Comparison of mini endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery and multitract minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy specifically for kidney staghorn stones: a single-centre experience

Abstract Background Staghorn stones require surgical treatment to prevent serious complications. Multitract percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) causes great renal parenchymal injury and blood loss. One-stage endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery (ECIRS) entails the combined use of antegrade nephrosc...

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Main Authors: Zhi-Hao Chen, Kau-Han Lee, Wen-Hsin Tseng, Chia-Cheng Su, Kun-Lin Hsieh, Chye-Yang Lim, Steven K. Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-06-01
Series:BMC Urology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12894-022-01030-7