Percutaneous nephrolithotomy in children in different age groups: data from the <scp>C</scp> linical <scp>R</scp> esearch <scp>O</scp> ffice of the <scp>E</scp> ndourological <scp>S</scp> ociety ( <scp>CROES</scp> ) <scp>P</scp> ercutaneous <scp>N</scp> ephrolithotomy <scp>G</scp> lobal Study

Abstract

A considerable number (45.7%) of the paediatric patients had a previous history of stone intervention. Based on the findings of the present study, we can suggest that PCNL can be applied safely and effectively in children in different age groups. Outcomes appear comparable with those in adults for the success and complication rates, in the presence of substantial indications, appropriate equipment and adequate experience.