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Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: Current Clinical Opinions and Anesthesiologists Perspective
Joint Authors
Source
Anesthesiology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-03-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), a minimally invasive method for removal of renal calculi, was initially started in the 1950s but gained popularity about two decades later and has now become standard practice for management.
There has been an immense improvement in technique and various guidelines have been established for treatment of renal stones.
However, it has its own share of complications which can be attributed to surgical technique as well as anesthesia related complications.
PubMed and Google search yielded more than 30 articles describing the different complications seen in this procedure, out of which 15 major articles were selected for writing this review.
The aim of this review article is to describe the implications of the complications associated with PCNL related to the anesthesiologist.
The anesthesiologist is as much responsible for the management of the patient perioperatively as the surgeon.
Therefore, it is mandatory to be familiar with the various complications, some of which may be life threatening and he should be able to manage them efficiently.
The paper also analyses the advantages and drawbacks of the available options in anesthesia, that is, general and regional, both of which are employed for PCNL.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Malik, Indira& Wadhwa, R.. 2016. Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: Current Clinical Opinions and Anesthesiologists Perspective. Anesthesiology Research and Practice،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1096683
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Malik, Indira& Wadhwa, R.. Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: Current Clinical Opinions and Anesthesiologists Perspective. Anesthesiology Research and Practice No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1096683
American Medical Association (AMA)
Malik, Indira& Wadhwa, R.. Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: Current Clinical Opinions and Anesthesiologists Perspective. Anesthesiology Research and Practice. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1096683
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1096683