What is a PCNL Urology?

PCNL Urology is typically reserved for the management of large kidney stones. For kidney stones and ureteral stones that are too large (usually over 2 centimeters), too numerous, or too dense to be treated by extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) or ureteroscopy, PCNL (percutaneous nephrolithotomy or stone extraction) offers a minimally invasive method of removing these stones.

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a minimally invasive (keyhole) procedure to remove kidney stones via a small incision in the back. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy is performed through a 1-cm skin incision and thus minimizes incision size, pain, blood loss, blood transfusions and shortens hospitalization.

Holmium Laser HP Series is highly experienced in the management of large and complex kidney stones with PCNL. This technique also has a higher success rate for clearing all stones in one setting than other techniques such as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL), which often require multiple attempts.