Prospective comparative study evaluates ESWL, URS, PCNL, and RIRS effectiveness in treating urolithiasis, suggesting tailored approaches could enhance patient outcomes.
Key Points
ESWL removed 75% of stones up to 2 cm while URS and RIRS achieved 90% and 85% success for stones under 1.5 cm, respectively.
PCNL showed a 95% success rate for larger stones, with a recovery time of about 7 days, unlike ESWL, which had a faster return at 3 days.
This prospective comparative study involved 120 patients, categorized by stone size and location for precise outcome assessment.
Individualized treatment approaches considering stone characteristics may improve surgical success and minimize complications.