Beyond Stone Clearance: Precision Selection of Minimally Invasive Surgery for Pediatric Renal Calculi
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https://doi.org/10.48047/9yky6149Keywords:
pediatric nephrolithiasis, miniaturized percutaneous nephrolithotomy, retrograde intrarenal surgery, surgical decision-makingAbstract
Background: Pediatric renal stone treatment requires an individualized balance between complete clearance and the procedural burdens imposed on a growing child. For intermediate-size calculi, miniaturized percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mini-PCNL), retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) and shock-wave lithotripsy may each be appropriate in selected circumstances
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