Percutaneous nephrolithotomy versus flexible ureteroscopic lithotripsy in the treatment of upper urinary tract stones: a meta-analysis comparing clinical efficacy and safety

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy versus flexible ureteroscopic lithotripsy in the treatment of upper urinary tract stones: a meta-analysis comparing clinical efficacy and safety

Abstract Background Upper urinary tract stones is the most common diseases in urology. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and ureteroscopic lithotripsy (fURL) are common treatment, but both their efficacy and safety are controversial. Thus we aim to evaluate the efficacy and safety of PCNL and fURL...

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Main Authors: Yeda Chen, Yaoan Wen, Qingfeng Yu, Xiaolu Duan, Wenqi Wu, Guohua Zeng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:BMC Urology
Subjects:
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy
Ureteroscopic lithotripsy
Upper urinary tract stones
Efficacy
Safety
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12894-020-00677-4

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