Results of 34 cases of removal for complex staghorn renal calculi

Objective To evaluate the lower pole pyelocalycolithotomy for the re moval of complex staghorn renal calculi. Methods A retrospective review of 34 c ases of complex staghorn renal calculi treated by lower pole pyelocalycolithoto my was performed. Results The calculi were completely removed in all the 34 cas es.the mean amount of bleeding was 90ml,and had no patients bleeding much. Conc lusions This procedure has the advantages of little intraoperative bleeding,and needn't cut off the renal blood flow,slight impairment of renal function,high clearence rate and is indicated for the removal of any intrarenal pelvis complex staghorn calculi espespiatialy combined with a narrow lower calyci neck.