Comparison of retrograde intrarenal surgery versus a single-session percutaneous nephrolithotomy for lower-pole stones with a diameter of 15 to 30 mm: A propensity score-matching study.

CONCLUSIONS: RIRS and single-session PNL for patients with a main stone of 15 to 30 mm located in the lower-pole calyx showed comparable surgical results. However, RIRS can be performed more safely than PNL with less bleeding. Stones in the lower-anterior minor calyx should be carefully removed during these procedures. PMID: 26175872 [PubMed - in process]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26175872?dopt=Abstract

Source: Korean Journal of Urology - July 17, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Korean J Urol Source Type: research

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