Abstract
Percutaneous renal surgery is dependent upon appropriate access to the targeted portion of the collecting system. Obtaining a well-positioned nephrostomy tract improves the urologist's ability to both obtain the desired surgical outcome and minimize attendant morbidities. The two primary methods of obtaining fluoroscopic-guided percutaneous renal access-"bull's eye" targeting and triangulation-are reviewed. The authors' preferred techniques are outlined, technical refinements are noted, and recent modifications and future directions are reviewed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1627-1631 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Endourology |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 10 2009 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Urology