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What technique or tool do you use to remove mucinous, infection stones?

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Urology · Duke University

In the past, we have performed percutaneous nephrolithotomy to remove mucinous, infection stones. Using the Trilogy device through the nephoscope, to fragment and aspirate stones/mucus was quite successful. Although this is significantly more invasive than standard ureteroscopy, we had a much better...

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Urology · UC San Diego

The most efficient way to remove these stones is percutaneously with an ultrasonic/pneumonic lithotripter such as Trology or Shockpulse. For ureteroscopy, the addition of suction with FANS or CVAC can be a game-changer for these types of stones.

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