Management of large renal stones: laparoscopic pyelolithotomy versus percutaneous nephrolithotomy
Abstract Background Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) remains the standard procedure for large (≥2 cm) renal calculi; however, laparoscopic pyelolithotomy (LPL) can be used as an alternative management procedure. The aim of present study was to compare LPL and PCNL in terms of efficacy and safety...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-08-01
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Series: | BMC Urology |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12894-017-0266-7 |