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Animation On Key Hole Surgery for Kidney Stone Removal or Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)


Multimedia slide animation to depict stone removal from the kidney with a key hole surgery called Percutaneous Nephro-Lithotomy or PCNL. This is a major endoscopic procedure needing hospitalization usually for 3 days. It is usually done for stones in the kidney that are hard and over 2.5cms in size. A surgeon called urologist generally performs the procedure in the operation theatre.

Disclaimer :
The procedure/surgery depicted in this video is for information purpose only. Depending on the patient condition, the procedure/surgery methodology could vary in actuality.
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