What is percutaneous nephrolithotomy NPLC surgical tx of lithiasis?

- Principle: percutaneous puncture of the kidney under ultrasound and fluoroscopic control (X-rays) (patient in ventral or lateral decubitus), then progressive dilation of the path obtained allowing the establishment of an access sheath and the introduction of a nephroscope. Then visualization, fragmentation and extraction of stones. - Indications: reference treatment for stones> 2 cm, coralliform or kidney complexes. - Risks: o haemorrhagic and infectious complications; o intra-abdominal organ lesions (colon ...).