PCNL was first performed in Sweden in 1973
It usually takes about three to four hours to complete
This minimally invasive procedure is used to remove kidney stones
Percutaneous means effected or removed through the skin wherein the prefix "per" means through, the root word "cutane" means skin, and suffix "ous" means pertaining to.
Tenotomy may be performed through the skin (percutaneous tenotomy)