Laparoscopic Ureterolithotomy: a Simple Device to Retrieve Stones
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چکیده
We report on the use of Perc NCircle atraumatic stone forceps to retrieve stones during laparoscopic ureterolithotomy. We think that it is a safe, simple device and that it has significant advantages over other methods.
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