Use of retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) compared with mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mini-PCNL) in pediatric kidney stones.

Mahmoud Ahmed MahmoudAmir Samuel ShawkiHany Mostafa AbdallahDiaa MostafaHossam ElawadyMohamed Samir

Published in: World journal of urology (2022)

Both RIRS and mini-PCNL are effective and safe treatment modalities for pediatric renal stones 10-30 mm in size. However, mini-PCNL is more cost-effective making it a viable alternative to RIRS.

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