The Journal of urology
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The Journal of urology · Dec 2015
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyPercutaneous Nephrolithotomy vs Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery for Large Renal Stones in Pediatric Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
We compared outcomes of percutaneous nephrolithotomy and retrograde intrarenal surgery in the treatment of children with renal calculi larger than 2 cm. ⋯ For treatment of large or complex renal stones in pediatric patients percutaneous nephrolithotomy monotherapy has the advantage of better stone-free rates, while retrograde intrarenal surgery has the advantages of decreased radiation exposure, fewer complications and shorter hospital stay.