Renal function changes after percutaneous nephrolithotomy in patients with renal calculi with a solitary kidney compared to bilateral kidneys

Considering the overall complication rates, PCNL is generally a safe procedure for treating renal calculi amongst patients with a SK or normal BKs. Follow-up renal function analysis showed a modest improvement in patients of both groups. Compared to patients with normal BKs, patients with a SK were more likely to develop AKI after PCNL.