Comparison of Stone-Free Rate, Length of Hospital Stay, Operative Time, and Complications between Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy and Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery for Renal Stones: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Background: Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (mini-PCNL) and Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS) are widely used treatment modalities for renal stones measuring 10–20 mm. While mini-PCNL is associated with high stone clearance rates, RIRS offers a less invasive approach with faster postoperative recover...