Prognostic Factors and Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Morbidity: A Multivariate Analysis of a Contemporary Series Using the Clavien Classification

Abstract

The dedicated setting for percutaneous nephrolithotomy at our center resulted in decreased operative time, more uneventful procedures and decreased hospitalization time. The modified Clavien morbidity score is a reliable tool for more objective outcome comparisons after renal stone treatment.