Comparison of Scoring Systems in Predicting Success of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy.

Background: Scoring systems are useful to inform the patients about the success and complication rates of the operation prior the surgery.

Aims: To determine the applicability of the popular scoring systems (Guy’s, stone size, tract length, obstruction, number of involved calices, and essence/stone density and Clinical Research Office of the Endourological Society) by means of examining preoperative data of patients treated with percutaneous nephrolithotomy.

Study Design: Cross sectional study.