International braz j urol : official journal of the Brazilian Society of Urology
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Efficacy and safety of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL): a prospective and randomized study comparing regional epidural anesthesia with general anesthesia.
To compare the efficacy and safety of regional epidural anesthesia and general anesthesia in patients who underwent PCNL. ⋯ Regional epidural anesthesia is an alternative technique for PCNL which achieves more patient satisfaction, less early postoperative pain and less adverse effects from medication with the same efficacy and safety compared to general anesthesia.