The Use of the Amplatz Sheath in Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: Does Amplatz Sheath Size Matter?

摘要

Objectives: To evaluate the effect of Amplatz sheath size used in percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) on postoperative outcome, bleeding, and renal impairment rates. Materials and Methods: One-hundred and ten patients who underwent uneventful percutaneous nephrolithotomy between November 2011 and October 2012 were included in the study. The patients were divided into 5 groups based on Amplatz sheath size (22, 24, 26, 28 and 30 Fr). Groups were comppared in terms of pre- and post-operative mean hemoglobin, creatinine, nephrostomy time, nephrostomy tube diameter, operative time, and fluoroscope time. Results: Mean operative time, preoperative hemoglobin and creatinine values were similar in all groups.