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Is Supine Really Better?
Is the supine position superior to the prone position for percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL)? Zhang et al, Urolithiasis Feb 2014
• evaluated the prone position versus supine position
• 6,413 patients (4,956 patients in the prone position group and
1,457 patients in the supine position group)
• no difference between the two positions regarding hospital stay and complication rate
• supine position lower stone-free rate than PCNL in the prone position