RE: INFLUENCE OF TECHNIQUE OF PERCUTANEOUS TRACT CREATION ON INCIDENCE OF RENAL HEMORRHAGE

Improvements in the technique of percutaneous renal surgery have decreased the morbidity associated with these procedures. In our study use of balloon tract dilators led to less renal hemorrhage and lower transfusion rates compared to Amplatz dilation. Additionally, balloon dilation appears to be more rapid and avoids renal movement away from the surgeon, which occasionally occurs during Amplatz dilation.