CONTEXT: Incidence, prevention, and management of complications of percutaneous
nephrolitholapaxy (PNL) still lack consensus. OBJECTIVE: To review the epidemiology of …

Background Supine position and prone position were the choice for percutaneous
nephrolithotomy (PCNL). However, there is still no consensus on the optimal position for …

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Objective To compare the one-shot dilation (OSD) technique with three other dilation
techniques namely telescopic Alken, fascial Amplatz and balloon dilation (BD) in terms of …

Dilation of the tract for percutaneous nephrolithotomy can be performed with three different
basic techniques. A retrospective outcome analysis of two techniques—metal telesco** …

Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility and morbidity of single-step
acute dilation, named “one-shot” technique, including a single dilation of the nephrostomy …

The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of one-shot versus gradual dilation
technique for tract creation in percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). A systematic research …

Objective The purpose of this study was to systematically review the outcomes of the use of
one-shot dilation (OSD) and serial tract dilation for percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) …

Purpose: To compare the effects of one-stage vs gradual dilation techniques during
percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) on postoperative renal scar formation and overall …

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of performing ultrasound-guided minimally
invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy (MPCNL) in the flank position for the management …