[Comparison of laparoscopic pyelolithotomy and percutaneous nephrolithotomy for renal pelvic stones larger than 2.5 cm].

Journal: Nan fang yi ke da xue xue bao = Journal of Southern Medical University
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To compare the safety, efficacy and complications of laparoscopic pyelolithotomy (LPL) and percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for treatment of renal pelvic stones larger than 2.5 cm.

Authors

  • Xiao-Yong Pu
    Department of Urology, Guangdong General Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Science, Guangzhou 510080, China. E-mail: pxyurol@163.com.
  • Jiu-Min Liu
  • Xue-Cheng Bi
  • Dong Li
    Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, 730030 Lanzhou, Gansu, China.
  • Shang Huang
  • Yan-Hua Feng
  • Chu-Qi Lin