A Prospective Study Of Effectiveness Of Eswlversuspcnl In Patients With Kidney Stone Size1-2Cm

Abstract

Background: Aim: The aim of our study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsywith that of percutaneous nephrolithotomy for managing kidney stones measuring between 1 to 2 cm. Methods: Thisstudy,conductedatatertiarycarehospitalinOdisha,included100patientswithkidneystones(range:1–2cm)whowereposted for surgery for either with PCNL(n=50) or with ESWL(n=50). Success rate and complications were recorded andanalyzed. Results: 50 patients underwent ESWL and30 patients had stone clearance in 1-3 months. 50 patientsunderwent PCNL out of which 40 patients had stone clearance. Complications were minor in nature and found in 12% ofpatientsundergoingESWLwhile30%patientsundergoingPCNLhasminorcomplications.Conclusion:PCNLissuperiortoESWLforrenalstonesof1-2cminsize.