Urologia internationalis
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Urologia internationalis · Jan 2015
Meta Analysis Comparative StudyUltrasonographic versus Fluoroscopic Access for Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: A Meta-Analysis.
To assess the safety and efficacy of ultrasonographic vs. fluoroscopic access for percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). ⋯ Except for no radiation exposure, our meta-analysis revealed that ultrasonographic access had many advantages, such as a shorter access time, reduced intraoperative blood loss, a lower rate of operative complications, a lower rate of blood transfusion, and a higher stone-free rate. Because of these significant advantages, we recommend the use of ultrasonographic access for PCNL.