Percutaneous nephrolithotomy versus shock wave lithotripsy for high-density moderate-sized renal stones: A prospective randomized study

Conclusions: PCNL for the dense, and moderate-sized renal stone provides higher initial success and lower re-treatment rates compared with SWL with comparable outcome after 3 months of therapy. However, SWL is an alternative, especially for a single stone.

Source: Urology Annals - October 8, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Mohamed Gadelmoula Ahmad A Elderwy Islam F Abdelkawi Ahmed M Moeen Ghaleb Althamthami Ahmed M Abdel-Moneim Source Type: research