Clayman R V
Urology. 1984 May;23(5 Spec No):11-9. doi: 10.1016/0090-4295(84)90236-x.
The percutaneous removal of renal calculi has rapidly become established as an alternative to open renal surgery. The combination of mechanical extraction and power lithotripsy enables the uroradiologic team to successfully treat upward of 95% of patients with symptomatic urolithiasis involving the upper urinary tract.
