Laparoscopic nephrolithotomy and pyelolithotomy
Guidance issued
Number: IPG212
Summary
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued full guidance to the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on laparoscopic nephrolithotomy and pyelolithotomy.
Description
Renal (kidney) stones can form in one or both kidneys. In laparoscopic nephrolithotomy and pyelolithotomy, small incisions are made in the abdomen and the stones are removed from the kidney using a fine fibreoptic tube to see and perform simple movements inside the body (also known as 'keyhole surgery').
OPCS code:
Details
Topic area:
Urogenital
Specialist advice has been sought from:
British Association of Urological Surgeons
Association of laparoscopic surgeons
Date notified to NICE:
13 December 2005
Provisional consultation date:
Winter 2006/7
Guidance issue date:
28 March 2007
Contact details:
Project manager (for general enquiries or comments)
(for general enquiries or comments)
(for general enquiries or comments)
Technical lead
(for procedure specific enquiries or comments)
(for procedure specific enquiries or comments)
Helen Gallo
ip@nice.org.uk
ip@nice.org.uk
Contact Address:
Interventional Procedures Programme
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
MidCity Place
71 High Holborn
London
WC1V 6NA
