Supine Percutaneous Nephrolithotripsy in Double-S Position
Joint Authors
Giusti, Giuseppe
De Lisa, Antonello
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-03-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
At present, the percutaneous nephrolithotripsy (PCNL) is performed both in supine and in prone position.
The aim of this paper is to describe an innovative position during PCNL.
Methods.
We describe a supine position.
The patient’s legs are slightly abducted at the hips.
The thorax is laterally tilted (inclination 30°–35°) and kept in the right position by one or two gel pads placed between the scapula and the vertebrae.
External genitalia can be accessed at any time, so that it is always possible to use flexible instruments in the upper urinary tract.
We used this position for a period of 12 months to treat with PCNL 45 patients with renal lithiasis.
Results.
All the procedures were successfully completed without complications, using the position we are describing.
The following are some of its benefits: an easier positioning of the patient; a better exposure of the flank for an easier access to the posterior renal calyces of the kidney; a lower risk of pressure injuries compared to positions foreseeing the use of knee crutches; the possibility of combined procedures (ECIRS) through the use of flexible instruments; and a good fluoroscopic visualization of the kidney not overlapped by the vertebrae.
Conclusions.
This position is effective, safe, easy, and quick to prepare and allows for combined anterograde/retrograde operations.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Giusti, Giuseppe& De Lisa, Antonello. 2018. Supine Percutaneous Nephrolithotripsy in Double-S Position. Advances in Urology،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1123024
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Giusti, Giuseppe& De Lisa, Antonello. Supine Percutaneous Nephrolithotripsy in Double-S Position. Advances in Urology No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1123024
American Medical Association (AMA)
Giusti, Giuseppe& De Lisa, Antonello. Supine Percutaneous Nephrolithotripsy in Double-S Position. Advances in Urology. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1123024
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1123024