscopy (FURS), a combined method is also being developed, i.e., Endoscopic Combined IntraRenal Surgery (ECIRS, PCNL + FURS). Furthermore, each procedure can be performed in prone or supine position. The aim of this paper is to point out the similarities and differences, the advantages and disadvantages of different techniques, with an additional aim to present our experience and current standard practice in kidney stone treatment.

Keywords: Endoscopic Combined IntraRenal Surgery; Percutaneous nephrolithotomy; Renal calculi; Supine position; Ureteroscopy; Urolithiasis.

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