Robotics
22 April 2026
Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for Large Kidney Stones: What You Need to Know
For patients dealing with “staghorn” calculi or kidney stones larger than 2 centimeters, traditional treatments like shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) are often ineffective. These larger, complex stones require a more definitive surgical approach. At Miami Robotic Surgery, Dr. Shirin Razdan utilizes Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL), the gold standard for removing large and irregularly shaped kidney stones […]
