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Percutaneous nephrolithotomy – the puncture [PDF]
To determine what importance is given to the puncture and assistive technologies in percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) in the current urological literature.
P. Alken
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New Technology in Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: Application of Navigation System, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and Suction Access Sheath. [PDF]
ABSTRACT In the dynamic field of urology, percutaneous nephrolithotomy is the gold standard procedure for treating large kidney stones and has greatly benefitted from technological advancements that improve its safety and efficacy. This review highlights significant innovations in percutaneous nephrolithotomy including integrated navigation systems ...
Taguchi K+6 more
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Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy [PDF]
Summary— Small mobile stones in the major renal collecting system can be extracted through a percutaneous tract. Initially the radiologist performs a conventional percutaneous needle nephrostomy and inserts a pigtail catheter into the renal pelvis. Over the next week the tract formed is serially dilated to a size large enough to pass a cystoscope into ...
J E, Wickham, M J, Kellett
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New instrumentation in percutaneous nephrolithotomy
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is the procedure of choice for removing large, complex, and/or multiple renal calculi. Since its first description in 1976, PCNL techniques and equipment have evolved to maximize procedural efficacy, safety, and reproducibility.
Benjamin K. Canales, Jacqueline A. Pugh
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Objective The objective of this study is assessment of safety and efficacy of supracostal mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy in pediatric patients.
Muhammad Kamran Khan+4 more
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Background The purpose is to compare the efficacy and safety of mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mini-PCNL) versus standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy (standard-PCNL) in patients with renal stones >2cm.
Pengfei Qin+4 more
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The present study aimed to assess current evidence on the effectiveness and safety of minimally invasive vs. standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in the management of renal stones.
B. Jiao+4 more
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Complications of percutaneous nephrolithotomy [PDF]
Of 582 patients who underwent percutaneous nephrolithotomy, 4% had complications. The most common complications were fever (23%) and bleeding necessitating transfusion (12%). Extravasation was seen in 7% of patients and transient ureteral obstruction in 6%. Other complications included pneumothorax or hydrothorax, pneumonia/atelectasis, paralytic ileus,
Arthur D. Smith+6 more
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Background: Amongst all the modalities of treatment for renal stones, percutaneous nephrolithotomy is preferred treatment for large volume renal stone disease.
Ram Sagar Shah+7 more
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Erector Spinae Plane Block for Perioperative Analgesia after Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
Erector spinae plane block was recently introduced as an alternative to postoperative analgesia in surgical procedures including thoracoscopies and mastectomies.
P. Bryniarski+5 more
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