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Urolithiasis
Published in: Urolithiasis 6/2014

01-12-2014 | Original Paper

Proposition for new terminologies in PCNL: what does ‘ultra-mini-micro’ actually mean?

Authors: Anna E. Wright, Bhaskar K. Somani, Nicholas J. Rukin

Published in: Urolithiasis | Issue 6/2014

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Abstract

Ever smaller miniaturised techniques are being developed for percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), with access sheaths now as small as 4.8Fr being used in adults. With the ever expanding use of the terms “micro” “mini” or “ultra” techniques, the terminology can be somewhat confusing. We propose a simple classification system to standardise the terminology for PCNL, encapsulating technological and procedural advancements.
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Metadata
Title
Proposition for new terminologies in PCNL: what does ‘ultra-mini-micro’ actually mean?
Authors
Anna E. Wright
Bhaskar K. Somani
Nicholas J. Rukin
Publication date
01-12-2014
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Urolithiasis / Issue 6/2014
Print ISSN: 2194-7228
Electronic ISSN: 2194-7236
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00240-014-0696-6

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