An Osteotomy Technique in the Treatment of Staghorn Calculus
- 1 January 1977
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Elsevier in European Urology
- Vol. 3 (2) , 116-123
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000472072
Abstract
A technique was devised for dividing the staghorn calculus with an osteotome after obtaining access to the stone by means of a partial nephrectomy aided by renal hypothermia. The advantages of the procedure are a better control of haemorrhage and a clean cut in the stone with removal of predetermined fragments and a diminished splinter formation. In 17 operations there were no complications of haemorrhage nor urinary fistula and, as yet, no recurrence of stone.Keywords
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