title: Percutaneous nephrostolithotomy.
abstract: Percutaneous nephrostolithotomy is the removal of renal and proximal ureteral calculi via a nephrostomy tube tract placed into the kidney. The procedure is performed most often by a urologist and radiologist working together. Recently this method of stone removal has become preferred over standard pyelolithotomy. The radiologic technologist is an integral part of the "team approach," and as a team member should have an understanding of the procedure and its goals.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007669:Kidney Calculi / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D009403:Nephrostomy, Percutaneous / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D011859:Radiography; D013679:Technology, Radiologic; D014514:Ureteral Calculi / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*