The aim of this study is to compare the anesthesia methods in percutaneous nephrolithotomy in terms of safety and effectiveness in elderly men.
Data recorded since 2003 will be analyzed retrospectively. Elderly men with PNL will be divided into two groups according to the type of anesthesia. The results determined in both arms will be compared with appropriate statistical methods.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
184
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) surgery was performed in all arms of the study to remove the renal stones. This surgery was performed with 2 anesthesia methods, CSEA and GA. These formed the groups of the study.
Bursa City Hospital
Bursa, Turkey (Türkiye)
Stone free rates
These are the success percentages depending on the outcome of the surgical procedure in both groups.
Time frame: Post-surgery day 1
Complication rates
These are the complication percentages depending on the outcome of the surgical procedure in both groups.
Time frame: During surgery to 24 hours after surgery
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