Conservative management of colon injury following percutaneous renal surgery.

Objectives: Colon injury during percutaneous renal surgery is rare and can result in significant morbidity. Our objective was threefold: (1) to identify risk factors for colon injuries; (2) to optimize prevention of such injuries; and (3) to devise a treatment strategy for optimal management of such colon injuries.

Methods: Between July 1990 and July 1995, all percutaneous renal procedures performed at three kidney stone centers were reviewed (Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Los Angeles; Hospital of the Good Samaritan, Los Angeles; and University of California at San Francisco).