New instrumentation in percutaneous nephrolithotomy
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What’s new in percutaneous nephrolithotomy
INTRODUCTION The goal of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is to ensure complete stone clearance with minimal morbidity. The key to complete clearance is accurate technique, expertise and instrumentation. METHODS We systematically reviewed available reports that were identified using a PubMed/Medline search. The keywords used were 'PCNL' and 'advances in PCNL'. The findings were reviewed un...
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عنوان ژورنال: Indian Journal of Urology
سال: 2010
ISSN: 0970-1591
DOI: 10.4103/0970-1591.70579