A meta-analysis: retrograde intrarenal surgery vs. percutaneous nephrolithotomy in children
BackgroundsThe increasing prevalence of pediatric kidney stones worldwide makes minimally invasive lithotripsy like retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) and percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) more prevalent. However, their safety and efficacy are controversial. Consequently, a meta-analysis of the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2023-05-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Pediatrics |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2023.1086345/full |