Systematic review and meta-analysis of the clinical effectiveness of shock wave lithotripsy, retrograde intrarenal surgery, and percutaneous nephrolithotomy for lower-pole renal stones.
Systematic review and meta-analysis of the clinical effectiveness of shock wave lithotripsy, retrograde intrarenal surgery, and percutaneous nephrolithotomy for lower-pole renal stones.
J. Donaldson,M. Lardas,4 Authors,S. McClinton
2015 · DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2014.09.054
European Urology · 205 Citations
TLDR
A systematic review comparing shock wave lithotripsy, retrograde intrarenal surgery, and percutaneous nephrolithotomy in the treatment of ≤20 mm LPS in adults provided the first level 1a evidence for the management of LPS.