Comparison of two techniques for the management of 2-3 cm lower pole renal calculi in obese patients.

Xiao LiuDing XiaEjun PengYonghua TongHailang LiuXinguang WangYu HeZhiqiang ChenKun Tang

Published in: World journal of urology (2021)

In our study, both mPNL and RIRS are safe and effective techniques for the treatment of 2-3 cm LPC in obese patients. Compared to RIRS, mPNL has better SFR at the expense of the higher incidence of complications and prolonged length of hospital stay.

Keyphrases

obese patients
bariatric surgery
gastric bypass
roux en y gastric bypass
risk factors
weight loss
healthcare
emergency department