Is segmental epidural anaesthesia an optimal technique for patients undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy?

Background And Aims: Neuraxial anaesthesia has recently become popular for percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). We conducted a study comparing general anaesthesia (GA) with segmental (T-T) epidural anaesthesia (SEA) for PCNL with respect to anaesthesia and surgical characteristics.

Methods: Ninety American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status-I and II patients undergoing PCNL randomly received either GA or SEA.