A comparison of antegrade percutaneous and laparoscopic approaches in the treatment of proximal ureteral stones.

Hikmet Topaloglu Ahmet Nihat KarakoyunluSercan SariHakki Ugur OzokLevent SagnakHamit Ersoy

Published in: BioMed research international (2014)

Both PAU and RLU appear to be comparable in the treatment of proximal ureteral stones when the history is notable for a failed retrograde approach or SWL. The decision should be based on surgical expertise and availability of surgical equipment.

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minimally invasive
combination therapy
decision making
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