Anesthesia Type on Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in Aging Male

The Effect of Anesthesia Type on the Outcomes of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in Aging Male

The aim of this study is to compare the anesthesia methods in percutaneous nephrolithotomy in terms of safety and effectiveness in elderly men.

Data recorded since 2003 will be analyzed retrospectively. Elderly men with PNL will be divided into two groups according to the type of anesthesia. The results determined in both arms will be compared with appropriate statistical methods.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Clinical diagnosis of Renal Stone Disease
• Above 65 years of age
• Male sex

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having low hemoglobin level before surgery
• Presence of hematology disease causing bleeding diathesis
• Presence of stones in an ectopic or transplanted kidney