Overview
Traumatic kidney injury can occur during procedures like percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) 1. The choice of needle for renal access may influence complication rates 1.Diagnosis
Grading of kidney injury is not discussed in the provided abstracts.Management
A novel less-traumatic needle for kidney puncture may reduce hemoglobin drop and prevent severe complications such as urinoma during PCNL 1.
The efficacy of PCNL in achieving stone-free rates is not affected by the type of needle used for renal access 1.Special Populations
No information is available for special populations in the provided abstracts.Key Recommendations
Consider using a less-traumatic needle for kidney puncture during PCNL to potentially reduce hemoglobin drop and severe complications like urinoma 1. (Evidence: Moderate)
The choice of needle for renal access during PCNL does not impact the stone-free rate 1. (Evidence: Moderate)References
1 Morozov A, Kalinin N, Androsov A, McFarland J, Scolarikos A, Saidian D et al.. A novel less-traumatic needle for kidney puncture: first clinical experience. International urology and nephrology 2023. link