Determine the Efficacy and Safety of PCNL in Solitary Functioning Kidney

Abstract

Objective: To determine the efficacy and safety of PCNL in solitary functioning kidney.

Study design: Descriptive case series study.

Place and duration of study: This study was conducted at the Department of Urology, Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore from October 21, 2020 to April 21, 2021.

Materials and Methods: A total of 60 patients were included in this study which was carried out at Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore at Urology Department.

Results: Efficacy of PCNL in solitary functioning kidney was in 93.3% (n=56) patients. Safety of PCNL in solitary functioning kidney was in 85% (n=51) patients.

Conclusion: The effectiveness and safety of PCNL in patients with a single functional kidney and discovered that 93.3% (n=56) of patients demonstrated efficacy, and 85% (n=51) of patients shown safety.

Keywords: Urolithiasis, Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy, Potential consequence of percutaneous nephrolithotomy, Solitary functional kidneys.