Summary:
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued full guidance to the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on laparoscopic nephrolithotomy and pyelolithotomy.
Description:
Renal (kidney) stones can form in one or both kidneys. In laparoscopic nephrolithotomy and pyelolithotomy, small incisions are made in the abdomen and the stones are removed from the kidney using a fine fibreoptic tube to see and perform simple movements inside the body (also known as 'keyhole surgery').
Arrangements:
Other (see guidance)
Topic Area:
Urogenital
Specialty:
Urology
Specialist advice has been sought from:
British Association of Urological Surgeons
Association of laparoscopic surgeons
Date notified to NICE:
13 December 2005
Provisional Consultation Date:
Winter 2006/7
Guidance Publication Date:
28 March 2007
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