| Literature DB >> 29170855 |
Renato N Pedro1,2, Noor Buchholz3,4.
Abstract
Treatment for stone disease has evolved drastically during the past 3-4 decades. Ureteroscopy, percutaneous nephrolithotomy along with SWL, provides the means to treat practically all urinary tract stones with minimal invasion to the patients. However, for complex stone case scenarios where open surgery is being considered, a less invasive and better tolerated option such as laparoscopy (robot assisted or not) can be performed. The present manuscript reviews role of laparoscopic and robotic surgery in treating urinary tract stones.Entities:
Keywords: Kidney stones; Laparoscopy; Minimally invasive surgery; Robotics; Treatment; Urolithiasis
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Year: 2017 PMID: 29170855 DOI: 10.1007/s00240-017-1014-x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Urolithiasis ISSN: 2194-7228 Impact factor: 3.436