Surgery
Mini PCNL stands for Mini Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy, which is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to remove kidney stones. It involves making a small incision in the back and inserting a thin tube called a nephroscope into the kidney. The nephroscope is used to locate and remove kidney stones.
Mini PCNL is a modified version of the traditional PCNL procedure, which involves a larger incision and more invasive surgery. Mini PCNL is typically performed under general anesthesia and has a shorter recovery time than traditional PCNL. It is often used for smaller kidney stones or stones that are located in difficult-to-reach areas of the kidney.