Minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy / Madhu S. Agrawal, Dilip K. Mishra, Bhaskar Somani, editors.

Urolithiasis is a common and ever-increasing problem all over the world. During the last few decades, percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) has become the preferred treatment method for moderate and large volume upper tract urinary calculi. In recent years, there have been groundbreaking advances in t...

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Other Authors: Agrawal, Madhu S. (Editor), Mishra, Dilip K. (Editor), Somani, Bhaskar (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore : Springer, [2022]
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Table of Contents:
  • Surgical anatomy of Kidney with respect to (mini-) PCNL
  • History, Evolution & Classification of minimally-invasive PCNL
  • Diagnostic Imaging for mini-PCNL
  • ALARA: How to reduce radiation exposure
  • Instrumentation for Mini-PCNL (Access sheaths, Endoscopes and Accessories)
  • Fragmentation devices: Lithotripters, Lasers and other advances
  • Anesthesia in Mini PCNL
  • Positioning for MIP (Prone and Supine)Fluoroscopic-guided access
  • Ultrasonography-guided access
  • Newer advances in access (including Endoscopic-guided access)
  • Access in Supine position
  • Simulation based training for Access Intarenal pressure, fluid management & principle of 'whirlpool effect' in Mini-PCNL
  • Tract dilation, Nephroscopy, Stone fragmentation and retrieval
  • Exit strategy: Large tube, Small tube, Tubeless or Totally Tubeless?
  • Ultra Mini PCNL
  • Micro PCNL
  • Super Perc
  • Super Mini Perc
  • Flexible Mini Nephroscopy
  • Endoscopic Combined Intra-Renal Surgery (ECIRS)
  • Failed access and Secondary punctures
  • Simultaneous Bilateral Mini PCNL
  • Special situations: Stone with PUJO, Calyceal diverticulum
  • Obese Patients and spinal deformities, Ectopic & Pelvic kidneys
  • Horseshoe kidneys, Polycystic kidney, Post-transplant kidneysPediatric PCNL
  • Outcomes of Mini-PCNL
  • Complications in Mini PCNL.