Comparison of bleeding complication of percutaneous nephrolithotomy in patients with and without previous open nephrolithotomy surgery

ABSTRACT

Background: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy [PCNL] is less invasive treatment for kidney stones. This technique is preferred in patients with a history of open nephrolithotomy surgery due to fewer side effects. In this study, bleeding complication was compared in patients with and without history of open kidney surgery