Percutaneous nephrolithotomy in solitary kidneys: effective, safe and improves renal functions.

CONCLUSIONS: PCNL in solitary kidney is a safe method with acceptable complication rates. Renal functions are preserved in patients with normal functioning kidney and improves in patients with renal insufficiency. RIRS may be an alternative method in selected patients with solitary kidney. PMID: 29761689 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Minerva Urologica e Nefrologica - Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Minerva Urol Nefrol Source Type: research