| Literature DB >> 27047957 |
Berkan Resorlu1, Yasar Issi1, Kadir Onem1, Cankon Germiyanoglu1.
Abstract
Shock wave lithotripsy (SWL), retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) and minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy (MIP) are highly effective treatment options for lower pole stones up to 2 cm. Selecting the best treatment modality represents a controversial area in urology, because each treatment methods have their own advantages and disadvantages. Donaldson and co-workers have recently published a very comprehensive review and meta-analysis to compare the benefits and harms of SWL, RIRS and PNL techniques.Entities:
Keywords: Lower pole; renal stone; treatment
Year: 2016 PMID: 27047957 PMCID: PMC4791332 DOI: 10.21037/atm.2016.03.02
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Transl Med ISSN: 2305-5839