Safety and efficacy of retrograde intrarenal surgery in geriatric patients by age groups.

Published in: International urology and nephrology (2020)

RIRS is an effective and safe treatment option for kidney and proximal ureteral stones in geriatric patients. Although there is an increase in medical complications post-RIRS with aging, surgical complications and stone-free rates remain unchanged.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
healthcare
minimally invasive
risk factors
coronary artery disease
acute coronary syndrome
percutaneous coronary intervention