Management of calyceal diverticular stones with extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy and percutaneous nephrolithotomy: long‐term outcome

Abstract

This series shows that PCNL is an effective and durable means of treating CDS, regardless of stone size or location of the diverticulum. Despite low stone-free rates with ESWL, most patients were rendered symptom-free with minimal complications. The long-term recurrence rates, 8% for ESWL and 11% for PCNL, were comparable.