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Mini-Percutaneous nephrolithotomy in treatment of proximal ureteral calculi

  

  1. Department of Urology, Xishuangbanna prefecture People's Hospital, Jinghong, Yunnan 666100,China
  • Received:2009-12-17 Online:2010-02-15 Published:2010-02-15

Abstract:

Objective:To evaluate the effect of minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy(mini-PCNL)in treatment of upper ureteral calculi. Methods:61 paitents underwent mini-percutaneous mephrolithotomy for proximal ureteral calculi were previwed and evaluated.Results:All the 61(100%)were rendered stone-free at one-stage session. The average operation time was 65 minutes. Estimated blood loss volume was 80ml,and the average hospitalization was 7.5 days. No obvious complication were observed. Conclusion:mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy is safe,effective and less trauma in treatment of upper ureteral calculi.

Key words: ureteral calculi, mini-PCNL, treatment

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