Endoscopic Guided PCNL Versus Standard PCNL

Endoscopic Combined Intrarenal Surgery for Management of Large Renal Stones: A Randomized Controlled Trial

currently, percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is the standard procedure of choice for management of large renal more than 2 cm.

the pivotal step in performing PCNL is creation of proper tract. this step can be done monitored under guidance of different modalities such as fluoroscopy, ultrasonography, endoscopy or combined in ECIRS, tract creation is controlled under endoscopic vision with a flexible ureteroscope .

Aim: compare safety and efficacy and adverse events of ECIRS in comparison of standard fluoroscopic guided PCNL.

patients & methods: Patients will randomly be divided into two equal groups:

Group A: Patient will undergo ECIRS.

Group B: Patient will undergo standard PCNL

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients with renal stones diameter of at least 2 cm.
• American Society of Anesthesiology score ≤ 2.

Exclusion Criteria:

• patients with renal anomalies.
• transplanted kidney.
• uncorrected coagulopathy.
• active infection.