Safety and efficacy of mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy in management of renal stones in pediatric age group.

Background: Currently, kidney stones are frequently observed in children and teens.

Objectives: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (MPCNL) in managing renal stones in pediatric patients.

Patients And Methods: This retrospective case series study included 115 consecutive patients aged < 11 years old who underwent MPCNL at Sulaimani Teaching Hospital and Mercy Medical City, Sulaimaniyah, Iraq, from January 2016 to March 2021.