Abstract

Recently published data indicate that morbidity after ESWL of large renal calculi (> 2 cm) can be significantly diminished by inserting a ureteral double-J stent prior to treatment. A prospective, randomized study was designed to clarify if ESWL plus ureteral stenting is preferable to the combination of PNL/ESWL for the treatment of large renal calculi (> 2.5 cm) and staghorn stones. To date 74 patients have entered the study; preliminary data of 53 patients are available.

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