Language
English
Publication Date
8-1-2025
Journal
Urologia
DOI
10.1177/03915603251316702
PMID
39925227
PMCID
PMC12287553
PubMedCentral® Posted Date
2-10-2025
PubMedCentral® Full Text Version
Post-print
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.
Keywords
Humans, Stents, Ureteral Obstruction, Nephrostomy, Percutaneous, Ureter, Double J stents, percutaneous nephrostomy, interventional radiology, minimally invasive
Published Open-Access
yes
Recommended Citation
Ghasemi-Rad, Mohammad; Trinh, Kelly; Wynne, David; et al., "Nephrostomy (Pcn) Versus Nephroureteral Stent (Double JJ); an Ongoing Battle" (2025). Faculty, Staff and Students Publications. 6121.
https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/baylor_docs/6121