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eSeries: Ultra-Mini PCNL
By: Dr. Janak Desai, India
 There are several treatment options for interventional removal of renal calculi. These include extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL), retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) and percutaneous stone treatment (PCNL). With advancement in technology and miniaturization of instruments, we now have improved armamentarium in the field of endoscopic treatments. The choice of the appropriate treatment depends on several factors, which includes the number, size, location and composition of the stone(s).
When is Ultra-Mini PCNL (UMP) a good treatment alternative?
Join us online as leading expert and developer of the Ultra-Mini PCNL (UMP) technique, Dr. Janak Desai, explains the UMP technique and discusses its role in endoscopic stone treatment.
Click here to view a short clip of his presentation.
You can also test your knowledge of the subject by completing the pre- and post-test questions that complement this presentation.
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