Supra-costal tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy is not associated with increased complication rate: a prospective study of safety and efficacy of supra-costal versus sub-costal access

Supra-costal tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy is not associated with increased complication rate: a prospective study of safety and efficacy of supra-costal versus sub-costal access

Abstract Background To assess the morbidities of tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) using supra-costal access and re-evaluate traditional concept of increased complications with supra-costal access. Methods From January 2010 to December 2014, a single surgeon performed 118 consecutive one-...

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Main Authors: Meng-Yi Yan, Jesun Lin, Heng-Chieh Chiang, Yao-Li Chen, Pao-Hwa Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:BMC Urology
Subjects:
Tubeless PCNL
Surgical complications
Supra-costal
Nephrolithotomy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12894-018-0429-1

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