The transgluteal approach to shockwave lithotripsy to treat distal ureter stones: a prospective, randomized, and multicenter study.
Min Soo ChooJun Hyun HanJong Keun KimTae Young ShinWon Ki LeeSang Kon LeeSeong Ho LeePublished in: World journal of urology (2018)
SWL using the transgluteal approach via a supine position through the greater sciatic foramen was more effective than via the conventional prone position. Furthermore, this approach provided a comparably safe and satisfactory procedure.