Open AccessSupine percutaneous nephrolithotomy: tips and tricks
Author(s) -
Silvia Proietti,
M.E. Rodríguez Socarrás,
Brian H. Eisner,
Vincent De Coninck,
Mario Sofer,
Giuseppe Saitta,
María Rodríguez-Monsalve,
Carlo D’Orta,
P. Bellinzoni,
Franco Gaboardi,
Guido Giusti
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
translational andrology and urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.721
H-Index - 27
eISSN - 2223-4691
pISSN - 2223-4683
DOI - 10.21037/tau.2019.07.09
Subject(s) - percutaneous nephrolithotomy , supine position , percutaneous , medicine , computer science , surgery
This paper aims to give an exhaustive overview of supine percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) illustrating some tips and tricks in order to optimize its execution in full safety. Critical review of Pros and cons of supine PCNL is accomplished to allow the urologist to experience the beauty of this position while being ready to overcome its minimal shortcomings.