| Häcker A et al, 2012: [Controversy on lower pole stones: monitor or intervene?] |
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Häcker A, Michel MS Klinik für Urologie, Universitätsmedizin Mannheim, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68135 Mannheim, Deutschland
AbstractAbstractFor many years, the treatment options of lower pole stones have been discussed controversially: Watchful waiting, shock wave lithotripsy, flexible ureterorenoscopy and percutaneous litholapaxy. Small lower pole stones Urologe A. 2012 Mar;51(3):368-71. doi: 10.1007/s00120-012-2806-9 PMID: 22350016 [PubMed - in process] CommentCommentIn this German article the authors discuss different treatment alternatives for lower calyx stones. The various aspects are not new but they might serve as a summary of what presently is discussed in the literature. A conservative approach for asymptomatic
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