Stone-free rate of laser lithotripsy for large pediatric stones: 15-year experience from a tertiary endourology pediatric center

Plain language summary Safety and outcomes of large paediatric stones treated by ureteroscopy Large paediatric renal stones are often treated by percutaneous stone surgery procedure. In this paper we look at Ureteroscopy as a treatment for these large paediatric stones. Our data shows a good stone f...

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Published inTherapeutic advances in urology Vol. 17; p. 17562872251322673
Main Authors Dassanayake, Sohani N., Jahrreiss, Victoria, Griffin, Stephen, Somani, Bhaskar K.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England SAGE Publications 01.01.2025
SAGE Publishing
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Advancements in Minimally Invasive Urology and Uro-technology: Current Status, Evolution and Future Prospects
kidney calculi
ureteroscopy
large stone
RIRS
pediatrics
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Summary:Plain language summary Safety and outcomes of large paediatric stones treated by ureteroscopy Large paediatric renal stones are often treated by percutaneous stone surgery procedure. In this paper we look at Ureteroscopy as a treatment for these large paediatric stones. Our data shows a good stone free rate with low risk of complications. Perhaps, ureteroscopy will offer an alternate treatment for these vulnerable age group especially for large renal stones.
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ISSN:1756-2872
1756-2880
DOI:10.1177/17562872251322673