"From a coding standpoint and from the work performed and valuation of the work and descriptors, it is appropriate to report the dilation (50436 without or 50437 with new access as appropriate) along ...

The following is a summary of “Flexible ureteroscopy, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy and mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy for management of lower pole renal hard stones ≤ 2 cm: a prospective ...

Laser lithotripsy is a minimally invasive ... the TFL demonstrated a shorter stone disintegration time in a mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy setting, which could lead to reduced operative times ...

Since the introduction of shockwave lithotripsy in 1980 for the ... minimally invasive modalities to select from, such as percutaneous nephrolithotomy and ureteroscopy. Moreover, the introduction ...

Leaving the stent in for long periods can cause an infection and loss of kidney function. Percutaneous Lithotripsy (PCNL) is the best treatment for large stones in the kidney. General anesthesia is ...