Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in
SpringerLink
Log in

Visceral Complications of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)

  • Chapter
  • First Online:
Difficult Cases in Endourology

Abstract

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) was introduced in the 1970s as a minimally invasive procedure in the treatment of renal stones, with further development in its technique in the ensuing years. Indications for PCNL have diminished with the appearance of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) in the early years of 1980s, but then they gradually increased. Currently, the role of PCNL is mainly in the treatment of large, multiple, complex, and lower calyceal stones. The efficacy of PCNL has increased with the improvement and introduction of new instruments such as the flexible nephroscope, the ureteroscope, and intracorporeal lithotripsy technology (ultrasound, pneumatic, and laser devices).

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this chapter

Log in via an institution
Chapter
USD 29.95
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
eBook
USD 84.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book
USD 119.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book
USD 109.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

Purchases are for personal use only

Institutional subscriptions

References

  1. Alken P, Hutschenreiter G, Guenther R. Percutaneous kidney stone removal. Eur Urol. 1982;8:304–11.

    PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  2. Segura JW, Patterson DE, LeRoy AJ, et al. Percutaneous removal of kidney stones: review of 1,000 cases. J Urol. 1985;134:1077–81.

    PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  3. Rassweiler J, Gumpinger R, Miller K, Hölzermann F, Eisenberger F. Multimodal treatment (extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy and endourology) of complicated renal stone disease. Eur Urol. 1986;12:294–304.

    PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  4. Chaussy C, Schmiedt E, Jocham D, Brendel W, Forssmann B, Walther V. First clinical experience with extracorporeally induced destruction of kidney stones by shock waves. J Urol. 1982;127:417–20.

    PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  5. Lingeman JE, Newmark JR, Wong MYC. Classification and management of staghorn calculi. In: Smith AD, editor. Controversies in endourology. Philadelphia: Saunders; 1995. p. 136–44.

    Google Scholar 

  6. Hafron J, Fogarty JD, Boczko D, Hoenig DM. Combined ureteroscopy and shockwave lithotripsy for large stone burden: an alternative to percutaneous nephrolithotomy? J Endourol. 2005;19:464–8.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  7. Marguet CG, Springhart WP, Tan YH, et al. Simultaneous combined use of flexible ureteroscopy and percutaneous nephrolithotomy to reduce the number of access tracts in the management of complex renal calculi. BJU Int. 2005;96:1097–100.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  8. Rudnick DM, Stoller ML. Complications of percutaneous nephrolithotomy. Can J Urol. 1999;6:872–5.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  9. Desai M, Ridhorkar V, Patel S, Bapat S, Desai M. Pediatric percutaneous nephrolithotomy: assessing impact of technical innovations on safety and efficacy. J Endourol. 1999;13:359–64.

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  10. Ng MT, Sun WH, Cheng CW, Chan ES. Supine position is safe and effective for percutaneous nephrolithotomy. J Endourol. 2004;18:469–74.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  11. Michel MS, Trojan L, Rassweiler JJ. Complications in percutaneous nephrolithotomy. Eur Urol. 2007;51(4):899–906.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  12. Alken P. The telescope dilator. World J Urol. 1985;3:7–10.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  13. Rassweiler JJ, Renner C, Eisenberger F. Management of complex renal stones. BJU Int. 2000;86:919–28.

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  14. Netto Jr NR, Ikonomodis J, Ikari O, Claro JA. Comparative study of percutaneous access for staghorn calculi. Urology. 2005;65:659–63.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  15. Kim SC, Kuo RL, Lingeman JE. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy: an update. Curr Opin Urol. 2003;13:235–41.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  16. Liatsikos EN, Kapoor R, Lee B, Jabbour M, Barbalias G, Smith AD. “Angular percutaneous renal access.” multiple tracts through a single incision for staghorn calculous treatment in a single session. Eur Urol. 2005;48:832–7.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  17. Gupta R, Kumar A, Kapoor R, Srivastava A, Mandhani A. Prospective evaluation of safety and efficacy of the supracostal approach for percutaneous nephrolithotomy. BJU Int. 2002;90:809–13.

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  18. Labate G, Modi P, Timoney A, Cormio L, Zhang X, Louie M, Grabe M, Rosette on Behalf of the Croes PCNL Study Group. The percutaneous nephrolithotomy global study: classification of complications. J Endourol. 2011;25(8):1275–80.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  19. Seitz C, Desai M, Häcker A, Hakenberg OW, Liatsikos E, Nagele U, Tolley D. Incidence, prevention, and management of complications following percutaneous nephrolitholapaxy. Eur Urol. 2012;61(1):146–58.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  20. Mousavi-Bahar SH, Mehrabi S, Moslemi MK. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy complications in 671 consecutive patients: a single-center experience. Urol J. 2011;8(4):271–6.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  21. Eisenberger F, Miller K, Rassweiler J, editors. Stone therapy in urology. New York: Thieme Medical Publisher; 1991.

    Google Scholar 

  22. Finelli A, Honey RJ. Thoracoscopy-assisted high intercostal percutaneous renal access. J Endourol. 2001;15(6):581–4, discussion 584–5.

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  23. Negrete-Pulido OR, Molina-Torres M, Gutierrez-Aceves J. Colonic perforation during percutaneous nephrolithotomy: prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Rev Mex Urol. 2010;70(1):44–7.

    Google Scholar 

  24. Skolarikos A, De la Rosette J. Prevention and treatment of complications following percutaneous nephrolithotomy. Curr Opin Urol. 2008;18(2):229–34.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  25. El-Nahas AR, Shokier AA, El-Assmy AM, et al. Colonic perforation during percutaneous nephrolithotomy: study of risk factors. Urology. 2006;67:937–41.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  26. Gerspach JM, Bellman GC, Stoller ML, Fugelso P. Conservative management of colon injury following percutaneous renal surgery. Urology. 1997;49:831–6.

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  27. Vallancien G, Capdeville R, Veillon B, Charton M, Brisset JM. Colonic perforation during percutaneous nephrolithotomy. J Urol. 1985;134:1185–7.

    PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  28. Takeuchi H, Ueda M, Nonomura M, et al. Fever attack in percutaneous nephrolithotomy and transurethral ureterolithotripsy. Hinyokika Kiyo. 1987;33:1357–63.

    PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  29. Shah O, Assimos DG. Complications of percutaneous renal surgery. In: Smiths textbook of endourology. 2nd ed. Hamilton/London: BC Decker Inc; 2006. p. 159–64.

    Google Scholar 

  30. Goswami A, Shrivastava P, Mukherejee A, et al. Management of colonic perforation during percutaneous nephrolithotomy in horseshoe kidney. J Endourol. 2001;15(10):989–91.

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  31. Noor Buchholz NP. Colon perforation after percutaneous nephrolithotomy revisited. Urol Int. 2004;72(1):88–90.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  32. Nouira Y, Nouira K, Kallel Y, Feki W, Horchani A. Colonic perforation complicating percutaneous nephrolithotomy. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2006;16(1):47–8.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  33. Segura JW, Patterson DE, Le Roy AJ, et al. Percutaneous removal of kidney stones: review of 1000 cases. J Urol. 1985;134(6):1077–80.

    PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  34. Neustein P, Barbaric ZL, Kaufman JJ. Nephrocolic fistula: a complication of nephrostolithotomy. J Urol. 1986;135(3):571–3.

    PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  35. Thomas AA, Pierce G, Walsh RM, Sands M, Noble M. Splenic injury during percutaneous nephrolithotomy. JSLS. 2009;13(2):233–6.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  36. El-Nahas AR, Mansour AM, Ellaithy R, Abol-Enein H. Case report: conservative treatment of liver injury during percutaneous nephrolithotomy. J Endourol. 2008;22(8):1649–52.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  37. Lee WJ, Smith AD, Cubelli V, et al. Complications of percutaneous nephrolithotomy. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 1987;148.

    Google Scholar 

  38. Neto ACL, de Mattos MHE, da Silva MNK, Wroclawski ER. Extensive ureteral stricture after percutaneous nephrolithotomy. Arch Esp Urol. 2008;61(4):559–61.

    Google Scholar 

  39. Weir JM, Honey DA. Complete infundibular obliteration following percutaneous nephrolithotomy. J Urol. 1999;161:1274.

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  40. Wong MY. Evolving technique of percutaneous nephrolithotomy in a developing country: Singapore General Hospital Experience. J Endourol. 1998;12:397.

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Department of Urology, Alsalam International Hospital, Bned Elgar, Dasma, 35151, Kuwait

    Abdelghaffar S. Arafa MCS, MRCS

  2. Department of Surgery, Kuwait University, Jabriyah, Kuwait City, 13110, Kuwait

    Ahmed M. Al-Kandari M.D., FRCS(C)

Authors
  1. Abdelghaffar S. Arafa MCS, MRCS
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. Ahmed M. Al-Kandari M.D., FRCS(C)
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding author

Correspondence to Ahmed M. Al-Kandari M.D., FRCS(C) .

Editor information

Editors and Affiliations

  1. Fac. Medicine, Dept. Surgery, Kuwait University, Safat, Kuwait

    Ahmed M. Al-Kandari

  2. , Department of Urology, Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital, Dr Virendra Desai Road, Nadiad, 387 001, India

    Mahesh Desai

  3. , Urology and Nephrology Center, Mansoura University, Gomhoria Street, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt

    Ahmed A. Shokeir

  4. , Urology and Nephrology Center, Mansoura University, Gomhoria Street, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt

    Ahmed M. Shoma

  5. , Smith Institute for Urology, Long Island Jewish Health System, New York, 11040, USA

    Arthur D. Smith

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

Copyright information

© 2013 Springer-Verlag London

About this chapter

Cite this chapter

Arafa, A.S., Al-Kandari, A.M. (2013). Visceral Complications of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL). In: Al-Kandari, A., Desai, M., Shokeir, A., Shoma, A., Smith, A. (eds) Difficult Cases in Endourology. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84882-083-8_7

Download citation

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84882-083-8_7

  • Published:

  • Publisher Name: Springer, London

  • Print ISBN: 978-1-84882-082-1

  • Online ISBN: 978-1-84882-083-8

  • eBook Packages: MedicineMedicine (R0)

Publish with us

Policies and ethics

Search

Navigation