Nephrostomy (PCN) versus nephroureteral stent (Double JJ); An ongoing battle.
Publication/Presentation Date
2-10-2025
Abstract
In the realm of medical procedures for urinary obstructions, a distinct division of roles is evident: the vast majority of percutaneous nephrostomies (PCNs) are the domain of Interventional Radiology (IR), while the placement of double J stents (JJ stents) falls squarely under Urology. This division, however, is not without its complexities. When confronted with a patient suffering from a urinary obstruction, the decision-making process can become intricate. The underlying cause often fuels the debate: should IR intervene with a PCN, or should Urology place a JJ stent? Such decisions have profound implications for the individual patient.In this comprehensive review, we aim to compare the utilization of PCN to that of JJS in a variety of clinical settings and evaluate their indications, relative efficacies, and potential complications to ascertain whether one procedure outperforms the other.
First Page
3915603251316702
Last Page
3915603251316702
ISSN
1724-6075
Published In/Presented At
Ghasemi-Rad, M., Trinh, K., Wynne, D., Ahmadzade, M., Shamim, M. H., Guerrero, O., Bancroft, A., Ranganath, S., & Leon, D. (2025). Nephrostomy (PCN) versus nephroureteral stent (Double JJ); An ongoing battle. Urologia, 3915603251316702. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/03915603251316702
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
39925227
Department(s)
Fellows and Residents
Document Type
Article
