Evaluation of the Learning Curve for Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy

PURPOSE: To determine the number of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) operations which are required to achieve competence or excellence. MATERIALS AND METHODS: One hundred and five consecutive PCNL operations performed by a fellow in endourology, with no previous experience in performing solo PCNL...

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Main Authors: Mohammad Samzadeh, Amir Hossein Kashi, Mehrdad Mohammadi Sichani, Seyed Amir Mohsen Ziaee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Urology and Nephrology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences 2010-12-01
Series:Urology Journal
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Online Access:http://urologyjournal.org/index.php/uj/article/view/818/506