Super-mini PCNL (SMP): Material, indications, technique, advantages and results.

CONCLUSIONS: SMP are suited for stones less than 2.5 cm in size. It is also suited for special situations such as pediatric moderate-sized stones, previously failed SWL or RIRS approaches. It has advantages of a shorter operative time and hospital stays, with a largely reduction use of drainage catheter after procedure. The indications of the SMP may also compete with those of SWL and RIRS. PMID: 28221155 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Archivos Espanoles de Urologia - Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Arch Esp Urol Source Type: research