Comparison between Tubeless Mini-Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy versus Flexible Ureterorenoscopic Lithotripsy for the Treatment of Upper Ureteral Calculi Larger than 1 cm
Abstract:Background
To assess the outcome and safety of tubeless mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mPCNL) and flexible ureterorenoscopic lithotripsy (fURSL) in treating upper ureteral stones larger than 1 cm.
Materials and Methods
Between July 2017 and June 2020, 218 patients underwent tubeless mini-PCNL and fURSL for upper ureteral calculi larger than 1 cm were enrolled in this study. Patient characteristics and perioperative outcomes and complications were ev… Show more
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