Super-mini PCNL (SMP) with suction versus standard PCNL for the management of renal calculi of 1.5  cm–3 cm: a randomized controlled study from a university teaching hospital

ConclusionSuper-mini PCNL is equally effective as standard PCNL in treating renal calculi up to 3  cm, with significantly reduced postoperative pain and duration of hospital stay and lower risk of Clavien grade ≥ 3 complications, although with higher operative times.
Source: World Journal of Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research