Bilateral PCNL in a patient with ileal conduit

Bilateral PCNL in a patient with ileal conduit

Background

A 63-year-old male presented  with bilateral flank pain. 

Diagnosis & Treatment 

On  imaging,  he was found  to have bilateral  multiple calculi and  simple cysts. Challenges  in the surgery were the retrograde access  to pelvicalyceal system. It is challenging for the surgeon to differentiate between urine  and cyst fluid on aspiration, visualise system after gaining access, gain perfect calyceal  access for stone clearance to minimize bleeding, finish the surgery quickly to prevent sepsis. The team successfully  managed the condition by left PCNL, followed by another on the right side one month apart. The patient was discharged 2 days after the procedure in satisfactory condition.

Bilateral PCNL