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Mini PCNL Surgery in Hyderabad

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  • 30+ Years Experienced Urologists
  • State-Of-The-Art Facilities
  • 24/7 Rapid Response Team
  • Comprehensive Rehabilitation
  • Exceptional Outcomes
  • Miniaturized Scopes and Instruments
  • Fluoroscopy and Ultrasound Imaging

Why Choose Yashoda Hospitals for Mini PERC  Surgery?

Yashoda Hospitals offers advanced mini PCNL procedures for patients with personalized care and cutting-edge techniques.

  • Best Urology Hospital: Yashoda Hospitals is recognized as the Best Hospital for Mini PERC in Hyderabad, offering exceptional surgical care services.
  • Expert Urologists: Our highly experienced urology team specializes in performing advanced mini PCNL procedures, ensuring optimal outcomes for all patients.
  • Cutting-edge Facilities: Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and advanced medical equipment, our facility provides the perfect setting for precise and accurate mini PERC procedures .
  • Dedicated Surgical Care: Our dedicated surgical care team is committed to guiding you through every step of your mini PCNL surgery.

What is Mini PCNL?

Mini-PERC, or mini-PCNL, is a minimally invasive surgical technique that is useful in removing kidney stones and has more advantages than conventional open surgery. Some of these benefits include the use of a smaller incision, less blood loss, a faster recovery period, and reduced postoperative pains. This Mini-PERC intervention is very useful in the management of large kidney stones, complicated kidney stones, and even in multiple kidney stone cases. This, however, means that only certain types of kidney stones can be treated through Mini PERC, as some are too large, located in places that are difficult to access, or too complicated. It is not the age of the patient that determines the appropriateness of the treatment, but rather how big, how complicated, and how situated the kidney stone is. Mini PCNL, or Mini Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy, as the word suggests, is usually done by urologists who are specialists in the management of conditions affecting the urinary tract, including kidney stones.

Mini PERC indications include treating

  • Large kidney stones (> 2 cm),
  • Complex kidney stones (stag horn, difficult location)
  • Multiple kidney stones.

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Mini PERC / PCNL Procedure, Recovery, and Post-Procedure Care

Preparation for Mini PCNL

The urologist will talk about the surgery, its advantages and disadvantages, and will look into your medical records. Perform a physical check-up and perform CT or ultrasound scans as a preoperative investigation to determine and outline the access route for the kidneys and ureters prior to the surgery.

During the PCNL procedure

The Mini PCNL (Mini Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy) procedure includes providing anesthesia, fluoroscopy, and ultrasound to visualize the stones in the kidney. A small cut is made, and a sheath is placed, followed by the insertion of a mini nephroscope. The stones are broken down either by laser energy or ultrasonic lithotripsy. In case of bleeding or urine leakage, a drainage tube may be introduced into the kidney. The sheath is taken out, and the cut is closed using sutures.

After the procedure

Postoperatively, the subject will be assessed in the post-anesthetic care unit prior to being transferred to a ward or sent home. To alleviate pain, appropriate analgesics would be prescribed. Care of the surgical incision and drain will be explained.

PCNL Recovery

The recovery period after Mini PCNL relies on different factors such as the size and complexity of kidney stones, operative difficulties, and general health conditions; however, it is mostly 2-4 weeks for the majority of patients.

Post-procedure care: Upon discharge, the patient will require the following post-operative care:
• Implementation of pain control measures such as different forms of analgesics.
• Allow the body to rest and recuperate.
• Adhere to the incision care practice provided by the physician, including cleaning the incision, using a prescribed ointment, and covering with a bandage.
• Do not engage in physical activities or lift heavy objects for a few weeks.
• Take a balanced diet in order to promote healing and prevent the formation of new stones.
• Contact the urologist again after some time to check on recovery and have stents removed if any.

 

Procedure Name Mini PERC
Type of Surgery</b Minimally Invasive
Type of Anesthesia General anesthesia
Procedure Duration 1 – 3 hours
Recovery Duration 2-4 Weeks

 

Benefits of Mini PCNL Surgery

  • A smaller incision (around 1 cm) with reduced postoperative pain.
  • Effective for treating large kidney stones (greater than 2 cm) and complex stones.
  • Faster recovery and shorter hospital stay compared to traditional open surgery.
  • Less postoperative pain and less tissue disruption.
  • Reduced bleeding risk and shorter procedure time compared to standard PCNL.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mini PCNL is not painful surgery for the management of kidney stones as it involves a smaller incision and causes less postoperative pain, thereby harming minimal or no surrounding tissues. The size and intricacy of the kidney stone may, however, affect the pain levels, where big or complicated stones may be more pain-provoking after the operation.

The use of Mini PCNL reduces the trauma, blood loss, post-operative pain, and recovery time, particularly in large, complex stag-horn-shaped kidney stones. For this reason, it also decreases the risk of bleeding and the time taken for procedures.

Mini PCNL is a risk-free, successful approach for kidney stone management due to its minimally invasive characteristics, successful outcomes, and the skill of the urologist. Its smaller incisions, less tissue trauma, and shorter process duration minimize the chances of bleeding, infections, damage to organs, and risks associated with general anesthesia.

No, mini-PCNL is a minimally invasive surgery for treating kidney stones, using a smaller incision and specialized instruments, resulting in less tissue damage, shorter procedure time, faster recovery, and reduced pain.

Mini-PCNL (mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy) surgery typically takes 1 to 3 hours, depending on factors like stone size and complexity, number of stones, surgical experience, and unforeseen complications. Larger or more complex stones may require more time to remove, while multiple stones may take longer. Surgical experience also affects the procedure’s efficiency. Unforeseen complications may require additional time to address.