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2017

Rigid ureteroscopic lithotripsy versus percutaneous nephrolithotomy for large proximal ureteral stones: A meta-analysis

By PCNL, Semi-rigid Ureterosopy No Comments
Qing Wang 1, Jiachao Guo 2, Henglong Hu 1, Yuchao Lu 1, Jiaqiao Zhang 1, Baolong Qin 1, Yufeng Wang 1, Zongbiao Zhang 1, Shaogang Wang 1 PLoS One. 2017 Feb 9;12(2):e0171478. Abstract Object: To compare the safety and efficacy of rigid ureteroscopic lithotripsy (rigid URSL) and percutaneous...
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Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of Ultrasonic Versus Pneumatic Lithotripsy in Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: A Randomized Clinical Trial

By PCNL No Comments
Mohammad Hadi Radfar 1, Abbas Basiri 1, Akbar Nouralizadeh 1, Hamidreza Shemshaki 1, Reza Sarhangnejad 1, Amir Hossein Kashi 1, Behzad Narouie 1, Amir Mohammad Soltani 1, Mahmoudreza Nasiri 1, Mehdi Sotoudeh 2 Eur Urol Focus. 2017 Feb;3(1):82-88. Abstract Background: Percutaneous nephrolitotomy (PCNL) is the preferred treatment for large renal...
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Tract Sizes in Miniaturized Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: A Systematic Review from the European Association of Urology Urolithiasis Guidelines Panel

By ECIRS, Mini PCNL, PCNL, SMPCNL No Comments
Yasir Ruhayel 1, Abdulkadir Tepeler 2, Saeed Dabestani 1, Steven MacLennan 3, Aleš Petřík 4, Kemal Sarica 5, Christian Seitz 6, Andreas Skolarikos 7, Michael Straub 8, Christian Türk 9, Yuhong Yuan 10, Thomas Knoll 11 Eur Urol. 2017 Aug;72(2):220-235. Abstract Context: Miniaturized instruments for percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL), utilizing tracts sized ≤22 Fr, have...
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Thulium laser enucleation (ThuLEP) versus transurethral resection of the prostate in saline (TURis): A randomized prospective trial to compare intra and early postoperative outcomes

By ThuVARP, TURP No Comments
G Bozzini 1, M Seveso 2, S Melegari 2, O de Francesco 2, N M Buffi 3, G Guazzoni 3, M Provenzano 4, A Mandressi 2, G Taverna 2 Actas Urol Esp. 2017 Jun;41(5):309-315. Abstract Objective: To compare clinical intra and early postoperative outcomes between thulium laser transurethral...
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