Urology
Volume 61, Issue 1 , Pages 55-59 , January 2003

Combining Lithoclast and ultrasound power in one device for percutaneous nephrolithotomy: in vitro results of a novel and highly effective technology

  • Peter Olbert

      Affiliations

    • Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, Philipps-Universität, Marburg, Medical School, Marburg, Germany
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Peter Olbert, M.D., Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, Philipps Universität, Marburg, Medical School, Baldingerstrasse, Marburg 35043, Germany
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  • Jost Weber

      Affiliations

    • Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, Philipps-Universität, Marburg, Medical School, Marburg, Germany
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  • Axel Hegele

      Affiliations

    • Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, Philipps-Universität, Marburg, Medical School, Marburg, Germany
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  • Zoltan Varga

      Affiliations

    • Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, Philipps-Universität, Marburg, Medical School, Marburg, Germany
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  • Axel Heidenreich

      Affiliations

    • Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, Philipps-Universität, Marburg, Medical School, Marburg, Germany
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  • Rainer Hofmann

      Affiliations

    • Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, Philipps-Universität, Marburg, Medical School, Marburg, Germany

Received 15 April 2002 ,Accepted 3 September 2002.

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Urology
Volume 61, Issue 1 , Pages 55-59 , January 2003

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