Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) in transplanted kidneys is safe and effective, according to a report in The Journal of Urology (2008; published online ahead of print). Researchers at the Mayo ...
For patients with kidney stones measuring one to two centimeters, a technique called mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mini-PCNL) provides a higher stone elimination rate than another minimally ...
Using a flexible and navigable suction ureteral access sheath (FANS) rather than mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for 2-3 cm kidney stones has been controversial.
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is an efficient, minimally-invasive, gold standard procedure used for removing large kidney stones. Creating an access from the skin on the back to the ...