Neurologic complications in percutaneous nephrolithotomy [PDF]
, 2013 Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) has been the preferred procedure for the removal of large renal stones in Iran since 1990. Recently, we encountered a series of devastating neurologic complications during PCNL, including paraplegia and hemiplegia ...
Abedinzadeh, Mehdi. +18 more
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Translational Research in Urology, 2020 Stone-free rate (SFR) after treatment can be estimated by plain radiography and ultrasonography, or computed tomography (CT) scanning. Based on the guidelines, CT is the primary method for SFR estimation after PCNL (percutaneous nephrolithotomy) due to ...
Alimohammad Fakhr Yasseri, Diana Taheri
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Salvage Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: Analysis of Outcomes Following Initial Treatment Failure [PDF]
, 2016 Purpose Percutaneous nephrolithotomy has high potential for morbidity or failure. There are limited data regarding risk factors for failure and to our knowledge no published reports of surgical outcomes in patients with prior failed attempts at ...
Assimos, Dean G. +5 more
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Urinary tract infections and post-operative fever in percutaneous nephrolithotomy [PDF]
, 2012 To review the incidence of UTIs, post-operative fever, and risk factors for post-operative fever in PCNL patients. Between 2007 and 2009, consecutive PCNL patients were enrolled from 96 centers participating in the PCNL Global Study.
Amón Sesmero, José H +9 more
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Kidney targeting and puncturing during percutaneous nephrolithotomy: recent advances and future perspectives [PDF]
, 2013 Background and Purpose: Precise needle puncture of the kidney is a challenging and essential step for successful percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). Many devices and surgical techniques have been developed to easily achieve suitable renal access.
Estevão Lima +9 more
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Preoperative Х-ray imaging for urolithiasis diagnosis in a patient with hepatomegaly
Российский журнал гериатрической медицины, 2022 The increasing prevalence of urolithiasis is a growing concern. Minimally invasive surgery seems to be nowadays the procedure of choice in treating urolithiasis. Quite frequently, an access to calculus can be complicated by concomitant pathology.
E. A. Kruglov, D. V. Demenok
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The Circle Nephrostomy Tube: An Attractive Nephrostomy Drainage System Following Complex Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy [PDF]
, 2017 Objective To describe our experience with the circle nephrostomy tube (NT) (Cook Medical), a drainage system uniquely designed for use after multiple-access percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL).
Borofsky, Michael S. +2 more
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Inferior Vena Cava Catheterization During Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy. [PDF]
Clin Case RepABSTRACT This case underscores the importance of meticulous imaging and procedural vigilance during PCNL to prevent rare complications such as IVC penetration. A prompt multidisciplinary response and careful catheter repositioning ensured a favorable outcome, highlighting strategies to safely manage unexpected vascular injuries during urological ...
Golomb D +5 more
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Massive hemorrhage after percutaneous nephrolithotomy: Saving the kidney when angioembolization has failed or is unavailable [PDF]
, 2011 ObjectivesTo describe the management protocol in cases with massive hemorrhage after percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) with a failed angioembolization or when angioembolization is not available.Patients and methodsBetween October 2006 and December 2012,
Aminsharifi, Alireza +2 more
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Robotic Management of Urolithiasis in the Pediatric Population
Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2019 A variety of surgical techniques exist for the management of urolithiasis. Minimally invasive techniques have replaced open surgery in the last few decades.
Natalia Ballesteros +7 more
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