A comparison of micro-PERC and retrograde intrarenal surgery results in pediatric patients with renal stones

In recent years, technological developments in minimally invasive procedures, such as micro-PERC and RIRS, have facilitated choices made by urologists in the effective and safe first-line treatment in pediatric patients.Table. Demographic data of patients and operatives.micro-PERCRIRSpPatients, n2523-Age (mean ± SD)4 ± 2.310.9 ± 30.001Stone size, mm12.2 ± 2.813.7 ± 3.5>0.05Fluoroscopy time, s (mean ± SD)115 ± 35.439.9 ± 15.40.001Stone-free rate, %8482.6>0.05