Effect of nephrostomy sheath size on renal pelvic pressure during endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery: artificial kidney model study

Abstract Background This study aimed to evaluate the intrarenal pelvic pressure in endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery using an artificial kidney model. Methods An artificial kidney model was created using the Urovac evacuator™. Four sizes of nephrostomy sheaths (MIP-L: 25/26 Fr, MIP-M: 16.5/17.5...

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Main Authors: Takashi Iguchi, Shimpei Yamashita, Yasuo Kohjimoto, Tadashi Tanioku, Tomoyuki Kawamata, Isao Hara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-04-01
Series:BMC Urology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12894-024-01458-z