comparison of postoperative complications in two methods of percutaneous nephrolithotomy

Objective To explore the safety of totally tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy in the treatment of renal calculi and compare postoperative complications of totally tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy and standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy.Methods The clinical data of 60 cases treated by totally tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy and standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy,20 cases were included in totally tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy and 40 cases were included in standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy,its postoperative complications were analyzed retrospectively.Results There was no statistic significance between the postoperative complications such as hemorrhage,infection,urinous infiltration and bladder indisposition.conclusion Totally tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy is safe for the treatment of upper urinary tract calculi.It is considered as a less pain method for patients and can be generally applied but the operation indication should be chosen strictly.