Complete Supine Percutaneous Nephrolithotripsy Comparison with the Prone Standard Technique

Abstract

PCNL in supine position is safe, effective and suitable for the patients. It offers the potential advantages of better urethral access, less patient handling, needing drape only once, ability to perform simultaneous PCNL and ureteroscopic procedures, better control of the airway during procedures, thus reducing over-all operative time compared to traditional prone position and performing PCNL while the surgeon is sitting. It may be considered for most patients requiring PCNL.