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. 2013 Jul;29(3):214-8.
doi: 10.4103/0970-1591.117282.

Current role of microperc in the management of small renal calculi

Ravindra B Sabnis  1 , Raguram Ganesamoni, Arvind P Ganpule, Shashikant Mishra, Jigish Vyas, Jitendra Jagtap, Mahesh Desai
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Current role of microperc in the management of small renal calculi

Ravindra B Sabnis et al. Indian J Urol. 2013 Jul.

Abstract

'Microperc' is a recently described technique in which percutaneous renal access and lithotripsy are performed in a single step using a 16 G micropuncture needle. 'Mini-microperc' is a further technical modification in which an 8 Fr sheath is used to allow insertion of ultrasonic or pneumatic lithoclast probe with suction. The available evidence indicates that microperc is safe and efficient in the management of small renal calculi in adult and pediatric population. It can also be used for renal calculi in ectopic kidneys and bladder calculi. The high stone clearance rate and lower complication rate associated with microperc make it a viable alternative to retrograde intrarenal surgery.

Keywords: Laser lithotripsy; microperc; percutaneous nephrolithotomy; small renal calculi.

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Conflict of Interest: None declared.

Figures

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Figure 1
Three part microperc needle
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Figure 2
Setup of microperc armamentarium
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Figure 3
Close-up view of three-way connection
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Figure 4a
Mini-microperc sheath with obturator
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Figure 4b
Mini-microperc setup with lithoclast probe
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