Mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mini-PCNL) has emerged as a promising technique in the field of kidney stone surgery, offering a minimally invasive approach for the management of renal calculi.Mini-PCNL involves the use of a smaller-caliber nephroscope compared to traditional percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). The miniaturized instruments allow for a less invasive procedure, resulting in reduced morbidity, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery for patients with kidney stones
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