Abstract:Aims: To compare between supine and prone percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in the management of renal stones regarding stone free rate, operative time and fluoroscopy time.
Methodology: A retrospective analysis was performed in the period between January 2019 and January 2021 for patients underwent PCNL for renal stones 2 cm or more. They were 77 patients divided into two groups, group (A) prone 38 patients and group (B) supine 39 patients.
Results: the study demonstrated a significant differenc… Show more
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