1 History of PNL -- 2 Anatomy for PNL -- 3 Armamentariums related to percutaneous nephrolithotripsy (PCNL) -- 4 Operating Room set up for PCNL -- 5 PREOPERATIVE ASSESSMENT AND PATIENT PREPARATION FOR PCNL SURGERY -- 6 Positioning during PNL -- 7 Anesthesia -- 8 Principles of a perfect puncture for percutaneous nephrolithotomy -- 9 Tract dilation during PNL -- 10 Intracorporeal Lithotripsy during PNL -- 11 Tubeless PCNL -- 12 Complications related with PCNL and their management -- 13 Microperc -- 14 Ultra-Mini PCNL (UMP) -- 15 Super-mini-PCNL (SMP) -- 16 Minimal-invasive PCNL (Mini-PCNL) -- 17 ECIRS (Endoscopic Combined IntraRenal Surgery): from background actor to main character of the endourological treatment of urolithiasis -- 18 PCNL in special situations -- 19 Percutaneous nephrolithotomy in children (Pediatric PNL) -- 20 Natural History of Residual stone fragments following PCNL -- 21 Training in percutaneous nephrolithotomy.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of percutaneous nephrolithotomy, covering topics including its history, anatomy, preoperative preparation, clinical operation, and postoperative treatment. It presents both basic and advanced techniques, such as micro-PNL, mini-PNL, ultra-mini-PNL, and super mini-PNL, together with representative clinical cases. In addition, the book describes potential technical issues, complications, indications and contraindications in detail, making it a valuable reference guide for urologists, especially those who wish to improve their PCNL skills in clinical practice.