| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4267488 | African Journal of Urology | 2016 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Percutaneous stone surgery is the gold standard in removing large renal calculi. In light of the increase in prevalence and size of renal stones being addressed in recent years, numerous advances have been made in attempts of improving the morbidity, efficacy, and technical ease of stone clearance. In this review article, we assess new advancements in percutaneous stone surgery including diagnosis and surgical planning, methods of renal access, patient positioning, tract dilation, nephroscopes, lithotripsy, and post-operative drainage and antibiotic prophylaxis.
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Authors
S. Derisavifard, C. Hartman, N. Gupta, D. Hoenig, Z. Okeke, A. Smith,