Ureterorenoscopy with holmium-yttrium-aluminum-garnet fragmentation is a safe and efficient technique for stone treatment in patients with a body mass index superior to 30 kg/m2.
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Date publication
mars 2012
Journal
Journal of endourology
Auteurs
Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Pr BITTARD Hugues, Pr KLEINCLAUSS François
Tous les auteurs :
Delorme G, Huu YN, Lillaz J, Bernardini S, Chabannes E, Guichard G, Bittard H, Kleinclauss F
Lien Pubmed
Résumé
The aim of the study was to analyze results and morbidity after flexible ureterorenoscopy in patients with a body mass index (BMI) >30 kg/m(2) and to compare with results obtained in a large cohort of nonobese patients.
Mots clés
Body Mass Index, Female, Humans, Kidney Calculi, surgery, Lasers, Solid-State, adverse effects, Male, Middle Aged, Obesity, surgery, Treatment Outcome, Ureteroscopy, methods
Référence
J. Endourol.. 2012 Mar;26(3):239-43