descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 May 2018 English Publisher:Mary Ann Liebert IncJournal:Journal of Endourology, volume 32, pages S-17 (issn: 0892-7790, eissn: 1557-900X,

Authors: Sero Andonian; Glenn M. Preminger; Daniel A. Wollin; Ahmed M.S. Ibrahim;

doi: 10.1089/end.2018.0047

pmid: 29774824

Technique of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy

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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.

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Keywords

Postoperative Care, Kidney Calculi, Humans, Nephrolithotomy, Percutaneous, Patient Positioning, Nephrostomy, Percutaneous

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