PCNL in Developing Countries

Lezrek, Mohammed; Durutovic, Otas

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-40542-6_27

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“…The implementation of PCNL in developing countries faces significant challenges due to limited resources, inadequate infrastructure, and economic constraints [ 4 ]. This scarcity has prompted the development of alternative techniques to treat stones >2 cm in size or those resistant to ESWL, while reducing costs and improving accessibility.…”

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“…This technique involves using a smaller nephroscope and instruments, allowing for less invasive access to the kidney while still achieving successful stone removal [ 3 ]. The implementation of PCNL for stones larger than 2 cm or those resistant to Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) is a difficult challenge for hospitals in developing countries [ 4 ].…”

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