Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Increases the Risk of New-onset Hypertension: A Nationwide 6-Year Follow-up Study

An association exists between nephrolithiasis patients who were treated with percutaneous nephrolithotomy and subsequent hypertension diagnosis. Although the exact mechanisms for this phenomenon are not clear, patients who undergo percutaneous nephrolithotomy may need close monitoring of blood pressure during postoperative follow-up.