Abstract:
To understand and update our knowledge about the evolution of renal stone treatment. A study of 50 consecutive cases of renal stones treated by open surgery in Surgical unit, Agency Headquarter Hospital, Landikotal from Jan 2002 to Dec 2002 were included in the study. High success rates were achieved by open surgery in those patients who presented earlier and had good renal functions. Open surgery still remains the choice of treatment especially for large renal calculi in terms of stone clearance and stone free period.
Page(s):
102-108
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Journal of Postgraduate Medical Institute, Volume: 18, Issue: 1, Year: 2004