Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) represent the most common type of
nosocomial infection and are a major health concern due to the complications and frequent …

Urolithiasis affects 5-15% of the population worldwide. 1 w1 Recurrence rates are close to
50%, 2 w2 and the cost of urolithiasis to individuals and society is high. Acute renal colic is a …

Background and Purpose: Bleeding is a major concern during percutaneous
nephrolithotomy (PCNL), especially with the use of multiple tracts. This prospective study …

Purpose: We identified risk factors predicting severe bleeding due to percutaneous
nephrolithotomy. Materials and Methods: Computerized data on 2,909 patients who …

We analyzed retrospectively 127 percutaneous nephrolithotomies performed on 96 patients
between 1986 and 1989 to estimate the average total blood loss from the procedure. Blood …

PURPOSE: Percutaneous renal surgery is currently performed for complex renal calculi as
well as for various other endourological indications. In many patients an upper pole …

The results of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL*) and percutaneous
nephrostolithotomy for the treatment of lower pole nephrolithiasis were examined in 32 …

Purpose: Upper urinary tract calculi that are too large to treat with extracorporeal shock wave
lithotripsy are most commonly cleared with percutaneous endoscopic techniques. In a select …

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy is a common surgical treatment for large and complex stones
within the intrarenal collecting system. A wide variety of complications can result from this …

Prevention and treatment of complications following percutan... : Current Opinion in Urology
Prevention and treatment of complications following percutaneous nephrolithotomy : Current …