Hemostatic agents for access tract in tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy: Is it worth?

Hemostatic agents for access tract in tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy: Is it worth?

Introduction: The role of hemostatic agents as an adjunct for closure of the nephrostomy tract in tubeless percutaneous surgery (tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy [tPNL]) has been previously evaluated, observing a potential benefit in terms of reduced bleeding and urinary leakage. We assessed th...

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Main Authors: Francisco Sepulveda, Alfredo Aliaga, Daniela Fleck, Mario Fernandez, Alejandro Mercado, Roberto Vilches, Francisco Moya, Rodrigo Ledezma, Diego Reyes, Fernando Marchant
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:Urology Annals
Subjects:
Hemostatics, intraoperative complications, nephrolithotomy, percutaneous nephrostomy, tubeless nephrolithotomy
Online Access:http://www.urologyannals.com/article.asp?issn=0974-7796;year=2016;volume=8;issue=2;spage=208;epage=212;aulast=Sepulveda

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