Percutaneous nephrolithotripsy (PCNL)
Aim of this recorded webinar is to describe in detail the surgical techniques of all available treatment options in percutaneous surgery of renal stones.
| Organiser | European School of Urology |
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| CME | No accreditation |
| Duration | Approx. 100 minutes |
In addition, to tips and tricks aiming into improving the efficacy of the operation, the most common complications associated with the procedure will be reviewed focusing on their prevention and proper management.
Objectives
- Describe the basic percutaneous nephrolithotripsy techniques.
- Provide tips to improve the efficacy of the operation.
- Provide evidence on the comparison of percutaneous with ureteroscopic and extracorporeal treatment options; Which approach for which stone.
- Describe associate complications including their management.
Presenters:
Prof. E. Liatsikos, Patras (GR)
Prof. T. Knoll, Sindelfingen (DE)
Dr. C.M. Scoffone, Turin (IT)