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How to Perform Renal Puncture: Ultrasound Approach

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Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a common urologic surgery for large renal stone and staghorn stone. In this article, we summarized the tips and tricks of ultrasound-guided puncture PCNL from experienced endourologists covering the diagnostic or therapeutic use. We also discussed about the difference guided methods’ and dilation methods’ pros and cons.

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  2. Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan

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Tzou, KY., Dong, SW., Ho, CH. (2021). How to Perform Renal Puncture: Ultrasound Approach. In: Ng, A.C.F., Wong, M.Y., Isotani, S. (eds) Practical Management of Urinary Stone. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-4193-0_14

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