2006•China Journal of EndoscopyRequires access

Treatment of upper urinary calculi with minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy

Guohua Zeng

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Objective To evaluate the availability and clinical outcome of minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy(MPCNL)in treating upper urinary calculi. Methods A total of 136 patients suffering from upper urinary calculi who were treated with MPCNL. Results Of 136 cases, one-stage stone free was achieved in 93 cases, second -look was needed in 38 cases. 5 cases were cured by ESWL after MPCNL. Conclusion MPCNL is regarded as a minimal invasive and good effective method for treatmenting renal or upper ureteral stones

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Key concepts: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, Medicine, Urinary system, Surgery, Upper urinary tract, Urology, Percutaneous, Internal medicine