A prospective comparative study between minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy in supine position and flexible ureteroscopy in the management of single large stone in the proximal ureter.
A prospective comparative study between minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy in supine position and flexible ureteroscopy in the management of single large stone in the proximal ureter.
Yi Zhang,Cheng-fan Yu,2 Authors,Y. Na
2014 · DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2013.11.034
Urology · 39 Citations
TLDR
Both MPCNL in supine position and FURS are effective and safe surgical options for patients with single large stone in the proximal ureter, when indicated, and both are associated with faster recovery and less invasiveness.