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A prospective, randomized trial comparing thulium vapoenucleation with holmium laser enucleation of the prostate for the treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic obstruction: perioperative safety and efficacy

By HoLEP, TUVP No Comments
Christopher Netsch 1, B Becker 2, C Tiburtius 2, C Moritz 2, A Venneri Becci 2, T R W Herrmann 3, A J Gross 2 World J Urol. 2017 Dec;35(12):1913-1921. Abstract Introduction and objectives: To compare the perioperative outcomes of thulium vapoenucleation of the...
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Comparison of the efficacy and safety of URSL, RPLU, and MPCNL for treatment of large upper impacted ureteral stones: a randomized controlled trial

By Mini PCNL, Semi-rigid Ureterosopy, Ureteroscopy No Comments
Yunyan Wang 1, Bing Zhong 1, Xiaosong Yang 1, Gongcheng Wang 1, Peijin Hou 1, Junsong Meng 2 BMC Urol. 2017 Jun 29;17(1):50. Abstract Background: There are three minimally invasive methods for the management of large upper impacted ureteral stones: mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy...
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Intraoperative and postoperative feasibility and safety of total tubeless, tubeless, small-bore tube, and standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of 16 randomized controlled trials

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Joo Yong Lee 1, Seong Uk Jeh 2, Man Deuk Kim 3, Dong Hyuk Kang 4, Jong Kyou Kwon 5, Won Sik Ham 1, Young Deuk Choi 1, Kang Su Cho 6 BMC Urol. 2017 Jun 27;17(1):48. Abstract Background: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is performed to treat...
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Emergency percutaneous nephrostomy versus emergency percutaneous nephrolithotomy in patients with sepsis associated with large uretero-pelvic junction stone impaction: a randomized controlled trial

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Chi-Sen Hsu 1, Chung-Jing Wang 2, Chien-Hsing Chang 2, Po-Chao Tsai 2, Hung-Wen Chen 3, Yi-Chun Su 3 Int Braz J Urol. May-Jun 2017;43(3):481-488. Abstract Introduction: A randomized trial was conducted prospectively to evaluate the efficacy, related complications, and convalescence of emergency...
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