Abstract:Introduction: The use of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in obese patients with nephrolithiasis has been a subject of debate. Numerous publications have debated the pros and cons of this procedure. In order to assess the efficacy and feasibility of this technique in patients with a BMI>25 kg/m2, several factors should be studied and compared. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to prove the efficacy and safety of prone PCNL in obese patients and to compare preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative v… Show more
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