Retrograde Intrarenal Renal Surgery versus Supine Mini Percutaneous Nephrolithotripsy in Treatment of Renal Pelvic Stones Less than 2 cm, Randomized Clinical Study

Abstract

Supine mini-PCNL remains an effective option for achieving high stone clearance with a shorter operative time while avoiding ureteral access manipulation, while RIRS provides advantages such as reduced radiation exposure, shorter hospitalization but with a higher need for stenting and secondary procedures. Supine mini- PCNL is not inferior to RIRS in the treatment of less than 2 cm renal stones. Cite this article as: Abdelgawad AH, Elhawy MA, Hussein AAHF, Fathelbab TK, Tolba AKR, Fawzy AM. Retrograde intrarenal renal surgery versus supine mini percutaneous nephrolithotripsy in treatment of renal pelvic stones less than 2 cm, randomized clinical study. Urol Res Pract. 2025;51(6): 230-236.