Kidney Stone Removal (percutaneous nephrolithotomy)

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Kidney Stone Removal (percutaneous nephrolithotomy)

Removal of kidney stones through a skin incision

Speciality Urology
Urgency elective, urgent
Duration 1 to 2 h
Blood Loss minimal to 750 ml
Anaesthesia General Anaesthetic +/- Local Anaesthetic
Procedures Urinary catheter
Pain moderate (+++)
Post-op Pain Local up to 4-8 hours
Post-op Pain II Tablets, Suppositories, Injection (im, iv), PCA
Hospital Stay 5 to 7 days
Full Recovery 4 to 8 weeks

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