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Impact of personalized three-dimensional (3D) printed pelvicalyceal system models on patient information in percutaneous nephrolithotripsy surgery: a pilot study

Int. braz. j. urol; 43 (3), 2017
ABSTRACT Objective To investigate the impact of personalized three dimensional (3D) printed pelvicalyceal system models on patient information before percutaneous nephrolithotripsy surgery. Material and Methods Patients with unilateral complex renal stones with indicatation of percutaneous nephrolith...

Ultrasound - guided access during percutaneous nephrolithotomy: entering desired calyx with appropriate entry site and angle

Int. braz. j. urol; 42 (6), 2016
ABSTRACT Objectives: To evaluate the success of ultrasonography directed renal access in entering the target calyx from proper entry site and in the direction of renal pelvis during percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). Materials and Methods: PCNL cases who were operated on by one fellow from May-June 2...

Complete supine PCNL: ultrasound vs. fluoroscopic guided: a randomized clinical trial

Int. braz. j. urol; 42 (4), 2016
ABSTRACT Introduction and Hypothesis: To compare complications and outcomes of complete supine percutaneous nephrolithotomy (csPCNL) with ultrasound guided and fluoroscopically guided procedure. Materials and Methods: In this randomized clinical trial study from January 2009 to September 2010, 26 of 51...