Training in percutaneous nephrolithotomy: A structured apprenticeship program

Introduction: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) achieves excellent stone-free rates with acceptable complication rates and is therefore the treatment of choice for large renal calculi. It is generally believed that the establishment of a proper access tract is the crucial step. It is also well-kno...

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Main Authors: Rajendra B Nerli, Shishir Devaraju, Murigendra B Hiremath
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:Journal of the Scientific Society
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Online Access:http://www.jscisociety.com/article.asp?issn=0974-5009;year=2014;volume=41;issue=1;spage=26;epage=31;aulast=Nerli