Hello All,
Quick Bio: 59 years old - C6 complete quad - 40 years post due to diving accident in 1976
Went to see my urologist today and after looking at my kidney x-ray he said I had a stone that was too big to remove with lithotripsy. He is referring me to another specialist, but explained that I will need PCNL (Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy). He said this will involve an incision in my back, a tube coming out of that incision for 3 days of drainage, a stent for 2 weeks and a 3 day hospital stay. He said this surgery was non-negotiable, that I will eventually lose my left kidney if I don't get the stone out. With my age and 40 years of quadriplegia I am nervous and worried. Has anybody had this procedure before ? Are there any specific questions I should ask the specialist next week when I see her ?
I have had stones before and they were taken out with lithotripsy and it was a no-brainier....went home the same day. But this sounds a lot more invasive along with a higher risk of complications. Would appreciate any comments from other's experience with PCNL.
Ronnie
Quick Bio: 59 years old - C6 complete quad - 40 years post due to diving accident in 1976
Went to see my urologist today and after looking at my kidney x-ray he said I had a stone that was too big to remove with lithotripsy. He is referring me to another specialist, but explained that I will need PCNL (Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy). He said this will involve an incision in my back, a tube coming out of that incision for 3 days of drainage, a stent for 2 weeks and a 3 day hospital stay. He said this surgery was non-negotiable, that I will eventually lose my left kidney if I don't get the stone out. With my age and 40 years of quadriplegia I am nervous and worried. Has anybody had this procedure before ? Are there any specific questions I should ask the specialist next week when I see her ?
I have had stones before and they were taken out with lithotripsy and it was a no-brainier....went home the same day. But this sounds a lot more invasive along with a higher risk of complications. Would appreciate any comments from other's experience with PCNL.
Ronnie
Kidney Stones and PCNL
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