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Large Kidney Stone Removal (PCNL)

PCNL is a minimally invasive inpatient procedure performed under general anaesthesia to remove kidney stones, when they are too big and can’t pass on their own. “Percutaneous” means through the skin; the procedure involves creating a passageway from the skin on the back through to the kidney.

Also known as: percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL)

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What is PCNL for large kidney stone removal?

Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a minimally invasive procedure designed to remove large kidney stones that cannot be passed naturally. This treatment involves making a small incision in the back to access the kidney directly, allowing for the effective removal of stones that are too large or complex for other methods.

You may need to have PCNL if you have the following:

  • Large Kidney stones – bigger than 2 cm
  • Lower pole kidney stones – bigger than 1.5cm
  • Staghorn Calculi
  • Complex intrarenal anatomy (caliceal diverticulum, horseshoe)
  • Associated distal obstruction (PUJ, ureter)
  • Reconstructed urinary tracts (ileoconduit)

…or if other treatments have not worked.

Hospital Fee Guaranteed

£5,495

The price shown includes all costs associated with your treatment, from admission to discharge.

Doesn’t include surgeon or anaesthetist fee.

Our hospital fee is guaranteed at the price quoted and valid for one month from the date issued, subject to pre-assessment.

How to pay for your treatment

If you’re… paying for yourself

Did you know you don’t need private medical insurance to come to St John & St Elizabeth Hospital? As a self-pay patient, you can access safe, outstanding quality health care at times to suit you.

For scans and tests, as well as to see most consultants, you’ll still need to be referred by a medical professional like your GP, but as a self-pay patient, the process is more straightforward. You won’t need authorisation from an insurance provider, and you’ll have greater choice of consultant and appointment times.

If you’re… insured

St John & St Elizabeth Hospital is approved by all major medical insurance companies. If you have a personal private health insurance policy, or your company provide it for you, you can use it to pay for your care from your initial consultation through to treatment, surgery and aftercare such as physiotherapy. Not all private health insurance plans cover the same things. It’s very important to check exactly what you are covered for with your insurance provider.

Frequently asked questions about PCNL