Elsevier

Urology

Volume 6, Issue 3, September 1975, Pages 367-369
Urology

Preliminary communication
Percutaneous nephroscopy using fiberoptic bronchoscope Removal of renal calculus

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Abstract

A method for percutaneous removal of renal calculus within the collecting system is presented. Thus utilized, a flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope with fluoroscopic guidance provides a safe and quick alternative treatment to reoperative surgery for retained renal calculi.

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