Abstract
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy is a particularly effective procedure, commonly used to treat patients with complex renal calculi. Critical to the success of the procedure is proper patient selection. A thorough preoperative evaluation will serve to optimize treatment outcome. Careful attention to intraoperative details facilitates a safe and efficient access to the collecting system and subsequent stone removal. Postoperative decisions regarding drainage tubes must be well thought out. Performing the procedure as a single stage event optimizes many of these essential points.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 37-43 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | EAU Update Series |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 1 SPEC. ISS. |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 2005 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Kidney calculi
- Percutaneous nephrolithotomy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Urology