Ever smaller miniaturised techniques are being developed for percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), with access sheaths now as small as 4.8Fr being used in adults.
With the ever expanding use of the terms "micro" "mini" or "ultra" techniques, the terminology can be somewhat confusing. We propose a simple classification system to standardise the terminology for PCNL, encapsulating technological and procedural advancements.
Written by:
Wright AE, Somani BK, Rukin NJ. Are you the author?
Department of Urology, The Royal Wolverhampton Hospital NHS Trust, Wolverhampton, WV10 0QP, UK.
Reference: Urolithiasis. 2014 Aug 2. Epub ahead of print.
doi: 10.1007/s00240-014-0696-6
PubMed Abstract
PMID: 25085200
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