| Literature DB >> 29774824 |
Ahmed Ibrahim1, Daniel Wollin2, Glenn Preminger2, Sero Andonian1.
Abstract
According to the latest American and European Urological Association guidelines, percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) is the current gold standard treatment for patients presenting with symptomatic large or complex renal stones ≥2 cm. This review chapter and accompanying videos will review the latest literature on indications, preoperative preparations, different patient positions, in addition to step by step explanations for the technique of PNL. Postoperative care and troubleshooting tips are provided. Furthermore, latest reported outcomes are reviewed.Entities:
Keywords: outcomes; percutaneous nephrolithotomy; positioning; surgical technique
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Year: 2018 PMID: 29774824 DOI: 10.1089/end.2018.0047
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Endourol ISSN: 0892-7790 Impact factor: 2.942