Ambulatory second look percutaneous nephrolithotripsy with maturated nephrostomy tract

ABSTRACT Introduction and Objectives Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is the standard technique for managing large renal calculi. Second-look PCNL is typically performed under intravenous (IV) sedation or spinal / general anesthesia when removing remnant stones. This requires additional pre-anesthesia assessment and close monitoring. To simplify this procedure, we investigated the feasibility and safety of second-look PCNL without anesthesia and sheath after maturation of the nephrostomy tract. Material and Methods This study included 14 eligible patients with remnant stones >5mm in dia...