Flank position transurethral lithotripsy-assisted percutaneous nephrolithotomy (dual Ho:YAG laser lithotripsy) for complete staghorn renal calculus

Renal pelvic stones: choosing shock wave lithotripsy or percutaneous nephrolithotomy.

Introduction of minimally invasive techniques has revolutionized the surgical management of renal calculi. Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy and percutaneous nephrolithotomy are now both well-established procedures. Each modality has advantages and disadvantages, and the application of each should be based on well-defined factors. These variables include stone factors such as number, size, ...

Flank suspended supine position for percutaneous nephrolithotomy.

AIMS Prone and supine positions for percutaneous nephrolithotomy are widely used but have their drawbacks. We report a new positioning method called "flank suspended supine position" (FSSP) for PCNL and describe our experience with PCNL in this position to evaluate its safety and efficacy. METHODS Retrospective study of 150 cases of renal stone patients treated with PCNL in a new position cal...

Percutaneous and Transurethral Lithotripsy for Forgotten Ureteral Stents

which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Ureteral stents are being used more commonly in the daily urological practice. They are functionally used to re-establish or maintain the patency of the ureter and are used to relieve ureteral obstruction, promote ureteral healing following surgery, and to assist with uret...

Comparison of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Using Pneumatic Lithotripsy (Lithoclast®) Alone or in Combination with Ultrasonic Lithotripsy

PURPOSE Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is the procedure of choice for treating large renal stones. Pneumatic lithotripsy (Lithoclast®) is effective regardless of the stones' composition, and ultrasonic lithotripsy allows the aspiration of small debris during lithotripsy. We investigated the efficacy and safety of PCNL via Lithoclast® alone or combined with ultrasonic lithotripsy. MATERIA...

percutaneous and transurethral lithotripsy for forgotten ureteral stents