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Objectives: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy on staghorn calculi is challenging for urologists because it is difficult to remove all of the stones. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the associated factors of stone-free rate after primary percutaneous
Widi Atmoko, Ponco Birowo, Nur Rasyid
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Thoracic Complications in Supracostal Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
Background: Due to the risk of pleural injury leading to thoracic complications, many urologist still hesitate to perform supracostal puncture during percutaneous nephrolithotomy.
Ashok Kumar Kunwar +6 more
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Collecting system percutaneous access using real-time tracking sensors : first pig model in vivo experience [PDF]
PURPOSE: Precise needle puncture of the renal collecting system is an essential but challenging step for successful percutaneous nephrolithotomy. We evaluated the efficiency of a new real-time electromagnetic tracking system for in vivo kidney puncture.
Armitage +25 more
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Postpercutaneous Nephrolithotomy Nephrostogram: Is It Mandatory? A Single Center Experience
Aims and Objective. “Postpercutaneous nephrolithotomy nephrostogram” (PPNN) is routinely performed in most of the centers. No published series could be found in the literature without post percutaneous nephrolithotomy nephrostogram. Hence, the aim of our
Abdul Rouf Khawaja +5 more
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Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is an effective and well accepted procedure for the treatment of large and complex renal calculi. We encountered a patient with a misplaced percutaneous nephrostomy drainage tube (PNDT) into the contralateral renal ...
Guangju Ge +6 more
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Ureteroscopy-assisted percutaneous kidney access made easy: first clinical experience with a novel navigation system using electromagnetic guidance (IDEAL Stage 1) [PDF]
Background: Puncture of the renal collecting system represents a challenging step in percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). Limitations related to the use of standard fluoroscopic-based and ultrasound-based maneuvers have been recognized.
Alsyouf +30 more
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Background and objectives: The management of nephrolithiasis has undergone substantial transformation with the introduction of minimally invasive endourological techniques.
Bashdar Aziz Hussain +2 more
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Evaluation of Pleural Following after Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: An Analysis of 49 Cases
Aim: Thoracic complications developing after percutaneous nephrolithotomy and the efficacy of their treatment were studied. Methods: Among 2527 patients who were operated on using the percutaneous nephrolithotomy technique for kidney stones between ...
Erkan Akar +4 more
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Percutaneous nephrolithotomy is usually considered as safe and effective in the management of renal stones in pediatric population. Urinothorax defined as presence of urine in pleural cavity is a rare complication of percutaneous nephrolithotomy.
Sajad Ahmad para, MS, M Ch(Urology) +5 more
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Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in the Superobese: A Comparison of Outcomes Based on Body Mass Index [PDF]
Introduction: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is considered the gold standard for treatment of large renal calculi. Although several investigators have examined the feasibility and outcomes associated with PCNL in obese patients, these studies have ...
Borofsky, Michael S. +3 more
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