Ultra-mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy: A minimally-invasive option for percutaneous stone removal

Introduction: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) has witnessed rapid advancements, the latest being ultra-mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (UMP), which makes the use of 11-13F sheaths as compared to 24-30F sizes used in conventional PCNL. This miniaturization aims to reduce morbidity and improve p...

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Main Authors: Madhu Sudan Agrawal, Ketan Agarwal, Tarun Jindal, Manoj Sharma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Urology
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Online Access:http://www.indianjurol.com/article.asp?issn=0970-1591;year=2016;volume=32;issue=2;spage=132;epage=136;aulast=Agrawal