| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6158844 | The Journal of Urology | 2016 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Activities of daily living are easily evaluated prior to surgery. They independently predict complications following percutaneous nephrolithotomy better than the Charlson comorbidity index or the ASA classification. Preoperative assessment of daily living activities can help risk stratify patients and may inform treatment decisions.
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Authors
David A. Leavitt, Piruz Motamedinia, Shamus Moran, Michael Siev, Philip T. Zhao, Nithin Theckumparampil, Mathew Fakhoury, Sammy Elsamra, David Hoenig, Arthur Smith, Zeph Okeke,