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Proposition for new terminologies in PCNL: what does 'ultra-mini-micro' actually mean?

, 2014
Ever smaller miniaturised techniques are being developed for percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), with access sheaths now as small as 4.8Fr being used in adults.
Wright, Anna E, Somani, Bhaskar K, Rukin, Nicholas J   +2 more
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Ultrasound-guided percutaneous nephrolithotomy versus conventional c-arm-guided percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a prospective randomized comparative study

Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences
Background Ultrasound guidance for renal access in percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a safe, effective, and low-cost procedure. The current study compared the safety and effectiveness of ultrasound-guided PCNL (US-PCNL) for renal stone therapy ...
Akram A. Elmarakbi, Ahmed M. Gaber Mohamed, Amr M. Massoud, Ahmed Abdelbary, Rabie M. Ibrahim   +4 more
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Gallbladder perforation in a patient undergoing PCNL: Case report and literature review

Percutaneous nephrolithotripsy (PCNL) is an effective therapeutic approach in cases of lithiasis, which is prone to complications. In this report we present a case of a 52-year-old female patient with recurrent episodes of lithiasis and, after PCNL ...
Alessandro Vengjer, Marcelo Ribeiro de Azevedo, André Segura da Motta, Olavo Napoleão de Araújo Neto, Julia Corazza Nitta Yoshisaki, Matheus Campos Alves Corrêa   +5 more
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Sensitivity analysis according to high quality studies comparing PCNL and OS.

, 2019
Sensitivity analysis according to high quality studies comparing PCNL and OS.
Youwei Yue (6281477), Yiwen Chen (490715), Chaofeng Zhang (845343), Tuo Deng (162685), Guohua Zeng (288129), Jianhua Feng (776235), Haifeng Duan (1702096)   +6 more
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PCNL trajectory: a novel concept to predict success in supine PCNL [PDF]

, 2011
OBJECTIVE: Supine PCNL confers certain advantages over its prone counterpart but access parameters change with supine positioning. Supine position limits maneuverability of instruments, limiting access to upper and mid-pole stones.
Ho, KL, Fu, KKF, Ng, ATL
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Kidney Stone Treatment Using the Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Method (PCNL) [PDF]

Kidney stones are a serious condition that often occurs in the wider community. The presence of this disease is influenced by genetic factors, diet, dehydration, irregular lifestyle, and unhealthy lifestyle.
Maharaja, Dwi P., Situmorang, Stefani, Irawati, Wahyu, Novera, Rusliani S., Angelica, Apriliana   +4 more
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Supine Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: CON

Urology Journal, 2011
Advocates of supine percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) consider several theoretical advantages for this procedure. Despite the potential advantages of the supine PCNL, the majority of urologists have remained reluctant to perform this technique.
Alireza Lashay, Erfan Amini, Ali Ahanian, Ardalan Ozhand, Mohammad Masoud Nikkar, Seyed Hossein Hosseini Sharifi   +5 more
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Therapeutic experience and key techniques of tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy

Scientific Reports
The tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is highly favored by endourological urologists for its advantages in patient experience and length of hospital stay.
Yuanpeng Zhang, Xinwei Li, Gen Yang, Lei Liu, Xiaoping Zhang, Wencheng Li   +5 more
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Which Position for Novice Surgeons? Effect of Supine and Prone Positions on Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Learning Curve

Medicina
Background and Objectives: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a current treatment method with high success rates and low complication rates in treating large kidney stones.
Ender Cem Bulut, Uğur Aydın, Çağrı Coşkun, Serhat Çetin, Ali Ünsal, Fazlı Polat, Bora Küpeli   +6 more
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Pediatric PCNL - our experience

, 2001
PCNL is a well-established procedure for renal stone disease. This procedure has been used successfully in pediatric patients. Various modifications in technique and in instruments are tried. We report our results of PCNL in pediatric age group.
Nitin S Kekre, B Abraham, Sanjeev Mehrotra, G Gopalakrishnan   +3 more
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