Supracostal access: does it affect tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy efficacy and safety?
INTRODUCTION: Tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in selected patients has been found to be safe and can reduce postoperative discomfort without increasing complications. The challenges of tubeless PCNL via supracostal access are inadequate drainage and postoperative bleeding, conditions th...
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| Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia
2010-04-01
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| Series: | International Brazilian Journal of Urology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1677-55382010000200006 |