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Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) Abroad

Hospitals and medical centers performing Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy.

Fundacio Puigvert

Fundació Puigvert state-of-the-art high technology equipment, including robotic surgery and minimally invasive approach, together with some of the world’s leading specialists and over 60 years of experience, allow the clinic to have served over 600.000 patients

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Prof. Juan Palou Redorta, Prof, MD, PhD

Chairman of the Urology Department

Prof. Eduard Ruiz Castañé

Director of the Andrology Department

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ADATIP Hospital

Our hospital is a leading medical facility in Turkey, with highly specialized doctors, advanced technology, and 40+ procedures. Our facility has 200 beds, 81 doctors, and 50 ICU units. We prioritize patient well-being with VIP services, including hotel stays, checkups, and transportation. Our focus

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Sheba Medical Center

The largest medical center in Israel and the Middle East, internationally renowned for it's medical excellence. Around 31,000 inpatients are treated annually.

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Prof. Yoram Mor

Director, Pediatric Urology Service

Prof. Gil Raviv

Director of The Andrology Unit

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Hospital Velmar

Welcome to our Private Hospital, where a friendly and courteous team of medical specialists with a wealth of scientific knowledge and ethical standards is committed to taking care of your healthcare needs. Our goal is to provide unmatched medical care by constantly innovating and investing in the tr

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Hospital Universitario de San Vicente Fundación

The Department of urology generally treats diseases of or affecting the urinary system, including the kidney, urinary tract and bladder, prostate gland, and male genital organs.

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Rambam Medical Center

The Department of Urology in Rambam Health Care Campus is known for their use of the most advanced equipment and techniques from diagnosis to procedure and treatments.

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Dr. David Kakiashvili

Urologic Oncologist

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British Hospital Lisbon XXI

An ISO certified private hospital with in and out patient facilities providing medical services that include urology, neurosurgery, cosmetic surgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology, ob-gyn, neurology, general surgery, bariatrics, neurology, gastroenterology and more.

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Centre Chirugical AMBROISE-PARÉ

In 2006, the clinic was acquired by an independent group Hexagone Hospitalisation, expanding and doubling its capacity to more than 200 beds.Clinique Ambroise Paré is a leader in chemotherapy, dialysis and In-Vitro Fertilization and is the first private facility

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Hospital Médica Sur

Prestigious destination that conducts first class medical procedures.

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Global Hospitals & Health City Chennai

The flagship hospital of the Global Hospitals Group, which operates eight hospitals throughout India. The modern 500 bed hospital was opened in 2009, and offers advanced medical and surgical treatment, including organ transplantation, cardiac surgey and neurosurgy.

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About Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy

This information is intended for general information only and should not be considered as medical advice on the part of Health-Tourism.com. Any decision on medical treatments, after-care or recovery should be done solely upon proper consultation and advice of a qualified physician.


What is Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PNL)?

This is the preferred procedure for removing large kidney stones. The operative technique has had constant evolution leading to increased success rates and decreased complications, since its introduction in 1976. This invasive procedure involves entering the kidney through anincision (up to about 1cm) from the back. A nephroscope (a small fiber optic camera) and other miniature instruments are threaded in through the hole.


Advantages of the procedure
  • It’s the most effective technique for making sure a patient is stone-free.
  • It is a better option to a full-scale invasive surgery to treat the kidney
  • Allows for removal of large renal stones without undergoing major surgery
  • Has a shorter recovery period when compared to the traditional open surgery

Preparation required prior to the surger
  • Detailed imaging – enables the surgeon to assess the stone in fine detail hence enabling the surgeon to choose the best access point to facilitate removal of the stones.
  • No eating or drinking - You should have nothing to eat or drink six hours prior to the surgery as this interferes with the general anesthesia.
  • Mid-stream urine test - required to ensure sterility of the kidney before treatment is undertaken.

Risk factors

Even minimally invasive surgical procedures like the percutaneous nephrolithotomy carry risks. This type of surgery is of low risk if performed by a surgeon trained in the technique. The specific risks of the percutaneous nephrolithotomy are uncommon but include:

  • Excessive bleeding
  • Renal exploration
  • Infection of the wound
  • Collecting system perforation
  • Urinary tract sepsis
  • Adjacent organ injuries such as colon and bladders
  • Urinary leak that persists for days
  • Death


What happens in the operating room?
  • The operation is performed under a general anesthetic and lasts approximately 2 to 3 hours.
  • The patient is positioned lying on their stomachs for the whole duration of the surgery
  • An x-ray imager is used to assist in the surgery to assist in the guidance of the entry tube into the kidney that provides access to the kidney to allow visualization, manipulation, fragmentation and removal of the stones.
  • A nephrostomy tube which exits through the skin is left in the kidney at the end of the procedure.

Duration of procedure/surgery : 2 to 3 hours

Recovery : You will be required to rest during the recovery period that will span several weeks. Oral antibiotics will be given for a further five days to prevent infection. You should follow up with the doctor after approximately six weeks. A urinary stent will be left occasionally to ensure the urine drains correctly into the bladder

Risks : Excessive bleeding, Renal exploration, Infection of the wound, Collecting system perforation, Urinary tract sepsis, Adjacent organ injuries such as colon and bladders, Urinary leak that persists for days, Death

After care : The procedure requires general anesthesia and the patient will be hospitalized for two to three days. The length and time of surgery and recovery will depend on the position of the stone. The following are what to expect after the surgery: Hospitalized for at least two days after the procedure, A nephrostomy tube will be attached to you which will usually be removed before departing from the hospital, A urinary catheter might be attached to you for draining your bladder for the first 24 hours. You may be fitted with a ureteral stent that optimizes drainage of urine from the kidney and speeds the healing process. This is usually removed within 2-4 weeks after surgery in the hospital. Bloodstained urine lasting a week after discharge. Imaging will be performed after the surgery to ensure all the renal stones were completely removed by the surgery. Minimal discomfort from the wound

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