Long-Term Renal Function and Stone Recurrence After Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in Patients with Renal Insufficiency

Abstract

Our results indicated that most patients presenting with kidney-stone disease and renal insufficiency experience improvement or stabilization of renal function after PCNL. The patients with solitary kidney and those with conditions such as diabetes and atherosclerosis might be at greater risk for deterioration of renal function. Patients with metabolic abnormalities and infection stones might be at higher risk for recurrence.