Percutaneous nephrolithotomy can be removed from the urinary catheter after 2 to 7 days in general, but the specific situation varies from person to person.
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, often need to put in the catheter, mainly for drainage, light is in a state of emptiness, is conducive to the rapid entry of urine into the bladder in the kidneys, to promote the discharge of stones to prevent infection, due to the surgical operation is simple, the postoperative recovery is also relatively fast, the general 2 to 3 days after the ureter can be removed.
However, there are some patients with large stones, long operation time and complicated operation, the retention of urinary catheter will be longer after the operation, and may need to be retained for 2 to 7 days.
After percutaneous nephrolithotripsy, we should pay attention to the care, especially pay attention to the observation of the catheter, if the catheter bends or drainage is not smooth, we need to inform the doctor to take timely treatment.