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World J Clin Urol. Jul 24, 2014; 3(2): 81-86
Published online Jul 24, 2014. doi: 10.5410/wjcu.v3.i2.81
Published online Jul 24, 2014. doi: 10.5410/wjcu.v3.i2.81
Kidney stones over 2 cm in diameter-between guidelines and individual approach
Piotr Bryniarski, Marcin Zyczkowski, Piotr Taborowski, Andrzej Paradysz, Department of Urology, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Zabrze 41-800, Silesia, Poland
Arkadiusz Miernik, Martin Schoenthaler, Department of Urology, University Medical Centre, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
Author contributions: All authors contributed equally to this work.
Correspondence to: Piotr Bryniarski, PhD, Department of Urology, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, 3 Maja Street 13-15, Zabrze 41-800, Silesia, Poland. piotr.bryniarski@hotmail.com
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Received: March 12, 2014
Revised: April 25, 2014
Accepted: May 29, 2014
Published online: July 24, 2014
Revised: April 25, 2014
Accepted: May 29, 2014
Published online: July 24, 2014
Core Tip
Core tip: There are various modalities for treatment of kidney stones over 2 cm in diameter. Guidelines indicate the most appropriate methods. Percutaneous lithotripsy is considered first line treatment while retrograde intrarenal surgery or shockwave lithotripsy are optional approaches. Apart from guidelines physicians should share decisions regarding optimal treatment with patients.