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Which treatment approach is considered the most effective for large renal calculi and those on the upper calyx, as well as lower pole stones and those with kidney obstruction and infection?
Which treatment approach is considered the most effective for large renal calculi and those on the upper calyx, as well as lower pole stones and those with kidney obstruction and infection?
- Ureteroscopy
- Open surgery
- Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) (correct)
- Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL)
What is the success rate of ureteroscopic treatment?
What is the success rate of ureteroscopic treatment?
- 90%
- 100%
- 95% (correct)
- 80%
What is the main limitation of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL)?
What is the main limitation of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL)?
- It is limited to certain types of stones and lacks effective aftercare (correct)
- It requires a percutaneous surgical tract and a general or spinal anesthetic
- It has a high incidence of complications
- It is an invasive procedure
When is ureteroscopy used as an alternative treatment approach?
When is ureteroscopy used as an alternative treatment approach?
What is the typical incidence of complications associated with Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)?
What is the typical incidence of complications associated with Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)?
What is the main advantage of ureteroscopy compared to open surgery?
What is the main advantage of ureteroscopy compared to open surgery?
What is the recommended treatment for pregnant women or patients with bleeding disorders who cannot undergo invasive surgical procedures?
What is the recommended treatment for pregnant women or patients with bleeding disorders who cannot undergo invasive surgical procedures?
Which procedure involves puncturing the skin at the intersection of the lower pole of the kidney and the mid axillary line?
Which procedure involves puncturing the skin at the intersection of the lower pole of the kidney and the mid axillary line?
Which of the following statements about ureteroscopy is NOT true?
Which of the following statements about ureteroscopy is NOT true?
What is the recommended treatment for lower pole stones, according to an animal model mentioned in the text?
What is the recommended treatment for lower pole stones, according to an animal model mentioned in the text?
Which procedure involves removing the kidney for an extracorporeal procedure to remove the stone, typically reserved for complex stone burden in a poorly functioning kidney?
Which procedure involves removing the kidney for an extracorporeal procedure to remove the stone, typically reserved for complex stone burden in a poorly functioning kidney?
Which statement about traditional open nephrolithotomy is NOT true?
Which statement about traditional open nephrolithotomy is NOT true?
What is the success rate of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) for the treatment of urolithiasis?
What is the success rate of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) for the treatment of urolithiasis?
Which procedure is recommended for children when surgery poses an unacceptable risk to their well-being?
Which procedure is recommended for children when surgery poses an unacceptable risk to their well-being?
Which of the following statements about percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is NOT true?
Which of the following statements about percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is NOT true?
What is the advantage of ureteroscopy?
What is the advantage of ureteroscopy?
