Mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy for pediatric complex renal calculus disease: one-stage or two-stage?

ConclusionsOur preliminary results indicated that both one-stage and two-stage mt-mPCNL were safe and effective for pediatric complex renal calculi. Two-stage mt-mPCNL could significantly reduce blood loss; while one-stage mt-mPCNL could significantly decrease the length and costs of hospitalization. We also suggest that the planned two-stage mt-mPCNL should be applied in children with estimated operation time more than two hours.
Source: International Urology and Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research