Retrograde Intra Renal Surgery (RIRS) versus Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for renal stones > 2cm. A systematic review and meta-analysis.

CONCLUSIONS: RIRS is challenging PCNL for the treatment of large renal stones over 2cm, becoming a safe and effective alternative with a comparable stone free rate, lower complication rate and lower hospitalization time. It is, however, of the uttermost importance to share the treatment decision with the patient due to the possibility of requiring multiple RIRS session to completely clear larger stone burdens. PMID: 32083423 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Minerva Urologica e Nefrologica - Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Minerva Urol Nefrol Source Type: research