Comparison of the outcomes of mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy for kidney stones in Galdakao modified position between preschoolers and schoolchildren: A single-centre study

Journal of Pediatric Surgery 2026 Open access

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Authors: Valéria Testa, Morgane Pere, Hortense Alliot, Coralie Defert, Karim Braïk, Sarah Amar, Anaïs Victor, Marc Barras, Xavier Delforge, Mélodie Juricic, Samy Hafez, Leclair Marc-David
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2025.162913
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Abstract

PURPOSE: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is the recommended treatment for renal stones larger than 20 mm or 10 mm for lower calyx stones. Treating children aged 6 years or younger appears to be more complex. This study compares the success rate and the complications of mini-PCNL (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments Dialysis and Renal Disease Management Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Pediatric Surgery
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
61
Issue
3
Pages
162913–162913
Publication date
5 January 2026
Language
EN