OBJECTIVE:: We review the indications of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PNL), its safety
and efficacy when applied to various patient groups as well as the different points of …

Since the first description of percutaneous nephrolithotripsy (PNL) over 30 years ago, the
indications for this procedure in the management of upper tract urinary stones has greatly …

Objective: The introduction and continuous development of percutaneous nephrolithotomy,
the achievement of extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy, and the advancements in …

Objectives: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) is sometimes associated with
complications, especially in patients with complex stones. Herein, we review our experience …

Background and Purpose: Open stone surgery nowdays is rare. However, some patients
who are treated today have in the past undergone open nephrolithotomy. The aim of this …

Purpose To compare the efficacy of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) as a primary
procedure of patients following previous open surgery or post percutaneous …

Background and Purpose: The consequences of open nephrolithotomy are scar tissue
around the kidney and in the retroperitoneum and distortion of the pelvicaliceal anatomy that …

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 …

Purpose: We evaluated the effects of previous open renal surgery and unsuccessful
extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) treatment on the performance and outcomes of …

Purpose: To determine the effects of previous open nephrolithotomy on the results and
morbidity of subsequent percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). Patients and Methods …