Open AccessMiniaturized percutaneous nephrolithotomy versus retrograde intrarenal surgery in the treatment of renal stones with a diameter <15 mm: A 3-year open-label prospective study
Author(s) -
Sunil Mhaske,
Mehul Singh,
Abhirudra Mulay,
Sharadkumar Kankalia,
Vikram Satav,
Vilas Sabale
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
urology annals
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.355
H-Index - 20
eISSN - 0974-7834
pISSN - 0974-7796
DOI - 10.4103/ua.ua_156_17
Subject(s) - medicine , percutaneous nephrolithotomy , prospective cohort study , surgery , kidney stones , percutaneous , renal function , blood loss , complication
The aim of this study is to compare the outcomes of miniaturized percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mini-perc) and retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) in management of renal stones with a diameter <15 mm.