Journal of endourology
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Journal of endourology · Oct 2009
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudySpinal-epidural anesthesia versus general anesthesia in the management of percutaneous nephrolithotripsy.
To compare the efficacy between combined spinal-epidural block and general anesthesia in patients undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotripsy (PNL). ⋯ In patients undergoing PNL, spinal-epidural anesthesia and analgesia gave greater patient satisfaction, shorter times for PACU and home readiness, and less postoperative pain. Spinal-epidural anesthesia is an attractive alternative to general anesthesia in these patients.