ReviewInternational braz j urol : official journal of the Brazilian Society of Urology
Contemporary considerations in the management and treatment of lower pole stones.
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- One week pre-operative oral antibiotics for percutaneous nephrolithotomy reduce risk of infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis.International braz j urol : official journal of the Brazilian Society of UrologyPooled it
- Comparison of mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy and standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy for renal stones >2cm: a systematic review and meta-analysis.International braz j urol : official journal of the Brazilian Society of UrologyPooled it
- Innovative approaches to large lower calyceal stones (10-20 mm): evaluating modified T-tilt position and lower calyx hydrodilatation techniques in flexible ureteroscopy versus hydrodilatation alone: prospective randomized controlled study.International urology and nephrology · 2025Trial
- Comparison of dusting and fragmentation methods in the flexible ureteroscopic treatment of kidney lower calyx stones.Urolithiasis · 2022Trial
- Percutaneous nephrolithotomy and laparoscopic surgery efficacy and renal function outcomes for large and complex renal calculi.Current urology · 2024Article
- Urolithiasis in children; The importance of stone localization in treatment and follow-up.Urolithiasis · 2024Article
- Can additional variables be used to predict stone-free rates following retrograde intrarenal surgery? Anticoagulants and parenchyma thickness: a detailed examination.Urolithiasis · 2023Article
- Will the advances in retrograde intrarenal surgery extinguish percutaneous nephrolithotomy for stones larger than 2 cm?International braz j urol : official journal of the Brazilian Society of UrologyArticle
- A study comparing dusting to basketing for renal stones ≤ 2 cm during flexible ureteroscopy.International braz j urol : official journal of the Brazilian Society of UrologyArticle
- Nomogram to predict the risk of adverse outcomes in patients with residual stones following percutaneous nephrolithotomy.International braz j urol : official journal of the Brazilian Society of UrologyArticle
- A novel nomogram and a simple scoring system for urinary leakage after percutaneous nephrolithotomy.International braz j urol : official journal of the Brazilian Society of UrologyArticle
- International Brazilian Journal of Urology reached the Biggest Impact Factor of its history - 1.541.International braz j urol : official journal of the Brazilian Society of UrologyArticle
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Abstract
The presence of lower pole stones poses a unique challenge due to the anatomical considerations involved in their management and treatment. Considerable research has been performed to determine the optimal strategy when faced with this highly relevant clinical scenario. Standard options for management include observation, shock wave lithotripsy, retrograde intrarenal surgery, or percutaneous nephrolithotomy. Indeed, each approach confers a distinct set of risks and benefits, which must be placed into the context of patient preference and expected outcomes. The current state of practice reflects a combination of lessons learned from managing calculi not only in the lower pole, but also from other locations within the kidney as well.
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