Ultra Mini PCNL (UMP) – For Management of Renal Stone |
N I Bhuiyan, Mohammad Hasibul Islam, Md. Abdullah Al Mamun |
https://doi.org/10.62469/taj.v037i01.023 |
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Background: Renal stones are a common urological condition requiring advanced management strategies. Ultra Mini PCNL (UMP), utilizing an 11–14 Fr tract, offers an effective, minimally invasive solution for moderate-sized renal stones, reducing complications like bleeding and recovery time compared to standard PCNL. Objectives: The general objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness, safety, and clinical outcomes of Ultra Mini Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (UMP) in the management of renal stones. Methods and Materials: This prospective observational study was conducted at Square Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh from January 2017 to December 2022, involving 94 patients aged 25–65 years undergoing Ultra Mini PCNL (UMP) for renal stones. Patients were selected using convenience sampling. Data were collected through clinical evaluations, imaging studies, and intraoperative findings. Descriptive and inferential statistics were performed using SPSS (v23). Ethical approval was obtained, and all participants provided written informed consent. Result: The study of 94 participants (66.0% male, 34.0