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Advances in Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
Urologic Clinics of North America, 2013Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is the most morbid of the minimally invasive surgeical procedures for stone removal. Over the last 2 decades, refinements in technique and new technology have improved the efficacy and the efficiency of the procedure. Although PCNL has long been the procedure of choice for large and complex stones, it is increasingly
Jodi A, Antonelli, Margaret S, Pearle
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Technique of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
Journal of Endourology, 2018According to the latest American and European Urological Association guidelines, percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) is the current gold standard treatment for patients presenting with symptomatic large or complex renal stones ≥2 cm. This review chapter and accompanying videos will review the latest literature on indications, preoperative preparations ...
Ahmed, Ibrahim +3 more
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Training in percutaneous nephrolithotomy
Current Opinion in Urology, 2013Training in percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) necessitates the trainee to climb the steep learning curve of this procedure sequentially. The initial steps of the process should be the acquisition of the necessary skills in a nonintimidating skills lab.
Shashikant, Mishra +3 more
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Percutaneous nephrolithotomy in the elderly
Urology, 1994To evaluate the success and morbidity of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) performed in patients aged 65 years and older.A retrospective review of 42 PNLs performed on 33 patients aged 65 years and older was compared with a cohort of 160 PNLs performed on younger patients over the same time period.The presence of complete staghorn calculi (17 of 36 ...
M L, Stoller +3 more
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British Journal of Urology, 1983
Summary— Percutaneous nephrolithotomy is becoming an established technique for the surgical management of renal stones. In a series of 48 patients treated by this method a success rate of 89% was achieved after an initial learning phase. The technique is suitable to be practised in any Department of Urology.
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Summary— Percutaneous nephrolithotomy is becoming an established technique for the surgical management of renal stones. In a series of 48 patients treated by this method a success rate of 89% was achieved after an initial learning phase. The technique is suitable to be practised in any Department of Urology.
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Percutaneous nephrolithotomy: an update
Current Opinion in Urology, 2003Percutaneous nephrolithotomy has undergone an evolution in technique and in equipment since its introduction in the late 1970s. This evolution continues today and is evidenced by the numerous publications about the technique. This review summarizes some of the important articles over the past year.Although ureteroscopy and shock wave lithotripsy ...
Samuel C, Kim +2 more
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Positioning for percutaneous nephrolithotomy
Current Opinion in Urology, 2016To highlight the progressive evolution of the issue of patient positioning for percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL), explain the history of the prone and supine positions, report respective advantages and drawbacks, critically interpret the past and current literature supporting such arguments, identify the best candidates for each position, and reflect ...
Cecilia Maria, Cracco +2 more
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Imaging in Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
2013With regard to patient selection for PNL, planning of percutaneous access, intraoperative guidance and postoperative evaluation of potential complications and stone-free status, imaging plays a crucial role. In this chapter the role of current imaging modalities is discussed, and focus is made on how appropriate imaging studies may lead to safe and ...
Osther, Susanne Sloth +1 more
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Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in Children
Journal of Endourology, 2009To review the history of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in children, describe technical considerations, including advancements in equipment, and discuss future directions.A comprehensive literature review was performed using MEDLINE/PubMed to evaluate the use of PCNL in the pediatric population, including historical background, indications ...
Tina K, Schuster +3 more
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Complications in percutaneous nephrolithotomy
World Journal of Urology, 2014Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is generally considered a safe technique offering the highest stone-free rates after the first treatment as compared to the other minimal invasive lithotripsy techniques. Still, serious complications although rare should be expected following this percutaneous procedure.
Iason, Kyriazis +5 more
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