Current Trends in Use of Holmium-Yag Laser in Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
Journal Title: Open Access Journal of Urology & Nephrology - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
The EAU Guidelines recommend percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) as the treatment of choice for renal stones >2cm, because of the higher stone free rate compared to extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) and the lower morbidity compared to open stone surgery.
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Michael Nomikos
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