Patient position and semi-rigid ureteroscopy outcomes

Patient position and semi-rigid ureteroscopy outcomes

Introduction: Two positions have been reported for ureteroscopy (URS): dorsal lithotomy (DL) position and dorsal lithotomy position with same side leg slightly extended (DLEL). The aim of the present study was to compare the outcomes associated with URS performed with patients in DL vs. DLEL positio...

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Main Authors: Fernando Korkes, Antonio C. Lopes-Neto, Mario H. E. Mattos, Antonio C. L. Pompeo, Eric R. Wroclawski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia 2009-10-01
Series:International Brazilian Journal of Urology
Subjects:
ureteroscopy
ureteral calculi
lithotripsy
prospective studies
lithiasis
urinary catheterization
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