Introduction: Pediatric renal calculus disease has been considered a management dilemma. The various treatment modalities have different effects on the growing kidney, with concern to the significant recurrence rate, and the long-term outcome. We report our experience with performing percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) monotherapy in staghorn or complex pediatric renal calculi.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFStudy Objective: To assess anesthesia-related complications during and following percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for staghorn stones.
Design: Prospective study and a detailed case report.
Setting: Medical center in southern Israel.