Displacement of Lower Pole Stones During Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery Improves Stone-free Status: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract

Basket displacement of lower pole stones results in a significantly higher stone-free status compared to in situ lithotripsy. The technique is simple, atraumatic, and requires no additional equipment costs and little additional operative time, making it a practical tool in the treatment of lower pole stones.