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Expert Opinion / Conference Coverage · June 05, 2014

PCNL Is on Its Way Out

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Tony Nimeh MD

 

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  4. Kuo RL, Lingeman JE, Leveilee RJ, et al. Lower pole II: initial results from a comparison of shock wave lithotripsy (SWL), ureteroscopy (URS) and percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) for lower pole nephrolithiasis. [abstract]. Paper presented at: American Urological Association 98th Annual Meeting; April 26 – May 1, 2003; Chicago, Illinois.

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