Abstract
Since its introduction in the 1940s, percutaneous nephroscopy has now become the gold standard for treatment of complex staghorn renal calculi. Advances in rigid and flexible scopes have enabled urologists to treat upper tract renal disease in a safe and efficient manner. This chapter will discuss recent advances in instruments for nephroscopy and techniques that can maximize efficiency and minimize morbidity.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Smith's Textbook of Endourology |
Subtitle of host publication | 3rd Edition |
Publisher | Wiley-Blackwell |
Pages | 240-252 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Volume | 1 |
ISBN (Print) | 1444335545, 9781444335545 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 5 Jan 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Calyceal diverticulum
- Flexible nephroscopy
- Rigid nephroscopy
- Scope technology
- Staghorn calculi
- Stenotic infundibulum