Ultrasound-guided percutaneous nephrolithotomy versus conventional c-arm-guided percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a prospective randomized comparative study

Abstract Background Ultrasound guidance for renal access in percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a safe, effective, and low-cost procedure. The current study compared the safety and effectiveness of ultrasound-guided PCNL (US-PCNL) for renal stone therapy versus fluoroscopy-guided PCNL (FL-PCNL) i...

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Main Authors: Akram A. Elmarakbi, Ahmed M. Gaber Mohamed, Amr M. Massoud, Ahmed Abdelbary, Rabie M. Ibrahim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2024-01-01
Series:Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43088-024-00468-y