Dr. Meera Krishnan
MBBS, MS, M.Ch (Urology)
4.9/521 Years Experience
Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru
Urology
PCNL
PCNL (Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy) is the gold-standard surgery for large kidney stones (>2cm) and staghorn calculi. A single keyhole tract through the back accesses the kidney to fragment and extract stones in one go.
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About PCNL
Symptoms
Large kidney stones >2cm · Staghorn or branched stones · Stones not responding to ESWL or RIRS · Stones with infection
Diagnosis
Non-contrast CT KUB to plan the access tract, urine and blood tests, renal function tests.
Treatment
Performed under general anesthesia. A 1cm tract is created in the back to reach the kidney. Stones are fragmented with laser or ultrasound and extracted. 2–3 hour procedure, 4–5 day hospital stay.
End-to-end support, included
Doctor consult, hospital admission, insurance paperwork, surgery, post-op follow-up — your care manager handles everything.
- Free doctor consultation (in-person or video)
- Hospital and insurance pre-approval
- Cashless paperwork at NABH hospitals
- 30-day post-surgery follow-up
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