PCNL

A Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is an operation to remove stones from the kidney. It is a form of keyhole surgery so is performed through a small cut(about 1 cm) in the upper back. The procedure is carried out under a general anesthesia (you are asleep). PCNL is used for the treatment of stones in the kidney which are not suitable for other, less invasive treatments because they are too large, too hard, in a difficult location or associated with abnormal kidneys. PCNL is a highly effective method of treating kidney stones attaining the highest stone clearance rates in the shortest time.