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Review
. 2018 May;32(S1):S17-S27.
doi: 10.1089/end.2018.0047.

Technique of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy

Ahmed Ibrahim  1 , Daniel Wollin  2 , Glenn Preminger  2 , Sero Andonian  1
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Review

Technique of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy

Ahmed Ibrahim et al. J Endourol. 2018 May.

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.

Keywords: outcomes; percutaneous nephrolithotomy; positioning; surgical technique.

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