ReviewCanadian Urological Association journal = Journal de l'Association des urologues du Canada2023
Current advances in pain regimens for percutaneous nephrolithotomy A comprehensive review.
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- The impact of size: a systematic review and meta-analysis of tubeless versus standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy in 2171 adult patients.International urology and nephrology · 2026Pooled it
- Quadratus Lumborum Block versus Thoracic Paravertebral Block for Postoperative Recovery Quality after Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: A Randomized Noninferiority Trial.Pain and therapy · 2026Article
- Effects of vacuum-assisted access sheath in mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy on early postoperative pain and analgesic requirement: a retrospective analysis.BMC urology · 2026Article
- Endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery: From percutaneous nephrolithotomy to the future of stone management.Investigative and clinical urology · 2026Review
- The Effect of Pregabalin on Preoperative Anxiety and Postoperative Pain in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Medical journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran · 2025Article
- The efficacy of 0.25% bupivacaine infiltration in tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy in singular stone of the pelvis: A randomized clinical trial.Journal of research in medical sciences : the official journal of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences · 2025Article
- Effects of anterior quadratus lumborum block versus erector spinae plane block on postoperative acute pain in percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a prospective, observational study.BMC anesthesiology · 2024Observational
- Perioperative pain relief in percutaneous nephrolithotomy: A randomised trial of ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block compared to peri-tubal anaesthetic infiltration.Saudi journal of anaesthesiaArticle
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Abstract
introductionPercutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) causes pain and discomfort after surgery. The primary causes of immediate postoperative pain after PCNL are visceral pain from the ureters and kidneys, and body surface discomfort from incisions. Acute, untreated pain has the potential to develop into chronic pain, which remains a considerable burden for the rehabilitation of patients. The goal of this review was to describe the current options for treating pain post-PCNL.
methodsWe conducted a literature review of all published manuscripts on pain protocols for patients undergoing PCNL and related topics; 50 published manuscripts were identified and reviewed.
resultsPCNL morbidity must be reduced by an appropriate management of postoperative pain. Opioids, multimodal therapy, tubeless PCNL, reduced size of nephrostomy tube, and regional anesthesia are currently available for reducing postoperative pain.
conclusionsImplementing successful treatment strategies for postoperative pain after PCNL is key in reducing the morbidity and mortality of PCNL.
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