Abstract:, provided on page 195 a thorough presentation and discussion on how to choose extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) and percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) for treating renal pelvic stones. The authors stated that the most important to consider is that there is a rational approach to the selection of SWL or PNL. Each modality has advantages and disadvantages, and the application of either one should be based on well-defined factors. These variables include stone factors such as number, size, and composit… Show more
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