2016
DOI: 10.4274/jus.2016.995
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Does Morbid Obesity Adversely Affect Success and Complication Rates in Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy?

Abstract: Efficacy of percutaneous nephrolithotomy in morbid obese patients is still debatable. We believe that this study may give valuable information about this topic. ABSTRACTWhat's known on the subject? and What does the study add? ÖZ ObjectiveTo investigate percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) results of morbid obese patients with a body mass index (BMI) of ≥40 kg/m 2 by comparing with a control group of normal BMI (20-25 kg/m 2 ). Materials and MethodsThirty patients with a BMI of ≥40 kg/m 2 were randomly assigned … Show more

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