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Efficacy and safety of percutaneous nephrolithotripsy in elderly patients: a retrospective study
BackgroundPercutaneous nephrolithotripsy (PCNL) is difficult to perform for elderly patients; thus, this study aimed to assess its efficacy and...
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An Update of In Vivo Application of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Percutaneous Nephrolithotripsy: Results from a Systematic Review
Purpose of ReviewKidney puncture is a key step in percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). Ultrasound/fluoroscopic-guided access to the collecting...
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Concerns about stone free rate and procedure events of percutaneous nephrolithotripsy (PCNL) for 2–4 cm kidney stones by standard-PCNL vs mini-PCNL- comparative randomised study
BackgroundTo compare the efficacy and safety of standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) with mini- PCNL for kidney stones 2–4 cm.
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Interior definition of the calyceal orientation suitable for percutaneous nephrolithotripsy via mobile software
To date, there is no paper on defining the puncture of a kidney from the interior view of the pelvicalyceal system (PCS) to alleviate its...
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A case report of sepsis associated coagulopathy after percutaneous nephrostomy
BackgroundHemorrhage is a common complication of nephrostomy and percutaneous nephrolithotripsy, and it is caused by surgical factors. Here we report...
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Clinical efficacy of enhanced recovery after surgery in percutaneous nephrolithotripsy: a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundTo evaluate the feasibility, safety, applied value and efficacy of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) for PCNL for the treatment of...
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Assessment of single-probe dual-energy lithotripters in percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a systematic review and meta‐analysis of preclinical and clinical studies
PurposeTo evaluate the safety and efficacy of single-probe dual-energy (SPDE) lithotripters in patients undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotripsy...
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Totally tubeless single access tract mini-percutaneous nephrolithotripsy in treatment of large burden > 2-cm and/or complex renal stones: a case series of 62 patients
BackgroundLimited literature has focused on the use of totally tubeless mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for the treatment of large renal...
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Percutaneous nephrolithotomy in patients with incidental encountered purulent urine at initial puncture
We are reporting the 39 patients’ outcomes who underwent percutaneous nephrolithotomy and purulent urine encountered at the initial steps of surgery....
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Percutaneous nephrolithotomy or flexible ureteral lithotripsy, which one is better for patients with upper ureteral calculi of 1.5–2.0 cm in diameter
PurposeFirst research to evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of flexible ureteral lithotripsy (FURSL) and percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL)...
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Prediction of percutaneous nephrolithotomy outcomes and flexible ureteroscopy outcomes using nephrolithometry scoring systems
BackgroundKidney stones account for a high proportion of urological emergencies. The main objective of this paper is to evaluate the predictive...
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Risk factors of high fluid absorption in patients treated with mini-PCNL: a single-center prospective study
BackgroundThe factors influencing fluid absorption in mini-percutaneous nephrolithotripsy (mini-PCNL) are still unknown. We aim to investigate the...
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Diagnosis and management of small intestinal injury due to percutaneous renal access
PurposeDefine factors for proper diagnosis and treatment of small intestinal injury during procedures with percutaneous renal access, thus optimizing...
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Ultrasound-guided renal puncture followed by endoscopically guided tract dilatation vs standard fluoroscopy-guided percutaneous nephrolithotomy for non-opaque renal stones; a randomized clinical trial
This study was designed to evaluate the non-inferiority of ultrasound puncture followed by endoscopically guided tract dilatation compared to the...
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Outcomes and costs of ureteroscopy, extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy, and percutaneous nephrolithotomy for the treatment of urolithiasis: an analysis based on health insurance claims data in Germany
PurposeComparisons of ureteroscopy (URS), extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (SWL), and percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for urolithiasis...
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Flexible ureterorenoscopy (RIRS) vs. Mini- percutaneous nephrolithotomy (MINI-PCNL) for renal stones 20–30 mm a prospective randomized study
BackgroundTo evaluate the safety and efficacy of mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mini PCNL) and retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) in treatment...
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The influence of climatic factors in the seasonal fluctuation of urolithiasis and the trend of stone disease management in the southern Taiwan
This study aims to analyze the effects of climate parameters on the number of urolithiasis treatments in our hospital and understand the effects of...
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Association between urinary lithiasis, other than struvite by crystallography and non-ureolytic bacteria
The relationship between urinary tract infection caused by urease-producing bacteria and lithiasis due to struvite stones is well established in the...
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Impact of weight on stone-free rate during percutaneous nephrolithotomy
BackgroundTo assess Impact of weight on stone-free rate during percutaneous nephrolithotomy.
MethodsHundred and twenty-three PNL procedures were...
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A proposed mathematical model to help preoperative planning between RIRS and MiniPerc for renal stones between 10 and 20 mm using holmium:Yag laser (Cyber Ho): the stone management according to size-hardness (SMASH) score
To evaluate the performance of a mathematical model to drive preoperative planning between RIRS and MiniPerc (MP) for the treatment of renal stones...