Surgery

Mini PCNL

Mini PCNL stands for Mini Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy, which is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used for kidney stone removal in Kerala. 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.

Kidney Stone Removal

In cases where kidney stones are too large to pass on their own, or if they cause bleeding, kidney damage, or ongoing urinary tract infections, kidney stone removal is required. Mini PCNL is one of the best Kidney Stone removal process in Kerala. A briefed overview is mentioned below.

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.