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Mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mini-PCNL) is an effective and safe treatment for kidney stones, offering higher stone-free rates and fewer complications compared to flexible ureterorenoscopy (URS). Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to compare the effectiveness and safety of mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy and flexible ureterorenoscopy in treating kidney stones.

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Comparative analysis between mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy and flexible ureterorenoscopy for the management of renal lithiasis

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The aim is to compare the effectiveness and safety of mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy and flexible ureterorenoscopy in treating kidney stones.
Comparative analysis of mini-PCNL and flexible ureterorenoscopy techniques
Evaluation of stone-free rates and complication rates
Mini-PCNL was associated with higher stone-free rates than flexible ureterorenoscopy.
Fewer complications were reported with mini-PCNL.

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Implication

Randomized trial compares stone-free rates in mini-PCNL and flexible ureterorenoscopy, indicating mini-PCNL may be superior.

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Pérez et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69edabb84a46254e215b3889 https://doi.org/10.54847/cp.2026.02.15

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Comparative analysis between mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy and flexible ureterorenoscopy for the management of renal lithiasis

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Comparative analysis between mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy and flexible ureterorenoscopy for the management of renal lithiasis

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