Abstract
Tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) has been performed at several centers with good success. However, these cases have been carefully selected with regard to short duration and smaller stone burden to prevent complications associated with the loss of access to the collecting system. We describe the use of gelatin matrix hemostatic sealant (FloSeal Baxter Medical, Fremont, California) as an adjunct to tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy to help preclude bleeding complications. Two patients were treated with PCNL through a single nephrostomy tract. At the satisfactory conclusion of the cases the tract was occluded retrograde with an occlusion balloon catheter and gelatin matrix hemostatic sealant was injected down the nephrostomy tract. An indwelling stent and bladder catheter were placed following which all guidewires were removed and skin sutures were placed. The operative times were 75 and 180 minutes, respectively. Both patients had stable postoperative hemoglobin and no evidence of bleeding or obstruction on postoperative computerized tomography. Injection of gelatin matrix hemostatic sealant into the nephrostomy tract may be of value in preventing bleeding after PCNL. In this pilot experience it provided immediate and effective hemostasis.
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