Extraplanar ultrasound-guided multi-tract percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a retrospective comparative study in patients with complex nephrolithiasis
Multi-tract PCNL performed under extraplanar USG guidance is safe and efficacious for CRS management. The technique optimizes the puncture strategy, offering superior operative efficiency and potential nephron preservation despite baseline stone load differences.
Authors
- Yi Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4091-8532)
- Qingshan Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8791-8380)
- Kristine J. S. Kwan
- Lin Xiong
- Xiang Xu
- Geng-Geng Wei
- Zhen-Quan Lu
Institutions
- Pudong Medical Center (CN)
- Peking University Shenzhen Hospital (CN)
- University of Hong Kong - Shenzhen Hospital (CN)
- University of Hong Kong (HK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Urology
- Published
- 2026-02-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fruro.2026.1713534
- Primary Topic
- Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00