Four dilation techniques in percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a single-institute comparative analysis
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to compare four renal access techniques in percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL).METHODS: A total of 437 patients who underwent PCNL at our center from January 2015 to December 2019 were included in the analysis. Telescopic metallic coaxial dilation (TMD) was used in 146 patients, single step balloon dilation (BD) in 98 patients, one-shot dilation with 30F Amplatz (OS 30F) in 106 patients, and one-shot...
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Title
Four dilation techniques in percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a single-institute comparative analysis
Published Date
May 1, 2021
Volume
73
Issue
2
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