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It is essential to clearly define the indications for PNL according to established guidelines for the treatment of urolithiasis. A thorough preoperative workup should identify stone (size, location, composition and hardness) and patient features (including special situations like urinary malformations, skeletal deformities, paediatric age or pregnancy), in order to define the indication to the percutaneous approach and possibly find out the best candidates for the supine position.
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Ganpule, A.P., Desai, M.R. (2014). PNL: Indications and Guidelines: Urolithiasis. In: Scoffone, C., Hoznek, A., Cracco, C. (eds) Supine Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy and ECIRS. Springer, Paris. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-2-8178-0459-0_4
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