The benefits of ultrasound approach in percutaneous nephrolithotomy – the experience of more than 3000 cases
L Daminescu, P Boiborean, M Florin, V Bucuras, M Botoca, R Minciu, G Pupca, I Herman, D Claici, A Cumpanas, A Muresan · Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound · 2008 · Heft 05
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Background and purpose: Choosing the optimal approach of the collecting system is crucial for the success of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). We present the experience of 3017 cases performed using radiological approach, ultrasound approach or a combination of these two methods. Patients and methods: PCNL was introduced in our department in 1993, and a number of 3017 procedures were performed until the end of 2007. The ultrasound guided puncture of the kidney is used since 1997 having a growing trend (45% of the cases in 2007 used ultrasound or combined ultrasound and fluoroscopic approach). Without exceptio…
