Publication Name	World Journal of Nephrology
Manuscript ID	12179
Country	Japan

Received	2014-06-25 19:09
Peer-Review Started	2014-06-26 15:48
To Make the First Decision	2014-08-28 15:15
Return for Revision	2014-09-03 14:44
Revised	2014-09-29 17:05
Second Decision	2014-11-21 08:36
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2014-12-01 14:02
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Category	Urology & Nephrology
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Appropriate kidney stone size for ureteroscopic lithotripsy: When to switch to a percutaneous approach
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Ryoji Takazawa, Sachi Kitayama and Toshihiko Tsujii
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Corresponding Author	Ryoji Takazawa, MD, PhD, Chief, Department of Urology, Tokyo Metropolitan Ohtsuka Hospital, 2-8-1 Minami-Ohtsuka, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-8476, Japan. ryoji_takazawa@tmhp.jp
Key Words	Ureteroscopy; Lithotripsy; Laser; Kidney calculi; Nephrostomy; Percutaneous
Core Tip	Flexible ureteroscopy (fURS) has become a more effective treatment for large and multiple kidney stones. However, as the stone size becomes larger, the stone-free rate decreases, and the number of operations required increases. We herein review the appropriate kidney stone size for ureteroscopic lithotripsy and for situations when it should be combined with percu-taneous surgery. In our opinion, staged fURS is a practical option for stones 20 to 40 mm. Miniaturized percutaneous nephrolithotomy combined with fURS should be considered to be a preferred option for stones larger than 40 mm.
Publish Date	2015-02-07 09:38
Citation	Takazawa R, Kitayama S, Tsujii T. Appropriate kidney stone size for ureteroscopic lithotripsy: When to switch to a percutaneous approach. World J Nephrol 2015; 4(1): 111-117
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/2220-6124/full/v4/i1/111.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.5527/wjn.v4.i1.111

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