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Functional evaluation before stone surgery: Is it mandatory?

Authors :
Rishi Nayyar
Nikhil Khattar
Rajeev Sood
Source :
Indian Journal of Urology : IJU : Journal of the Urological Society of India, Indian Journal of Urology, Vol 28, Iss 3, Pp 256-262 (2012)
Publication Year :
2012
Publisher :
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd, 2012.

Abstract

Functional evaluation of the renal unit has often been quoted as a standard practice for management of stone disease of the upper urinary tract. However, there is very little available evidence from the existing literature to directly support or refute this practice. Here we try to critically review the existing literature on related questions, put into perspective its clinical utility and attempt to rationalize the concept of functional evaluation in patients of renal stone disease in the contemporary era of minimally invasive surgery.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19983824 and 09701591
Volume :
28
Issue :
3
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Indian Journal of Urology : IJU : Journal of the Urological Society of India
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....1e1fd5ff0be64ef5ed72f5e4a2596853