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Safety and feasibility of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) during pregnancy: A review of literature.

Meghana RamachandraBhaskar Kumar Somani
Published in: Turkish journal of urology (2020)
All the reported cases of PCNL achieved stone-free status with no complications. Although PCNL has been evidenced to be safe, it must be performed by experienced endourologists after careful consultation with the obstetricians. Patient counseling and multidisciplinary team decision-making are paramount in such complex scenarios.
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