Comparative study of the treatment of 20–30 mm renal stones with miniaturized percutaneous nephrolithotomy and flexible ureterorenoscopy in obese patients
Comparative study of the treatment of 20–30 mm renal stones with miniaturized percutaneous nephrolithotomy and flexible ureterorenoscopy in obese patients
Hequn Chen,Zhi-yong Chen,4 Autori,Yao He
2018 · DOI: 10.1007/s00345-018-2258-y
World journal of urology · 33 citazioni
TLDR
MPNL has a higher efficacy (higher SFR after first session and lower number of procedures); however, f-URS offers advantages regarding safety (lower complication rate) and therefore, both options can be offered to obese patients with renal stones from 20 to 30 mm in size.