A new variable emerges to guide the decision when choosing surgical options for renal stones larger than 20 mm
Mohammed Ghanim Alwan,
Montadhar Hameed Nima,
Thaer Saleh Sabor Al-Omary
Abstract:Renal stones pose a significant health burden affecting many of the global population. When stones exceed 20 mm, invasive urological interventions become necessary. The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) in managing renal stones above 20 mm.
Methods. This prospective interventional study was conducted over four years (June 2019 - June 2023) in multiple centers including Ghazi Al-Hariri Hospital, a Beirut private hospital, an… Show more
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