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 shou...
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| Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia
2003-06-01
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| Series: | International Brazilian Journal of Urology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1677-55382003000300002 |