Tubeless Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) with Reversed Polaris ^™ Loop Stent: Reduced Postoperative Pain and Narcotic Use

Abstract

Tubeless PCNL with the Polaris stent results in decreased postoperative pain and narcotic use, and earlier hospital discharge. Our novel use of the Polaris Loop stent in tubeless PCNL redefines state-of-the-art for minimally invasive endoscopic surgery in patients with heavy stone burden.