Manoj J. Monga, MD, FACS, presented “Point-Counterpoint: Mini-PCNL vs. Standard PCNL – Standard PCNL” during the 30th Annual Perspectives in Urology: Point-Counterpoint, on March 10, 2023, at Humphreys Half Moon Inn, San Diego, California.
How to cite: Monga, Manoj J. “Point-Counterpoint: Mini-PCNL vs. Standard PCNL – Standard PCNL.” March 10, 2023. Accessed Jul 2024. https://grandroundsinurology.com/point-counterpoint-mini-pcnl-vs-standard-pcnl-standard-pcnl/
Point-Counterpoint: Mini-PCNL vs. Standard PCNL – Standard PCNL – Summary
Manoj J. Monga, MD, FACS, compares mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mini-PCNL) for renal stone removal to standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). He discusses the different risks and benefits of mini-PCNL versus standard, finding in favor of the more reliable and less expensive standard PCNL.
In this presentation, Dr. Monga discusses:
- The history of Mini-PCNL and Standard PCNL
- Increased sepsis and other infection risk in Mini-PCNL patients
- Which variables are predictive of post-operative success
This lecture is part of a Point-Counterpoint debate. Its opposing lecture is “Point-Counterpoint: Mini-PCNL vs. Standard PCNL – Mini-PCNL.”
About the 30th Annual Perspectives in Urology: Point Counterpoint conference: Presented by Program Chair and Grand Rounds in Urology Editor-in-Chief E. David Crawford, MD, this conference brought together leading experts in urology, medical oncology, and radiation oncology to discuss and debate the latest topics in genitourinary cancers, primarily prostate cancer and bladder cancer. This interactive conference offered topical lectures, pro/con debates, interesting-case presentations, interactive panel discussions, and interactive audience and faculty networking.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Manoj J. Monga, MD, FACS, is Professor and Chair of Urology at the University of California, San Diego. He previously served as Director of the Stevan B. Streem Center for Endourology & Stone Disease at the Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute at the Cleveland Clinic and the Joseph Sorkness Family Endowed Professor and Vice-Chair of Urologic Surgery and Director of Endourology & Stone Disease at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Monga received his medical degree from the Chicago Medical School and completed his residency at Tulane University School of Medicine.
Dr. Monga is recognized as an international authority in endourology and stone disease, and has been an invited speaker in India, Thailand, Brazil, Italy, Greece, Mexico, China, United Kingdom and the Netherlands. He has also acted as a Visiting Professor at many of the major medical centers in the United States.
Dr. Monga has served on numerous AUA committees, including the Quality Improvement & Patient Safety Committee, Abstract Committee, and Urology Care Foundation’s Outreach Committee. He also served as Chair of the North Central Section’s Education Committee. Dr. Monga has served as the section editor of the Journal of Endourology and served on several other editorial boards, including the Indian Journal of Urology and the International Brazilian Journal of Urology.
