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Review of Accessories for Percutaneous Renal Surgery
Author(s) -
MILLER R. A.,
PAYNE S. R.,
WICKHAM J. E. A.
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
british journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 0007-1331
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1984.tb06120.x
Subject(s) - forceps , percutaneous , medicine , percutaneous nephrolithotomy , surgery , tube (container) , engineering , mechanical engineering
Summary— Adequate accessory equipment is a prerequisite for successful percutaneous nephrolithotomy. The advantages of the Amplatz tube used in combination with the new sheathless nephroscopes are described. The design, action and efficiency of forceps are detailed. Triradiate rigid forceps have been shown to be superior to other types of forceps. All accessories are liable to be damaged and therefore must be regarded as semi‐disposable.