Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a minimally invasive procedure for removal of large volume upper urinary tract stones. Although PCNL is effective and yielding high stone-free rates, complications rates range from 18.30% to 83% with sepsis has been reported in 0.3% to 7.6% of cases result in the most common cause of perioperative mortality in PCNL patients.