Retroperitoneoscopic pyelolithotomy: A minimally invasive alternative for the management of large renal pelvic stone
Introduction: Large stones in renal pelvis can be treated with percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) or pyelolithotomy (either by open or laparoscopic techniques). PCNL is difficult in undilated system. For pyelolithotomy, laparoscopy is more preferable over the open surgery. Surgeons are more familia...
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| Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia
2014-01-01
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| Series: | International Brazilian Journal of Urology |
| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1677-55382014000100123&lng=en&tlng=en |