Introduction: Percutaneous approach to kidney was first described in 1955 by Goodwin and colleague.1 This approach, with the insertion of nephrostomy tube, was used to provide drainage for obstructed renal unit. This example led to recognition that same access could also be used as a working channel for the percutaneous removal of the kidney stone. Thus began era of percutaneous renal surgery.2 The indications for PCNL have gradually changed with improvement of techniques and with...