Blind percutaneous renal access.
We describe a technique of blind percutaneous renal access when retrograde/intravenous imaging is not possible. We present the surgical technique, the patient population, and situations in which the technique is used. Following a review of 40 accesses, we concluded that this technique is safe, simple, and effective. It also allows the urologist to act autonomously in obtaining renal access.
Chien
Gary W
GW
Department of Urology, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Los Angeles, California 90027, USA.
Bellman
Gary C
GC
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009403:Nephrostomy, Percutaneous / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D012189:Retrospective Studies