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Micropercutaneous nephrolithotomy versus retrograde intrarenal surgery in the treatment of renal stones: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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Xiaohang Li 1, Jiuzhi Li 1 2, Wei Zhu 1, Xiaolu Duan 1, Zhijian Zhao 1, Tuo Deng 1, Haifeng Duan 1, Guohua Zeng 1 PLoS One. 2018 Oct 19;13(10):e0206048. Abstract Objective: To compare the efficacy and safety of micropercutaneous nephrolithotomy (Microperc) and retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS)...
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Efficacies of Various Surgical Regimens in the Treatment of Renal Calculi Patients: a Network Meta-Analysis in 25 Enrolled Controlled Clinical Trials

By Mini PCNL, PCNL, RIRS/fURS, Semi-rigid Ureterosopy, SMPCNL No Comments
Yan-Bo Wang 1, Yan-Xin Cui 2, Jun-Nian Song 3, Qian Yang 4, Gang Wang 4 Kidney Blood Press Res. 2018;43(4):1183-1198 Abstract Background/aims: Renal calculi, or kidney stones, are masses made of crystals that affect people of all geographical, cultural, and...
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Comparison of 4.8 Fr and 6 Fr ureteral stents on stent related symptoms following ureterorenoscopy: A prospective randomized controlled trial

By RIRS/fURS, Semi-rigid Ureterosopy No Comments
Alkan Cubuk 1, Fatih Yanaral 2, Faruk Ozgor 2, Metin Savun 2, Harun Ozdemir 2, Akif Erbin 2, Bahar Yuksel 3, Omer Sarilar 2 Kaohsiung J Med Sci. 2018 Dec;34(12):695-699. Abstract The effects of ureteral stent diameters on ureteral stent-related symptoms were evaluated by using...
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Short-term external ureter stenting shows significant benefit in comparison to routine double-J stent placement after ureterorenoscopic stone extraction: A prospective randomized trial – the Fast track stent study (FaST)

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Peter Bach 1, Alina Reicherz 1, Joel Teichman 2, Lisa Dahlkamp 1, Nicolas von Landenberg 1, Rein-Jueri Palisaar 1, Joachim Noldus 1, Christian von Bodman 1 Int J Urol. 2018 Aug;25(8):717-722. Abstract Objectives: To determine whether short-term stenting using an external ureter catheter following ureterorenoscopic stone...
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