Tubeless Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Using Antegrade Tether: A Randomized Study

摘要: Abstract Background and Purpose: Tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotoomy (PCNL), although an accepted technique by now, continues to suffer from two major limitations: The need for postoperative cystoscopy ureteral stent removal inability perform a “second-look” procedure any residual fragments. We share our experience with modification of the standard tubeless PCNL that allows us overcome these shortcomings. Patients Methods: A total 166 patients selected have were randomized into groups 83 each. In group (control group), underwent insertion nephrostomy tube at completion; in B (intervention modified was performed Double-J (DJ) inserted tether attached its proximal end, taken out through tract. removed postoperatively on second or third day, whereas those had directly pullin...