Effects of Plasma Creatinine Levels on Bleeding in Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy

Sener N. C., Ozturk U., Zengin K., Sener E., Bas O., Nalbant I., ...More

CUKUROVA MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.40, no.2, pp.221-225, 2015 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 40 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Journal Name: CUKUROVA MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.221-225
  • Yozgat Bozok University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PNL), has been a breakthrough in urology practice; it can be performed in various centers, with high success rates and low morbidity and mortality rates. In this study, we aimed to investigate the effect of plasma creatinine levels upon the hemorrhage on PNL procedures.