ArticleEuropean urology open science2022
Is Mini Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy a Game Changer for the Treatment of Renal Stones in Children?
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- Minimally invasive versus standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy for the treatment of pediatric renal calculi: a meta-analysis.BMC pediatrics · 2026Pooled it
- Supine mini-PCNL using pneumatic lithotripsy for pediatric renal stones: safety and efficacy in low-income countries.World journal of urology · 2026Trial
- Assesment of factors affecting outcome of Mini-PCNL by single-shot dilatation in Pediatric Patients.Pediatric surgery international · 2025Article
- Predictive value of scoring systems for stone free status and complications before percutaneous nephrolithotomy in children.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- The safety and efficacy of miniaturized percutaneous nephrolithotomy in children.Urolithiasis · 2024Article
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- Minimally invasive surgery for pediatric renal and ureteric stones: A therapeutic update.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2022Review
- Pediatric Urolithiasis: Current Surgical Strategies and Future Perspectives.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2022Review
- Paediatric kidney stone surgery: state-of-the-art review.Therapeutic advances in urologyReview
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Abstract
backgroundMini percutaneous nephrolithotomy (MPCNL) is a newer surgical procedure that has changed the management of paediatric renal stones.
objectiveTo evaluate MPCNL morbidity and success rates for renal stones as a function of patient age in a paediatric cohort. DESIGN SETTING AND
participantsThis was a retrospective case series that included 143 consecutive patients younger than 17 yr who underwent MPCNL at our institution between January 2016 and November 2020. The patients were categorised into three different age groups: <6 yr ( OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS AND STATISTICAL ANALYSIS: The stone-free rate, perioperative complications, tract number, operative time, postoperative haemoglobin change, and hospitalisation time were evaluated for each age group. RESULTS AND LIMITATIONS: MPCNL was performed in 143 paediatric patients (88 boys and 55 girls; mean age 6.53 yr). The mean stone burden (± standard deviation) was 2.096 ± 1.01 cm in group one, 2.05 ± 1.05 cm in group two, and 3.46 ± 19.94 cm in group three; group three was significantly larger (
conclusionsMPCNL is an effective and safe procedure in younger as well as older children. Age should not be considered a limiting factor for MPCNL in children, and MPCNL should be considered the primary option for treating paediatric renal stones when PCNL is indicated. PATIENT SUMMARY: Our results show that surgical removal of kidney stones through an incision in the skin and using miniaturised instruments is an effective and safe procedure for children.
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