Abstract:Introduction:The impact of severe hydronephrosis on the outcomes of minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy (MPCNL) remains controversial; it is still a subject well worth exploration. Aim: To investigate the effects of severe hydronephrosis on surgical outcomes of MPCNL, especially on operative time (OT) and stone-free rate (SFR). Material and methods: In total, 301 patients who underwent MPCNL were included in this study and divided into 4 groups according to the degree of hydronephrosis (nil, mild, … Show more
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