Percutaneous nephrolithotripsy for treatment of 110 cases of renal calculi

Objective:To evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of percutaneous nephrolithotripsy.Methods:The clinical data of 110 inpatients treated with PCNL during January 2006 and match 2008 were retrospectively analyzed,and the operative duration and stone-free rate and complications were summarized.Results:The operative duration was 152.7±61.5 minutes.The stone-free rate was 66.3%.Open operation were required in 8 cases(7.3%),and the total complication rate was 27.3%.Conclusion:Percutaneous nephrolithotripsy is effective and safe for treatment of renal caculi.