Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy

Surgical removal of large KIDNEY CALCULI by means of a percutaneous nephroscope which is passed into the KIDNEY PELVIS through a track created in the patient's back.

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Abstract

Surgical removal of large KIDNEY CALCULI by means of a percutaneous nephroscope which is passed into the KIDNEY PELVIS through a track created in the patient's back.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Nephrolithotomy, Percutaneous
  • Nephrolithotomies, Percutaneous
  • Percutaneous Nephrolithotomies

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17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2018

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  1. E04w.502w.250w.520w.790w
  2. E04w.950w.774.638w

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WJ 356

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000074642. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000074642
  2. Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percutaneous_nephrolithotomy
  3. Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7167200