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Review
. 2016 Oct;55(10):1375-1386.
doi: 10.1007/s00120-016-0229-8.

[Operative technique for percutaneous nephrolithotomy]

[Article in German]
A Häcker  1 , A Bachmann  2 , T Herrmann  3 , R Homberg  4 , J Klein  5 , H Leyh  6 , A Miernik  7 , C Netsch  8 , P Olbert  9 , J Rassweiler  10 , M Schoenthaler  7 , K D Sievert  11 , J Westphal  12 , A J Gross  8
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[Operative technique for percutaneous nephrolithotomy]

[Article in German]
A Häcker et al. Urologe A. 2016 Oct.

Abstract

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a well-established minimally invasive treatment option for removal of kidney stones. This technique has now replaced open stone surgery for virtually all indications. This article describes the indications, the surgical technique and the complication management of PCNL.

Keywords: Minimally invasive therapy; Percutaneous nephrolithotomy; Percutaneous nephrolitolapaxy; Surgical technique; Urolithiasis.

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