Percutaneous ultrasonic lithotripsy.
Percutaneous ultrasonic lithotripsy, endoscopically guided calculus fragmentation and removal through a percutaneous track, is the most widely used technique in the United States for removal of symptomatic upper urinary tract calculi. This article reviews the establishment of percutaneous renal access, track dilatation, and stone removal methods that constitute this technique.
D006801:Humans; D007669:Kidney Calculi / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*