| Literature DB >> 27623798 |
A Häcker1, A Bachmann2, T Herrmann3, R Homberg4, J Klein5, H Leyh6, A Miernik7, C Netsch8, P Olbert9, J Rassweiler10, M Schoenthaler7, K D Sievert11, J Westphal12, A J Gross8.
Abstract
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a well-established minimally invasive treatment option for removal of kidney stones. This technique has now replaced open stone surgery for virtually all indications. This article describes the indications, the surgical technique and the complication management of PCNL.Entities:
Keywords: Minimally invasive therapy; Percutaneous nephrolithotomy; Percutaneous nephrolitolapaxy; Surgical technique; Urolithiasis
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27623798 DOI: 10.1007/s00120-016-0229-8
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Urologe A ISSN: 0340-2592 Impact factor: 0.639